Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É2225844002ÃËÍ 2225844002 Order no. 6515 7776 13 Part no. 222 584 40 02 Edition B-2015...
Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz WARNING vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have further questions. The Operator's Manual and all supplements are integral parts of the vehicle. You should always keep it in the vehicle and pass it on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 17 Operating safety ......... 14 System settings ........43 Vehicle functions ........ 57 Navigation ........... 75 Telephone .......... 135 Online and Internet functions ..171 Radio ..........197 Media ..........209 Sound ..........249 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..
Page 6: Index
Traffic announcements ....25 Displaying images ......73 Alternative Route ......110 Settings ........... 72 Ambient lighting Switching on/off ......72 Setting (COMAND) ......58 911 emergency call ......137 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Activating ........215 ® Gracenote Media Database ..
Page 7: Index
(COMAND) ........68 Burmester high-end 3D surround Calling up the climate control bar ..67 sound system Climate control bar (COMAND) ..67 Balance/fader ....... 255 Cooling with air dehumidification Calling up the sound menu .... 254 (COMAND) ........68 Changing the loudspeaker source ..
Page 8 Removing/ejecting (DVD changer) .. 214 Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment System) ....273 Date format, setting ......47 Day design, setting ......44 Delayed switch-off time EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Setting (COMAND) ......61 Activating/deactivating Deleting (COMAND) ........59 Call lists ......... 153 E-mail Destination Answering ........
Page 9: Index
Changing batteries ......267 With the selected provider ..... 175 Home address Locator lighting Entering and saving ......85 Setting (COMAND) ......61 Lumbar support Adjusting (COMAND) ....... 64 Incident (traffic report) ..... 113 Indicator lamp Remote control ......263...
Page 10 ..........93 Menu overview Entering a point of interest ....89 CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ..213 Entering characters (character Mercedes-Benz Apps ......187 bar) ..........37 Microphone, switching on/off ..145 GPS reception ........76 Mobile phone Important safety notes ....
Page 11: Index
Ending the connection ....178 Entering characters ......36 Establishing a connection ....178 Icon overview ......... 148 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ..187 Saving a contact ......150 Manually setting the access data Searching for a contact ....148 of the mobile phone network pro- Phone call vider ..........
Page 12 Route (navigation) Massage function ......65 Selecting an alternative route ..110 Resetting settings ......66 Setting route options (avoiding: Seat functions (COMAND) ....63 highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer- Selecting for adjustment ries) ..........80 (COMAND) ........63 Selecting stations Radio ..........
Page 13: Index
Detail information ......283 Information chart ......282 Telephone Selecting the area for the weather Accepting a call (COMAND) ... 143 forecast ......... 283 Adding a call ........145 Switching on/off ......282 Adjusting the volume for calls ..25 Weather map .........
Page 14 Reconnecting a mobile phone Setting the time ....... 47 automatically ......... 141 Setting the time/date format ..47 Rejecting a call (COMAND) .... 143 Setting the time zone ....... 46 Safety notes ......136, 172 Switching automatic time on/off ..46 Sending DTMF tones ......
Page 15: Index
Information chart overview .... 185 tion Saving a location ......186 Activating/deactivating Selecting a location from the (COMAND) ........63 information chart ......186 Weather map overview ....186 Weather map (SIRIUS) Updating the digital map ....130 Calling up ........286 USB audio mode Legend ...........
Page 16 (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be when operating COMAND. installed and operated with at least 8 inches COMAND calculates the route to the destina- (20 cm) and more between the radiator and a tion without taking account of the following,...
Page 17: Operating Safety
Further information on pro- operate the equipment. tection against theft can be obtained from an Canada only: The wireless devices of this authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. vehicle comply with Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Page 18 These operating instructions describe all service processes standard and optional equipment available warranties for your COMAND system at the time of pur- quality assurance chase. Country-specific differences are pos- It is read by employees of the service network sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 19 COMAND features ....... 18 Overview ..........19 Basic COMAND functions ....25 SPLITVIEW ........... 27 Touchpad ..........30 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..35 Character entry (telephony) ....36 Character entry (navigation) ....37 Favorites ..........41...
Page 20: Comand Features
COMAND features These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
Page 21: Overview
COMAND can be operated from the front-passenger side using the corresponding remote control if your vehicle is equipped with the front-passenger entertainment system. The COMAND display can show separate information for the driver and the front passenger. The front passenger views the display in SPLITVIEW.
Page 22: Vehicle Functions
View, Internet radio, stock prices, news and much more COMAND display WiFi interface for the connection of a smartphone to COMAND and the option General notes of remote control for the front passenger (SPLITVIEW) and the Rear Seat Entertain- ! Do not use the space in front of the dis- ment System play for storage.
Page 23 Overview is automatically reduced if the temperature is too high. The display may temporarily switch off completely.
Page 24: Cleaning Instructions
If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth. The COMAND display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start clean- ing. Clean the display screen, when neces-...
Page 25: Buttons And Controller
Overview Buttons and controller Overview Switches COMAND on/off Adjusts the volume or mutes Telephone keypad Back button Seat adjustment button Navigation button Radio button Media button Telephone, address book and Internet button Vehicle and system settings button Controller g Favorites button...
Page 26 COMAND display. The key being touched To exit the menu: briefly press the % is highlighted. button.
Page 27: Navigation
When you switch on COMAND, a warning controller. message will appear. COMAND calls up the previously selected menu. If you switch off COMAND, playback of the Press the W or X button on the mul- current media source will also be switched tifunction steering wheel.
Page 28: Radio
For radio, media and telephone: press appears. the $, Õ or % button repeatedly. To switch navigation announcements The menu for the available radio modes, back on: switch COMAND off and then on media sources or communication functions again ( page 25). is displayed.
Page 29: Sound
To select a menu item: turn and press the controller. SPLITVIEW allows you to simultaneously use Once you have selected a menu item in :, different COMAND functions on the front- the last menu set for the selected function passenger side and on the driver's side. Dif- appears.
Page 30 The Vehicle menu appears. turn thumbwheel : until the SPLITVIEW Slide 6 the controller. icon appears in the window. The menu bar is shown. Press the u button on the COMAND To select ICON_SplitView On ICON_SplitView On: turn and remote control.
Page 31: Splitview
The menu called up on the driver's side is shown. From the driver's side, use the Ø button If COMAND is switched off by removing the page 28). key from the ignition lock while SPLITVIEW is From the front-passenger side, use the activated and then switched on again within COMAND remote control.
Page 32: Operating The Touchpad
Enter search term. save entries An input field appears. Further information on operating the touch- Enter the destination using the COMAND pad ( page 30). remote control and press the b button. Do not press your fingers too hard on the The Google™...
Page 33: Touchpad
Touchpad Operating the control for vehicle and Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive sound settings surface until you reach the pressure point. A menu, an option or an application is started. Calling up quick access for audio and telephone Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart.
Page 34 Touchpad Touch the touch-sensitive surface again with one finger. Glide your finger in any direction. The map is moved is the direction of move- ment. Zooming in on the map Active input line Enters a space ( page 33) Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface Deletes characters ( page 33) If the character that you have entered can be...
Page 35: Handwriting Recognition
Touchpad Switching input line Use one finger to draw the desired charac- ter on the touch-sensitive surface. The character recognized is entered in the input line. You can draw the next character on the touch-sensitive surface. If the character can be interpreted in different ways, these options are displayed.
Page 36: Changing The Station/Music Track
Touchpad Press the touchpad. Quick access for audio and telephone A symbol is shown. Changing the station/music track To select B: glide your finger to the left or right and press. The list of available input languages appears. To select a language: glide up or down and press.
Page 37: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System center console arm- Media overview rest in the rear com- partment. COMAND disc CDs or DVDs that are inserted into COMAND at the front of the vehicle. COMAND memory Memory card card inserted into COMAND in the front compartment.
Page 38: Character Entry (Telephony)
2. USB ports 1 and 2 are located under the center console armrest in the rear compartment. Bluetooth Audio Devices connected with COMAND via ® Bluetooth Television Entering characters: Turn and press the controller. The character selected in character bar ;...
Page 39: Character Entry (Navigation)
To enter using The available languages are displayed. the touchpad, draw the character in the entry To select the language: turn and press the field. COMAND supports this using a hand- controller. writing recognition function. The country setting for the character bar...
Page 40 Cursor Selected character : is entered in the Entry line upper line. COMAND adds the missing characters and shows the entry that best The example shows the character entry when matches the current input. you save a destination as a navigable contact...
Page 41 Character entry (navigation) To change the character bar language: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting B. A menu appears. To select the language: turn and press the controller. The character set for the selected language is set.
Page 42 Character entry (navigation) Entering characters using the telephone keypad If your vehicle is equipped with a telephone keypad, you can also use this to enter characters. For example, to enter the letter : press the n number key briefly three times in suc- cession.
Page 43: Favorites
Favorites To select Assign New Assign New: turn and press the Favorites controller. Overview of favorites The categories for the available favorites are displayed. Navigation Navigation Entertainment Entertainment Vehicle Vehicle Climate Control Climate Control To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 44 Favorites Renaming favorites Deleting favorites Press the favorites button on the controller. Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed. The favorites are displayed. To select the favorite to be renamed: turn To select the favorite to be deleted: turn the the controller.
Page 45: System Settings
Your COMAND equipment ....44 Display settings ........44 Time settings ........46 Text reader settings ......48 Voice Control System settings ..48 WiFi ............48 ® Bluetooth settings ......51 Automatic volume adjustment ..51 Setting the system language ..... 52 Assigning a favorites button ....
Page 46: Your Comand Equipment
COMAND displays at night using the controller. These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- Display design chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 47: Sirius Weather
Display settings Additional display area The additional display area occupies the left-hand or right-hand third of the display. You can choose content information depending on the context. For instance, you can select an album cover in media mode or a permanent display, such as a small navigation map, in the additional area on the display.
Page 48: Settings
General information A list of countries appears. The # dot indi- cates the current setting. COMAND can automatically set the time and Select the country you are currently in by date. turning and pressing the controller. The following navigation system functions The country is accepted.
Page 49 Time settings Automatic Time Settings Automatic Time Settings function Setting Function is deactivated ª. Automatic Automatic The summer and Automatic Automatic is set for the summer time standard time are changeover, a prompt will appear asking automatically whether the automatic changeover should changed over.
Page 50: Text Reader Settings
Text Reader Speed: turn and WiFi must be activated at COMAND and at press the controller. the device to be connected. A list appears. If COMAND is to be used as a WiFi hotspot: Select Fast Fast, Medium Medium Slow Slow.
Page 51: Activating Wifi
PIN. vary depending on the device to be con- nected. Follow the instructions that are This PIN is also entered on COMAND. shown in the display. Further information can be found on the operating instructions Connecting the device by pressing a for the device you wish to connect.
Page 52 WiFi Prerequisite: Enter the security key that appears on the COMAND display for the device to be con- For this type of connection, the device to be nected. connected must support "Connect via push button". Confirm the entry. To select...
Page 53: Bluetooth ® Settings
To in order to be connected to COMAND. Every make the most of the audiophile sound qual- ity, it is recommended to leave it off.
Page 54: Setting The System Language
The list of languages appears. The # dot g button on the telephone keypad. You indicates the current setting. can edit the favorites via the Favorite Favorite Select the desired language. Functions Functions function in the system menu. COMAND loads the selected language and sets it.
Page 55: Assigning A Favorites Button
Overview of Current Favor‐ Overview of Current Favor‐ Sound Menu Sound Menu: to call up the sound settings. ites ites. An overview of all the current favorites From Mercedes-Benz Apps From Mercedes-Benz Apps: to call up appears. apps for online and Internet functions.
Page 56: Importing/Exporting Data
USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data. Using this function, you can do the following with your personal COMAND data: transfer from one system/vehicle to To enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: another.
Page 57 Personal music files in the MEDIA REGISTER cannot be saved and imported again using this function. Insert the SD memory card ( page 215). Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory stick) ( page 215).
Page 58: Reset Function
If you select a prompt will appear again asking whether you really wish to reset. Select If you select a message will be shown. COMAND is reset to the factory settings and restarted. If you select No No the process is canceled.
Page 59 Your COMAND equipment ....58 Vehicle settings ........58 Seats ............ 63 Climate control settings ..... 66 Child-proof locks ......... 72 360° camera ........72 Rear view camera ....... 73...
Page 60: Your Comand Equipment
General notes These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available You can set the following for the ambient for your COMAND system at the time of pur- lighting: chase. Country-specific differences are pos- Zone sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 61 Vehicle settings To change the brightness value: turn and Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature press the controller. To select a zone: slide VY and turn the controller. You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Setting the color The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier.
Page 62 Activating/deactivating the seat-belt ces with which the vehicle occupants fre- adjustment function quently come into contact. Activation of the panel heating using COMAND as described below only works if seat heating is activated (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). Call up...
Page 63 Vehicle settings Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 58). Switching the automatic locking fea- ture on/off To select Automatic Mirror Folding Automatic Mirror Folding: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting. You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Page 64 Vehicle settings Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 58). Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm To select Interior Lighting Delayed Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Switch-off: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active. To change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller.
Page 65: Seats
Seats Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 58). You also can save and call up the current settings of a seat function using the mem- To select Interior Motion Sensor Interior Motion Sensor: turn ory button and the corresponding memory and press the controller.
Page 66 Seats To activate the setting element: press the Adjustment functions controller. Adjusting the backrest side bolsters To change the setting: slide ZV¬ or XVY the controller. The change will be visible in the setting ele- ment. To exit the menu: press the % button. Adjusting the shoulder area Call up the seat functions ( page 63).
Page 67 Seats To select Dynamic Multicontour Seat Dynamic Multicontour Seat: Massage programs turn and press the controller. Overview You can select: You can select the following massage pro- : Off grams: : Level 1 (weak) Hot Relaxing Massage, Back Hot Relaxing Massage, Back : Level 2 (strong) Relaxing massage program starting in the To select the setting: turn the controller.
Page 68 Climate control settings As soon as you feel a pressure point in the Resetting all adjustments backrest cushion, this indicates that you should press against this point. As soon as you feel pressure on your back, press against it. Keep the pressure under your feet even. Do not wedge yourself against the ped- als.
Page 69: Climate Control Settings
Climate control settings Setting the temperature Settings in the climate control bar Overview You can set the most important climate control functions directly in the climate control bar and change them in the climate control menu. Call up the climate control bar page 67) To select the current temperature on the left or right: turn and press the controller.
Page 70 Climate control settings Setting the air distribution Switch to the climate control bar page 67). To select from climate control bar ;: turn and press the controller. The menu for selecting climate control functions is activated. To select the desired climate control func- tion: turn and press the controller.
Page 71 68). again: select Return to Front Return to Front. To switch to the footer: slide 6 the con- After a short time, COMAND automatically troller. switches the adjustment functions back to the front. To select O Sync Sync: turn and press the con- troller.
Page 72 Climate control settings Adjusting the footwell temperature Call up the climate control menu page 68). To select Climate Mode Climate Mode: turn and press the controller. If necessary, change sides: slide 1 the controller. To change the setting: turn the controller. Exiting a menu Press the % button.
Page 73 Climate control settings Switching the ionization on/off Selecting the pre-set time: Call up the climate control menu page 68). To select Auxiliary Heating Auxiliary Heating: turn and press the controller. Turn the controller. Changing the pre-set time: Call up the climate control menu page 68).
Page 74: Child-Proof Locks
360° camera Select Rear Left Rear Left Rear Right Rear Right. Child-proof locks To select Lock Lock to lock/unlock the rear Switching the rear compartment dis- compartment displays: slide VY and press plays on/off the controller. The display is locked, a corresponding mes- sage with &...
Page 75: Rear View Camera
30 km/h The 360° camera image can be displayed if: your vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam- Rear view camera COMAND is switched on ( page 25) Important notes 360° Camera 360° Camera function is switched on Displaying the image of the 360°...
Page 76: Object Detection
Rear view camera Activating/deactivating using the reverse Opening the camera cover for clean- gear: Press the Ø button in the center con- To select Open Camera Cover Open Camera Cover in the rear sole. view camera menu: turn and press the con- The vehicle menu is displayed.
Page 77 Your COMAND equipment ....76 Introduction ......... 76 Basic settings ........80 Destination input ........ 83 Personal POIs and routes ....97 Route guidance ......... 101 Real-time traffic reports ....113 Storing destinations ......117 Map functions ........120 Navigation functions ......130 Problems with the navigation sys- tem .............
Page 78: Your Comand Equipment
Digital maps do not cover all areas nor standard and optional equipment available all routes in an area. For example, a route may for your COMAND system at the time of pur- have been diverted or the direction of a one- chase. Country-specific differences are pos- way street may have changed.
Page 79 Introduction Entry restriction In certain countries, data entry is restricted if the vehicle is traveling at more than approx- imately 3 mph (5 km/h). The restriction is deactivated as soon as the vehicle speed drops below about 2 mph (3 km/h). When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made.
Page 80: Showing/Hiding The Menu
Introduction Switching to navigation mode Press the ß button. The map shows the vehicle's current position. Additional activation option: To activate the menu: slide 5 the controller (e.g. in radio mode). To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller. Access within navigation: From any menu, press the ß...
Page 81: Moving
Introduction To show: slide 6 the controller when the map appears in full screen mode. Glide down the touchpad with one finger. Route guidance is not active: Destination Destination is highlighted. Route guidance is active: y is highlighted. Route guidance inactive: no destination has been entered yet and no route has been cal- culated.
Page 82 110). Route guidance active: a destination has If desired, you can have COMAND calculate been entered and the route has been cal- alternative routes even during route guid- culated.
Page 83: Basic Settings
Avoid Ferries Ferries is ena- A menu appears. bled. COMAND will notify you of this visually Select an option. as well as through a navigation message. Switch the option on O or off ª. To avoid toll roads: the route calculation excludes routes which require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
Page 84: Car Pool Lanes
COMAND to help you start Depending on the setting under Use Car‐ Use Car‐...
Page 85: Destination Input
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating COMAND. Destination entry may be blocked while driving, depending on the country specifications. As an address Calling up the address entry menu To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø...
Page 86 Destination input While entering an address, you can also switch to other destination entry options: Keyword search ( page 87) Map ( page 93) Point of interest ( page 89) Entering the address To select Town Town: press the controller. Enter the city, e.g.
Page 87: Book Entry
As "My To select OK: turn and press the controller. Address" Address". The destination address is saved in the COMAND stores your home address under address book as a navigable contact. My Address My Address in the list of contacts.
Page 88: Starting Route Calculation
Destination input Starting route calculation The entered destination appears in the address entry menu. To confirm Start Start Continue Continue: press the controller. If you select Start Start: the route is calculated with the current route settings ( page 80). While route calculation is in progress, an arrow will indicate the direction to your destination.
Page 89: Keyword Search
Destination input Requirement for exploring a destination: mbrace must be activated for Internet access page 173). Keyword search Entering keywords The search results are divided into catego- ries, such as addresses. The number of exact/total hits is shown in brackets. The search results will be displayed if The keyword search is used to help find des- Search...
Page 90: Tinations
POI search: points of interest are taken into account in the search. Selecting the country COMAND automatically stores the last 50 destinations. To switch to navigation mode: press the To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button.
Page 91: Selecting An Address Book Con Tact As A Destination
Destination input To select Destination Destination: turn and press the Selecting a destination from POIs controller. Calling up the points of interest menu Select From Last Destinations From Last Destinations. Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address. To start route calculation: select Start Start...
Page 92: Search
Destination input Defining the position for the point of interest search Selection Instructions Menu item Near Near Desti‐ Desti‐ Call up the POI menu ( page 89). nation nation To select Near Destination Near Destination: turn and press the controller. (when route guidance is Select a POI category ( page 91).
Page 93 The point of interest list with character bar appears. ously specified positions Enter a name. To select Mercedes-Benz Service Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the con- troller. Menu item Search By Search By Call up the POI menu ( page 89).
Page 94: Saving
Destination input Selecting a point of interest Requirement for "Calling a POI": a mobile phone is connected to COMAND ( page 138). Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the destination" and "Loading data from the Internet": mbrace must be activated for Internet access ( page 173).
Page 95 Destination input Using the map Crosshair Distance of crosshair position from current vehicle position To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. Select Using Map Using...
Page 96: Creating
You can also map the route to the destination yourself by entering up to four intermediate destinations. The sequence of the intermedi- ate destinations can be changed at any time. COMAND provides a selection of predefined destinations in eight categories for this pur- pose, e.g. GAS STATION...
Page 97: Editing
Coordinates using the geo-coordi- phone number and a mobile phone is con- nates ( page 97). nected to COMAND ( page 138), the call is connected. To call up the map: select Map. You can move the map and select the des- tination.
Page 98: Searching For A Gas Station When The Fuel Level Is Low
The route is calculated with the entered Requirement: mbrace must be activated for intermediate destinations. the Mercedes-Benz Apps ( page 173). If an intermediate destination was passed To switch to navigation mode: press the during route guidance, the intermediate Ø...
Page 99: Personal Pois And Routes
Personal POIs are filed in categories: All personal POIs in the selected category are displayed O or not displayed ª, Not Classified Not Classified depending on the previous status. Standard entry for personal POIs Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps...
Page 100: Saving
Personal POIs and routes Alert when approaching Saving personal POIs and routes General notes Personal POIs and routes are geodata which are saved in the open GPX (GPS Exchange) format on the SD memory card. Personal POI from current vehicle posi- tion or crosshair position Insert the SD memory card ( page 215).
Page 101: Selecting
COMAND. Points on the route may therefore be situated off the digital If a large number of entries are stored, a reg- roads.
Page 102: Deleting
Placing a call to the personal POI To select Call Call: turn and press the control- ler. If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND and the telephone number is available, the call is connected ( page 145).
Page 103: Recording The Route
Select From Memory Card From Memory Card. COMAND calculates the route to the destina- Select Start Route Recording Start Route Recording. tion without taking account of the following, The route is recorded and REC appears at for example: the bottom edge of the screen.
Page 104 Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated ( page 86). COMAND guides you to your destination by means of navigation announcements in the form of audible navigation announcements and route guidance displays. The route guidance displays can be seen if the display is switched to navigation mode.
Page 105 Changes in direction are also shown in the multifunction display (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). Preparation phase: COMAND prepares you for the upcoming change of direction. Based on the example display below, the change of direction is announced by the "Prepare to turn right message", for instance.
Page 106 Route guidance The change of direction is performed when the light-color bar on the right drops down to 0 ft and the current vehicle position symbol has reached the white change-of-direction point. When the change of direction is completed, the map will appear in full screen mode again. The image shows an example of route guidance at a highway intersection when driving on a highway.
Page 107: Lane Recommendation
Possible lane (light gray) Recommended lanes (white) If the digital map contains the relevant data, COMAND can display lane recommendations on multilane roads for the next change of direction. Lane not recommended :: you will not be able to complete the next change of direction if you stay in this lane.
Page 108: Highway Information
Route guidance Once the destination is reached, you will see the checkered flag. Route guidance is finished. Highway information Requirement: the map content Highway Information Highway Information must be enabled. Display mode: while driving on the highway, gas stations, rest stops, rest areas and highway exits are displayed along with their immediate distances from the current vehicle position.
Page 109 Route guidance Highway information facilitates route guidance to a POI and use of the traffic jam function. The remaining route on the highway in this case is blocked in the direction of travel from the selected exit. Starting route guidance and using additional functions To select a POI: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 110: Route Guidance
Select +: turn and press the controller. COMAND automatically switches the naviga- tion announcements back on when: a new route is calculated. you switch COMAND on again or start the engine. A navigation message is given if the route is recalculated during dynamic route guidance due to new traffic reports ( page 113).
Page 111 The blue route line is no longer shown on the map. Resuming route guidance To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. Select Continue Route Guidance Continue Route Guidance. COMAND calculates the route. Route information Destination information...
Page 112: Alternative Route
Move the map, change the map scale and select the destination or the intermediate desti- nation ( page 93). To call the destination or intermediate destination: select Call Call. If a phone is connected and a phone number is available, COMAND switches to the tele- phone function. Alternative route If the Calculate Calculate Alternative...
Page 113: Route List
Route guidance Route list To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Route Route: turn and press the controller. Select Route List Route List. The route list shows the next change of direction and the immediate distances from the current vehicle position.
Page 114: O Off-Road
To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. General notes To select Route Route: turn and press the con- The COMAND navigation system may direct troller. you to off-road routes that your vehicle may Select Detour Detour. not be capable of traversing through without To specify the start of the traffic jam damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle.
Page 115: Real-Time Traffic Reports
COMAND is also able to guide you to a des- tination even from an off-road location. At the start of route guidance, you will see the...
Page 116 When ; is displayed, traffic reports can be received or traffic reports are available. If it is not displayed, no reception is possible. COMAND can show certain traffic incidents on the map. Traffic reports are shown on the map at scales of 1/32 mi to 20 mi.
Page 117 Real-time traffic reports Slow-moving traffic (orange line along the affected route) Traffic jam (red line along the affected route) To select Traffic Traffic: turn and press the con- Displaying real-time traffic reports troller. Starting a search for traffic reports To select Traffic Traffic Symbol Symbol Information...
Page 118: Real-Time Traffic Report
Real-time traffic reports Displaying reports on the route Displaying all traffic reports The function is only available while route guid- To switch to navigation mode: press the ance is active. It shows the available traffic Ø button. reports affecting the current route. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- If there are no reports for the route or the ler.
Page 119: Storing Destinations
If you have selected Dynamic Traffic Dynamic Traffic Route Route as the route type, COMAND guides you Text reader speed ( page 48) to your destination along the updated route. You can start the text reader function man- ually or set it to automatic.
Page 120 Storing destinations If the contact already has two destination Storing the destination in the address addresses, a prompt will appear asking if a book destination address should be overwritten. Select If you select Yes, a list showing both des- tination addresses appears. To select the destination address: turn and press the controller.
Page 121: From Last Destinations
Storing destinations To view the details: while in the "Last des- Saving the crosshair position tinations" memory, turn the controller and To switch to navigation mode: press the highlight the entry. ß button. Slide 9 the controller. To display the crosshair: press the con- A menu appears.
Page 122: Map Settings
Map functions Map functions General notes Company logos displayed on the map are trademarks of the respective companies and used solely for the purpose of indicating the locations of these companies. The use of such logos on the map does not indicate approval of, support of or advertising by these companies for the navigation system itself.
Page 123: Heading
Map functions Selecting map orientation To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. Select Map Orientation Orientation. The # dot indicates the current setting. Turn and press the controller.
Page 124 Map version The number of the map data version is shown. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Selecting POI symbols on the map To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button.
Page 125 Map functions Geo-coordinates Geo-coordinates shows the longitude and latitude, elevation and number of satellites received. The elevation shown may deviate from the actual elevation. Turn and press the controller. Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively you can carry out this operation using the touch- pad ( page 30).
Page 126: Rotating The 3D Map
Map functions Rotating the 3D map You can use this function to explore the vicinity of the destination in a 3D view. The function is available in all map scales. To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Position Position: turn and press the controller.
Page 127: Map Functions
Map functions COMAND displays the navigation map and globe satellite images. This allows for a realistic map display free from distortion in all map scales. Other functions: Moving the map ( page 79) Changing the map scale ( page 120)
Page 128 Map functions mum speeds, driving with low-beam head- lamps or legal alcohol limits, for example. To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. To select Position Position: turn and press the controller.
Page 129: Avoiding An Area
COMAND enables you to avoid areas you do not wish to drive through. If you activate or deactivate a route block while route guidance is active, COMAND will cal- culate a new route. If you activate or deactivate a route block while route guidance is inactive, COMAND will use the new setting for the next route guidance.
Page 130: Activating/Deactivating
Map functions To select an area: when the map with crosshair appears, press the controller. A red square appears on the map, symbolizing the area to be blocked. To change the size of the area, turn the controller. The map scale is shown at the bottom of the display. The needle is on the map scale currently selected.
Page 131 Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa- Call the provider telephone number shown tion on the COMAND display. You can display the SIRIUS XM service infor- You can also have the satellite service mation. activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS...
Page 132: Updating
Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig- Requirement: mbrace must be activated for ital map updated there using a data medium, Internet access ( page 173).
Page 133: Navigation Functions
Navigation functions Press the controller. Equipment with touchpad: alternatively The compass display provides the following you can call up this function using the information: touchpad ( page 30). The current direction of travel with direc- To exit Drive Information: press the con- tion angle (360 degree format) and com- troller.
Page 134 When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with navigation announcements and route guidance displays. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Navigation Navigation COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is Unavailable Unavailable Please Please stored. refer to the Oper‐...
Page 135: Problems With The Navigation System
There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle interior. Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down. Restart the update. COMAND's integrated hard disk is defective. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND asks for an The digital map is secured with an activation code.
Page 137: Telephone
Your COMAND equipment ....136 Important safety notes ....136 General notes ........136 Telephone menu ....... 137 Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone ........138 Reception and transmission vol- ume ............ 142 Using the telephone ......143 Phone book ........147 Call lists ..........
Page 138: Your Comand Equipment
These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- General notes chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 139: Comand
Telephone menu a mobile phone network is available Operating options the mobile phone is connected to COMAND You can operate the telephone by: ® via Bluetooth using the controller: If you cannot make an emergency call, you turning must arrange rescue measures yourself.
Page 140: Telephony
The symbol disappears once you delete market are equally suitable. You can obtain at least one message. more detailed information about suitable mobile phones and about the connection between the mobile phone and COMAND Connecting/disconnecting a mobile on the Internet at phone www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com.
Page 141: Connecting/Disconnecting A Mobile Phone
Procedure and general information Searching for a mobile phone Authorizing a mobile phone (connecting) Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to search for the phone ( page 139) and then authorize it ( page 140).
Page 142 Select ¬ once all the numbers have list: turn the controller and press to con- been entered. firm. A code is displayed in COMAND and on the Mobile phone: enter the same passkey mobile phone. and confirm your entry. Depending on the...
Page 143: Establishing The Connection From The Mobile Phone
A message is displayed, stating that you used, you may have to confirm the connection can start the search on your mobile phone. to COMAND and for the PBAP and MAP Blue- Mobile phone: start the search for a Blue- ®...
Page 144: Reception And Transmission Volume
Details: turn and press the con- mobile phone troller. The following information concerning the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- selected mobile phone is shown: authorization in COMAND and on the mobile phone. Subsequent authorization may other- ® Bluetooth device name wise fail.
Page 145: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone You can also accept the call by voice com- mand using the Voice Control System (see the separate operating instructions). If the phone number of the caller is trans- ferred, it appears in the display. If the phone number is saved in the phone book, the contact's name is also displayed.
Page 146 Using the telephone As soon as one of the buttons on the tele- To select Calls Received Calls Received Calls Calls phone keypad is touched, the correspond- Dialed Dialed: turn and press the controller. ing button is highlighted in the display. The relevant list is displayed.
Page 147: Adding A Call
Using the telephone Adding a call Option 3 (with telephone keypad) Press one of the number keys on the tele- phone keypad for longer than two seconds. The telephone menu displays the selected entry. The number is dialed. Further information on setting up speed dial page 154).
Page 148: Sending Dtmf Tones
Using the telephone Sending DTMF tones Switching between the calls: To select ° or ° : turn and press the This function is not supported by all mobile controller. phones. Answering machines or other devices can be controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote Press 6 on the multifunction steering query functions.
Page 149: Phone Book
Depending on the mobile phone, you may The mobile phone's telephone book is auto- also be able to accept the incoming call matically displayed in COMAND after connec- (call waiting) on your mobile phone. This tion (default setting). You can deactivate...
Page 150: Calling Up
Phone book When you import, save, edit or add contacts, Symbol overview they will be permanently saved in COMAND. Sym- Explanation These contacts will remain there even when you connect COMAND to a different mobile phone. You can view these contacts even Æ...
Page 151 Phone book Using the touchpad beginnings of the names are identical. The next different character are offered If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad, for selection. you can use this function. Select the characters of the contact you are You determine the first letter of the contact searching for one by one, pressing and con- you are looking for with the first character you...
Page 152: Adding A New Contact
Phone book To select a category for the number, e.g. Adding a new contact Home Home: turn the controller and press to con- firm. To select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile Phone Mobile Phone: turn the controller and press to confirm. If you have marked a number as preferred, it is shown at the top of the list.
Page 153: Call Lists
If you connect a different mobile phone to To highlight a contact in the phone book: COMAND, the call lists from the new mobile turn the controller. phone are displayed. To select G: slide 9 the controller.
Page 154: Book
Call lists To call up the telephone menu: press the Opening the call list and selecting an % button. entry To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. To select Call Lists Call Lists: turn and press the controller.
Page 155: Call Lists
To select Call Lists Call Lists: turn and press the Call lists which are generated and managed controller. by COMAND can be deleted on COMAND. To select Calls Received Calls Received Calls Calls You cannot delete call lists from COMAND Dialed Dialed: turn and press the controller.
Page 156: Speed Dial Lists
(see the separate mobile To select Call Lists Call Lists: turn and press the phone operating instructions), COMAND controller. updates the call list display the next time it Select Speed Dial Preset List Speed Dial Preset List.
Page 157: Messages (Text Messages And E-Mails)
(see the To call up the telephone menu: press the manufacturer’s operating instructions). % button. To read and write e-mails in COMAND, the e- To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the mail account first needs to be configured controller.
Page 158: Account
The e-mail account is now configured. E- mails can now be received and sent in To select G: slide 9 the controller. COMAND. A menu with the following options is shown. All Messages All Messages Deactivating the e-mail function All the messages are displayed.
Page 159: Reading
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Downloading text messages and e-mails To select the message: turn and press the from the phone controller. The message text is displayed. Select From the Phone From the Phone. To close the message text: press the % The messages are downloaded.
Page 160: Displaying Details
155). To call up the telephone menu: press the Displaying details and phone numbers % button. COMAND can also show a shortened sender To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the display in full. controller. To call up the telephone menu: press the To select 1: turn and press the controller.
Page 161: Writing
To select an input line for text: select 5 in the character bar. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the Enter characters. controller. COMAND contains templates which you To select New: turn and press the controller. can use to compile your messages To select...
Page 162: Editing Text Templates
Entering text and sending e-mails To select an input line for text: select 5 in the character bar. Enter characters. COMAND contains templates which you can use to compile your messages page 160). To send the e-mail: select Displays text templates...
Page 163: Using A Phone Number In The Text
Messages (text messages and e-mails) To select Edit Edit: turn and press the control- Storing a sender as a new entry in the ler. address book The text template is displayed in an input Storing the sender of a text message line.
Page 164 A maximum of five telephone numbers can be saved for one contact. You can use COMAND when the road and traffic conditions permit. You could otherwise become involved in an accident in which you Saving the sender of an e-mail or others could be injured.
Page 165: Searching For A Contact
To select characters: turn the controller Before selling your vehicle, delete the and press to confirm. contacts saved in COMAND using the reset The first contact with the selected first function ( page 55).
Page 166: Adding Information To A Contact
You can enter address data directly into the address book. If you store telephone num- To select a contact: turn and press the con- bers in the COMAND phone book, these are troller. also saved in the address book. If you store a The details for the contact are displayed.
Page 167: Sending E-Mails
Address book Enter characters using the controller Sending text messages page 36), the telephone keypad or the Call up the address book ( page 163). touchpad ( page 32), depending on the To select a contact: turn and press the con- vehicle's equipment.
Page 168: Speed Dial Number
Address book Editing a contact Storing the phone number as a speed dial number Call up the address book ( page 163). To select an entry: turn and press the con- troller. The details for the contact are displayed. To highlight the desired telephone number: turn the controller.
Page 169: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone
The process is canceled. can set whether the contacts should be called up automatically after the mobile phone is Listening to a voice tag connected to COMAND. Connect a mobile phone ( page 138). Search for an address book entry with a voice tag ( page 163).
Page 170: Importing Contacts
Address book Saving or editing the contact data on USB device The USB device is inserted COMAND does not change the contacts on into the USB port. It con- the mobile phone. If automatic download- tains importable contact ing of phone contacts is activated, details.
Page 171: Comand
( page 167), the Down‐ Down‐ If COMAND is connected to a mobile loaded from Phone loaded from Phone option is available. phone, the connection is terminated. vCards can now be received by a device ®...
Page 173 Your COMAND equipment ....172 Important safety notes ....172 General notes ........172 Conditions for access ....... 173 Setting up an Internet connection .. 173 Establishing/ending the connec- tion ............. 178 Google™ local search ....... 179 Destination/route download ... 181 Weather forecast ......
Page 174: Your Comand Equipment
These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- General notes chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 175: Conditions For Access
® connected via Bluetooth page 138) or associated connection costs. USB ( page 215) with COMAND. If you are ® Conditions for a Bluetooth connection using Internet access for the first time, you The mobile phone supports at least one of must enable the connected mobile phone for ®...
Page 176: Selecting
To select Start Search Start Search: turn and press the controller. Mobile phones are displayed that: are connected with COMAND fulfill the conditions for the Internet func- tions To select Predefined Predefined Settings Settings: turn and have not yet been set up for the Internet press the controller.
Page 177 Setting up an Internet connection If the data is not correct, you can edit the time the mobile phone is connected. Estab- settings ( page 177). lishing a connection ( page 178). You must set the access data of the mobile If the mobile phone network provider pro- phone network provider who provides the vides multiple access data options, the rele-...
Page 178 Setting up an Internet connection Entering the user ID Input field Meaning Select User ID: User ID: in the list of provider set- User ID: User ID: The user identification tings. can be obtained from your An input menu appears. mobile phone network Enter the user ID.
Page 179: Editing
Setting up an Internet connection To call up the telephone menu: press the In order to edit the access data of the mobile % button. phone network provider you have two options: To switch to the main function bar: slide 5 the controller.
Page 180: Establishing/Ending The Connection
WiFi usage" option must be acti- To select Connection Status Connection Status: turn and vated on COMAND for this ( page 49). press the controller. Ending the connection The following information is displayed: the volume of transferred data...
Page 181: Google™ Local Search
179). The menu with the Internet functions is dis- played. You will first need to register COMAND before you can use the Internet functions. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the To do so, you have to enter your name and controller.
Page 182: Popular Searches
Google™ local search Calling up Google™ Street View You can also select a destination from the general search history. Select Google Street View Google Street View. The Google™ Street View view is called up. To select the required option: turn and press the controller.
Page 183: Destination/Route Download
The menu with the Internet functions is dis- To select Yes: turn and press the controller. played. The last search queries are deleted. To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. To select No: turn and press the controller.
Page 184: Displaying Destinations In The Vehicle
( page 183). Select "Send to car". Further information on deleting the destina- Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle tion ( page 184). brand. You can save up to 50 destinations for your Enter the mbrace e-mail address or the vehicle on the server and display these in the vehicle identification number.
Page 185: Importing Destinations
Destination/route download Calling up the destination Using destinations Displaying details You can use the function if: a mobile phone is connected Display the destination in the vehicle page 138) page 182). the destination address contains a tele- To highlight a destination: turn the control- phone number ler.
Page 186: Changing The Vehicle Identifica Tion Number (Vin)
Deleting a destination from the server To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu with the Internet functions is dis- played. To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. To highlight Download POI Download POI: turn the con- troller.
Page 187: Weather Forecast
Introduction The menu with the Internet functions is dis- played. You can call up the weather forecasts for a To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and location of your choice. The weather forecast press the controller. can be displayed in an information chart for the current day or as a 5-day forecast.
Page 188: Saving A Location
Weather forecast Switching to the 5-day forecast Selecting another location To select Current Current: turn and press the con- Enter the search area. troller. The information chart with the weather A menu appears. forecast appears when the search area has been entered.
Page 189: Further Mercedes-Benz Apps
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps General notes Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you first have to register. To do so, you have to enter your name and postal address once in the vehicle and confirm the general terms and conditions.
Page 190 Internet radio To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and Resetting adjustments press the controller. With the reset function, all Mercedes-Benz The available Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps Apps settings are reset to the factory set- displayed. tings. To select the desired App: turn and press To call up the telephone menu: press the the controller.
Page 191: Internet Radio
Internet radio Calling up the Internet radio Select the desired search option. To call up the telephone menu: press the For example, as a search option you can % button. set an Internet radio station that is near to your navigation destination. To switch to the main function bar: slide 5 the controller.
Page 192 Web browser Saving a station as a favorite Web browser Call up the Internet radio ( page 189). Calling up a website To select Favorites Favorites: turn and press the Function restrictions controller. Internet pages cannot be shown while the Select Save ...
Page 193: Web Browser
Web browser To show the menu: press the % but- Navigating the website ton. Action Result To call up the Options menu: select 3: turn and press the controller. Turn the control- Navigates from one To close the website: select &. ler.
Page 194 Web browser Adding to bookmarks To show the menu: press the % but- ton. Adds the current website to the favorites. The To select 3: turn and press the control- website can then be called up using the menu. ler. You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu.
Page 195 Web browser Changing settings To show the menu: press the % but- ton. To select the desired setting: turn and To select 3: turn and press the control- press the controller. ler. Switch the setting on O or off ª. A menu appears.
Page 196: Creating Favorites
To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu for the Internet functions If you reset COMAND to the factory set- appears. tings (reset function), these data and set- tings are deleted ( page 55). To select the...
Page 197 Web browser To bring the desired favorites to the front. To select Edit Edit: slide 6 and press the controller. An input menu appears. Enter the web address (URL) and name using the character bar. Deleting favorites Press the % button. The last function called up appears.
Page 199 Radio mode ........198 Satellite radio ........202...
Page 200: Radio Overview
Radio mode Radio mode Radio overview To activate the main function and menu bar: in radio mode, slide ZVÆ the controller. Main function bar Status bar with compass display Main display field with available stations and relevant information Display of radio station selected Radio menu bar Climate control status bar Context display with additional information...
Page 201: Setting The Waveband
Radio mode Using the radio menu bar Switching on HD FM or HD AM radio mode In radio mode: slide VÆ the controller. The radio main function bar and menu bar Button activation appear. Press the $ button. To select Waveband Waveband: turn and press the The radio display appears.
Page 202 Select è and enter the first letters of the required station using the controller. Press OK OK to confirm. COMAND displays a list of available sta- tions. To select stations from the list: turn the controller and press to confirm. In radio mode: slide VÆ the controller.
Page 203: Station List
Select Tag This Track Tag This Track. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- A message appears in COMAND about stor- troller. ing the track information. Select Edit List Edit List. Select the position of the required preset: turn the controller.
Page 204: Notes
To switch on radio text view: in radio mode, the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This slide VÆ the controller. means operation may not be possible in cer- The Radio menu bar is shown.
Page 205: Registering
(Canada). You can also have the satellite service Your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle comes with activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio pre-installed at the XM Radio website at factory.
Page 206: Selecting A Category
Satellite radio Switching to satellite radio Preset Channel name and channel number Channel information Category list Keyword search Options menu Artist & track Additional display area Channel information = can be viewed in detail ( page 207). Additional display area D shows the specific SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio logos of the different channels.
Page 207: Memory Functions
Select the desired channel Channel search When the display/section window is Keyword search selected, slide XVY the controller. COMAND searches in both directions (ascending and descending) and stops at the next channel found in the selected cat- egory. Entering channel numbers directly...
Page 208: Music And Sports Alerts
Satellite radio If you select Ignore Ignore, the current channel Music and sport alerts will continue playing. General notes Setting a sport alert This function makes it possible to store a pro- gram alert for your favorite artists, tracks or sporting events.
Page 209: Channel List Updates
Satellite radio To select Options Options in the radio menu bar: To return to the main display: press the turn and press the controller. % button. To select Tag this this Track Track: turn and press the controller. Channel list updates A message about saving this music track on ®...
Page 211 Your COMAND equipment ....210 Activating media mode ....210 Audio/video mode ......212 Media search ........220 Media Register ........223 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....228 Operation with the Media Interface .. 234 Audio AUX mode ....... 237 Video AUX mode .......
Page 212: Your Comand Equipment
These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available If playable music files are found, they will be for your COMAND system at the time of pur- played by COMAND. chase. Country-specific differences are pos- To display the function bars: slide VÆ the sible.
Page 213: Activating
Activating media mode To select a track from the active media Using the main function bar source: press the g key on the number keypad. An input field appears. To enter a track number: use the number keypad to enter the desired numbers. The track is played.
Page 214: Safety Notes
Audio/video mode Starting an application at a different control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an seat accident. Handle discs only when the vehicle is station- ary. Inserting and removing a disc from the single CD/DVD drive Before inserting a CD/DVD, ensure that the cup holder is empty and the spray guard flap is open.
Page 215: Audio/Video Mode
Audio/video mode Menu overview CD mode basic display Main function bar Status bar with active traffic announcements Artist and album Track number/number of songs in the track list Track display on the disc Playback time for the current title Climate control status bar Media menu bar Elapsed playback time for the current title Graphic time display...
Page 216 Active ejection To select Load Empty Slots Load Empty Slots: slide V¬, turn and press controller. Disc name COMAND switches to the next empty mag- Empty tray no. 4 azine tray. Current disc You will see the Please Wait... Please Wait...
Page 217 High temperatures can dam- After an external media source has been con- age the card. nected, COMAND will only activate the cor- responding media mode automatically and COMAND supports SD memory cards show the basic display in the case of CDs and (Secure Digital), SDHC memory cards SD cards.
Page 218 Like This This: turn and press the controller. Set the desired time using the number key- COMAND automatically creates and plays pad. a track list with similar tracks. If there are no comparable tracks on the data carrier, Select active partition you will see a message to this effect.
Page 219: Selecting A Track
Memory Info Memory Info: important parame- turn or briefly slide XVY the controller in ters for your COMAND hard drive are the media basic display. shown. Starting an application at a different seat Selecting a track using the number key-...
Page 220: Gracenote ® Media Database
There is a version of played. Gracenote® music recognition technology, Emeryville, California, USA on the COMAND hard disk. You will recognize this by the logo The search menu in the bottom right-hand corner of certain audio displays.
Page 221: Notes
The media menu bar is shown. session determines how COMAND will proc- To select Options Options: turn and press the con- ess the CD. COMAND plays only one session and gives priority to the audio CD session. troller. Select Updating Metadata Via Inter‐...
Page 222: Starting The Media Search
WMA Pro ble with the audio CD standard and therefore 5.1 surround sound may not be able to be played by COMAND. Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least Playback problems may occur when playing 128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least copied discs.
Page 223: Media Search
Composers Composers; Videos Videos; General information Photos Photos. COMAND plays back files from the following The categories are available as soon as data mediums: the entire media content has been read and Disc (CD/DVD Audio) analyzed. Memory card If the same device is reconnected with...
Page 224: Keyword Search
Genres Genres in the category list: turn turn and press the controller. and press the controller. The folder list appears. COMAND searches all media sources. A selection list with Genres Genres and media sour- Select the required folder. ces appears.
Page 225: Switching On
General notes Keep your original music files, photos and video files in a secure location. A malfunc- tion in COMAND may result in the loss of music files stored in the MEDIA REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
Page 226: Media Register Basic Display
Media Register MEDIA REGISTER basic display Main function bar Artist and album Display for the active data medium Display of current track in the track list Media menu bar Numerical time display Graphic time display Additional display area with cover view 1.
Page 227 Media Register 3. Starting the copying process Select the displayed data medium. The data medium is loaded. In the example, files are copied from a USB If the data medium contains files that can stick to the MEDIA REGISTER. be copied, a selection menu appears. To select Start Start: press the controller.
Page 228: Deleting All Files
The media menu bar appears. Deleting all files To select Options Options: turn and press the con- troller. ! In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use COMAND during this time. Select Manage Media Register Manage Media Register. Select Rename / Delete Files Rename / Delete Files.
Page 229: Media Register
Media Register To switch media mode on: press the Õ To select Options Options: turn and press the con- button. troller. The menu appears with the available media Select Manage Media Register Manage Media Register. sources. To select media sources: turn the controller until the desired media source is in the center.
Page 230: Comand
Bluetooth audio mode ® Before using your Bluetooth audio device ® Connecting Bluetooth audio devices with COMAND for the first time, you will need to authorize it. Prerequisites ® When you authorize a new Bluetooth audio ® Activate the Bluetooth function in device, it is connected automatically.
Page 231: Switching To
® supports two Bluetooth profiles at the not. After a device search, devices which are same time, COMAND functions may within range but not authorized are also dis- behave as follows: played. when connecting to the Internet, play- ®...
Page 232 With some Bluetooth audio devices, play- onds. back must first be started on the device itself so that COMAND can play the audio files. If the number code displayed on COMAND ® and on the Bluetooth audio device is the same, select Yes: press the controller.
Page 233: De-Authorizing (De-Registering) A
® Bluetooth audio mode Option 2: De-authorizing (deregistering) a Blue- ® tooth audio device To select Options Options: slide V¬ and press the controller. ® To select a Bluetooth audio device from To select Bluetooth Audio Devices Bluetooth Audio Devices: ®...
Page 234 No Bluetooth Audio Device Con‐ turn and press the controller. nected nected message and the Connect Last Connect Last ® COMAND activates the Bluetooth audio Used Used Player Player menu item cannot be selected. device. The basic display then appears. ®...
Page 235: Comand
If you press and hold the 9 or : play/selection window. buttons, the rapid scrolling speed increases after a short time. In rapid scroll, track names are not Increasing the volume on COMAND shown, but instead only Track1, Track2 etc. To select Options Options: slide V¬ and press The playback times for the tracks played the controller.
Page 236 Operation with the Media Interface Prerequisite Media Interface is a universal interface for the connection of mobile audio and video devi- ces. Media Interface in COMAND has two USB connections. The USB connection sockets are located in the stowage compartment under the armrest.
Page 237: Operation With The Media Interface
Graphic time display Switching to Media Interface Supported devices The following data media can be connected to Switching on automatically COMAND via the Media Interface: Connect a data medium to USB port 1 or ® iPod USB port 2. ®...
Page 238: Search
The media menu bar appears. visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or To select Search Search: turn and press the con- call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance troller. Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes The category list appears. (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Page 239: Playback Options
If necessary, deactivate the system messages or adjust their volume manually. AUX also provides the option of connecting a Media Player to COMAND.
Page 240: Audio Aux Mode
Setting the audio AUX options audio AUX, you will require an audio AUX cable. You will find further information online at http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Cus- tomer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Page 241: Video Aux Mode
Video AUX is another option for showing vid- Switching full-screen mode on/off eos using COMAND. To connect an external video source to the video AUX, you will require a video AUX cable. If you only use an audio AUX cable, you will only be able to hear the sound from the video being played.
Page 242: Notes On Discs
Standard Standard: the volume of the external audio tion problems. source is adjusted to a standard value. ! COMAND is designed to play discs that Boost Boost: the volume of the external audio comply with the EN 60908 standard. There- source is raised by approximately 10 dB.
Page 243: Video Dvd Mode
The symbol K appears. appears in the display. COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is also Switching to video DVD mode...
Page 244: Menu Options
Video DVD mode DVD overview Status bar Main function bar Main display field Media menu bar Climate control status bar Additional display area with title, scene and time display The DVD basic display appears once the DVD has been inserted. DVD full-screen mode Menu options Once the DVD has been inserted, the disc is...
Page 245: Dvd's Control Menu
Video DVD mode Manual image enhancement Skip to time To select Skip Skip to to Time Time: turn and press the controller. A menu appears. To set the time: turn the controller. Set the desired time using the number key- pad.
Page 246: Dvd Functions
Video DVD mode Showing the DVD's control menu DVD functions To select Menu Menu from the DVD functions Showing/hiding the DVD functions menu: turn and press the controller. To show DVD functions: in full-screen The DVD functions menu is hidden and the DVD's menu entries (e.g.
Page 247: Pause Function
Video DVD mode Using the DVD functions To select É from the DVD functions menu: turn and press the controller. The Ë display changes to Ì. The video image is hidden. To continue playback: select Ì. Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted.
Page 248: Picture Viewer
General notes In the directory list, slide If there are pictures on the active data XV the controller. medium, you can view them on the COMAND The device list appears. display. The following data media and picture formats are supported:...
Page 249 To revert to the original size: press the con- troller Press the % button. Closing the picture viewer Press the controller. The menu appears. To select Close Picture Viewer Close Picture Viewer: turn and press the controller. COMAND returns to the last accessed media function.
Page 251 Your COMAND equipment ....250 Sound settings ........250 ® Burmester surround sound sys- tem ............. 252 ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system ........254...
Page 252: Your Comand Equipment
Options These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available Equalizer Sets: treble, mid- for your COMAND system at the time of pur- range and base chase. Country-specific differences are pos- Balance/fader Moves the sound sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 253 Sound settings To return to the menu: slide ZV the con- Changing loudspeaker source troller. To return to the basic menu: press the % button briefly. Adjusting the balance/fader Select Select Sound Sound Source Source specifies which seat- based media source shall be output on the speaker system.
Page 254: Burmester ® Surround Sound System
® Burmester surround sound system ® Overview of Burmester surround sound sys- ® Burmester surround sound system General notes Function Options ® The Burmester surround sound system has Equalizer Sets: treble, mid- a total output of 590 watts and is equipped range and base with 13 loudspeakers.
Page 255 ® Burmester surround sound system To make the desired Equalizer Equalizer settings: To return to the menu: slide ZV the con- turn the controller. troller. The rotary menus show the set values. To return to the basic menu: press the % To return to the menu: slide ZV the con- button briefly.
Page 256: Burmester ® High-End 3D Surround Sound System
® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system Setting surround sound ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system General notes ® The Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system has a total output of 1540 watts and is equipped with 24 loudspeakers. ®...
Page 257: Equalizer
® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system Turn the controller until Equalizer Equalizer is in the ® Overview of Burmester high-end 3D sur- center. round sound system Slide VÆ the controller. Function Options Rotary menus for treble, mid-range and bass are activated. Equalizer Sets: treble, mid- To switch between the rotary menus: slide...
Page 258: Sound System Balance/Fader
® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system To set the desired Balance/Fader Balance/Fader setting: To return to the menu: slide ZV the con- turn the controller. troller. Rotary menu and the image show the sound To return to the basic menu: press the % focus set.
Page 259: Setting The Sound Profile
® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system Turn the controller until Sound Profile Sound Profile Setting the sound profile in the center. With the Sound Profile Sound Profile setting, you can Slide VÆ the controller. select between five defined sound settings. The rotary menu to select the sound profile Sound profile for Description...
Page 261 Your COMAND equipment ....260 Rear Seat Entertainment System overview ..........260 System settings ........ 268 Vehicle settings ........ 270 Navigation mode ....... 271 Online and Internet functions ..271 Radio mode ........272 Media mode ........272 Audio/video mode ......273 Video DVD mode .......
Page 262: Your Comand Equipment
These operating instructions describe all includes: standard and optional equipment available two screens for the rear behind the front- for your COMAND system at the time of pur- seat head restraints chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
Page 263: Rear-Compartment Screens
Rear Seat Entertainment System overview Rear-compartment screens Remote control Overview Display Brightness sensor Switches the display on/off Socket for headphones Setting the display angle Press the CAR button on the remote Selects main menus control. Selects the screen for the remote control Press the : button on the remote Selector wheel for selecting menus, radio control.
Page 264 Lighting of the remote control buttons is window. divided into three areas. The corresponding To select the COMAND screen: turn thumb- area is activated every time you press a wheel : until "COMAND" appears in the button. It switches off again automatically window.
Page 265 Rear Seat Entertainment System overview Switching the sound on/off (corded Indicator lamp on the remote control headphones only) The color of the indicator lamp shows whether or not the entry has been correctly transmitted every time you press a button. It also shows the condition of the inserted bat- teries.
Page 266: Aux Jacks
Operation via smartphone Play Store (Android) or Apple iTunes and install this on your smartphone. Further information on connecting and using smartphones with COMAND can be found in the app description in the Google™ Play Store ® (Android) or Apple iTunes.
Page 267 Rear Seat Entertainment System overview Depending on the vehicle model and equip- ment level, the AUX jacks are found: in the stowage box between the rear seats in the rear-compartment armrest. USB ports USB port 1 USB port 2 Depending on the vehicle model and equip- ment level, the USB ports are found: in the stowage box between the rear seats in the rear-compartment armrest.
Page 268: Cordless Headphones
Rear Seat Entertainment System overview Cordless headphones Overview To adjust the headphones: open both sides of the headphones. Adjust the fit of the headphones by pulling the headphone band in the direction of the arrow. To switch the headphones on/off: press on/off switch ;. To adjust the volume: turn volume control = until the desired volume is set.
Page 269: Replacing Batteries
Rear Seat Entertainment System overview Selecting the screen for the head- Environmental note phones Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment.
Page 270: System Settings
System settings To open the battery compartment: turn Retaining lugs battery compartment cover : counter- Batteries clockwise and remove. The remote control contains two type AAA, Remove the discharged batteries from the 1.5 V batteries. tray. To open the battery compartment: Insert the new batteries.
Page 271: Setting The Brightness
System settings Select Language Language using the 9: but- remote control and press the 9 button to tons and press the 9 button to confirm. confirm. The list of languages appears. A # dot Select System Settings System Settings using the : indicates the current setting.
Page 272: Vehicle Settings
Vehicle settings Select Sound Sound using the :=; Select Brightness Brightness, Contrast Contrast Color Color buttons on the remote control and press using the 9: buttons and press the the 9 button to confirm. 9 button to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. Select Treble Treble,...
Page 273: Navigation Mode
Press the Ø button on the remote Mercedes-Benz Apps control. Internet radio You will see the current navigation infor- Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website mation. Using Internet functions: Press button ® on the remote control. A menu appears. Select the online/Internet function required.
Page 274: Radio Mode
If the disc contains music or video files, these will be played. The corresponding basic menu will be shown. Switching on automatically If COMAND is only active at one operating position in the rear compartment, the respec- tive medium will switch on automatically once connected/inserted.
Page 275: Audio/Video Mode
Audio/video mode Further information on the music search Starting media using the device list page 220). Audio/video mode Important safety notes WARNING The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product. If you open the housing of the CD/DVD drive, there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation.
Page 276 Audio/video mode Depending on the vehicle model and equip- Selecting a track ment level, the CD/DVD drive is found: Selecting by skipping to a track at the rear of the center console under the To skip forwards or backwards to a automatic climate control panel or track: press the = or ;...
Page 277: Track Information
Audio/video mode Example: track 2 Pause/Playback Press number button 2. To pause playback: press the ; / Ë button on the remote control. Example: track 12 The Ë display changes to Ì. Press the corresponding number keys in To continue playback: press the ; / rapid succession.
Page 278 Video DVD mode remote control until the video DVD mode is Video DVD mode switched on. Important safety notes If the video DVD fulfills the playback crite- ria, the film starts automatically or the DVD WARNING menu appears. If the DVD menu appears, The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
Page 279: Video Dvd Mode
Video DVD mode To continue playback: select Ì and Overview of DVD functions press the 9 button to confirm. The menu is hidden. Stop function To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control. To interrupt playback: select É and press the 9 button to confirm.
Page 280 Video DVD mode Option 1: while the film is playing, press DVD menu the h button on the remote control. Calling up the DVD menu Press the corresponding number key, such as 5. The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD itself.
Page 281: Interactive Content
Video DVD mode To indicate this, the K symbol appears in Select Audio Language Audio Language and press the 9 the display. button to confirm. A menu appears after a short while. The # Stopping a film or skipping to the begin- dot in front of an entry indicates the cur- ning or end of a scene rently selected language.
Page 282: Aux Mode
AUX mode Select an action using the 9;:= buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to execute it. A menu appears and the first entry, Select Select, is highlighted. Press the 9 button. AUX mode General notes You can connect an external video source in the rear compartment.
Page 283 Your COMAND equipment ....282 SIRIUS Weather ........ 282...
Page 284: Daily Forecast
(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...
Page 285: Forecast
SIRIUS Weather Select TEL/® in the main function bar by Returning to the current-day forecast: sliding 5 , turning and pressing the con- To select 5-Day 5-Day: turn and press the con- troller. troller. The menu for selecting telephone and Inter- A menu appears.
Page 286 Current Position Current Position in the menu. snowboarding and nighttime opening COMAND receives the weather data for the snow conditions (e.g. snow depth) current vehicle position from the nearest temperature weather station and displays it automati- The status of a facility is indicated as follows: cally.
Page 287 SIRIUS Weather ter bar. You can limit the search using the In the weather memory: select the area character bar. for the weather forecast ( page 283). The selected location appears at the top in To select state/province or city: enter the the status bar.
Page 288: Weather Map
: press the con- the likelihood of a hailstorm troller. Storm Watch Box COMAND receives the weather data for the Shows areas (in red) for which severe selected position from the nearest weather weather warnings have been issued. It is station and displays it automatically as a daily forecast.
Page 289 SIRIUS Weather shown in map scales 50 mi (50 km), 200 mi (200 km) and 500 mi (500 km). Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Shows the position of high and low-pres- sure areas (H, L), weather fronts and iso- bars It is shown in map scales 200 mi (200 km) and 500 mi (500 km).
Page 290 SIRIUS Weather Sample displays of weather data in the map Displaying the rain radar: Activate the Radar Map Radar Map display level ( page 286). The rain radar image is then displayed if weather data is available. You can call up the legend for the precipitation radar ( page 291).
Page 291 SIRIUS Weather Displaying weather fronts: Activate the Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure display level ( page 286). If weather data is available, the weather map will then display the weather fronts. The example shows the position of high and low-pressure areas (H, L), weather fronts and isobars.
Page 292 SIRIUS Weather A dotted line shows the previous path and the forecast path of a tropical low-pressure area (cyclone). You can find out more information about cyclones in the Storm Guide ( page 292). Showing information (if available): name of the tropical storm and category time stamp directional movement speed and path maximum wind speed...
Page 293: Legend
SIRIUS Weather You can also see the time stamp for the weather data on map scales of 50 miles and smaller. The weather map shows wind directions and wind speeds. Legend (precipitation radar and storms) Display the menu on the weather map ( page 286).
Page 294: Storm Watch Box
SIRIUS Weather Storm Watch Box Storm watch areas for which there are storm advisories are displayed as red areas on the weather map. To activate/deactivate the display of areas in red: To call up the menu from the weather map display: press the controller. To select View View: turn and press the controller.
Page 295 SIRIUS Weather To select Next Next: turn and press the control- ler. The next storm is marked. Select Previous Previous. The previous storm is highlighted. Showing storm details: Select Details Details. You see detailed information about the selected storm.

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