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Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

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Order no. 6515 6945 13 Part no. 166 584 30 81 Edition A 2013
COMAND
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É1665843081eËÍ 1665843081 Order no. 6515 6945 13 Part no. 166 584 30 81 Edition A 2013...
  • Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this manual, you will find the following Internet symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz WARNING vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found Warning notes draw your attention to hazards on the following websites that endanger your health or life, or the health http://www.mercedes-benz.com...
  • Page 3 This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment level and functions of your COMAND system may differ depending on:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 17 Operating safety ......... 14 System settings ........37 Vehicle functions ........ 45 Navigation ........... 53 Telephone .......... 119 Online and Internet functions ..153 Audio ..........181 Video ..........225 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..235 SIRIUS Weather ........

  • Page 6: Index

    ..215 Mode, switching to ......195 Brightness, setting (TV, video) ..226 Pause function ....... 197 Buttons on the COMAND Playback options ......202 controller ..........25 Safety notes ........191 Setting the audio format ....201 Stop function .........

  • Page 7: Index

    Player/changer operation Switching on/off ......27 (COMAND) ........192 COMAND controller ......24 Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat COMAND control panel ....... 23 Entertainment System) ....246 COMAND display Safety notes ........191 Cleaning instructions ....... 21 Selecting a media type ....197 Setting ..........
  • Page 8 Index Deleting Notes on discs ....... 204 Call lists ......... 138 Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat Destination Entertainment System) ....246 Selecting a media type ....197 Assigning a destination to an Selecting a track ......198 address book entry ......100 Destination (navigation) Sound settings (balance, bass, treble) ..........

  • Page 9: Index

    Explanation ........83 ® Gracenote Media Database .... 200 Presentation ........83 Load/eject button ......192 Lumbar support ® ® Adjusting (COMAND) ....... 49 Harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/ ® kardon surround sound system) Map (navigation) Heading up (navigation) ....
  • Page 10 Index Microphone, switching on/off ..130 Blocking a route section affected Mobile phone by a traffic jam ......... 86 Compass function ......112 Authorizing ........124 Destination memory ......97 ® Connecting (Bluetooth interface) . 122 Displaying destination De-authorizing ....... 126 information (arrival time, distance External authorization ....

  • Page 11: Index

    Saving ..........78 Rear-compartment screens ....237 Selecting as the destination ..... 79 Rear Seat Entertainment System Settings ........... 75 Active COMAND source ....255 Visual information ......76 Adjusting sound settings ....243 Phone book Adjusting the brightness ....244 Adding a number to an address Adjusting the color ......
  • Page 12 Massage function ......50 Calling up the "Routes" menu ..89 Multicontour seat ......49 Resetting settings ......51 Displaying the distance to the Seat functions (COMAND) ....48 destination ........87 Selecting for adjustment Recording ........89 Route overview ........ 88 (COMAND) ........

  • Page 13: Index

    Index Switching on/off ......260 Connecting a mobile phone Weather map ......... 264 (general information) ..... 122 Sound De-authorizing a mobile phone ..126 Switching on/off ......27 Ending an active call ...... 131 Entering a number ......128 Sound menu ......... 28 Sound Mode .........
  • Page 14 Track information ......250 Settings ........... 40 Traffic jam function ......86 Volume, adjusting Traffic reports COMAND ......... 27 Calling up a list ........ 95 Navigation messages ....... 27 Reading out on route ....... 96 Real-time traffic report ....96 Treble, adjusting (sound) ....

  • Page 15: Index

    Index Showing/hiding the menu ..... 264 Time stamp ........270 Weather memory (SIRIUS) Selecting an area ......263 Storing an area ......263 Website Add to favourites ......176 ® ZAGAT rating service ......74...
  • Page 16 Mercedes-Benz (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be Center. installed and operated with at least 8 inches...

  • Page 17: Operating Safety

    You can find information on licenses for free and open-source software used in COMAND Work improperly carried out on electronic and its components here as soon as the components or systems (e.g. radio, DVD...
  • Page 18 Independent JPEG Group. These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available Free Type for your COMAND system at the time of Portions of this software are purchase. Country-specific differences are copyright© 2005 The FreeType Project possible. Please note that your COMAND ©...
  • Page 19 Your COMAND equipment ....18 COMAND operating system ....18 Using COMAND ........26 Basic COMAND functions ....27 Character entry (telephony) ....32 Character entry (navigation) ....34...

  • Page 20: System Settings

    You can call up the main functions: Your COMAND equipment using the corresponding function buttons These operating instructions describe all the using the main function bar in the COMAND standard and optional equipment for your display COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print.
  • Page 21 COMAND operating system Display overview Example display for radio Status bar Calls up the audio menu Main function bar Display/selection window Radio menu bar Status bar : shows the time and the current settings for telephone operation. The main functions – navigation, audio, telephone and video – feature additional menus. This is indicated by triangle ;.

  • Page 22: Audio

    COMAND operating system Menu overview Navi Audio Telephon Video System Symbol ® ® Route settings FM/AM radio Telephone Video DVD Calls up the Calls up the (using HD system Digital Radio™) menu Operator's Manual (available depending on the vehicle model)
  • Page 23 If equipped with the rear view camera: when the function is activated and COMAND is switched on, the image from the rear view camera is automatically shown in the COMAND display when reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 24 COMAND operating system damage. Then, dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.

  • Page 25: Comand Control Panel

    COMAND operating system COMAND control panel Function Page Function Page Switches to radio mode Calls up the telephone basic menu: Switches wavebands ® • Bluetooth interface Switches to satellite radio telephony Switches to navigation V Load/eject button mode Shows the menu system...

  • Page 26: Comand Controller

    COMAND controller call up menus or lists Overview scroll within menus or lists and exit menus or lists Operation COMAND controller You can use the COMAND controller to select the menu items in the COMAND display. Example: operating the COMAND controller...

  • Page 27: Buttons On The Comand Controller

    XVY To exit the menu: briefly press the k back button. slid forwards or backwards ZVÆ COMAND changes to the next higher menu slid diagonally aVb level in the current operating mode. COMAND changes to the basic display of Example of operation the current operating mode.
  • Page 28 Situation: switching from navigation mode (address entry menu) to the system settings. To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Example display for audio CD mode and audio Select...
  • Page 29 Press the 8 button again. The navigation announcements are active again: if COMAND is switched off/on with the Select the station by turning cVd the q control knob. COMAND controller and press W to or after starting route guidance confirm.

  • Page 30: Bass, Setting

    Select Treble Treble Bass Bass in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The setting is stored and you exit the menu.

  • Page 31: Surround Sound

    Select Bal/Fad Bal/Fad (balance/fader) in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select a balance setting by sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Surround sound...
  • Page 32 Depending on your selection, surround sound is switched on or off and the menu is exited. To exit the menu without saving: press the % button or slide XVY the COMAND controller. Please note the following: for the optimum audio experience for all...

  • Page 33: Sound Mode

    Press the $ function button. Image™ Select Sound Sound by sliding VÆ and turning Press the $ function button. cVd the COMAND controller and press Select Sound Sound by sliding VÆ and turning W to confirm. cVd the COMAND controller and press Select Bang&Olufsen...

  • Page 34: Entering Characters

    To enter a phone number: select the Example: entering characters digits one by one in the corresponding data field by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Switching data fields To switch the character bar to...

  • Page 35: Changing The Character Set

    135): select the ¬ symbol in the character bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The entry is stored in the address book. Further functions available in the...

  • Page 36: Entering

    $ button on the control panel until the entire entry has been deleted. Select the 2 symbol and press and hold W the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted. Press and hold the 2 button next to the...
  • Page 37 The address entry menu appears. Wait until the character display goes out. To accept the first list entry: press and The entries matching your input are shown hold W the COMAND controller until the in the list. address entry menu appears. Enter...
  • Page 38 Observe the information on destination entry Select¬in the character bar by turning page 57). cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If there are several entries for a city or if several cities of the same name are stored, then ¬...
  • Page 39 Your COMAND equipment ....38 Display settings ........38 Time settings ........38 Text reader settings ......39 Voice Control System settings ..40 ® Bluetooth settings ......40 Setting the system language ..... 40 Assigning a favorites button ....41 Importing/exporting data ....

  • Page 40: Display Settings

    Select Settings Settings by turning cVd the COMAND system, as available at the time of COMAND controller and press W to going to print. Country-specific differences confirm. are possible. Please note that your COMAND...

  • Page 41: Text Reader Settings

    Set Time Set Time and press W to confirm. controller and press W to confirm. Set the time by turning cVd the COMAND The # dot indicates the current setting. controller and press W to confirm. The time is accepted.

  • Page 42: Voice Control System Settings

    ® Bluetooth -capable devices, e.g. mobile Voice Control System settings phones, have to comply with a certain profile in order to be connected to COMAND. Every Opening/closing the help window ® Bluetooth device has its own specific The help window provides information in ®...

  • Page 43: Assigning A Favorites Button

    Full screen: 'Map' Full screen: 'Map': you can call up the full screen with map. COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Spoken Driving Tip Spoken Driving Tip: you can call up the current driving recommendation.

  • Page 44: Reset Function

    Personal music files in the MUSIC REGISTER cannot be saved and imported again using this function. Reset function You can completely reset COMAND to the factory settings. Amongst other things, this will delete all personal COMAND data. This includes the station presets, entries in the...
  • Page 45 Yes, a prompt will appear again asking whether you really wish to reset. Select No No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, a message will be shown. COMAND is reset and restarted. If you select No, the process will be canceled.
  • Page 47 Your COMAND equipment ....46 Climate control status display ... 46 Fuel consumption indicator ....46 ON&OFFROAD display ......47 Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control) ........47 Seat functions ........48...

  • Page 48: Climate Control Status Display

    These operating instructions describe all the ñ Sets the climate control style in standard and optional equipment for your automatic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/ COMAND system, as available at the time of DIFFUSE) going to print. Country-specific differences _ Sets the air distribution are possible.

  • Page 49: On&Offroad Display

    (ABC) appears. The corresponding displays appear in the The ON&OFFROAD display is available on M- COMAND display. Class and GL-Class vehicles. The COMAND display can show the settings and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions. You can find more information about the...
  • Page 50 Using the button and the corresponding memory T button next to the COMAND controller position switch; see the separate vehicle or the Seat menu item in the system menu, Operator's Manual.

  • Page 51: Multicontour Seat

    Horizontal: to adjust the amount of support Slide ZVÆ or XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. To exit the menu: press the % back This function allows you to adjust the height button.

  • Page 52: Massage Function

    The values stand for: A scale appears. - backrest and seat cushion are heated Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND equally to the maximum level controller and press W to confirm. - the heat output to the seat...

  • Page 53: Seat Functions

    0: Off : level 2 (high setting) 1: Slow and Gentle 1: Slow and Gentle Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND 2: Slow and Vigorous 2: Slow and Vigorous controller and press W to confirm. 3: Fast and Gentle...
  • Page 54 Seat functions After you select Yes, all seat adjustments are reset to the default values (factory setting).

  • Page 55: Navigation

    Your COMAND equipment ....54 Introduction ......... 54 Basic settings ........56 Destination input ........ 57 Entering a point of interest ....70 Personal points of interest ....75 Search & Send ........80 Route guidance ........81 Traffic reports ........92 Destination memory ......

  • Page 56: Your Comand Equipment

    Road and traffic rules and regulations standard and optional equipment for your always have priority over the system's driving COMAND system, as available at the time of recommendations. going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND...

  • Page 57: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Showing/hiding the menu You can show or hide the menu at the lower edge of the map. To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full Screen Full Screen Map showing the menu; route guidance inactive menu item is shown, press W to confirm.

  • Page 58: Basic Settings

    The route options are switched on O or off In some cases, COMAND may not be able ª, depending on the previous status. to take all the selected route options into account, e.g. when calculating particularly If you change the route type and/or the long routes.

  • Page 59: Entering A Destination By Address

    Occupants in Vehicle, COMAND uses carpool lanes when calculating the route. WARNING COMAND then guides you in and out of For safety reasons, only enter a new carpool lanes using visual and acoustic destination when the vehicle is stationary. driving directions.

  • Page 60: Address Entry Menu

    To switch to navigation mode: press the menu by turning cVd the COMAND Ø function button. controller and press W to confirm. A menu with the available lists appears: To show the menu: press W the COMAND Last States/Provinces Last States/Provinces controller. States (U.S.A.) States (U.S.A.)

  • Page 61: Destination Input

    Select Street Street in the address entry menu turning cVd the COMAND controller and by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the press W to confirm. COMAND controller and press W to You will see the city list either with the confirm.
  • Page 62 Select in the address entry menu by Entering a ZIP code turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the Call up the address entry menu COMAND controller and press W to page 58). confirm. Select in the address entry menu by You will see the house number list either turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ...
  • Page 63 COMAND controller. Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. If COMAND is able to assign the ZIP code unambiguously to a specific address, the address entry menu appears again. The ZIP code appears in place of the city's name.

  • Page 64: Starting Route Calculation

    Character bar To start route calculation Option 1: intersection list with character bar You can now have COMAND calculate the route for the address specified or save the Enter an intersection. Character entry, address first, e.g. as your home address (My...

  • Page 65: Selecting A Destination From The Destination Memory

    To switch to navigation mode: press the the notes about the digital map Ø function button. page 113). To show the menu: press W the COMAND Entering and saving your home address controller. You can either enter your home address for Select Dest.
  • Page 66 To switch to navigation mode: press the Characters automatically added by the Ø function button. system To show the menu: press W the COMAND List entry most closely resembling the controller. characters entered so far To switch to the selection list Select Dest.

  • Page 67: Entering A Destination Using The Map

    To switch to navigation mode: press the appears. Ø function button. Turn cVd until the desired scale is set. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map; To show the menu: press W the COMAND turning counter-clockwise zooms in. controller. Select Dest.

  • Page 68: Entering An Intermediate Stop

    Entering an intermediate stop To switch to navigation mode: press the To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø function button. Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. controller. Select Dest.

  • Page 69: Entering

    To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø function button. Example: search results for the chosen category COFFEE SHOP To show the menu: press W the COMAND Highlighted stopover, current distance controller. from vehicle position and name of stopover Select Dest.
  • Page 70 57). From Memory From Memory Select a destination from To accept the waypoint: confirm OK OK the destination pressing W. memory To display the details: select Details Details page 63). turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 71: Editing

    Destination input To make a call: select Call Call with the by turning cVd the COMAND controller COMAND controller and press W to and press W to confirm. confirm. COMAND switches to telephone Select Edit Edit and press W to confirm.
  • Page 72 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE category. To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 73 Entering a point of interest Defining the position for the point of interest search Selection Characteristic Instructions Near Near Entry is only possible Select Near Near Destination Destination from the POI when route guidance is Destination Destination menu and press W to confirm. active.

  • Page 74: Category

    Select a POI category by turning cVd the is displayed. COMAND controller and press W to If COMAND does not find any POIs within confirm. The G arrow behind an entry this radius, it extends its search range to shows that other categories are available.

  • Page 75: Entering A Point Of Interest

    The arrow and linear distance to the Select the POI in the POI list by turning destination are not visible if you have cVd the COMAND controller and press entered a POI after entering another city. W to confirm. The arrow is also not shown when...

  • Page 76: Point Of Interest List With Character Bar

    Select an entry with the "Z" icon by turning If you have selected Search By Name Search By Name in the cVd the COMAND controller and press POI menu and then defined the position for W to confirm. the search ( page 71), the POI list with The ZAGAT evaluations appear.

  • Page 77: Settings

    86). To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. Personal points of interest To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. General notes Select Guide Guide in the navigation system...
  • Page 78 Select a category and press W to confirm. Ø function button. The icon display is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. The icons will be displayed in the following map scales:...

  • Page 79: Managing Categories

    POIs of this category on O or Select a symbol by turning cVd the off ª, depending on the previous setting. COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You have created a new category with a Managing categories for personal points of interest name and icon.

  • Page 80: Saving

    POIs have their own symbol and are filed in the COMAND COMAND category. To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Position Position in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 81: Personal Points Of Interest

    Insert the SD memory card ( page 195). The personal points of interest for this To switch on navigation mode: press the category are shown. Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination in the navigation...

  • Page 82: Search & Send

    To make a call: select Call Call and press W the corresponding field in the "Send" dialog to confirm. COMAND switches to window. telephone mode ( page 129). Click "Send". i Call Call...

  • Page 83: Change Of Direction Phase

    Route guidance begins once a route has been navigation system is shown. The window calculated ( page 62). for starting the navigation system appears COMAND guides you to your destination by page 62). means of navigation announcements in the form of audible navigation announcements Select Start Start.
  • Page 84 The filled-in section of visual display for distance = gets shorter the nearer you get to the announced change of direction. COMAND announces the imminent change of direction. Based on the example display Example: preparation phase below, the change of direction is announced...

  • Page 85: Presentation

    Possible lane (light blue) announcement phase. Recommended lane (dark blue) Once the change of direction is completed, Lane not recommended (gray) COMAND automatically switches back to full- Current vehicle position: the tip of the screen display. triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel...
  • Page 86 If the system guides you to or from a carpool without changing lane, COMAND provides you with visual and lanes. acoustic driving instructions. The colors used in the lane Navigation announcements recommendation display vary depending...

  • Page 87: Route Guidance Canceling

    Setting the volume manually time. However, no announcements are made during a phone call. Adjust the volume using the q control To show the menu: press W the COMAND knob during a navigation announcement. controller. Select in the navigation system menu...

  • Page 88: Alternative Route

    To switch on navigation mode: press the blocked route section. If possible, COMAND Ø function button. calculates a detour around the blocked section of the route. To show the menu: press W the COMAND To switch on navigation mode: press the controller. Ø function button. Select...

  • Page 89: Route Guidance

    To switch on navigation mode: press the and two way points. Ø function button. To switch on navigation mode: press the To show the menu: press W the COMAND Ø function button. controller. To show the menu: press W the COMAND...

  • Page 90: Route Overview

    If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND and a phone number is included in the destination information, you can call it page 122).

  • Page 91: Recording

    To switch on navigation mode: press the Distance of the crosshair from current Ø function button. vehicle position To show the menu: press W the COMAND To get to the current vehicle position: controller. press W to confirm the symbol for the current vehicle position.
  • Page 92 Displaying and editing the recorded To begin route calculation: select Start Start route in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND attempts to align the recorded route with the digital map. Insert the SD memory card ( page 195).

  • Page 93: Off-Road

    Swap Swap in the menu by turning cVd appropriateness for use may be affected by the COMAND controller and press W to various factors such as time of day, time of confirm. year and immediate weather conditions that cannot be judged or taken into consideration...

  • Page 94: Traffic Reports

    As soon as the system can assign the vehicle COMAND is also able to guide you to a position to the map again, route guidance destination even from an off-road location.
  • Page 95 COMAND can show certain traffic incidents on the map. Traffic reports are shown on the map at scales of 0.05 mi to 20 mi. To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full Screen Full Screen menu item is shown, press W to confirm.
  • Page 96 Traffic reports Symbol for real-time traffic reports Warning (red) On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area. Traffic reports: symbol appears with the warning entry type Traffic incident (yellow) On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area.

  • Page 97: Calling Up A List

    List when route guidance is active Displaying real-time traffic reports Calling up a list To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Traffic Traffic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 98: Reading Out Traffic Reports

    Next Next Previous Previous by turning cVd Road, area or region affected by traffic the COMAND controller and press W to reports confirm in order to continue highlighting traffic symbols. Symbol for state/province To change the map scale: select Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow...

  • Page 99: Destination Memory

    Destination memory Starting the text reader function Recalculating the route dynamically manually To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Traffic Traffic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 100: Entry As A Home Address

    To switch on navigation mode: press the COMAND controller and press W to Ø function button. confirm. To show the menu: press W the COMAND If you have not yet entered any controller. characters, My Address...

  • Page 101: Saving

    To confirm the selection: press W the COMAND controller. During route guidance If there is no existing home address, To show the menu: press W the COMAND COMAND saves the entry. You will see a controller. message and then the address menu with the selected address.

  • Page 102: Assigning A Destination To An Address Book Entry

    Select an address book entry If you select No, the process will be page 144). canceled. COMAND stores the data if the address To save the destination with a name: book entry selected does not yet contain select Save With Name...

  • Page 103: Previous Destinations

    Previous destinations To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø function button. Introduction To show the menu: press W the COMAND COMAND automatically stores the previous controller. destinations for which route calculation has been started. If the memory is full, COMAND Select Dest.

  • Page 104: Notes

    The use of such destinations. logos on the map does not indicate approval To show the menu: press W the COMAND of, support of or advertising by these controller. companies for the navigation system itself.

  • Page 105: Moving

    Map operation and map setting Centering the map on the vehicle's Moving the map position Showing the crosshair To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Position Position in the navigation system menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 106: Heading

    ¤ 3D map (the map is displayed so that the heading is always up; from a scale of 1 km the map displays elevation; the orange point of the symbol points north). To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Navi...

  • Page 107: Point Of Interest Symbols

    Points To switch the symbol display on/off: of interest are, for example, gas stations, select a POI by turning cVd the COMAND hotels, cinemas and restaurants. controller and press W to confirm. To show the menu: press W the COMAND Depending on the previous state of the controller.

  • Page 108: Map Operation And Map Setting

    Map information in the display During route guidance, you can have map information shown at the bottom edge of the display. To show the menu: press W the COMAND Road display controller. Road names or numbers, e.g. for Select...

  • Page 109: Topographical Map

    (woodland) for hills this data ( page 103). gray (stone) and white (snow) for mountains. Coordinates on the map To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 110 Map operation and map setting To show the menu: press W the COMAND The data required for displaying buildings is not available for all cities. controller. Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 111: General Information

    Avoiding an area controller and press W to confirm. General information Select Traffic Traffic Information Information On On Map COMAND enables you to avoid areas you do press W to confirm. not wish to drive through. Select Incidents Incidents and/or Speed &...

  • Page 112: List Of Areas

    To set the map scale: as soon as you turn To switch on navigation mode: press the cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar Ø function button. appears. Turning clockwise zooms out from To show the menu: press W the COMAND the map; turning counter-clockwise zooms controller. Select Navi...

  • Page 113: Additional Settings

    Switching an avoided area on/off Call up the area list ( page 110). Select an entry in the list by turning cVd Example: list of areas the COMAND controller and press W to Available positions in the list are named confirm. Empty Empty and are shown in gray.

  • Page 114: Compass Function

    To switch on navigation mode: press the SIRIUS XM service Ø function button. Displaying SIRIUS XM service To show the menu: press W the COMAND information controller. You can display the SIRIUS XM service Select Position...

  • Page 115: Showing The Map Data Version

    Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by automatically switch off. This protects the sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND battery. If this occurs, restart the update controller and press W to confirm. with the engine running. Select...
  • Page 116 It then continues from where it was interrupted when the system is restarted. COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD during the update. Press the V (for DVD changer) or 8 (for single DVD drive) load/eject button.

  • Page 117: Problems With The Navigation System

    Continue route guidance ( page 85). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND is unable to COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the determine the vehicle's vehicle has been transported. position. Example: After transporting the vehicle by ferry...
  • Page 118 Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down. To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again. If an area of the hard disk has a malfunction, COMAND can no longer access the map data in this area. This may occur when calculating a route, for example.
  • Page 119 Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND asks for an The digital map is secured with an activation code. activation code during Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. the map update.

  • Page 121: Telephone

    Your COMAND equipment ....120 General notes ........120 Telephony via the Bluetooth ® inter- face ............ 121 Reception and transmission volume 127 Telephone operation ......128 Using the phone book ...... 132 Using call lists ........136 Using the speed dial list ....138 Text messages (SMS) .......

  • Page 122: Your Comand Equipment

    COMAND system, as available at the time of Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from going to print. Country-specific differences using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 123: Emergency Call

    Voice Control System operating instructions) Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and ® Telephony via the Bluetooth illustrations in this section refer to COMAND. interface Conditions Function restrictions ® For telephony via COMAND's Bluetooth The telephone is not ready for use in the ®...
  • Page 124 Hands-Free Profile. Connecting a mobile phone General information Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to: search for it ( page 123) and then authorize (register) it ( page 124).

  • Page 125: Telephony Via The Bluetooth ® Interface

    VÆ and turning authorization may be necessary cVd the COMAND controller and press page 125). W to confirm. If you call up the telephone list again, the...
  • Page 126 ( page 126). Subsequent authorization may otherwise fail. To enter the passkey in COMAND: press the number keys one after the other. Select the digits in the digit bar one by one by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 127: External Authorization

    Telephony via the Bluetooth interface Please note the following: some mobile phones require that you establish the connection to COMAND again once you have entered the passkey (see the mobile phone operating instructions). The mobile phone cannot otherwise be authorized.

  • Page 128: De-Authorizing

    Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- controller and press W to confirm. authorization in COMAND and on the mobile phone. Subsequent authorization may Select Details Details and press W to confirm.

  • Page 129: Reception And Transmission Volume

    (USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada). To display the COMAND phone book Press the % function button. When the connected mobile phone is ready for use, the telephone basic menu appears. Display ; may vary, depending on the mobile phone connected.

  • Page 130: Telephone Operation

    Rejecting a call To reject: select Reject Reject by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Press the ~ button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel. Making a call Example: incoming call To accept: confirm Accept Accept...

  • Page 131: Making A Call Via Speed Dial

    To make a call: select ° in the character selected entry. This initiates dialing. bar and press W to confirm. Option 2: Press the 6 button on COMAND or on Call up the telephone basic menu the multifunction steering wheel. page 127).

  • Page 132: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Call up the telephone basic menu To send a phone book entry as a DTMF page 127). sequence: select Name Name by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to To switch off: select Mic Off Mic Off and press confirm. W to confirm.

  • Page 133: Toggling

    Telephone operation To reject: select Reject Reject and press W to confirm. Press the ~ button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel. To accept: select Accept Accept and press W to confirm. Press the 6 button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel.

  • Page 134: Calling Up

    The character bar is used for fast selection instructions. of an entry. You can also make a further call in COMAND Enter the character using the character bar page 131). page 32). Using the phone book...
  • Page 135 Closing the phone book Select a character by turning cVd the Select the & symbol in the character bar COMAND Controller and press W to by sliding ÆV and turning cVd the confirm. COMAND controller and press W to The first entry in the list that starts with the confirm.

  • Page 136: Deleting An Entry

    You can switch to the list at any time during Select the list symbol to the right of the character entry. entry by sliding VY the COMAND Slide VZ the COMAND controller controller and press W to confirm. repeatedly or press and hold W until the...

  • Page 137: Using The Phone Book

    Selected data field with cursor Character bar Enter characters ( page 32) To save an entry: turn cVd the COMAND Controller to select the ¬ symbol from the character bar and press W to confirm. The entry is created in the phone book and in the address book.

  • Page 138: Call Lists

    Using call lists Opening the call list and selecting an Introduction entry While the telephone is being used, COMAND Press the % function button. stores individual lists for both incoming and Select Call Lists Call Lists in the telephone basic outgoing calls (including missed calls).

  • Page 139: Using Call Lists

    Using call lists Displaying details from a list entry Telephone Display (phone category book and address COMAND can also show a shortened list entry book) in full. Select a list entry by turning cVd the Not Classified Not Classified COMAND controller.

  • Page 140: Call Lists

    Press W when you have finished searching. If you delete these call lists from the COMAND stores the data if there are fewer mobile phone (see the separate mobile than five numbers assigned to the entry you phone operating instructions), COMAND...

  • Page 141: Using The Speed Dial List

    Using the speed dial list Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Assign Speed Dial Preset Assign Speed Dial Preset press W to confirm. The speed dial list appears. The selected phone book entry is listed as the first entry.

  • Page 142: Text Messages (Sms)

    W to confirm. displayed if the text message memory is full. The text message appears. The symbol is no longer displayed once you delete at least one text message. COMAND may not load all of the most recent text messages:...
  • Page 143 Text message read-aloud function Settings for the read-aloud function: Displaying details and phone numbers Language ( page 40) COMAND can also show a shortened sender Speed ( page 39) display in full. Press W while a text message is being...
  • Page 144 Using the address book Using phone numbers in the text Adding the sender of a text message to an address book entry Press W the COMAND controller while the text message is being displayed. Select Save Number Save Number and press W to confirm.

  • Page 145: Calling Up

    Phone Phone by sliding VZ the COMAND contacts from the mobile phone controller and press W to confirm. contacts that you create in COMAND or Select Address Book Address Book from the menu and import from other sources. press W to confirm.
  • Page 146 W to confirm. address book. If you store telephone Irrespective of the option chosen, a prompt numbers in the COMAND phone book, these will appear. are also saved in the address book. If you store a navigation destination, COMAND...
  • Page 147 Displaying the detailed view for an entry address book entry Select the list symbol to the right of the Selecting an entry entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Details Details and press W to confirm.

  • Page 148: Starting Route Guidance

    Select the list symbol to the right of the If desired, select Preferred Preferred and press W data field by sliding VY the COMAND to confirm. controller and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous status, switch Select Speed Dial...

  • Page 149: Voice Tag

    L symbol. If Subsequent operation is voice-controlled. the address data or designations do not The Voice Control System guides you match the digital map, COMAND prompts you through the dialogs. to re-enter the address. Enter the destination address ( page 57).

  • Page 150: Importing Contacts

    Depending on the source of the contact data, vCards (vcf files) may be located in the main different requirements apply: directory or in folders. COMAND allows you to select the relevant folders directly. vCards must have the file extension ".vcf".

  • Page 151: Using The Address Book

    Select Receive Receive Contacts Contacts From From Phone Phone A menu appears. the menu by turning cVd the COMAND Select From The Memory Card From The Memory Card From From controller and press W to confirm. USB device...

  • Page 152: Switching Importing Of Contacts On/Off

    <My Phone> <My Phone> function ª. The next time you connect your mobile phone to COMAND, no more contacts will Switching importing of contacts on/off be downloaded, not even newly-added contacts. Switching the display of contact details (privacy) on/off...
  • Page 153 Connecting a mobile phone ( page 122) Select Phone Phone in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. To hide data: select Hide Data: <My Hide Data: <My Phone>...
  • Page 155 Your COMAND equipment ....154 General notes ........154 Establishing/ending the connection 154 Google™ local search ....... 155 Destination/route download ... 158 Weather ..........161 Options ..........166 Other services ........170 Internet ..........171...

  • Page 156: Your Comand Equipment

    Mercedes-Benz Apps may vary depending on the country. The terms of use are shown when COMAND is used for the first time and then once a year thereafter. Only read and accept the terms of use when the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 157: Search

    Cancel Cancel by pressing W. Search Press the ~ button on COMAND or on Entry restriction the multifunction steering wheel. It is only possible to enter a search term in the input menu when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 158 Google™ local search Entering a search term Selecting the search position Input menu When a destination is entered, select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND Confirm Search Search in the Local search menu by pressing W. controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 159: Google™ Local Search

    Using search results To import a destination: select Import Import with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can choose whether you want to save the POI as a personal POI on the SD memory card or in the address book.

  • Page 160: Popular Searches

    Search History in the Local search search menu to the front by turning cVd menu to the front by turning cVd the the COMAND controller and press W to COMAND controller and press W to confirm. confirm. A menu displays the available search The previous search queries are shown criteria.

  • Page 161: Destination/Route Download

    Mercedes-Benz Apps panel to and display these in the list. If you send the front by turning cVd the COMAND further routes or destinations to the server, controller and pressing W to confirm. the existing entries are deleted from the list.

  • Page 162: Using As The Destination

    COMAND controller and press Select an entry in the list by turning cVd W to confirm. the COMAND controller and press W to You then switch to navigation mode and confirm. can start route calculation ( page 62).

  • Page 163: Weather

    POI Select an entry in the list by turning cVd on an SD memory card or in the address book. the COMAND controller and press W to You can only save routes as personal POIs to confirm.

  • Page 164: Information Chart

    To switch on: select the ® symbol in the the minimum daytime temperature main function bar by sliding ZV and the probability of rain turning cVd the COMAND controller and the forecast for the current day (three time press W to confirm. intervals) The carousel view appears.

  • Page 165: Selecting The Location

    Weather To select the current vehicle position: Select Info Info in the information chart by turning cVd the COMAND controller and confirm Current Position Current Position by pressing press W to confirm. The information chart displays information To select the destination: select...
  • Page 166 Call up the weather map and move to the desired location ( page 164). Press W the COMAND controller. The menu bar is shown. Press W the COMAND controller again and confirm Display Weather Display Weather. The information chart displays the current weather for the selected location.

  • Page 167: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Quick select: when the weather display Winds Winds Displays wind direction (COMAND) is switched on and an entry is with an arrow and wind available, press a number key, e.g. l. speed with coloring The information chart appears and displays the weather information.

  • Page 168: Options

    Bring the Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps panel to Select a preset position that has an entry the front by turning cVd the COMAND by turning cVd the COMAND controller controller and pressing W to confirm. and press W to confirm. Select...

  • Page 169: Selecting Options For The Weather Display

    Options Deleting/saving search queries Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to Select the Delete Delete All All Searches Searches entry by confirm. turning cVd the COMAND controller and The selected setting is accepted. press W to confirm.
  • Page 170 Weather in the options menu by Select Weather Weather in the options menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm ( page 166). press W to confirm ( page 166).

  • Page 171: Setting Options For Destination Route Download

    (e.g. rain, snow) atmospheric pressure conditions To exit the menu: select Back Back by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press temperatures W to confirm. cloud cover wind direction and speeds You can select one feature each for the map Setting options for destination/route view.

  • Page 172: Other Services

    Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps panel to Delete: Delete: by turning cVd the COMAND the front by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. controller and pressing W to confirm. The # dot indicates the current setting. Select Options Options by sliding VÆ...

  • Page 173: Internet

    Bring the Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps panel to COMAND controller and press W to the front by turning cVd the COMAND confirm. controller and pressing W to confirm. The carousel view appears. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu is You can now enter a web address (option 1 displayed.
  • Page 174 The website is called up. To select a web address in the list: slide To enter using the character bar: enter ZV the COMAND controller in the input the web address in the input line. Character menu with character bar.
  • Page 175 171). the respective In the carousel view, bring a favorite to the element on the front by turning cVd or sliding XVY the website. COMAND controller and press W to Sliding the Moves the pointer confirm. controller: on the page.

  • Page 176: Menu Functions

    Enter the text using the character bar or the number keypad. Character entry page 32). If the text has been entered, select the ¬ symbol by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The text has now been entered. End of menu...
  • Page 177 Next Next by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND View controller and position the selection You can use this function to: window on the website. Press W the COMAND controller.
  • Page 178 W to confirm. Select the website in the carousel view by Call up the menu ( page 174). turning cVd or sliding XVY the COMAND Select Link Details Link Details by turning cVd or controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 179: Creating Favorites

    Call up the carousel view ( page 171). the COMAND controller. Select the favorite in the carousel view by turning cVd or sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The favorite is opened. Editing favorites Editing favorites in the carousel view Call up the carousel view ( page 171).

  • Page 180: Favorites Menu

    174). Other functions in the favorites menu Select Display Favorites Display Favorites by turning Opening current favorites cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Call up the Favorites menu ( page 177). The favorite is displayed. Confirm Open...

  • Page 181: Settings

    Allow Cookies Allow Cookies Some websites save information in small text files (cookies) in COMAND. You can determine whether cookies may be stored. Character Size Character Size You can select the font size which is used when displaying the website.
  • Page 182 O, all Data On Exit Data On Exit W to confirm. private data is A menu appears. deleted when you exit the Internet browser. If you reset COMAND to the factory settings (reset function), these settings are deleted ( page 42).
  • Page 183 Your COMAND equipment ....182 Radio mode ........182 Satellite radio ........186 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..191 Music search ........204 MUSIC REGISTER ......207 Bluetooth ® audio mode ....211 Media Interface mode ...... 217 Audio AUX mode ....... 223...

  • Page 184: Your Comand Equipment

    Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.

  • Page 185: Radio Mode

    Option 1: press the $ function button Select Radio Radio in the radio display by sliding until the desired waveband is set. VÆ the COMAND controller and press W Repeatedly pressing this function button to confirm. switches through the wavebands in this Select HD Radio HD Radio and press W to confirm.

  • Page 186: Storing Stations

    Press the E or F button. AM (MF) 530 – 1700 kHz FM (VHF) 87.7 – 107.9 MHz Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND WB (Weather Band) Weather report controller while the display/selection channels window in the radio display is active.

  • Page 187: Autostore

    Any Selecting a channel from the channel stations stored manually under the presets list will be lost. COMAND may not occupy all memory slots when storing. Option 1: press W the COMAND controller when the display/selection window is active.

  • Page 188: Notes

    Select Show Station Information Show Station Information program content offered by the provider. sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND The program content may vary. The controller and press W to confirm. illustrations and descriptions in these Depending on the previous status, you...

  • Page 189: Satellite Radio

    No Service No Service message appears after switching on or if no signal is being select any other stations. received. Once COMAND receives the In the lower menu line, select and press signal, the satellite radio display appears. W to confirm.
  • Page 190 Audio Audio in the main function bar by The category selected is shown in the sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND display. You hear the station last selected controller and press W to confirm. for this category. If satellite radio mode was the last mode...
  • Page 191 Entering channel numbers directly Option 1: press the l button. Channel search An input menu appears. Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND Option 2: select in the submenu bar controller while the display/selection by turning cVd the COMAND controller window in the SatRadio display is active.
  • Page 192 This function automatically stores channels with adequate reception in the preset memory. Channels stored manually in the preset memory will be overwritten. Option 1: press W the COMAND controller when the display/selection window is Select a channel by turning cVd the active.

  • Page 193: Safety Notes

    Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Important safety notes WARNING COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product. Never open the housing. There is a risk of damage to the eyes due to exposure to invisible laser radiation if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged.

  • Page 194: Inserting

    Select a magazine tray to be filled by If a medium contains other files in turning cVd the COMAND controller and addition to music files, the loading time press W to confirm. before the first track starts to play may be longer.
  • Page 195 % back button. Select Back Back by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. To fill empty magazine trays: press the V load/eject button. The magazine menu appears. Eject possible...
  • Page 196 Take the disc out of the slot. W to confirm. If you do not take the disc out of the slot, COMAND will draw it in automatically after a short while and load it again. Inserting and ejecting an SD memory...

  • Page 197: Switching To

    Audio in the main function bar by If no MP3 tracks can be found, you will see sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND a message to this effect. controller and press W to confirm. Due to the wide range of USB devices...

  • Page 198: Audio Cd Mode

    Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Example display: audio DVD mode Select Disc Disc, Memory Card Memory Card, Music Music Register Register, USB Storage USB Storage Media Media Interface Interface and press W to confirm. This switches to the desired audio source. Select an audio medium from the media list page 197).

  • Page 199: Pause Function

    To interrupt playback: select É by The media list appears. The # dot indicates sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND the current medium being played. controller and press W to confirm. The media list shows the discs currently The Ë...

  • Page 200: Audio Cd/Dvd And Mp3 Mode

    Media list showing all magazine trays Select the data medium by turning cVd Selecting a track the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Selecting by skipping to a track The following tables list the selection options...
  • Page 201 The basic display appears and the track is Select music via categories (e.g. album, played. artist) with the music search function. If you select a category, COMAND starts a search for track information if the following Fast forwarding/rewinding conditions are fulfilled:...
  • Page 202 Database" function is activated. Select Gracenote Media Database Gracenote Media Database If this is the case, COMAND will display the turning cVd the COMAND controller and corresponding data such as artist, album and track name in the relevant displays and lists.

  • Page 203: Displaying The Track And Album

    The current track and album are displayed and press W to confirm. in a window. To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller or press the % back button. Displaying metadata (MP3 mode) COMAND can also display the album name...

  • Page 204: Playback Options

    Random Medium Random Medium session. All the tracks on the medium are played in If possible, use COMAND to play only CDs random order (e.g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.). that have been written in one session. Random Track List...

  • Page 205: Copyright

    8 kHz to 48 kHz treated as a folder. COMAND will then show the name of the root directory as the folder COMAND does not support WMA files of the name.

  • Page 206: Music Search

    Music search Notes on CDs/DVDs Music search ! COMAND is designed to play discs that Calling up a category list comply with the EN 60908 standard. Therefore, you can only use discs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm. If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that...
  • Page 207 Tracks Tracks in the category list message appears once the search is page 204) by turning cVd the COMAND completed. Playback then starts with the controller and press W to confirm. previously active audio source. The available tracks are displayed.
  • Page 208 The available covers are displayed in alphabetical order of the artists. Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to Select the desired cover by turning cVd confirm. the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The corresponding album is played.
  • Page 209 MUSIC REGISTER General notes ! Retain the original music files in a secure location. An error in COMAND might result in the loss of the music files stored in the MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.

  • Page 210: Music Register

    Audio Audio in the main function bar by confirm. sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If MUSIC REGISTER was the last mode selected, it is now switched on. If another audio source is switched on, you can now switch on the MUSIC REGISTER in the audio menu.

  • Page 211: Deleting

    W the Select Folder Folder by turning cVd the COMAND controller. COMAND controller and press W to The Audio CD basic display appears. confirm. Deleting all music files ! In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use COMAND during this time.

  • Page 212: Playback Options

    Music Music Register Register by sliding VÆ and media. The search begins with the audio turning cVd the COMAND controller and source that is currently active. press W to confirm. The following media are included for the Select Rename /...
  • Page 213 Register by sliding VÆ and selection of the Bluetooth device possible, Mercedes-Benz recommends turning cVd the COMAND controller and that you customize the device name. press W to confirm. The options list appears. The # dot A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution indicates the option selected.

  • Page 214: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode

    Bluetooth audio device General information ® Before using your Bluetooth audio device with COMAND for the first time, you will need to authorize it. ® When you authorize a new Bluetooth audio device, it is connected automatically. Connection involves first searching for a ®...
  • Page 215 2.1 for playback must first be started on the device connection via Secure Simple Pairing. itself, so that COMAND can play the audio COMAND creates a six-digit code, which is files. displayed on both devices that are to be...
  • Page 216 ® Bluetooth audio mode ® Reconnecting a Bluetooth audio itself, so that COMAND can play the audio files. device ® The Bluetooth audio profiles are connected ® Bluetooth audio device and automatically under the following simultaneous search for mobile phones...

  • Page 217: Data Medium

    Current playback settings (no symbol for "Normal track sequence") Select Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Audio in the media list by turning cVd the COMAND controller Album name and press W to confirm ( page 197). sound settings COMAND activates the connected device.
  • Page 218 ® Bluetooth audio devices. To skip forward or back to a track: press the E or F button on COMAND. Press the 9 or : button briefly on the multifunction steering wheel. Rapid scroll: press and hold the 9 During the search for mobile phones, the or : button on the multifunction ®...

  • Page 219: Media Interface Mode

    BT BT Audio Audio by sliding VÆ and turning stowage compartment in the center console. cVd the COMAND controller and press Device-specific adapter cables are required W to confirm. to connect external devices to the Media The # dot indicates the option selected.

  • Page 220: Switching To

    In extreme cases, starting up individual socket :, ; or =. functions can take up to several minutes – COMAND activates the device, and a this depends on the external device and its ® message appears (if connected via iPod content (e.g.

  • Page 221: Media Interface

    Select the entry under position 0 (DVD This selects the connected external audio changer) or position 5 (single DVD drive) in device directly. the media list by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm page 197). COMAND activates the connected device.

  • Page 222: Selecting A Category/Playlist

    Fast forwarding/rewinding Selecting music files While the display/selection window is Note active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND COMAND displays the data stored on the controller until the desired position has ® ® iPod , iPhone or MP3 player according to been reached.
  • Page 223 Select the track by turning cVd the Example: category list COMAND controller and press W to Select Search Search in the basic display by confirm. sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND The track is played. controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears.

  • Page 224: Playback Options

    Select the category or folder by turning Albums can be chosen by cover using the cVd the COMAND controller. menu item. Press W the COMAND controller for longer The first time the Select By Cover Select By Cover than 2 seconds.

  • Page 225: Audio Aux Mode

    You can connect an external audio source (AUX) to COMAND. You will find the socket in MP3 player instructions the center console stowage compartment. General information If COMAND is equipped with the Media...
  • Page 226 When you connect an external audio source, audio AUX is not selected automatically. Select Audio Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Volume Volume in the AUX display by turning...

  • Page 227: Video

    Your COMAND equipment ....226 General information ......226 Basic settings ........226 Video DVD mode ....... 226 AUX video mode ........ 232 Picture viewer ........233...

  • Page 228: Notes On Discs

    Select DVD-V DVD-V by sliding VÆ and turning COMAND system, as available at the time of cVd the COMAND controller and press going to print. Country-specific differences W to confirm. are possible. Please note that your COMAND A menu appears.

  • Page 229: Function Restrictions

    If you insert a video DVD with a different region code, you will see a message to this effect. COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will...

  • Page 230: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    DVD changer: select Media Media Changer Changer Showing/hiding the menu sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. To show: in full-screen DVD video mode, press W the COMAND controller. Single DVD drive: select Media...

  • Page 231: Video Dvd

    To continue playback: select Ì and press W to confirm. In full-screen DVD video mode, slide XVY The menu is hidden. and hold the COMAND controller until the desired position is reached. Selecting a scene/chapter Press and hold the E or F button until the desired position is reached.

  • Page 232: Dvd Menu

    DVD Functions and press W to Select Title Selection Title Selection by turning cVd confirm. the COMAND controller and press W to Select Menu Menu and press W to confirm. confirm. The DVD menu appears. Select a film/title and press W to confirm.

  • Page 233: Video Dvd

    Video DVD mode Make a selection from the further options, Show the DVD menu ( page 230). if necessary. In full-screen mode, press W the COMAND COMAND then switches back to the DVD controller to show the menu. menu. Select...

  • Page 234: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Video Video in the main function bar by COMAND controller and press W to sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND execute it. controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears and the first entry, If AUX video mode was the last mode Select Select, is highlighted.
  • Page 235 Search Search in the basic display by system is able to play the sound at high sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND volume without distorting it. controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears ( page 204).
  • Page 236 The category list appears ( page 204). W the COMAND controller. Select a category by turning cVd the A menu appears. COMAND controller and press W to To turn the picture clockwise: confirm confirm. Turn Clockwise Turn Clockwise by pressing W the Select other entries within the category COMAND controller.
  • Page 237 Your COMAND equipment ....236 Overview ..........236 Basic functions ......... 243 System settings ........ 244 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..245 Video DVD mode ....... 250 Operation with an active COMAND source ..........255 AUX mode .......... 257...

  • Page 238: Your Comand Equipment

    These operating instructions describe all the headset usage by children should only occur standard and optional equipment for your with adult supervision. COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND Components...

  • Page 239: Rear-Compartment Screens

    Overview Rear-compartment screens AUX jacks, detailed view in the "CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks" section ( page 239). Display Remote control To skip to a track, fast-forward/fast- rewind Overview To select a track; direct entry To exit a menu (back) Two remote controls are included in the scope of supply for the USA and Canada.
  • Page 240 Overview Switching the button lighting on/off To select the left-hand screen: turn thumbwheel : until "L REAR" is highlighted in the window. To select the right-hand screen: turn thumbwheel : until "REAR R" is highlighted in the window. Switching the screen on/off If the SmartKey is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock (see the vehicle Operator's Manual), or the SmartKey is not inserted, the...
  • Page 241 Overview Selecting a menu/menu item and confirming your selection Select a menu/menu item using the =;Ì9: buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks CD/DVD slot AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal (red) AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal (white)

  • Page 242: Cordless Headphones

    Overview Cordless headphones Overview Volume control Selects a screen for the headphones Battery compartment cover Switches the cordless headphones on/off Indicator lamp with various displays ( page 241) Open both sides of the headphones and adjust the fit of the headphones by pulling the headphone band in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 243 Overview Adjusting the volume of the Indicator lamp displays headphones The color of the indicator lamp shows whether the headphones are switched on or off and indicates the charge level of the batteries inserted. Status display Green The batteries are fine. The batteries are almost discharged.
  • Page 244 Overview starting with retaining lugs ? into the Environmental note battery compartment and allow catch Dispose of discharged batteries in an tab ; to engage in place. environmentally responsible manner. On the cordless headphones On the remote control Battery compartment cover The cordless headphones contain 2 type AAA, 1.5 V batteries.

  • Page 245: Basic Functions

    The following functions affect both screens: disc mode. changing playback options Setting using COMAND: e.g. press the selecting a track (from a track list or folder) $ function button once or twice to using the play, pause and stop functions switch on an audio mode.

  • Page 246: System Settings

    System settings Switching between operating modes Select DVD-V DVD-V using the :=; buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. When you exit an operating mode (e.g. audio CD mode), the current setting is saved. If you Select Brightness Brightness, Contrast Contrast Color...

  • Page 247: Audio Cd/Dvd And Mp3 Mode

    Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Select Settings Settings using the : button Adjust the brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. and press 9 to confirm. The brightness bar moves up or down. The Select Language Language using the 9:...
  • Page 248 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode The CD/DVD drive plays the disc: Inserting a CD/DVD if it has been inserted correctly and is a permissible disc, and after you have switched on disc mode (audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 mode) page 246). Data on an MP3 CD first needs to be loaded by the drive.

  • Page 249: Selecting Track

    Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Insert a CD/DVD ( page 246). The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads the inserted disc. Select Disc Disc in the menu using the 9=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. The corresponding mode is switched on.

  • Page 250: Setting The Audio Format

    Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode is shorter, it will skip to the start of the Wait for approximately three seconds after previous track. making the entry. You will hear the track which has been If the Random Tracks Random Tracks Random Random Folder Folder...
  • Page 251 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode To switch to the superordinate folder: To interrupt playback: select É using select symbol : using the 9: the :=; buttons on the remote buttons on the remote control and press control and press the 9 button to confirm. the 9 button to confirm.

  • Page 252: Video Dvd Mode

    Further information can be found under video If the function is switched on, folder and track page 227). Information regarding names are displayed. COMAND also applies to the Rear Seat If the function is switched off, disc and file Entertainment System. names are displayed.
  • Page 253 Video DVD mode If it was not, switch on video DVD mode as Showing/hiding the menu described in the following instruction. Select Disc Disc in the menu using the 9=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. If the video DVD fulfills the playback criteria, the film either starts automatically or the menu saved on the DVD appears.
  • Page 254 Video DVD mode Skipping forwards/backwards To pause playback: select Ë and press the 9 button to confirm. Press the = or ; button on the The Ë display changes to Ì. remote control. To continue playback: select Ì and press the 9 button to confirm. Press the E or F button.
  • Page 255 Video DVD mode Selecting menu items in the DVD menu Select DVD Functions DVD Functions and press the 9 button to confirm. Select a menu item using the Select Title Selection Title Selection and press the 9:=; buttons on the 9 button to confirm.
  • Page 256 The number of subtitle languages and camera Select any menu item in the DVD menu and angles available depends on the content of press W the COMAND controller to the DVD. It may also be possible to access confirm. the settings from the DVD menu.

  • Page 257: Operation With An Active Comand Source

    To switch off the function in COMAND: Entertainment System. If you subsequently switch to the desired audio mode in switch modes in COMAND, the new source COMAND or show the menu in video DVD will not be transmitted to the Rear Seat mode. Entertainment System.
  • Page 258 9 to confirm. The audio or video source selected in COMAND is loaded in the Rear Seat Entertainment System. When the loading process is complete, the audio or video source is set in the Rear Seat Entertainment System.

  • Page 259: Aux Mode

    For further details about external video is played. sources, please consult an authorized Additional setting option: Mercedes-Benz Center. selecting the sound settings ( page 243) Connecting AUX equipment Video DVD mode...
  • Page 260 AUX mode Adjusting treble and bass Select Treble Treble Bass Bass in the AUX menu and press the 9 button on the remote control to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. Select a setting using the 9 or : button and press the 9 button to confirm. Adjusting the brightness, contrast or AUX menu color...
  • Page 261 Your COMAND equipment ....260 Introduction ........260 Switching the SIRIUS weather dis- play on/off ........260 Displaying detailed information ..261 Selecting the area for the weather forecast ..........261 Memory functions ......263 Weather map ........264...

  • Page 262: Your Comand Equipment

    (daily forecast, five-day forecast, detailed information) or on the weather map. The weather data received from a weather station is stored in COMAND for one hour. It can therefore be displayed again immediately after restarting the engine (for example after refueling).

  • Page 263: Displaying Detailed Information

    Selecting the area for the weather forecast COMAND controller and pressing W to Deactivating confirm. Press the % back button. The SIRIUS weather basic display appears. Confirm SIRIUS Weather SIRIUS Weather by pressing W. Select Back Back by turning cVd the COMAND The information chart shows the daily controller and confirm by pressing W.
  • Page 264 W. confirm. Select a state, e.g. Colorado Colorado, and press COMAND receives the weather data for the W to confirm. current vehicle position from the nearest Select a winter sports area from the menu weather station and displays it and press W to confirm.

  • Page 265: Memory Functions

    W to confirm. Select the preset by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller. Press and hold W the COMAND controller until you hear a tone. The area is entered on the selected preset. To store rapidly: in the daily forecast To search for an area: select a state, e.g.

  • Page 266: Weather Map

    The weather data for the selected area is displayed. As soon as you turn cVd the COMAND Weather map controller, you see the scale bar. Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
  • Page 267 The menu is shown. Confirm Display Weather Display Weather by pressing COMAND receives the weather data for the selected position from the nearest weather station and displays it automatically as a daily forecast. Switching layers on the map on/off You can switch on different layers, for...
  • Page 268 Weather map Explanation of the layers on the weather map Layer Map display Selectable scales Shows the rain radar as a colored area on the map. Radar Map Radar Map For an explanation of the colors, see the legend page 269). Shows the characteristics of a storm Storm Storm...
  • Page 269 Example: weather map with information on a Legend: weather fronts cyclone Cold front (blue line with blue triangles) Slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND Warm front (red line with red semi-circles) controller and move the crosshair onto a corresponding symbol.
  • Page 270 Occlusion This occurs when a faster cold In the map, slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the front reaches an advancing COMAND controller and slide the crosshair warm front and combines to :, ; or =. with it. The weather remains Press W the COMAND controller.

  • Page 271: Legend

    Super-Typhoon page 264). Pacific Ocean Select Map Options Map Options by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. Select Legend Legend and press W to confirm. The symbol for a tornadic storm is also valid for a cyclone (mesocyclone).

  • Page 272: Time Stamp

    Display the menu on the weather map page 264). Select Map Options Map Options by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. Select Time stamp Time stamp and press W to confirm. Changing to the information chart Display the menu on the weather map page 264).

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