Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É2225840901=ËÍ 2225840901 Order no. 6515 7708 13 Part no. 222 584 09 01 Edition D-2014...
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.mbusa.com (USA only)
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 ......... 13 System settings ........37 Vehicle functions ........ 49 Navigation ........... 67 Telephone .......... 121 Online and Internet ......157 Radio ..........177 Media ..........189 Sound ..........229 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..
Page 6 Switching on/off ......64 CD/DVD drive ....... 244 911 emergency call ......123 Avoiding an area ........ 114 Acoustic locking confirmation Back button ......... 22 Activating/deactivating (COMAND) . 52 ® Bluetooth Adding bookmarks ......173 Activating/deactivating ....45 Address book Activating audio mode ....
Page 7: Index
Setting the air distribution Entering a destination using the (COMAND) ........61 map ..........85 Setting the airflow (COMAND) ..61 Entering a point of interest ....81 Setting the climate mode Entering using geo-coordinates ..88 (COMAND) ........61 Entering using Mercedes-Benz Apps ..........
Page 8 Entertainment System) ....254 Incident (traffic report) ..... 101 Indicator lamp Remote control ......243 EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Interior motion sensor Activating/deactivating (COMAND) . 51 Activating/deactivating (COMAND) . 54 E-mail Internet Deleting ......... 148 Conditions for access ....158 Inbox ..........144 Creating favorites ......
Page 9 Menu overview Basic settings ........72 CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ..193 Blocking a route section affected Mercedes-Benz Apps ......167 by a traffic jam ....... 100 Messages Calling up the compass display ..117 Calling up the menu ....... 116 Displaying ........
Page 10 Index GPS reception ........68 Important safety notes ....68 Panel heating Info on navigation ......118 Activating/deactivating (COMAND) . 52 Lane recommendation ..... 92 Parental control Off-road/off-map (off-road Locking/unlocking rear destination) ........100 compartment displays ..... 63 Online map display ......117 Switching the rear compartment Reading out traffic reports .....
Page 11 Switching the function on/off in Massage function ......57 COMAND ......... 73 Resetting settings ......58 Resetting (factory settings) ....48 Seat functions (COMAND) ....55 Route (navigation) Selecting for adjustment Selecting an alternative route ..97 (COMAND) ........55...
Page 12 Index Setting the language Via the main function bar ....190 Via the number keypad ....191 COMAND ......... 45 Multi-Seat Entertainment System . . 259 Switching the hands-free Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 259 microphone on/off ......132 Setting the night design ..... 38 System settings Setting the text reader speed ....
Page 13 Switching to ........222 Setting the time zone ....... 41 Video menu ........225 Tow-away alarm Voice Control Arming/deactivating (COMAND) ..54 see Voice Control System Track information ......256 Voice Control System Traffic jam function ......100 Settings ........... 41...
Page 14 Index Entering ........... 85 Searching for a gas station when the fuel level is low ......88 Weather map (SIRIUS) Calling up ........265 Legend ........... 271 Moving ........... 265 Showing/hiding layers ....266 Showing/hiding the menu ..... 266 Time stamp ........271 Weather memory (SIRIUS) Selecting an area ......
Page 15: Operating Safety
(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 (20 cm) and more between the radiator and a destination without taking account of the...
Page 16 Benz recommends that you use an to operate the equipment. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to Canada only: The wireless devices of this safety or on safety-related systems must...
Page 17 Operating safety These include, for example: When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in operating conditions of system connection with other information (if components, e.g. fluid levels necessary, under consultation with an the vehicle's status messages and those of authorized expert), could be traced to a its individual components, e.g.
Page 18 Yelp Inc. Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
Page 19 COMAND features ....... 18 Overview ..........19 Basic COMAND functions ....23 SPLITVIEW ........... 25 Multi-Seat Entertainment System ..28 Character entry (telephony) ....30 Character entry (navigation) ....33...
Page 20: Comand Features
COMAND features COMAND features These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions.
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
The display may temporarily switch WLAN interface for the connection of a off completely. smartphone to COMAND and the option of remote control for the front passenger (SPLITVIEW) and the Rear Seat Entertainment System WLAN hotspot functionality to connect a...
Page 23 Climate control status display Context display in additional display area Cleaning instructions ! Do not touch the COMAND display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.
Page 24: Favorites Button
COMAND display. The key being touched To exit the menu: briefly press the % is highlighted. button.
Page 25: Basic Comand Functions
COMAND calls up the previously selected menu. Setting the volume for the Voice Control System voice output, see the separate If you switch off COMAND, playback of the operating instructions. current media source will also be switched off.
Page 26: Navigation
To switch navigation announcements back on: switch COMAND off and then on again ( page 23). Start a new route calculation page 78). Select +: while route guidance is active, To show the menu: press the controller in show the menu and press the controller navigation.
Page 27 SPLITVIEW is operated with the COMAND remote control from the front-passenger side. To do so, use the special radio headphones.
Page 28 To select ù in the menu bar: turn shown. and press the controller. If COMAND is switched off by removing the The ù display changes to key from the ignition lock while SPLITVIEW is ù is hidden in the status bar.
Page 29: Splitview
SPLITVIEW If COMAND is switched on again after more Additional options than 30 minutes, SPLITVIEW is not activated. To select Additional Options... Additional Options... in the If SPLITVIEW is activated on the front- menu: turn and press the controller. passenger side, the settings from the driver's A menu appears.
Page 30: Media
Multi-Seat Entertainment System Enter the destination using the COMAND applies here, i.e. the last setting activated remote control and press the b button. is favored. The Google™ results list appears. The Internet can be used separately at all operating positions.
Page 31 Bluetooth Audio Devices connected with COMAND via ® Bluetooth Devices connected with COMAND as a business telephone. Television Accessing media in the vehicle To show the menu: press the : button on the remote control. Using the :=; buttons on the...
Page 32: Character Entry (Telephony)
Character entry (telephony) Character entry (telephony) Entering characters using the character bar Additional display area showing the telephone keypad Input line with entry and cursor Character bar In the example, a new entry is added to the phone book ( page 137).
Page 33 Character entry (telephony) To select an input line: slide VÆ and turn the controller, then press it after selecting 4 or 5. Slide ZV the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears. Turn and press the controller. To move the cursor: select the input line. Slide VÆ...
Page 34 Character entry (telephony) Entering characters using the telephone keypad Selected number keys on the telephone keypad and their available characters Alternatively, you can enter characters using the telephone keypad. For example, to enter the letter : press the l number key briefly three times in succession.
Page 35 The example shows the character entry when Selected character : is entered in the you save a destination as a navigable contact upper line. COMAND adds the missing in the address book ( page 77). characters and shows the entry that best To select an input line: slide VÆ...
Page 36 Character entry (navigation) The example shows the keyword search during the destination entry. To change the character bar language: slide VÆ and turn the controller, then press it after selecting B. A menu appears. To select the language: turn and press the controller.
Page 37: Character Entry (Navigation)
Character entry (navigation) Entering characters using the telephone keypad Selected number keys on the telephone keypad and their available characters Alternatively, you can enter characters using the telephone keypad. For example, to enter the letter : press the n number key briefly three times in succession.
Page 39 Your COMAND equipment ....38 Display settings ........38 Time settings ........40 Text reader settings ......41 Voice Control System settings ..41 WLAN ........... 42 ® Bluetooth settings ......44 Setting the system language ..... 45 Assigning a favorites button ....45 Importing/exporting data ....
Page 40: Your Comand Equipment
COMAND displays at night using the control. These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of Display design purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your...
Page 41: Sirius Weather
Display settings Additional display area The additional display area comprises the left-hand third of the COMAND 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 42: Time Settings
General information Set the desired time. The time is accepted. When there is GPS reception, COMAND sets the time and date automatically. You can also adjust the time yourself in minute increments, but the date cannot be changed.
Page 43: Text Reader Settings
Voice Control System settings Subsequent operation depends on whether Adjusting the time zone and switching the navigation system has GPS reception and to Daylight Savings Time (Summer) whether the changeover function to summer Press the Ø button. time is available. The Vehicle menu appears.
Page 44: Wlan
WLAN must be activated at COMAND Online and at the device to be connected. If COMAND Online is to be used as a WLAN Connecting the device hotspot: General notes COMAND Online must be connected to an...
Page 45 The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB MB WLAN XXXXX WLAN XXXXX. The device to be connected generates a PIN. This PIN is also entered on COMAND. Example display Connecting the device by pressing a To select Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar: button (push button) turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 46: Bluetooth ® Settings
-capable devices, e.g. mobile after the security key is changed. You have phones, have to comply with a certain profile to reconnect these devices ( page 42). in order to be connected to COMAND. Every ® Bluetooth device has its own specific ®...
Page 47: Activating/Deactivating (Comand)
10 meters. You can use ® indicates the current setting. Bluetooth to connect your mobile phone to COMAND, to use the hands-free system, Select the desired language. establish an Internet connection, listen to COMAND loads the selected language and ®...
Page 48 Menu: you can call up the alias. An entry with fewer characters is also sound settings. possible. Apps - Mercedes-Benz Apps Apps - Mercedes-Benz Apps: you can To call up a favorite: call up the apps for online and Internet Press the g button.
Page 49: Importing/Exporting Data
USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data. Using this function, you can: transfer your personal COMAND data from one system/vehicle to another. make a backup copy of your personal data To enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: (export data) and load it again (import turn and press the controller.
Page 50: Reset Function
System Settings System Settings: slide V¬ Reset function and press the controller. A menu appears. You can completely reset COMAND to the factory settings. Amongst other things, this To select Data Import/Export Data Import/Export: turn and will delete all personal COMAND data. This press the controller.
Page 51 Your COMAND equipment ....50 Vehicle settings ........50 Seats ............ 55 Climate control settings ..... 59 Child-proof locks ......... 63 360° camera ........64 Rear view camera ....... 64...
Page 52: Calling Up
To select &: slide V¬ and press the These operating instructions describe all controller. standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are Ambient lighting possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with General notes all the features described.
Page 53: Activating
Vehicle settings Call up vehicle settings ( page 50). Call up vehicle settings ( page 50). To select Ambient Light: Brightness Ambient Light: Brightness: To select Ambient Light Display Ambient Light Display: turn turn and press the controller. and press the controller. The left-hand setting element is active.
Page 54 The panel heating function warms the surfaces with which the vehicle occupants frequently come into contact. Activation of the panel heating using COMAND as The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the described below only works if seat heating is driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the activated (see the vehicle Operator's upper body of the occupants.
Page 55 Vehicle settings automatically again as soon as you unlock the Switching the automatic locking vehicle. feature on/off Call up vehicle settings ( page 50). To select Automatic Mirror Folding Automatic Mirror Folding: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.
Page 56 Vehicle settings Call up vehicle settings ( page 50). Arming/deactivating 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 57: Seats
Seats Call up vehicle settings ( page 50). You also can save and call up the current settings of a seat function using the To select Interior Motion Sensor Interior Motion Sensor: turn memory button and the corresponding and press the controller. memory position switch (see the vehicle The function switches on or off, depending Operator's Manual).
Page 58 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 element. To exit the menu: press the % button. Adjusting the shoulder area Call up the seat functions ( page 55).
Page 59 Seats To select Dynamic Multicontour Seat Dynamic Multicontour Seat: Massage programs turn the controller and press to confirm. Overview You can select: You can select the following massage : Off programs: : Level 1 (weak) 1: Hot Relaxing Massage, Back 1: Hot Relaxing Massage, Back : Level 2 (strong) Relaxing massage program starting in the...
Page 60 Seats 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 pedals.
Page 61: Climate Control Settings
Climate control settings Airflow left and right, displayed as J and Climate control settings the current setting, e.g. 1. Basic settings Air distribution left and right, displayed by the current setting, e.g. O. Climate control bar Switching climate control on/off Climate control bar Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distribution, left, as well as displaying the...
Page 62: Switching To
Return to Front Return to Front. page 61). After a short time, COMAND automatically switches the adjustment functions back to the front. Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off Activating the cooling with air...
Page 63 Climate control settings Setting the airflow for setting the footwell temperature page 61). Further settings Adjusting the footwell temperature To select J on the left or right in the climate control bar: turn and press the controller. The airflow setting scale appears. To change the setting: turn the controller.
Page 64 Climate control settings Switching the ionization on/off distribution set. The setting is only active when the air-conditioning system is set to "AUTO". Call up the climate control menu page 59). To select Climate Mode Climate Mode: turn and press the controller. If necessary, change sides: slide XVY the controller.
Page 65: Child-Proof Locks
Child-proof locks Changing the pre-set time: The function serves to switch the rear compartment display on/off as well as to Call up the climate control menu lock/unlock it. page 59). Press the Ø button. To select Auxiliary Heating Auxiliary Heating: turn and The Vehicle menu appears.
Page 66: 360° Camera
The 360° camera image appears in split- The 360° camera surveys the vehicle screen mode. surroundings and assists you, for example If the function is activated, the COMAND when parking or at exits with reduced display automatically switches back to the visibility.
Page 67 The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND display with guide lines (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). The rear view camera can detect moving and stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian or another vehicle is detected, these objects are marked with bars.
Page 69 Your COMAND equipment ....68 Introduction ......... 68 Basic settings ........72 Destination input ........ 75 Route guidance ........88 Real-time traffic reports ....101 Storing destinations ......105 Map functions ........108 Navigation functions ......116 Problems with the navigation sys-...
Page 70: Your Comand Equipment
COMAND can give incorrect navigation standard and optional equipment available commands if the actual street/traffic for your COMAND system at the time of situation does not correspond with the digital purchase. Country-specific differences are map's data. Digital maps do not cover all possible.
Page 71 Introduction Entry restriction For vehicles in certain countries, there is a data entry restriction. The restriction is active from a vehicle speed of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As soon as the speed falls below approximately 2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes inactive.
Page 72 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 ZV the controller (e.g. in radio mode). To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller. Showing/hiding the menu Using the menu, you can make a destination entry or select the navigation settings, for example.
Page 73 Introduction Route guidance is active: the destination has been entered, the route has been calculated. The display shows the route, changes of direction and lane recommendations. Navigation announcements guide you to your destination. To hide: press the % button. Slide ZV the controller. Full screen symbol : appears.
Page 74: Basic Settings
Route guidance inactive: no destination Avoid Area Avoid Area( page 114) has been entered yet and no route has been COMAND enables you to avoid areas you calculated yet. do not wish to drive through. Fast Route Fast Route COMAND calculates a route...
Page 75 To use toll roads: turn and press the multifunction display, a controller. message appears in A menu appears. COMAND to help you find a Select an option. rest stop. The options include using roads that For further information about require cash payment or electronic billing, ATTENTION ASSIST, see the or switching off the function.
Page 76 Depending on the setting under Carpool Lanes Carpool Lanes, COMAND uses carpool lanes when calculating the route. COMAND then guides you in and out of carpool lanes using visual and acoustic driving directions. To switch to navigation mode: press the ß...
Page 77: 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 78 Destination input While entering an address, you can also switch to other destination entry options: Keyword search ( page 79) Map ( page 85) Point of interest ( page 81) Entering the address To select City City: press the controller. Enter the city or city, e.g.
Page 79 75). To select Save Save: slide VÆ, turn and press the controller. To save as your home address: select As "My Address" As "My Address". COMAND stores your home address under My Address My Address in the list of contacts.
Page 80 Destination input Starting route calculation The entered destination appears in the address entry menu. To confirm Start Start: press the controller. The route is calculated. While route calculation is in progress, an arrow will indicate the direction to your destination. Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins. If the vehicle is traveling on a non-digitized road, the system displays the linear distance to the destination, the direction to the destination and the Road Off Map...
Page 81 Destination input Keyword search Entering keywords The search results are divided into categories, 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 Search Search and/or...
Page 82 POI search: points of interest are taken into account in the search. Online search: the search is performed via the online functions. COMAND automatically stores the last 100 Selecting the country destinations. To switch to navigation mode: press the To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø...
Page 83 Destination input To switch to navigation mode: press the Selecting an address book contact as Ø button. a destination To show the menu: press the controller. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. Select From POIs From POIs. You can select navigable address book contacts as the destination.
Page 84 Destination input Defining the position for the point of interest search Selection Instructions Call up the POI menu ( page 81). Near Destination Near Destination (when route guidance is To select Near destination Near destination: turn and press the controller. active) Select a POI category ( page 83).
Page 85 The point of interest list with character bar appears. positions Enter a name. To select Mercedes-Benz Service Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the controller. Call up the POI menu ( page 81). Search By Phone...
Page 86 Internet address. To call a POI: select Call Call. COMAND switches to telephone mode . To load data from the Internet: select www. Available data are loaded from the Internet. To view the vicinity of the destination: select symbol :.
Page 87 You can also map the route to the destination yourself by entering up to four way points. The sequence of the way points can be changed at any time. COMAND provides a selection of predefined destinations in eight categories for this purpose, e.g. GAS STATION...
Page 88 After selecting a category, the POIs which are available along the route and in the vicinity are displayed. COMAND first searches for destinations along the route. The search for destinations is then initiated in the area around the vehicle position.
Page 89 Change the address, e.g. the city and To make a call: select Call Call. street. COMAND switches to telephone mode To select OK: turn and press the controller. page 131). The way point menu appears and displays This menu item is available if the way point the modified way point.
Page 90: Route Guidance
Entering a destination from Mercedes-Benz Apps Route guidance Requirement: a mobile phone with a data package is connected to COMAND Important safety notes page 124). For this reason, you must always observe To switch to navigation mode: press the road and traffic rules and regulations during Ø...
Page 91 Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated ( page 78). 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 92 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 93 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 freeway intersection when driving on a freeway.
Page 94: Lane Recommendations
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 95: Highway Information
Route guidance Once the destination is reached, you will see the checkered flag. Route guidance is finished. Highway information Requirement: the Highway Information Highway Information map content is switched on. 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 96 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 97 To switch navigation announcements back on: press the controller. Select +: turn and press the controller. COMAND automatically switches the navigation announcements back on when: you have a new route calculated. you switch COMAND on again or start the engine.
Page 98 The blue route line is no longer shown on the map. Continue route guidance Press the controller. The menu is shown. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. Select Continue Route Guidance Continue Route Guidance. COMAND calculates the route.
Page 99 Move the map, change the map scale and select the destination/way point ( page 85). To call a destination/way point: select Call Call. If a phone is connected and a phone number is available, COMAND switches to the telephone function. Take alternate route...
Page 100 O, different routes will be offered each time a route is calculated ( page 72). You can also view these for the current route any time from COMAND. Routes 1, 2 and 4 are displayed with a dark blue line ( page 72).
Page 101 Route guidance To display additional route sections: turn and press the controller. Where am I? To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press the controller. To select Position Position: turn and press the controller. Select Where am I? Where am...
Page 102 To calculate the detour: select Start Start. any information about that location. COMAND is also able to guide you to a destination even from an off-road location. Off-road At the start of route guidance, you will see the Road Off Map...
Page 103 SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service. Further information on satellite radio page 182). COMAND can receive traffic reports via satellite radio and take account of these for route guidance in the navigation system. Received traffic reports are displayed on the...
Page 104 Icon delimiting the section of the route affected (color lines) Map scale 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 and press the controller.
Page 105: Real-Time Traffic Reports
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 the controller and Displaying real-time traffic reports press to confirm. Starting a search for traffic reports To select Traffic Traffic Symbol...
Page 106 Real-time traffic reports Displaying reports on the route Displaying all traffic reports The function is only available while route To switch to navigation mode: press the guidance is active. It shows the available Ø button. traffic reports affecting the current route. To show the menu: press the controller.
Page 107: Storing Destinations
If you have selected Dynamic Traffic Dynamic Traffic properties: Route Route as the route type, COMAND guides you Language ( page 45) to your destination along the updated route. Text reader speed ( page 41) You can start the text reader function Storing destinations manually or set it to automatic.
Page 108 Storing destinations Select Storing the destination in the address If you select Yes, a list showing both book destination addresses appears. To select the destination address: turn and press the controller. The destination address is overwritten. Saving the current vehicle position To switch to navigation mode: press the ß...
Page 109 Storing destinations Editing the last destinations To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. To show the menu: press the controller. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. Select From Previous Destinations From Previous Destinations. The "Last destinations" memory appears. To save the destination: select the destination.
Page 110: Map Functions
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 111 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 112: Current Street
Map functions Turn and press the controller. You have the option of selecting symbols to be displayed O or not displayed ª on the map. The list shows all symbols that are contained on the digital map across all countries. However, not all points of interest are available in all countries.
Page 113 Map functions Select Map Content Content. Select Next Intersecting Street Next Intersecting Street. Switch the display in the map on O or off ª. Showing the map version To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. To show the menu: press the controller. To select Options Options: turn and press the controller.
Page 114 Map functions Map display Displaying the navigation map 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 71) Changing the map scale (...
Page 115 Cities located in mountainous regions are realistically depicted using elevation modeling. Country-specific information You can call up information on the traffic conditions in the country you are currently driving in via the COMAND Internet and online function. The availability of information is country- dependent. Information can include...
Page 116 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 calculate 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 117 Map functions Avoiding an area: functions To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. To show the menu: press the controller. To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. Select Route Settings Route Settings. Select Avoid/Use Options Avoid/Use Options.
Page 118 Information about new versions of the digital To select Traffic Traffic: turn the controller and map can be obtained from an authorized press to confirm. Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the Select SIRIUS Service SIRIUS Service. digital map updated there using a data The window on the right half of the display medium, or you can update it yourself.
Page 119: Navigation Functions
Number of GPS satellites from which a signal can be received To exit the compass display: press the % button. Requirement: a mobile phone with a data package is connected to COMAND page 124). Drive Information Call up the navigation menu ( page 116).
Page 120 Navigation functions Info on navigation Call up the navigation menu ( page 116). Turn the controller until Info on Info on Navigation Navigation is brought to the front. Press the controller. The Digital Operator's Manual about the topic of navigation is opened.
Page 121: Problems With The Navigation System
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with navigation announcements and route guidance displays. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is Navigation Navigation stored. Unavailable...
Page 122 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 123 Your COMAND equipment ....122 General notes ........122 ® Telephony via the Bluetooth inter- face ............ 123 Reception and transmission volume 130 Using the telephone ......130 Using the phone book ...... 134 Using call lists ........138 Using the speed dial list ....141 Messages (text messages and e- mails) ..........
Page 124: Your Comand Equipment
These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of Introduction purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your...
Page 125: Telephony Via The Bluetooth ® Interface
SIM card must be inserted in the mobile phone. Operating options the mobile phone is connected to COMAND ® You can operate the telephone by: via Bluetooth If you cannot make an emergency call, you using the controller: must arrange rescue measures yourself.
Page 126 The battery of the mobile phone should Before using your mobile phone with always be kept sufficiently charged in order COMAND for the first time, you will need to to prevent malfunctions. search ( page 124) for the phone and then ®...
Page 127: Entertainment System
Phone: turn and press the controller. Symbo Explanation If you select COMAND Phone COMAND Phone, the mobile phone will be connected with COMAND. If you select Business phone in the Business phone in the Ï New mobile phone in range, but rear compartment...
Page 128 2.1 for connection via Secure Simple Pairing. authorization may otherwise fail. COMAND creates a six-digit code, which is displayed on both devices that are to be To enter a passkey in COMAND: press the connected. number keys in turn. ¬ is highlighted after the first number If the number code is the same on both has been entered.
Page 129: External Authorization (Audio Device)
You will need to enter you have entered the passkey (see the and confirm this number combination on manufacturer's operating instructions). The COMAND and on the mobile phone (see the mobile phone cannot otherwise be mobile phone operating instructions). connected.
Page 130: Interface
Select the desired mobile phone in the Mercedes-Benz recommends de- ® Bluetooth telephones list. authorization in COMAND and on the mobile To select the list symbol to the right of the phone. Subsequent authorization may entry: slide VY the controller and press to otherwise fail.
Page 131 Basic menu display ® Telephone basic menu (Bluetooth interface) Telephone keypad display To display the COMAND phone book Character bar Network provider's name (depends on the connected phone) Signal strength of mobile phone network Ä Receiver icon ¢ or ¡...
Page 132: Reception And Transmission Volume
To select Accept Accept: press the controller. the % button one or more times. To switch to the menu bar: slide VÆ the Press the 6 button on COMAND or on controller. the multifunction steering wheel. To select Connect Device...
Page 133: Using The Telephone
Using the call list or COMAND phone Rejecting a call book Press the ~ button on COMAND or on Open a call list and select an entry the multifunction steering wheel. page 138). Call up the COMAND phone book and...
Page 134 Call to Rear pressing the controller each time. Available functions: Accepting a waiting call ( page 133) Press the corresponding key on the COMAND number keypad. Making a second call ( page 133) Every character selected will be Toggling ( page 134) transmitted immediately.
Page 135 Rejecting: To select Reject Reject: turn the controller and press to confirm. Press the ~ button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel. Making a second call Accepting: To select ° : turn and press the controller.
Page 136: Introduction
Toggling phone numbers of all address book entries You can switch back and forth between calls saved in the COMAND address book. If an with this function. The function is available if address book entry does not have a your mobile phone supports the toggling telephone number, it does not appear in the ®...
Page 137 To select & from the character bar: turn When the selection is clear, COMAND the controller and press to confirm. switches automatically to the selection list. To complete the search: slide VZ the Press the % button.
Page 138 Using the phone book Slide VZ the controller repeatedly or press Closing the detailed display: and hold until the character bar disappears. Slide XVY the controller until the entry is highlighted once again. To select ¬: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 139: Using The Phone Book
Continue Continue: turn the controller and The input menu with data fields appears. press to confirm. COMAND stores the data if there are fewer than five numbers assigned to the entry you are searching for in the selected number category.
Page 140: Call Lists
To select the list symbol to the right of the If COMAND has not saved any call lists for entry: slide VY the controller and press to the phone connected: you cannot select confirm.
Page 141: Using Call Lists
Press the % button. The list is closed. Displaying details from a list entry COMAND can also show a shortened list entry in full. To select a list entry: turn the controller. To select the list symbol to the right of the entry: slide VY the controller and press to Select a number category, e.g.
Page 142 Press the controller when you have finished updates the call list display the next time it searching. connects. COMAND stores the data if there are fewer than five numbers assigned to the entry you are searching for in the selected number category.
Page 143: Using The Speed Dial List
Using the speed dial list Select a speed dial preset. Using the speed dial list The phone book entry is saved in the speed Storing an entry dial preset. Option 2: Call up the telephone basic menu page 129). To switch to the menu bar: slide VÆ the controller.
Page 144 Deleting a speed dial preset: instructions). Once the messages have been downloaded To select an entry: turn the controller. from the phone, COMAND shows the 100 To switch to the menu: slide VY the newest text messages and the 100 newest e- controller.
Page 145 All Messages All Messages Before you can use the e-mail function on All messages are downloaded COMAND, you must first set up one or more automatically. e-mail accounts on your mobile phone New Messages New Messages...
Page 146 Messages (text messages and e-mails) To select the message: turn and press the Downloading messages manually controller. To select Download Download in the message menu: The message text is displayed. turn and press the controller. To close the message text: press the Downloading text messages and e-mails from % button.
Page 147: Messages (Text Messages And E-Mails)
To select 0: turn and press the Displaying details and phone numbers controller. COMAND can also show a shortened sender The message menu appears. display in full. To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the Call up the message folder ( page 144).
Page 148 To switch to the character bar in the text addressee line. message or e-mail input menu: slide V¬ COMAND contains templates which you the controller. can use to compile your messages. To select the pen icon: turn and press the Calling up a template: controller.
Page 149 Messages (text messages and e-mails) Editing a template: Managing messages To select the template: turn the controller. Calling a text message sender To call up options: slide VY the controller. Press W the controller while the text To select Edit Edit: turn and press the message is being displayed.
Page 150 Always pay attention to traffic conditions. Before starting the journey, familiarize Using the telephone button: yourself with the address book functions. Press the % button one or more times. Only use COMAND when the road and traffic conditions permit. You could otherwise...
Page 151 These address address book. If you store telephone book entries can only be transferred into numbers in the COMAND phone book, these the address book by importing Vcf files via are also saved in the address book. If you...
Page 152 Using the address book two navigation addresses (transferred from navigation( page 77)) geo-coordinates Enter characters and save the entry page 30) Detailed display of address book Deleting an address book entry To return to the previous menu Search for the address book entry List symbol (to call up options) page 149).
Page 153: Using The Address Book
Using the address book Calling a telephone number Changing an address book entry To select the telephone number data field: To select the desired data field: turn the turn the controller and press to confirm. controller. This initiates dialing and you can then make To select the list symbol to the right of the your call ( page 132).
Page 154 Route guidance can also be started for an If you select No, the process will be address book entry without the L symbol. canceled. If the address data do not match the digital map, COMAND prompts you to re-enter the address.
Page 155: Importing Contacts
Saving or editing the contact data on voice tag ( page 149). COMAND does not change the contacts To select the list symbol to the right of the on the mobile phone. If automatic entry: slide VY the controller and press to downloading of phone contacts is confirm.
Page 156 (vcf files) may be located in the main The number of vCards received is directory or in folders. COMAND allows you displayed. to select the relevant folders directly. To end reception: press the controller or vCards must have the file extension ".vcf".
Page 157 If you select Yes, the contacts are deleted The next time you connect your mobile according to your selection. phone to COMAND, no more contacts will be downloaded, not even newly-added If you select No, the process will be contacts.
Page 159 Your COMAND equipment ....158 General notes ........158 Establishing/ending the connection 159 Google™ local search ....... 161 Destination/route download ... 164 Options ..........166 Mercedes-Benz Apps ......167 Internet radio ........168 Internet ..........170...
Page 160: Your Comand Equipment
The terms of use are shown when You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving COMAND is used for the first time and then once a year thereafter. Only read and when operating COMAND.
Page 161: Establishing/Ending The Connection
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 162 The arrow symbol for an existing connection is also shown in the Rear Seat Entertainment System. If the Internet connection is established using the telephone connected to COMAND, the front row of seats is highlighted in color. If the Internet connection is established using the telephone connected to the Rear Seat Entertainment System, the rear row of seats is highlighted in color.
Page 163: Google™ Local Search
Search Internet connection after inactivity Entry restriction If no data is transferred from COMAND for a It is only possible for the driver to enter a specified time, e.g. five minutes, the system search term in the input menu when the automatically disconnects the Internet vehicle is stationary.
Page 164 Google™ local search Entering a search term destination from this memory and save it permanently in the contacts ( page 105). To call a destination: select Call Call. You then switch to the telephone function and make the call ( page 131).
Page 165: Current Location
Mercedes-Benz Apps Apps menu: queries have already been carried out. turn and press the controller. Press the % button. The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. The last function called up appears. To select Google Local Search Google Local Search: slide...
Page 166: Destination/Route Download
To exit the menu: select &. set up Deleting search queries and activated for COMAND and Internet access services. Select the Options menu for the Google Google For information on the mbrace system, see...
Page 167 Destination/route download Using destinations Displaying details Select the Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps menu. Select Destination/Route Destination/Route from the list. Available destinations are shown in the list. To select a destination from the list: turn With Exit Exit, you can leave destination the controller and press to confirm.
Page 168: Options
The menu shows the current settings. The menu for the Internet functions appears. To select ID: turn and press the controller. An input menu appears. To select the Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Apps Apps menu: turn and press the controller. The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears.
Page 169: Mercedes-Benz Apps
Mobile Website Mobile Website menu. To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you first have to register COMAND. To do so, you have to enter your name and postal address Further Mercedes-Benz Apps once in the vehicle and confirm the general terms and conditions.
Page 170 Internet radio You can call up additional Mercedes-Benz Internet radio Apps, such as Facebook, Google™ Street General notes View, Google™ Panoramio or country information such as maximum speed here. A good Internet connection is required to The following examples show how to call up transmit audio data efficiently.
Page 171: Internet Radio
Checking the box switches the function on The call is placed. O or off ª. If the connection is broken, COMAND will Select Automatic playback on start. restore the connection automatically. Checking or unchecking the box switches the function on O or off ª.
Page 172 Internet You can enter the web address using either Sound settings the character bar or the number keypad To make a selection in the Sound Sound menu: page 33). turn and press the controller. To enter using the character bar: enter The menu appears showing the last the web address in the input line.
Page 173 Internet Press the % button. The last function called up appears. To select the TEL/ TEL/® menu: slide ZV, turn and press the controller. To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu for the Internet functions appears. To select the Internet Internet Favorites...
Page 174 Internet Menu functions Calling up the menu Closes the browser Back Forwards Refreshes/cancels URL entry Favorites Closes the window To show the menu: press the % button. To call up the Options menu: select the Options Options menu: turn and press the controller. To close the website: select &.
Page 175: Internet
Internet Zoom Options menu You can use this function to enlarge web Opening in a new window. pages. To show the menu: press the % button. To select Zoom Zoom: turn and press the controller. The # dot indicates the current setting. To navigate on the web page: slide XVY, ZVÆ...
Page 176 Internet number keypad and select ¬. Character Favorites entry ( page 30). Introduction The favorite has been created. Favorites are frequently visited websites. Adding a favorite via the menu You have the following options for creating When a website is displayed, call up the favorites: menu ( page 172).
Page 177 Delete: slide V¬ and press the Allow Cookies Allow Cookies controller. Some websites save information in small A prompt appears. text files (cookies) in COMAND Online. You Select can determine whether cookies may be If you select Yes, the favorite is deleted. stored.
Page 178 Internet Deleting private data If you reset COMAND to the factory settings (reset function), these data and settings are deleted ( page 48). Closing the Internet browser Select % in the browser menu page 172) Press the % button for longer than two seconds.
Page 179 Radio mode ........178 Satellite radio ........182...
Page 180 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 additional displays Display of radio station selected Radio menu bar Climate control status bar Context display with additional information...
Page 181 Radio mode Using the radio menu bar Info Info Displays additional information about the In radio mode: slide VÆ the controller. current station/channel (radio text) The radio main function bar and menu bar Sound Sound appear. Sound settings To select the Waveband Waveband: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 182 As soon as enough characters have been tracks and artist displayed in the radio text entered, COMAND shows a list of the can be stored. Using iTunes you have the available stations. option of purchasing this track.
Page 183 The most important stations for your controller and press to confirm. region are already saved in COMAND. The list of stored stations appears again. There are 99 preset positions available. To move the marked station to the new position: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 184 Select Info Info. http://www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). The display switches back to the radio Your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle comes station overview with radio text with SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio pre- information. installed at the factory. This service is free for a six-month trial period. About a month...
Page 185 Satellite radio Registering SatRadio Phone number of provider SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver Switch on SatRadio mode ( page 184). The satellite radio main menu appears showing the preview channel. You cannot select any other stations. To select Options Options in the menu bar: slide...
Page 186 Satellite radio Switching to satellite radio Channel name Preset Channel name Channel information Category list Keyword search Options menu Artist & track Additional display area Channel information ? can be viewed in detail ( page 187). Additional display area E shows the specific SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio logos of the different channels.
Page 187 Current Station List with selected, slide XVY the controller. Artist & Title Artist & Title: turn and press the COMAND searches in both directions controller. (ascending and descending) and stops at The channel list appears. the next channel found in the selected Select the desired channel category.
Page 188 Satellite radio window appears with the respective Memory functions information. Storing channels Setting a music alert There are 99 presets available. To select Options Options in the menu bar: slide VÆ and press the controller. Quick store: press the number key, e.g. l, until you hear a tone.
Page 189: Displaying Information
Satellite radio Select Select New Alerts Select New Alerts. To select Info Info in the menu bar: slide VÆ A menu appears. and press the controller. Information on the currently received Select the desired team from a league, e.g. program is displayed. college, NBA, NHL, NFL or MLB.
Page 191 Your COMAND equipment ....190 Activating media mode ....190 Audio/video mode ......192 Media search ........200 MEDIA REGISTER ....... 203 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....208 Operation with the Media Interface 215 Audio AUX mode ....... 218 AUX video mode ........ 219 Video DVD mode .......
Page 192: Your Comand Equipment
These operating instructions describe all TV (if your vehicle is equipped with a TV) standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of If playable music files are found, they will purchase. Country-specific differences are be played by COMAND.
Page 193: Activating Media Mode
Activating media mode To select Media Media: turn the controller and Using the device list press to confirm. The menu appears with the available media sources. Select the media source. If the media source contains music or video files, these will be played. The corresponding basic menu will be shown.
Page 194 Audio/video mode If the CD/DVD is operated in Media mode, Additional Options Additional Options to operate the the corresponding basic menu will be parental control screen for selected seats: page 63). shown. If the CD/DVD is started using another application (e.g. navigation), the To switch the media source to, e.g.
Page 195: 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 196 Load Empty Slots Load Empty Slots: slide V¬, Empty tray no. 4 turn and press controller. Current disc COMAND switches to the next empty To select a disc: turn the controller and magazine tray. press to confirm. You see the Please Wait...
Page 197 COMAND supports SD memory cards the media mode is automatically switched on (Secure Digital) and SDHC memory cards by COMAND and the basic display is shown. (Secure Digital High Capacity). If the CD/DVD is started using another application (e.g. navigation), the display will If you are no longer using the SD memory not change.
Page 198 Time: turn and press the from the Media Register. controller. A pop-up menu appears. Select Memory Info Memory Info: important parameters for your COMAND hard drive To set the time: turn the controller are shown. Set the desired time using the number keypad.
Page 199: Track Information
Audio/video mode Selecting a track Selecting using the current track list To display the current track list: press the controller in the basic display. The track list for the active data medium appears. To select a track: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 200 Genres. database. Sub-categories appear with the selection of An Internet connection is required for this the main category (depends on the page 159). COMAND default settings and the music tracks available). Select a sub-category, e.g. Blues Blues. If the sub-category...
Page 201 For multisession CDs, the content of the first session determines how COMAND will CD-A process the CD. COMAND plays only one AAC formats: .aac, .mp4, .m4a and .m4b session and gives priority to the audio CD Copy-protected iTunes music files with session.
Page 202 Notes on CDs/DVDs COMAND supports WMA files of the following types: ! COMAND is designed to play discs that fixed bit rates from 5 kbit/s to 384 kbit/s comply with the EN 60908 standard. sampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz Therefore, you can only use discs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
Page 203: Media Search
Media search USB storage device Searching by current track list Apple devices (folder, year and photos are not available) The categories are displayed according to the data available. Category list To select Current Track List Current Track List in the category list: turn and press the controller.
Page 204 To select Genre Genre in the category list: turn and press the controller. ¬ . COMAND searches all media sources. A The search results are displayed. selection list with Genre Genre and media The numbers behind the results, as shown sources appears.
Page 205 General notes Keep your original music files, photos and video files in a secure location. An malfunction 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 206 MEDIA REGISTER MEDIA REGISTER basic display Status bar with traffic announcements switched on 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 207: Media Register
MEDIA REGISTER 4. 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 208 ! In order to prevent malfunctions, do not Select Manage Media Register Manage Media Register. use COMAND during this time. Select Rename / Delete Files Rename / Delete Files. This function deletes all files from the MEDIA The file list is displayed.
Page 209 Select Memory Info Memory Info. automatically selected when you change the disc you are currently listening to or when you select a different medium. If an option is selected, it remains selected after COMAND is switched on or off.
Page 210 General notes Prerequisites ® Before using your Bluetooth audio device ® Bluetooth audio mode requires a with COMAND for the first time, you will need ® Bluetooth -capable audio device. to authorize it. ® Before using Bluetooth audio mode, you ®...
Page 211 Bluetooth Audio Devices Bluetooth Audio Devices: playback must first be started on the device press the controller. itself so that COMAND can play the audio A new menu appears. ® files. Bluetooth must also be given as a media output location for the audio device used.
Page 212 ® and the Bluetooth audio device is playback must first be started on the device connected. Playback starts. itself so that COMAND can play the audio If you select No, authorization will be files. canceled. ® Reconnecting a Bluetooth...
Page 213 Bluetooth name basic display: press the controller. ® Bluetooth address ® If COMAND can locate the Bluetooth availability status (shown after an audio device, it will be connected and will update) start playing. authorization status Option 2: To close the detailed display: press the...
Page 214: Starting Playback If The Bluetooth ® Audio Device Has Been Stopped
Bluetooth Audio from the To select Start playback: Ì: slide menu: turn and press the controller. V¬ and press the controller. ® COMAND activates the Bluetooth audio Playback resumes from the beginning. device. The basic display then appears. Playback starts.
Page 215: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode
Normal Track Sequence Normal Track Sequence you connect to the Internet using The tracks are played in the normal order COMAND Online ( page 159). (e.g. track 1, 2, 3 etc.). Audio data playback is determined by the order in which the tracks are written to the Selecting a track data medium.
Page 216 If you select Random Random Track Track List List, you will see a corresponding message in the display/selection window. Increasing the volume using COMAND To select Options Options: slide V¬ and press the controller. To select Volume Volume: turn and press the controller.
Page 217: Operation With The Media Interface
Title display in the media list Current track/number in track list Numerical time display Graphic time display found, they will be played by COMAND. If a Switching to Media Interface media source was previously selected, the Media Interface is a universal interface for the Media Interface basic menu will appear.
Page 218 The track list for the active data medium The following data media can be connected appears. to COMAND via the Media Interface: To select a track: turn the controller and ® iPod press to confirm.
Page 219 The Media Interface menu bar appears. enter the characters for the desired search To select Options Options: turn and press the term. Once COMAND has found the track controller. you are looking for, it supplies the rest of Select Video Settings Video Settings.
Page 220: Audio Aux Mode
Media in the main function bar: AUX also provides the option of connecting a turn the controller and press to confirm. Media Player to COMAND. You will see the menu. To connect an external audio source to the Select Aux.
Page 221: Aux Video Mode
Information on: manually. Sound settings: ( page 230) Video AUX is a further option for showing videos via COMAND. To connect an external video source to the video AUX, you will require a video AUX cable.
Page 222 Video DVD mode Mono/stereo: Switching full-screen mode on/off To select Mono/Stereo Mono/Stereo: turn and press the controller. Select Mono Mono Stereo Stereo. The # dot indicates the current setting. Volume: Select Volume Volume. Select Standard Standard Boost Boost. Standard Standard: the volume of the external audio source is adjusted to a standard value.
Page 223: Video Dvd Mode
Video DVD mode a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) COMAND is set to region code 1 at the every second. factory. This setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is also possible to play video DVDs with a different...
Page 224 Video DVD mode Switching to video DVD mode Insert and eject a disc from the single drive page 192) Insert a disc into the DVD changer page 193) Eject a disc from the DVD changer page 194) Further options for switching on: Use the number keypad ( page 191) Use the main function bar (...
Page 225 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 226 Video DVD mode 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 keypad. To hide the menu: press the % button. Manual image enhancement DVD functions In order to manually adjust the brightness,...
Page 227 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 video mode, press the controller.
Page 228 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 229: Picture Viewer
Picture viewer Picture viewer General notes If there are pictures on the active data medium, you can view them on the COMAND display. Data medium: MEDIA REGISTER, CD, DVD, USB devices, SD memory cards Supported image formats: jpeg, jpg, bmp, png...
Page 230 To revert to the original size: press the controller 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 231: Burmester ® High-End 3D Surround
Your COMAND equipment ....230 Sound settings ........230 ® Burmester surround sound sys- tem ............. 232 ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system ........234...
Page 232: Balance/Fader
Balance/Fader Balance/Fader. standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions.
Page 233: Changing The Loudspeaker Source
Sound settings To activate rotary menus for balance and To select Sound Sound in the menu bar: turn and fader: slide VÆ the controller. press the controller. The menu with the last accessed setting To switch between the rotary menus: slide appears.
Page 234: Equipment
® Burmester surround sound system To activate the rotary menu for the speaker Insert an audio CD ( page 192). source: slide VÆ the controller. The CD display appears. To display the menu bars: slide VÆ the To set the desired speaker source: turn the controller.
Page 235 ® Burmester surround sound system Balance moves the focus of the sound Setting treble, mid-range and bass between left and right. Fader moves the focus of the sound between front and rear. To display the menu bars: slide VÆ the controller in media mode.
Page 236: Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system doesn't want to listen using headphones, but Turn the controller until Surround Sound Surround Sound instead using the sound system. In this case, is in the center. select Rear Left Rear Left Switch Speaker Switch Speaker Slide VÆ...
Page 237 ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system Function Options VIP & BAL selection Optimizes sound playback for individual seats Sound profile Five defined sound settings: PURE/ EASY LISTENING/ LIVE/SURROUND/ 3D SOUND Insert an audio CD ( page 192). The CD display appears. To display the menu bars: slide VÆ...
Page 238 ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system Adjusting the balance/fader Changing loudspeaker source You can use balance to move the focus of the Select Select Sound Sound Source Source specifies which seat- sound between left and right. based media source shall be output on the speaker system.
Page 239 ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system VIP & BAL selection Sound profile for Description high-end sound system Pure Pure Audiophile sound playback without additional effects Subtly mellowed Easy Listening Easy Listening acoustics for laid- back listening over long periods Sound optimization for a specific seat, e.g.
Page 240 ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system To select Sound Profile Sound Profile: turn the controller until the desired sound profile is activated. To return to the menu: slide ZV the controller. To return to the basic menu: press the % button briefly.
Page 241 Your COMAND equipment ....240 Rear Seat Entertainment System overview ..........240 System settings ........ 248 Vehicle settings ........ 250 Navitainment ........251 Online and Internet functions ..251 Radio mode ........252 Media mode ........252 Audio/video mode ......253 Video DVD mode .......
Page 242: 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 seat head restraints purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your two remote controls for the rear...
Page 243 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 244 "REAR R" appears in the Lighting of the remote control buttons is window. divided into three areas. The corresponding To select the COMAND screen: turn area is activated every time you press a thumbwheel : until "COMAND" appears button. It switches off again automatically in the window.
Page 245 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 batteries.
Page 246: Rear Seat Entertainment System Overview
Play Store (Android) or Apple iTunes and Operation via smartphone 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 247 Rear Seat Entertainment System overview AUX jacks AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal (red) AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal (white) AUX, video (V) jack (yellow) Depending on the vehicle model and equipment level, the AUX jacks are found: in the stowage box between the rear seats in the rear-compartment armrest.
Page 248 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 249 Rear Seat Entertainment System overview Selecting the screen for the Environmental note headphones 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 250: System Settings
System settings The battery compartment is located on the Retaining lugs left headphone. The cordless headphones Batteries require two type AAA, 1.5 V batteries. The remote control contains two type AAA, To open the battery compartment: turn 1.5 V batteries. battery compartment cover : in a To open the battery compartment: clockwise direction and remove.
Page 251 System settings Select Language Language using the 9: Setting the brightness buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. Select Vehicle Vehicle using the The list of languages appears. A # dot 9:=; buttons on the indicates the current setting. remote control and press the 9 button to Select the language using the 9: confirm.
Page 252: Vehicle Settings
Vehicle settings Select a medium (e.g. audio CD mode) Select Options Options using the :=; page 254). buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. To show the menu: press the : button Select Video Settings Video Settings using on the remote control. the :=;...
Page 253: Navitainment
Options for online and Internet functions page 166). You can choose from the following Internet functions: Weather Internet Mercedes-Benz Apps Internet radio Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website Using Internet functions: Press button ® on the remote control. A menu appears. Select the online/Internet function required.
Page 254: Radio Mode
Press the % button on the remote Switching on automatically control. A menu appears. If COMAND is only active at one operating Select the Ü symbol in the menu and position in the rear compartment, the press the 9 button on the remote control respective medium will switch on to confirm.
Page 255: Audio/Video Mode
Audio/video mode To select the media source: turn the Press button : on the remote control. selector wheel on the remote control. The menu is shown. Select Search Search using the =; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 Press the =;...
Page 256 Audio/video mode Select Media Media using the 9=; Inserting a CD/DVD buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. Select Disc Disc using the =; buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. The system plays the disc. Switching to other media: insert the device into the corresponding jack (LINK).
Page 257 Audio/video mode Select Search Search using the :=; Selecting a folder buttons on the remote control and press This function is only available in MP3 mode. the 9 button to confirm. Select Search Search using the :=; Select Current Track List Current Track List using the buttons on the remote control and press...
Page 258 Video DVD mode see a corresponding display in the display/ writers available. This variety means that selection window. there is no guarantee that the system will be able to play video DVDs you have copied If you switch the data carrier which you yourself.
Page 259: Video Dvd Mode
Video DVD mode Fast forwarding/rewinding Shows the menu bars for the DVD basic display Press and hold the E or F button on Current scene the remote control until the desired Track time position has been reached. You see the control menu. To show: press the 9 or : button on the remote control.
Page 260 Video DVD mode Select Track Selection Track Selection using the Selecting a scene/chapter 9:=; buttons on the General notes remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. Observe the information on DVD video mode page 226). To call up the selection list: press the 9 button.
Page 261 Video DVD mode Back to the movie remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. Press the % button repeatedly until you The system executes the function or shows see the movie. a submenu. If available, additional options can now be selected.
Page 262: Aux Mode
For further details about external video Select DVD Functions DVD Functions and press the 9 sources, please consult an authorized button to confirm. Mercedes-Benz Center. Select Subtitles Subtitles Camera Angle Camera Angle press the 9 button to confirm. In both cases, a menu appears after a few Connecting AUX equipment seconds.
Page 263 Your COMAND equipment ....262 SIRIUS Weather ........ 262...
Page 264 The weather data received from a weather Select TEL/® in the main function bar by station is stored in COMAND for one hour. It sliding Z V, turning and pressing the can therefore be displayed again immediately controller.
Page 265 265). In order to for the current day again. select a location from the memory, you must have previously saved a location. Deactivating COMAND receives weather forecast data Press %. from the nearest weather station at the selected location.
Page 266: Information Chart
To select current position: in the menu, select Current Position Current Position. COMAND receives the weather data for the current vehicle position from the nearest weather station and displays it automatically. To select a winter sports area: select At At...
Page 267 SIRIUS Weather Selecting an area from the weather Select a location, e.g. Daytona Beach Daytona Beach. memory The information chart shows the weather forecast for the selected area. The data is To select directly from the weather supplied by the nearest weather station. memory: select Position Position...
Page 268 To select Weather Table Weather Table: press the controller. 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 269 SIRIUS Weather Explanation of the layers on the weather map Radar Map Radar Map Displays the rain radar as a color area in all map scales. For an explanation of the colors, see the legend ( page 271). Storm Characteristics Storm Characteristics Displays the characteristics of a storm in all map scales.
Page 270 SIRIUS Weather You can call up the legend for the precipitation radar ( page 271). The transparency of the radar map display level can be adjusted in 5 stages. To display storm characteristics: Activate the Storm Characteristics Storm Characteristics display level ( page 266).
Page 271 SIRIUS Weather Weather front Explanation Stationary front The weather front moves minimally. The weather remains changeable in this area. (red and blue line with red semi-circles and blue triangles) Occlusion An occlusion arises when the faster cold front catches up and joins the warm front ahead of it.
Page 272 SIRIUS Weather You can find out more information about cyclones in the Storm Guide ( page 273). Showing information (if available): name of the tropical storm and category time stamp speed and direction of propagation (Wind: Wind:) maximum wind speed (Max.
Page 273 SIRIUS Weather Legend (precipitation radar and storms) Display the menu on the weather map ( page 266). Select Layer Layer: turn and press the controller. Select Legend Legend. The symbol for a tornadic storm is also valid for a cyclone (mesocyclone). Precipitation type Color scale Rain...
Page 274 SIRIUS Weather Storm Watch Box The Storm Watch Boxes highlight (in red) any areas on the weather map for which severe weather warnings have been issued. To activate/deactivate the display of areas in red: To call up the menu from the weather map display: press the controller. Select Layer Layer: turn and press the controller.
Page 275 SIRIUS Weather Storm Guide To display the Storm Guide: To call up the menu from the weather map display: press the controller. To select Guide Guide: turn and press the controller. The Guide menu is shown. To select weather symbols: To select Next Next: turn and press the controller.

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