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Contents Index ....................................................... 4 Overview and operation ..................... 15 Operating safety ................................. 12 System settings .................................. 35 Vehicle functions ................................ 47 Navigation ........................................... 61 Telephone .......................................... 101 Online and Internet ........................... 135 Radio ..................................................
4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 360° camera Displaying images ............................ 53 Settings ........................................... 53 Switching on/off .............................. 52 911 emergency call .......................... 103 A Acoustic locking confirmation Activating/deactivating (COMAND) ....................................... 49 Adding bookmarks ............................ 149 Address book Adding a new contact .................... 118 Adding information to a contact ....
Index Burmester® surround sound system Balance/fader ............................... 202 Calling up the sound menu ............ 201 Equalizer ........................................ 202 Equipment ..................................... 201 Buttons and controller ........................ 19 C Call Connecting .................................... 109 Call lists Displaying details ........................... 124 Opening and selecting an entry ..... 124 Saving an entry in the address book .......................
6 Index E EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Activating/deactivating (COMAND) ....................................... 49 E-mail Answering ...................................... 132 Calling up the settings menu ......... 127 Changing the name of the e-mail account .......................................... 129 Configuring an e-mail account ....... 128 Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 128 Deactivating the e-mail function .... 128 Deleting ......................................... 134 Displaying details ............
Index M Map (navigation) Adjusting the scale .......................... 91 Building images ................................ 94 Elevation modeling ........................... 94 Heading ........................................... 91 Map settings .................................... 91 Moving ............................................. 64 North orientation ............................. 91 Notes ............................................... 91 Rotating the 3D map ........................ 93 Updating ......
8 Index Showing/hiding the menu ............... Starting route calculation ................ Switching announcements on/off . . . Switching to ..................................... Navigation announcements Switching off .................................... North orientation (navigation) ........... 63 69 82 63 27 91 O Off-road ................................................ 85 Online and Internet functions Destination/routes download ........ 140 Ending the connection ...................
Index Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................... Starting calculation .......................... Route guidance Continue .......................................... Freeway information ........................ General notes .................................. Lane recommendations ................... Off-road ........................................... Traffic reports ..................................
10 Index Authorizing a mobile phone (connecting) ......................................... Call lists ......................................... Calls with several participants ....... Call waiting .................................... Conference calls ............................ Connecting a mobile phone (general information) ............................ De-authorizing (disconnecting) a mobile phone ................................. Deleting a speed dial preset .......... Deleting messages ................
Index Gesture control ................................ Handwriting recognition ................... Operating the touchpad ................... Overview .......................................... Quick access for audio and telephone .............................................. Switching input line ......................... Tow-away alarm Arming/deactivating (COMAND) ..... Traffic jam function ............................. Traffic reports Calling up a list ................................
12 Operating safety Important safety notes G WARNING Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Operating safety Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
14 Operating safety Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in special driving situations, e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of stability control systems Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to: Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g.
Overview .............................................. Touchpad ............................................. Basic functions .................................... Character entry (telephony) ............... Character entry (navigation) .............. Favorites ..............................................
16 Overview Overview and operation Overview Components : COMAND display ; DVD changer/single DVD drive = Touchpad ? Controller COMAND consists of: Rthe display The COMAND display has 960 x 540 pixels. Rthe DVD changer/single DVD drive Rthe buttons Rthe controller Rthe touchpad Rports in the center console (2 x USB, AUX) An iPod® is connected via USB cable. The controller and touchpad provide two options for entering characters and selecting functions.
Overview system - Navigation via the hard drive - Destination entry using keyword search - Realistic 3D map with textured city models - Navigation functions such as Drive Information and Google™ Maps - Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports via SIRIUS satellite radio RCommunication - Messaging functions (text messages, email) - Address book - Internet browser - Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™ Local Search, Destination/Route Download, Weather, Facebook, Google™ Street View, Internet radio, stock prices,
18 Overview Overview and operation Overview : A status bar with TA display can show other displays ; Cover view = Main display field ? Climate control status display The example shows media playback in SD memory card mode. Cleaning instructions ! Do not touch the 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.
Overview 19 Buttons and controller Overview and operation Overview : Telephone, address book and Internet button ; Vehicle and system settings button = Adjusts the volume or mutes ? Switches COMAND on/off A Favorites button B Back button C Navigation button D Radio button E Media button Back button Controller You can use the % button to exit a menu or to call up the basic display of the current operating mode. X To exit the menu: briefly press the % button.
20 Overview Overview and operation Touchpad Alternatively, you can use the touchpad to select and enter information (Y page 21).
Touchpad RAdjusts 8 RMute ó Switches on the Voice Control System (see the separate operating instructions) the volume Operating the touchpad Selecting a menu item Touchpad Touchpad overview Use one finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface. X Glide your finger up, down, to the left or right. The selection in the display moves in accordance with the direction of movement. X You can navigate in lists or menus in this way.
Touchpad Overview and operation 22 Calls up quick access for audio and telephone Operating the control for vehicle and sound settings Use two fingers to touch the lower part of the touch-sensitive surface. X Glide your fingers up. Quick access is displayed. X X Further information on quick access for audio and telephone (Y page 25). Hiding the quick access for audio and telephone Use two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive surface. X Glide your fingers down. Quick access is hidden.
Touchpad Touch the touch-sensitive surface again with one finger. X Glide your finger in any direction. The map is moved is the direction of movement. 23 Zooming in on the map : Active input line ; Enters a space (Y page 24) = Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface ? Deletes characters (Y page 24) Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart. X Glide your fingers away from each other. The map scale is magnified.
Touchpad Overview and operation 24 If the character can be interpreted in different ways, these options are displayed. More information on the character suggestions (Y page 24). Switching input line Character suggestions : To change the input line or the position of the cursor Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown. X To select Switching input line : glide to the left or right and press. X To select the desired input line: glide up or down and press.
Changing the input language for handwriting recognition Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected. X Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown. X To select B: glide your finger to the left or right and press. The list of available input languages appears. X To select a language: glide up or down and press. The input language for handwriting recognition has been changed.
Basic functions 26 Call up quick access (Y page 22). The current audio source is displayed. X To display the available audio sources: glide down with one finger. X To select an audio source: glide your finger to the left or right and press. The selected audio source is played. Overview and operation X Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume for media sources X Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the controller. or X Sending DTMF tones Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Basic functions Function menu Media source sound X Press the thumbwheel beside the controller. or X Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel. i When the sound is switched off, you will see the , symbol in the status bar. If you change the media source or change the volume, the sound is automatically switched on. X Press the Õ button or the ß, $, %, or Ø button. Navigation: the map displays the current vehicle position. Radio: the basic menu of the last radio mode set appears.
Character entry (telephony) Overview and operation 28 marking is shown in main function bar : or menu bar ;. X To select a menu item: turn and press the controller. Once you have selected a menu item in :, the last menu set for the selected function appears. Menu bar ; provides options in SD memory card mode. To select Tel/ Tel/®: slide 5 and press the controller. The menu appears. Phone is at the front. X To select Internet, for instance, turn and press the controller.
Character entry (navigation) Changing the country setting for the character bar: To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller. X To select B: turn and press the controller. The languages available are displayed. X To select the language: turn and press the controller. The country setting for the character bar has been changed. X Further functions available in the character bar Symbol Function Entering characters: X Turn and press the controller.
Character entry (navigation) 30 Overview and operation Entering characters using the character bar X To switch to keyword search: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting = (Y page 70). X To confirm an entry: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting¬. or X Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears. The location selection list appears. The selected entry is highlighted.
Character entry (navigation) 31 To change the character bar language: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting B. A menu appears. X To select the language: turn and press the controller. The character set for the selected language is set. X The character bar entry functions are listed in the table.
Favorites 32 Overview and operation X To delete a character: touch the touch-sensitive surface with your finger and glide your finger to the left. The character last entered is deleted. Adding favorites Adding predefined favorites ? To delete a selected favorite Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed. X To show the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select Assign New: New turn and press the controller. The categories for the available favorites are displayed.
Favorites Renaming favorites Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed. X To select the favorite to be renamed: turn the controller. X To show the menu bar: slide VÆ the controller. X To select Rename Rename: turn and press the controller. X Enter characters using the controller (Y page 28) or the touchpad (Y page 23). X To finish the entry: select OK OK. The favorite has been renamed. X Moving favorites Press the favorites button on the controller.
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Your COMAND equipment .................. Display settings .................................. Time settings ....................................... Text reader settings ............................ Voice Control System settings .......... WLAN ................................................... 36 36 37 38 39 39 Bluetooth® settings ............................ Setting the system language ............. Calling up and editing the Favorites function ........................................
Display settings 36 System settings 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. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Time settings Abbreviation Meaning General information HH:MM (24 hrs) Hours : Minutes (24 hour time format) HH:MM (AM/PM) Hours : Minutes (AM/PM time format) The following navigation system functions require the time, time zone and summer/ standard time to be set correctly in order to work properly: Rroute guidance on routes with timedependent traffic guidance Rcalculation of expected time of arrival Switching automatic time on and off Setting the time and date format With this function, you can s
Text reader settings 38 System settings Setting the time zone To set the time zone, the Automatic Time Settings function must be activated. X Press the Ø button. The Vehicle menu appears. X To select Time Time: slide 6 the controller, turn and press to confirm. A menu appears. X To select Time Zone:: Zone: turn and press the controller. A list of countries or time zones appears. The # dot indicates the current setting. X Select a country or a time zone.
WLAN Opening/closing the help window The help window also shows you information on audible instructions: Rduring individualization subsequent operation of the Voice Control System. X Press the Ø button. The Vehicle menu appears. X To select System Settings: Settings slide 6 the controller, turn and press to confirm. A menu appears. Rduring X To select Voice Control: Control turn and press the controller. X Select Help Window. Window You have switched the help window on O or off ª.
40 WLAN System settings Connecting a device via WPS PIN Prerequisite: For this type of connection, the device to be connected must support "Connect using WPS PIN". X To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X Select System Settings. Settings The System Settings menu is displayed. X Select WiFi WiFi. The WLAN menu appears. X Select Connect via WPS PIN.
Bluetooth® settings Changing the name of the SSID Generating a new security key To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X Select System Settings. Settings The System Settings menu is displayed. X Select WiFi WiFi. The WLAN menu appears. X Select Change SSID. SSID A dialog for entering the SSID appears. X Enter new SSID. X Select ¬. X Press the controller.
Calling up and editing the Favorites function System settings 42 Bluetooth® technology is a standard for short-range wireless data transmissions up to approximately 10 meters. You can use Bluetooth® to connect your mobile phone to COMAND to, for example: Ruse the hands-free system an Internet connection Rlisten to music using Bluetooth® Audio Rexchange vCards Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
Importing/exporting data Importing/exporting data General notes ! Never remove the stick or card when writ- To select Data Import/Export: Import/Export turn and press the controller. X Select Activate PIN Protection. Protection Activate O or deactivate ª PIN protection. When activating PIN protection, you will be prompted to enter a PIN. X ing data to the USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data.
Reset function 44 X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 168). or Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory stick) (Y page 168). X Press the Ø button in the center console. The Vehicle menu appears. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. System settings X X To select System Settings Settings: slide 6 and press the controller. A menu appears. To select Data Import/Export: Import/Export turn and press the controller. X Select Import Data or Export Data.
Reset function 45 System settings If you select No the process is canceled.
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47 48 48 52 53 54 58 Vehicle functions Your COMAND equipment .................. Vehicle settings .................................. 360° camera ....................................... Rear view camera ............................... Climate control settings ..................... AGILITY SELECT ...................................
Vehicle settings 48 Vehicle functions 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. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Vehicle settings To change the brightness value: turn and press the controller. X To select a zone: slide 9 and turn the controller. X 49 Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Setting the color i Once a color is set, it is used for all zones. The brightness of the color used can be set separately for each zone. Call up vehicle settings (Y page 48). X To select Ambient Light: Color: Color turn and press the controller. The setting element is active. X To select a color: turn the controller.
50 Vehicle settings Vehicle functions Activating/deactivating the seat-belt adjustment function Call up vehicle settings (Y page 48). X To select Automatic Mirror Folding: Folding turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting. X You can find further information on the automatic folding mirror function in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Vehicle settings Call up vehicle settings (Y page 48). X To select Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off: turn and press the controller. Switch-off The setting element is active. X To change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller. X You can find further information on the interior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
52 360° camera Vehicle functions Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm Call up vehicle settings (Y page 48). X To select Interior Motion Sensor: Sensor turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting. X Activating/deactivating the trunk lid opening height restriction An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while the tow-away alarm is armed.
Rear view camera Settings for the 360° camera When you activate this function, the image from the 360° camera is displayed when you select reverse gear. Activating/deactivating using the reverse gear: X Press the Ø button in the center console. The vehicle menu is displayed. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select Vehicle Settings Settings: turn the controller and press to confirm. X X Select 360° Camera. Camera X Select Activation by R gear.
Climate control settings 54 The image from the rear view camera is shown in the COMAND display when reverse gear is engaged if: X Ryour Vehicle functions vehicle is equipped with a rear view camera RCOMAND is switched on Rthe Activation by R gear function is switched on.
Climate control settings Calling up the climate control menu To switch to the climate control bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select from climate control bar ;: turn and press the controller. The menu for selecting climate control functions is activated. X To select the desired climate control function: turn and press the controller. The selected climate control function appears.
Climate control settings 56 Settings in the climate menu i Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidification function reduces fuel consumption. Switching climate control on/off Vehicle functions Synchronizing the climate control settings Call up the climate control menu (Y page 54). X To switch to the footer: slide 6 the controller. X To select O Climate Ctrl On: On turn and press the controller. X The climate control is switched on O or off ª depending on the settings.
Climate control settings The following settings can be made in the climate control menu: 57 Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer RTemperature RAir distribution mode (airflow setting) RAirflow Setting the climate mode (airflow setting) determines the airflow. The setting is only active when the air-conditioning system is set to "AUTO". X Call up the climate control menu (Y page 54). X To select Climate Mode: Mode turn and press the controller. X If necessary, change sides: slide 1 the controller.
AGILITY SELECT 58 Call up the climate control menu (Y page 54). X To select Ionization Ionization: turn and press the controller. You switch it on or off, depending on the previous status. Vehicle functions X Exiting a menu X Press the % button. Auxiliary heating To select the required setting element (analog clock, hours or minutes): slide 5 and 9 the controller. X To change the setting: turn the controller. X To exit the menu: press the controller.
AGILITY SELECT 59 Configuration via the AGILITY SELECT switch Using the AGILITY SELECT switch, select the Individual drive program (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). A window appears after a short while. X To confirm Adjust Adjust: press the controller. The menu for setting the Individual drive program appears. X To select Drive Drive, Suspension or Steer‐ ing: turn and press the controller. ing X To select individual settings: turn the controller and press to confirm.
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Your COMAND equipment .................. Introduction ......................................... Basic settings ...................................... Destination input ................................ Route guidance ................................... Real-time traffic reports ..................... Storing destinations ........................... Map functions ..................................... Navigation functions .......................... Problems with the navigation system ...........................
62 Introduction Navigation 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. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Introduction Entry restriction Access within navigation: 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. When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made. This will be indicated by the fact that certain menu items are grayed out and cannot be selected.
Basic settings 64 Basic settings Navigation Setting route type and route options X To hide: press the % button. or Slide 5 the controller. Full screen symbol : appears. X Press the controller. X Moving the map To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Settings Settings: turn and press the controller. X Select Route Settings. Settings X X REQUIREMENT: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (Y page 63).
Basic settings COMAND calculates an economical route. The journey may take slightly longer compared to taking the fast route. Menu item Short Route COMAND calculates a shorter route. X To calculate alternative routes: select Calculate Alternative Routes. Routes Switch the function on O or off ª. Function activated: after each route calculation, route alternatives are offered that correspond to the local conditions (Y page 83).
Basic settings 66 Navigation Selecting announcements To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. X Select Settings Settings. X Select an option. Switch the option on O or off ª. X Announce Street Names COMAND announces the names of the streets to which the impending change of direction will lead. The function is not available in all countries.
Destination input As an address Calling up the address entry menu To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. X Select Address Entry. Entry X Destination input Important safety notes G WARNING If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle.
Destination input 68 Entering the address To select Town : press the controller. Enter the town or city, e.g. New York York. Then call up the list and select an entry. Proceed in the same way as when entering a street. X To select No. : press the controller. X Enter the house number. Then call up the list and select an entry. Proceed in the same way as when entering a street. The address entry menu shows the address. The adjacent map section shows the destination.
Destination input Select the address entry menu (Y page 67). X To select: State/Province State/Province, ZIP Code, Code Center or Intersection turn, slide 6 and press the controller. X Select an entry (Y page 68). X 69 Enter a last name and first name (Y page 28). X To select OK OK: turn and press the controller. The destination address is saved in the address book as a navigable contact. X Starting route calculation Saving an address X As the home address: select As "My Address".
Destination input Navigation 70 Set as Intermediate Destination adds the new destination in addition to the existing destination and opens the intermediate destinations list. i The route is calculated using the digital map data. The calculation time depends on the distance from the destination, for example. The calculated route may differ from the ideal route, e.g. due to road works or incomplete map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (Y page 96).
Destination input Select Keyword Search. Search To select Search Options: Options slide 5 the controller, turn and press to confirm. X Select Fuzzy Search, Search POI Search or Automatic Online Search. Search Switch the setting on O or off ª. Error-tolerant search: useful if parts of the address are incomplete or the spelling is unclear. POI search: points of interest are taken into account in the search. Online search: the search is performed via the online functions.
72 Destination input Navigation Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations COMAND automatically stores the last 50 destinations. X To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. X Select From Previous Destinations. Destinations X Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address. X To start route calculation: select Start Start.
Destination input 73 Defining the position for the point of interest search Selection Instructions Near Destination (when route guidance is active) X Call up the POI menu (Y page 72). To select Current Position: Position turn and press the controller. X Select a POI category (Y page 74). X X Option 1 Other City After entering a city, the X Call up the POI menu (Y page 72). search is performed X To select Other City: City turn and press the controller.
74 Destination input Selection Search By Name Searches for all POIs on the digital map or around one of the three previously specified positions Instructions Call up the POI menu (Y page 72). To select Search By Name: Name turn and press the controller. X Select All POIs or one of the three previously selected positions. The point of interest list with character bar appears. X X X Enter a name. Navigation or X Search By Phone Num‐ ber All POIs with a telephone number can be selected.
Destination input Selecting a point of interest navigable contact in the address book Address RMy Starting route calculation X To select Continue Continue: press the controller. Using Map Navigation Requirement for "Calling a POI": a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 104). Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the destination" and "Loading data from the Internet": mbrace must be activated for Internet access (Y page 136). Ra 75 The complete address of the POI is shown.
Destination input 76 Navigation Creating way points To select a destination: press the controller. The list contains the Menu menu item. If there are multiple destinations around the crosshair, a selection list will also appear. X To show the menu: press the controller. X To select a destination from the selection list: turn and press the controller. If the digital map provides navigable address data, you will see the destination address in the address entry menu.
Selection Action Address Entry X Enter a destination by address (Y page 68). Keyword Search X Select a destination by means of a keyword search (Y page 70). From Previ‐ ous Destina‐ tions X Select a destination from the list of last destinations (Y page 72). From POIs X Select a point of interest (Y page 72). Using Map X Enter a destination using the map (Y page 75). From MercedesBenz Apps X Enter a destination from Mercedes-Benz Apps (Y page 78).
Destination input 78 X To select a way point in the way point menu: turn the controller and press to confirm. A menu appears. To change the way point: in the menu, select Edit Edit. X Change the address, e.g. the city and street. X To select OK OK: turn and press the controller. The way point menu appears and displays the modified way point. Navigation X You can change the sequence of the way points and the destination.
Route guidance To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. X Select Using Geo-Coordinates. Geo-Coordinates Geo-coordinates are entered in degrees, minutes and seconds. X Entering the latitude and longitude coordinates To change the value: turn the controller. To move the selection within the line: slide 1 the controller. X To move the selection between lines: slide 4 the controller.
80 Route guidance Displays during route guidance Change of direction Changes of direction have three phases: phase phase Rchange-of-direction phase Changes in direction are also shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster (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. You see the fullscreen map.
Route guidance : Lanes not recommended (dark gray) ; 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. Possible lane ;: you will only be able to complete the next change of direction in this lane.
Route guidance 82 To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X Select +: turn and press the controller. X Navigation i If you previously assigned the Repeat 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.
Route guidance Canceling route guidance Slide 6 the controller. The menu is shown. X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. X Select Cancel Active Route Guidance. Guidance The blue route line is no longer shown on the map. X Continue route guidance Slide 6 the controller. The menu is shown. X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. X Select Continue Route Guidance. Guidance COMAND calculates the route.
Route guidance Navigation 84 Routes 1, 2 and 4 are displayed with a dark blue line (Y page 64). Route 3 is the most economic route and is displayed with a green line. X To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Route Route: turn and press the controller. X Select Alternative Route. Route Route 1 is shown. X To display additional routes: select Next or Previous. Previous X To start a new route guidance: select Start.
Real-time traffic reports Off-road Important safety notes G WARNING The COMAND navigation system may direct you to off-road routes that your vehicle may not be capable of traversing through without damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is the driver's sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the route.
Real-time traffic reports 86 Navigation IUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service. Further information on satellite radio (Y page 157). 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 map either as text or as symbols.
Real-time traffic reports 87 To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Traffic Traffic: turn and press the controller. If satellite signals cannot be received or there are no traffic reports, you will see a message to this effect. X To close the report: press the controller. Traffic symbol information You can have the traffic report relevant to a traffic icon shown. X To select Details Details: turn and press the controller.
Real-time traffic reports 88 To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Traffic Traffic: turn and press the controller. X To select Messages On Route: Route turn and press the controller. The traffic report window appears. Several traffic reports may be available for the calculated route, marked for example by 1/3. The report shows the following information: Roads, areas or regions not on the route also appear in the list.
Storing destinations X To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Traffic Traffic: turn and press the controller. X Select Read Out All Messages on Route. Route COMAND reads out the reports in sequence. If no reports are available for the route, the Read Out All Messages on Route menu item is gray and cannot be selected. X X To cancel the read-aloud function: select Cancel Read-Aloud Function.
Storing destinations 90 To add to a contact: select Add to Con‐ tact tact. The address book appears. X Search for the address book entry (contact) (Y page 117). X Press the controller. You will see the Saving Successful message. The destination address is allocated to a contact in the address book. Telephone numbers are not transferred to the telephone number fields of the address book.
Map functions To set the map scale: as soon as you turn the controller, the scale bar appears on the bottom of the display. X Turn the controller until the needle points to the desired map scale. Once you are finished selecting a map scale, the new map scale will be shown. i Alternatively, you can carry out this operation using the touchpad (Y page 21). X Navigation To delete one or all destinations: while in the "Last destinations" memory, turn the controller and highlight the entry.
92 Map functions Navigation The image is an example of the 3D map display with crosshair. Map orientation Explanation North Up 0 The map view is displayed so that north is always up. Heading Up ¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The direction of travel is always at the top; the red tip of the symbol points north. 3-D Map ¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The map displays a 3D oblique view with elevation; the red tip of the symbol points north.
Map functions Selecting text information on the map X To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. X To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. X Select Map Content. Content X Select Text Information On Map. Map The # dot indicates the current setting. X Turn and press the controller. Current Street shows the current street at the bottom of the display.
94 Map functions Additional functions: RMoving the map (Y page 64) Map display Navigation Displaying the navigation map 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 countrydependent. Information can include maximum speeds, driving with low-beam headlamps or legal alcohol limits, for example. X To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button.
Map functions 95 Highways within blocked areas are always taken into consideration in the route calculation. 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. X 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. X When the desired size is set, press the controller. The area is entered into the list.
Map functions 96 Activating/deactivating the blocked area: X To select an area: turn and press the controller. Switch blocking on O or off ª. Displaying/changing the area: To select an area: turn the controller. Slide 9 the controller. X To select Display/Change : press the controller. The map with the crosshair appears. The area currently blocked is displayed as a red square. X Navigation X To move to a different area to block: slide 1, 4, 2 the controller.
Navigation functions system in conjunction with the most up-todate map software. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital map updated there using a data medium, or you can update it yourself. 97 Calling up the online map display Calling up the navigation system menu To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. X To show the menu: slide 5 the controller. Navi is highlighted in the main function bar.
Navigation functions 98 Press the controller. The compass display provides the following information: RThe current direction of travel with direction angle (360 degree format) and compass direction RLongitude and latitude coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds RHeight (rounded up) above sea level RNumber of GPS satellites from which a signal can be received i Alternatively you can call up this function using the touchpad (Y page 21).
Problems with the navigation system 99 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND does not resume route guidance after the journey has been interrupted. Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more than two hours. "Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle. "Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on and driving on. X Continue route guidance manually (Y page 83).
100 Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Navigation A message informs you The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for that the data medium the update. containing the digital X To confirm the message: press the controller. map is incompatible X Remove the data medium. with the vehicle softX Have the system database checked at an authorized Mercedesware. Benz Center.
101 102 102 102 103 104 108 109 113 116 123 126 127 Telephone Your COMAND equipment ................ Important safety notes .................... General notes .................................... Telephone menu ............................... Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone .................................... Reception and transmission volume .................................................... Using the telephone ......................... Phone book ........................................
102 General notes Telephone 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. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Telephone menu Function restrictions You may have to wait before using telephony via COMAND in the following situations: Rwhen the mobile phone is switched off. Bluetooth® is switched off on the mobile phone Rif the mobile phone has not logged on to a mobile phone network Rif the Bluetooth® function is switched off in COMAND The telephone automatically tries to log on to a network. If no network is available, you may not be able to make a "911" emergency call.
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone 104 Symbol ; shows the current signal strength of the mobile phone network. If all bars are filled, you have optimum reception. If the bars are not filled, you have very poor reception or no reception at all. This visibility is for restricted periods of time on some mobile phones (see the manufacturer's operating instructions). X Set the Bluetooth® device name for the mobile phone if necessary.
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone Searching for and authorizing (connecting) a mobile phone Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to search for the phone (Y page 105) and then authorize it (Y page 106). Depending on the mobile phone, authorization either takes place by means of Secure Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. COMAND automatically makes the system suitable for your mobile phone available.
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone 106 Symbols in the device list Symbol Explanation Ï New mobile phone found, not yet authorized. Ñ Telephone # Mobile phone is authorized, but is not connected. Mobile phone is authorized and connected. Authorizing a mobile phone (connecting) Authorization using Secure Simple Pairing If COMAND has found your mobile phone, you can authorize (connect) it. X To select a mobile phone from the device list: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone i If you wish to re-authorize the mobile mobile phone (see the manufacturer's operating instructions). The mobile phone is now authorized and connected to COMAND. You can now speak using the hands-free system. phone after de-authorizing it, you can choose another passkey for it. The Bluetooth® device name of COMAND is "MB Bluetooth". X COMAND: call up the telephone menu. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.
Reception and transmission volume 108 To select Connect Device: Device turn the controller and press to confirm. The device list is displayed. X To select the desired mobile phone: turn and press the controller. The selected mobile phone is searched for and connected if it is within Bluetooth® range and if Bluetooth® is activated. X Telephone Only one mobile phone can be connected at any one time. The currently connected mobile phone is indicated by the # dot in the device list.
Using the telephone i Incorrect settings may have an impact on the quality of calls. Using the telephone Accepting a call X To select Accept Accept: press the controller. or X Press 6 on the multifunction steering wheel. The call is accepted. Additional functions available during a call (Y page 110). Adjusting the call volume (Y page 108). Further information about ending a call (Y page 113).
Using the telephone 110 To select Calls Received or Calls Dialed turn and press the controller. Dialed: The relevant list is displayed. X To select an entry and make a call: turn and press the controller. X Further information about ending a call (Y page 113). Using the phone book Further information on setting up speed dial (Y page 126). Further information about ending a call (Y page 113). Functions available during a call Overview To call up the telephone menu: press the % button.
Using the telephone X 111 If you would like to listen to the messages on your answering machine, for example, dial the corresponding number. Transmitting individual characters: X : Adds a call To select °2: turn and press the controller.
Using the telephone 112 Ending the active call X To select ~ in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller. or Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. The other call is still on hold. X To activate the call on hold: select Con‐ tinue. tinue The call on hold is activated. If you select Hang up, up the call on hold is also ended. i On some mobile phones, the call on hold is activated as soon as the active call is ended. Telephone X Conference call You can interconnect active and held calls.
Phone book Option 3: Both calls are ended. 113 Calling up the phone book Ending an active call X To select = in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller. or Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. The active call is ended. The telephone book displays the contacts from the address book which have a phone number. The mobile phone's telephone book is automatically displayed in COMAND after connection (default setting). You can deactivate automatic calling up (Y page 121).
Phone book 114 Sym- Explanation bol ¯ Contact imported from the SD memory card or USB device. ® Contact imported via the Bluetooth® interface. The G symbol indicates that a contact contains more than one phone number. X Back to the character bar: X Searching for a contact Telephone With the character bar To select a contact with the G symbol: turn the controller and press to confirm. The phone numbers are displayed. The G symbol changes to I.
Phone book Closing the detailed display: X To select %: turn and press the controller. Adding a new contact Slide 5 the controller repeatedly in the phone book until the selection list appears. X To select G: slide 9 the controller. X To select New New: turn and press the controller. X To select a category for the number, e.g. Home: turn the controller and press to conHome firm. X To select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile Phone: Phone turn the controller and press to confirm.
116 Address book Saving a contact Telephone Saved contacts are indicated in the phone book by different symbols (Y page 113). X Search for a contact on the mobile phone d (Y page 114). X To select G: slide 9 the controller. X To select Save Save: turn and press the controller. The contact has now been saved. The contact is identified by the ¥ symbol in the phone book. i Saved contacts are also displayed in the address book.
Address book i The address book can store a total of 5000 contacts. R2000 entries are reserved for permanently saved contacts. R3000 entries are reserved for contacts that you can load from the mobile phone. i Before selling your vehicle, delete the contacts saved in COMAND using the reset function (Y page 44). Calling up the address book Using the telephone button: X Press the % button one or more times. From the telephone menu: To switch to the menu bar: slide 5 the controller.
Address book 118 Draw the letter on the touchpad surface. The first contact with the selected first character is highlighted in the address book. Further information on handwriting recognition on the touchpad (Y page 23). X Draw additional letters on the touchpad surface one after another. X To complete the search and return to the phone book: press the touchpad. X To select and call the contact: glide up or down and press.
Address book A maximum of five telephone numbers can be saved for one contact. Starting route guidance to an address or geo-coordinates If an address with a ZIP code is saved, the address can be used for route guidance. If the ZIP code cannot be assigned to an exact address, you can adjust the destination subsequently using the controller. X Call up the address book (Y page 117). X To select a contact: turn and press the controller. The details for the contact are displayed.
Address book 120 Editing a contact Storing the phone number as a speed dial number Call up the address book (Y page 117). To select an entry: turn and press the controller. The details for the contact are displayed. X To highlight the desired telephone number: turn the controller. X To select G: slide 9 the controller. X To select Speed Dial: Dial turn and press the controller. X To select Assign Speed Dial Preset: Preset turn and press the controller.
Address book Call up the address book (Y page 117). Search for an address book entry with a voice tag (Y page 117). X To select G: slide 9 the controller. X To select Voice Tag: Tag turn and press the controller. X To select Delete Delete: turn and press the controller. X To select Yes Yes: turn and press the controller. The voice tag is deleted. or X To select No No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled.
Address book 122 Telephone Saving or editing the contact data on COMAND does not change the contacts on the mobile phone. If automatic downloading of phone contacts is activated, COMAND displays the copy ¥ with the changed data. To add additional data, such as additional phone numbers or e-mail addresses, select this contact. In this way, you avoid creating additional copies of the mobile phone entry. USB device The USB device is inserted into the USB port. It contains importable contact details.
Call lists Receiving vCards via Bluetooth® COMAND To switch to the menu bar in the telephone menu or the address book: slide 6 the controller. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. X To select Download Contacts: Contacts turn and press the controller. X To select From Bluetooth Device: Device turn and press the controller. If COMAND is connected to a mobile phone, the connection is terminated. vCards can now be received by a device (PC, mobile phone) via Bluetooth®.
Call lists 124 its own call lists. These are not the same as the call lists in your mobile phone. The Call list option is not available unless a mobile phone is connected to COMAND. If the contact for an incoming call is not saved in the address book, you can use the call list to save the telephone number. You can save this telephone number as a new contact in the address book or add it to an existing contact (Y page 125).
Call lists New address book entry To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select Call Lists: Lists turn and press the controller. X To select Calls Received or Calls Dialed: turn and press the controller. Dialed The relevant list is displayed. X To highlight the desired telephone number: turn the controller. X To select G: slide 9 the controller. X To select Save Save: turn and press the controller. X Select New Entry.
Speed dial lists 126 Preventing overwriting an entry X To select No No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. Telephone Deleting call lists Call lists which are generated and managed by COMAND can be deleted on COMAND. You cannot delete call lists from COMAND which are displayed on a mobile phone that supports the PBAP Bluetooth® profile. X To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Messages (text messages and emails) General notes New messages are identified by the / symbol in the COMAND display and an audible signal. Once you have read all the messages, the symbol is no longer displayed. COMAND displays the 100 newest text messages and e-mails. The ú symbol is displayed when the mobile phone's message memory is full. The symbol is no longer displayed if you delete messages on the mobile phone.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) 128 To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select 1: turn and press the controller. The message menu is displayed. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select Settings Settings: turn and press the controller. The text message settings and the available e-mail accounts of the connected mobile phone will be displayed.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Call up the settings menu for messages (Y page 127). X To highlight an e-mail account: turn the controller. X To select G: slide 9 the controller. X To select Own E-Mail Address: Address turn and press the controller. The input menu for entering your own email address is displayed. X Downloading messages manually To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select 1: turn and press the controller.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) 130 To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select 1: turn and press the controller. The message menu is displayed. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select Folder Folder: turn and press the controller. X To select Text Message or E-Mail E-Mail: turn and press the controller. The selected folder is displayed. X To select the message: turn and press the controller.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Writing text messages Writing a new text message 131 COMAND contains templates which you can use to compile your messages (Y page 132). X To send the text message: select OK OK. Observe the requirements for the message function (Y page 127). X To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller. X To select 1: turn and press the controller. The message menu is displayed.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) 132 To select New New: turn and press the controller. X To select E-Mail E-Mail: turn and press the controller. The e-mail input menu appears. The To: input line is selected. case, the reply is sent not just to the sender but to all those who received the original message. Entering a recipient Observe the requirements for the message function (Y page 127). X Display the message (Y page 129). X To call up a menu: press the controller.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Editing text templates X To select a usable phone number while the message is displayed: turn and press the controller. X To select Call Number Number: turn and press the controller. The call is made. 133 i It is possible that a highlighted numerical sequence may not contain a telephone number. Select the input line for a text message (Y page 131) or e-mail (Y page 131). X To select text templates : in the character bar: turn and press the controller.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) 134 To select New Entry: Entry turn and press the controller. The input line for the name of the new contact is displayed. The input line for the email address is filled in automatically. X Enter characters using the controller (Y page 28) or the touchpad (Y page 23). X To finish the entry: select OK OK. The new contact has been created.
135 136 136 136 137 140 142 144 145 146 147 Online and Internet Your COMAND equipment ................ General notes .................................... Establishing/ending the connection ..................................................... Google™ Local Search ...................... Destination/route download ........... Weather ............................................. Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................ Options .............................................. Internet radio ................
136 Establishing/ending the connection Your COMAND equipment Online and Internet 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.
Google™ Local Search Google™ Local Search Calling up the Local Search menu You cannot cancel the connection yourself. The Internet connection is automatically terminated if the system does not recognize any user input within a five-minute time period. You do not need a Google™ account to use Local Search. X Press the % button. The last function called up appears. X Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by sliding 5 , turning and pressing the controller. A menu appears.
Google™ Local Search 138 Selecting the search position You can select different search positions in the menu. The system searches for the following available destinations: Rnear the current vehicle position Rnear a city If a destination has previously been entered, the following are also available: Rnear the destination Ralong the route i You can also select a destination from the general search history.
Google™ Local Search Popular searches You can only use this function after search queries have already been carried out. X Press the % button. The last function called up appears. X To select the TEL/ TEL/® menu: slide 5, turn and press the controller. X To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu for the Internet functions appears. X Select the Mercedes-Benz Apps menu. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu is displayed. X Select Google Local Search.
Destination/route download 140 To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: Apps turn the controller and press to confirm. The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. X To select Google Local Search: Search slide 9 the controller and press to confirm. X To select Options Options: slide 9 and press the controller. The menu shows the current settings. If you select No the process will be canceled.
Destination/route download Downloading destinations from the server 141 You can save up to 50 destinations for your vehicle on the server and display these in the list. If you send further destinations to the server, the oldest entries are deleted from the list. Using destinations Displaying details Press the % button. The last function called up appears. X Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by sliding 5 , turning and pressing the controller. A menu appears.
Weather 142 X Select Call in the menu. You then switch to the telephone function and make the call (Y page 109). Importing destinations Online and Internet You can save destinations and routes to an SD card when importing. X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 167). X To select an entry from the list: turn the controller and press to confirm. X Select Import Import. The entry is saved on the SD card.
Weather To open: press the % button. The last function called up appears. X Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by sliding Z V, turning and pressing the controller. The menu appears. X To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The Internet menu appears. X Select the Mercedes-Benz Apps menu. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu is displayed. X X Select Weather from the list.
Mercedes-Benz Apps 144 X X X Select Presets Presets. To select a preset: turn the controller. Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website Press the COMAND controller for longer than two seconds. When the location is saved, the number of the selected preset comes before the name of the place in the caption. Selecting a location from the memory From the weather memory: to select Location in the information chart: turn and press the controller. X Select Presets Presets. X Select the desired preset.
Options Press the % button. The last function called up appears. X Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by sliding 5 , turning and pressing the controller. A menu appears. X To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu for the Internet functions appears. X Select the Mercedes-Benz Apps menu. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu is displayed. X Select Facebook from the list. The Facebook home page appears. i Facebook is a social network.
Internet radio 146 Internet radio Searching for stations General notes A good Internet connection enables an efficient transmission of audio data. Connecting your mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior antenna via the phone bracket ensures the best possible reception. Online and Internet i Bear in mind that a relatively large volume of data can be transmitted when using Internet radio. An average 128kbit per second data transfer rate can transfer 56 MB of data in one hour.
Internet X Select ; again in the Internet radio menu. Ending data transfer: X Select É in the Internet radio menu. or X Change to another audio source, for example Media Media. If you change to a main function that is not an audio source, e.g. navigation, the data connection remains on. You can continue listening to the set station. Pressing the % button takes you back to Internet radio. Saving a station as a favorite To select the Favorites menu: turn and press the controller. X Select Save ...
Internet 148 Press the % button. The last function called up appears. X Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by sliding 5 , turning and pressing the controller. A menu appears. X To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu for the Internet functions appears. X To select www www: turn the controller and press to confirm. An input menu appears. Online and Internet X You can enter the web address using either the character bar or the number keypad.
Internet Adding to bookmarks Adds the current website to the favorites. The website can then be called up using the menu. You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu. X To show the menu: press the % button. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. A menu appears. X Select Add to Bookmarks. Bookmarks A prompt appears. X Select Save As Global Bookmark or Save As Local Bookmark. Bookmark The message: The website was added to bookmarks appears.
Internet 150 Settings Settings menu RShow Link Target You can display the link's URL here. RCharacter Size You can select the font size which is used when displaying the website. RCharacter Code You can select a different character set here, e.g. if the characters of a website appear distorted. Changing settings X To show the menu: press the % button. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. A menu appears. X Select Settings Settings.
Internet Select the setting. The # dot indicates the current setting. or X Select Delete All Data On Exit. Exit Switch the setting on O or off ª. Option Function All Deletes all private data. Cache Deletes data in the cache. Cookies Deletes cookies that are created by websites which you have called up. URL History Deletes all websites visited (path). O Delete All Data On Exit If this function is activated O, all private data is deleted when you exit the Internet browser.
Internet 152 Editing favorites Press the % button. The last function called up appears. X Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by sliding 5 , turning and pressing the controller. A menu appears. X To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu for the Internet functions appears. X To select the Internet Favorites menu: turn and press the controller. The Favorites menu appears. X To bring the desired favorites to the front.
153 Radio Radio mode ........................................ 154 Satellite radio ....................................
Radio mode 154 Radio mode Switching to radio mode X Press the $ button. The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband selected.
Radio mode Using the main function bar In radio mode: slide Z V the controller. The radio main function bar and menu bar appear. Radio is active. X Press the controller. A menu appears with a selection of HD FM Radio, HD AM Radio, Radio Radio Radio Station Presets, Info on Radio and Internet Presets Radio. Radio X Turn the controller until the required waveband is in the center. Press the controller. 155 Using the current station list i The station list is available in the HD AM and HD FM wavebands.
Radio mode 156 Tagging music tracks Radio If an Apple® device is connected, the music tracks and artist displayed in the radio text can be stored. Using iTunes you have the option of purchasing this track. X In radio mode: slide VÆ the controller. X Select Options Options. X Select Tag This Track. Track A message appears in COMAND about storing the track information. Storing current stations In radio mode: slide VÆ the controller. To select Options Options: turn and press the controller.
Satellite radio 157 Deleting highlighted stations In radio mode: slide VÆ the controller. X To select Options in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller. X Select Edit List. List X To select the required preset entry: turn the controller. X Slide VY the controller. X To select the Delete Highlighted Sta‐ tion/Channel option in the additional menu: turn and press the controller.
158 Satellite radio These include: X Rtunnels Rparking garages inside or next to buildings Rlocations in the vicinity of other structures SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio offers more than 140 digital-quality radio channels providing 100% commercial-free music, sports, news and entertainment. SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio employs a fleet of high-performance satellites to broadcast around the clock throughout the USA and Canada. The satellite radio program is available for a monthly fee.
Satellite radio A Category list B Keyword search C Options menu Channel information ? can be viewed in detail (Y page 161). X To select Radio in the main function bar: turn the controller and press to confirm. If satellite radio mode was the last mode selected, it will now be active. If another radio mode is switched on, you can now switch to satellite radio mode in the carousel menu. X To select Options Options: slide VÆ and press the controller. The message No Service appears if there is no signal.
Satellite radio 160 To select Options in the menu bar: slide VÆ and press the controller. X To select Current Station List with Artist & Title: Title turn and press the controller. The channel list appears. X Select the desired channel X Radio Keyword search Music and sport alerts General notes This function makes it possible to store a program alert for your favorite artists, tracks or sporting events. You can store up to 30 music and sports alerts (favorites).
Satellite radio If you select Ignore Ignore, the current channel will continue playing. Setting a sport alert 161 To select Options in the menu bar: slide VÆ and press the controller. X To select Tag this Track Track: turn and press the controller. A message about saving this music track on the Apple device appears. X Radio Displaying information To select Options in the menu bar: slide VÆ and press the controller.
Satellite radio 162 X To return to the main display: press the % button. Radio Channel list updates During reception of a new channel list, the Updating Channels... message is shown. The station last selected is switched to mute until the update has been completed. SatRadio mode is not available during this process. Once the update has been completed, the SatRadio basic menu appears. The station last selected is played. Sound settings Information on sound settings (Y page 200).
Your COMAND equipment ................ Activating media mode .................... Audio/video mode ............................ Media search ..................................... MEDIA REGISTER ............................... 164 164 165 173 176 Bluetooth® audio mode .................... Operation with the Media Interface .................................................... Audio AUX mode ............................... Video AUX mode ............................... Video DVD mode ........................
Activating media mode 164 Media 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. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Audio/video mode To select Media Media: turn and press the controller. The menu appears with the available media sources. X Select the media source. If the media source contains music or video files, these will be played. The corresponding basic menu will be shown. X Using the number keypad i If you touch a key in the touch-sensitive number keypad, the number field is displayed in the additional display area. Touch any number key when in media mode. The number field is shown.
Audio/video mode 166 Media Inserting and removing a disc from the single CD/DVD drive Before inserting a CD/DVD, ensure that the cup holder is empty. X To insert: press the þ button on the single drive. If there is a disc already inserted, it will be ejected. X Insert a disc into the disc slot with the printed side facing upwards. The drive closes and the disc is played. If the CD/DVD is operated in Media mode, the corresponding basic menu will be shown.
Audio/video mode To cancel the loading process: press the V button. or X To select % in the magazine menu: turn and press the controller. X : Type of data medium ; Active ejection = Disc name ? Empty tray no. 4 Media To load all empty magazine trays: press the V button The magazine menu appears. X To select Load Empty Slots: Slots slide VÆ, turn and press controller. COMAND switches to the next empty magazine tray. You will see the Please Wait... Wait...message.
Audio/video mode 168 poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of children. If an SD memory card is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention. ! If you are no longer using the SD memory Media card, you should remove it. High temperatures can damage the card. COMAND supports SD memory cards (Secure Digital), SDHC memory cards (Secure Digital High Capacity), and SDXC memory cards (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity.
Audio/video mode Playing similar tracks To select Play More Like This This: turn and press the controller. COMAND automatically creates and plays a track list with similar tracks. If there are no comparable tracks on the data carrier, you will see a message to this effect. X Select the required track. X Skip to time To select Skip to Time Time: turn and press the controller. A pop-up menu appears. X To set the time: turn the controller or X Set the desired time using the number keypad.
Audio/video mode 170 Files and folders can be completely deleted from the Media Register. Selecting a track Selecting using the current track list To display the current track list: press the controller in the basic display. The category list appears. Select the current track list. X To select a track: turn the controller and press to confirm. X Selecting by skipping to a track Media X Select Memory Info: Info important parameters for your COMAND hard drive are shown.
Audio/video mode Select a sub-category, e.g. Rock Rock. If the Rock sub-category includes music tracks, these will be shown.. Gracenote® Media Database General notes This function is only available in audio CD mode. There is a version of Gracenote® music recognition technology, Emeryville, California, USA on the COMAND hard disk. You will recognize this by the logo in the bottom right-hand corner of certain audio displays.
172 Audio/video mode RSD memory card storage device RUSB Permissible file systems RISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs for video DVDs RFAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS for SD memory card and USB storage media RUDF Media Multisession CDs For multisession CDs, the content of the first session determines how COMAND will process the CD. COMAND plays only one session and gives priority to the audio CD session.
Media search COMAND does not support WMA files of the following types: side and audio data on the other), they cannot be ejected and can damage the device. Only use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm. Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm, even with an adapter. RDRM i Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least 128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least 44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a noticeable deterioration in quality. This is especially the case if you have activated a surround sound function.
Media search 174 Category list In media mode, slide VÆ the controller. The media menu bar is shown. X To select Search Search: turn and press the controller. The category list is shown.
Media search Searching by genre To select Genres in the category list: turn and press the controller. COMAND searches all media sources. A selection list with Genres and media sources appears. X Select the desired Genres . A selection list with music tracks from the selected genre appears. X Select a music track. The track is played. The basic menu for the active media source is shown. X To exit the selection list: press the % button.
MEDIA REGISTER 176 RBluetooth Audio Audio; RAux Aux. Playback begins at the point last listened to. If there are no files, you will see a message to this effect. Further options for switching on: RUsing the number keypad: (Y page 165) the main function bar: (Y page 165) RUsing the device list: (Y page 165) RUsing the Õ button: (Y page 164) RUsing Media X Select a track. The basic display appears and playback starts.
MEDIA REGISTER RUSB storage device 177 2. Selecting files RMP3 i Data can only be copied from an MP3 player if this can be configured as a mass storage device. Video files from DVD-V cannot be copied. While copying, several functions will not be available. If this is the case, you will see a message to this effect. To switch on media mode: keep pressing the Õ button until the required media mode has been switched on. X Slide VÆ the controller. The media menu bar appears.
MEDIA REGISTER 178 Select a folder. X Select Continue Continue. X To select Start Start: press the controller. The copying procedure starts and is shown in the progress bar. It may take some time for the copying process to be completed, depending on the amount of data. If there is not enough memory space, a message to this effect appears. i It is possible to change to a different function (e.g. radio) during the copying procedure. The copying procedure continues in the background.
X X X Rename the file. To save changes with ¬: turn and press the controller. Renaming a file only changes the name. Depending on whether or not the Show Track Information option has been selected, this change may not be seen in the main display field. To select the Delete file: press the controller. Deleting all files ! In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use COMAND during this time. This function deletes all files from the MEDIA REGISTER.
Bluetooth® audio mode 180 Selecting a playback mode To switch MEDIA REGISTER on: press the Õ button repeatedly until the MEDIA REGISTER is switched on. X Slide VÆ the controller. The media menu bar appears. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. X Bluetooth® audio mode Connecting Bluetooth® audio devices Prerequisites X Activate the Bluetooth® function in COMAND (Y page 42). Bluetooth® audio mode requires a Bluetooth®-capable audio device.
Bluetooth® audio mode General notes Bluetooth® Before using your audio device with COMAND for the first time, you will need to authorize it. When you authorize a new Bluetooth® audio device, it is connected automatically. Connection involves first searching for a Bluetooth® audio device and then authorizing it. You can authorize up to fifteen Bluetooth® devices. 181 If you see the No Bluetooth Audio Device Connected message, you will need to authorize the Bluetooth® audio device first.
Bluetooth® audio mode 182 Select Start Search. Search COMAND searches for Bluetooth® audio devices within range and adds them to the Bluetooth® device list. The duration of the search depends on the number of Bluetooth® audio devices within range and their characteristics. i With some Bluetooth® audio devices, playback must first be started on the device itself so that COMAND can play the audio files. Bluetooth® must also be given as a media output location for the audio device used.
Bluetooth® audio mode Reconnecting a Bluetooth® audio device The Bluetooth® audio profiles are connected automatically under the following circumstances: Rone of the last two mobile phones to have been connected has also been used as a Bluetooth® audio player (if this function is supported by the mobile phone). Rthe mobile phone is automatically connected. The Bluetooth® audio player is then connected. i For an automatic connection with COMAND, the telephone must be within range.
Bluetooth® audio mode 184 De-authorizing (deregistering) a Bluetooth® audio device Bluetooth® To select a audio device from the Bluetooth® device list: turn the controller. X To select the symbol to the right of the Bluetooth® audio device: slide VY and press the controller. X To select Deauthorize : press the controller. A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to deauthorize this device. Media X To select Yes or No No: turn and press the controller.
Bluetooth® audio mode the No Bluetooth Audio Device Con‐ nected message and the Connect Last Used Player menu item cannot be selected. When the search is finished, the Bluetooth® audio device can be reconnected. 185 i The connection to the Bluetooth® audio device can also be interrupted if: Rthe connected mobile phone only supports 2 Bluetooth® profiles at the same time Ryou connect to the Internet using COMAND (Y page 136). The function is not supported by all Bluetooth® audio devices.
Operation with the Media Interface 186 Selecting playback options If the Bluetooth® audio device supports the corresponding function, the following options are available: Media RNormal Track Sequence: Sequence the tracks are played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3 etc.). Audio data playback is determined by the order in which the tracks are written to the data medium. Alphabetical order is the most common.
Operation with the Media Interface Supported data formats Switching on automatically Music mp3, wma, aac Connect a data medium to USB port 1 or USB port 2. X Make sure that the Media Interface 1 or Media Interface 2 basic menu is activated. If playable media files are found, they will be played by COMAND. If you remove a device, the No Device Connected message appears.
Operation with the Media Interface 188 RKeyword Search Search; RPlaylists Playlists; RArtists Artists; RAlbums Albums; RTrack Track; RGenres Genres; RYear ; RComposers Composers; RVideos Videos; RPhotos Photos; X RPodcasts Podcasts; Media RAudio books U U; RGenius Mixes. Mixes RiTunes Keyword search: using the controller, enter the characters for the desired search term and confirm. The search results are displayed according to available categories, and can then be selected. (Y page 175).
Audio AUX mode To switch on full-screen mode: press the controller in the basic display. X To show the video menu: slide V¬ the controller in full-screen mode. The Media Interface menu bar appears. X To select Options Options: turn and press the controller. X 189 Switching to audio AUX mode Connect an external audio source. The socket for the audio AUX jack is located in the stowage compartment in the center console. The audio AUX is not selected automatically. X Press the Õ button.
Video AUX mode 190 X To select Options in the menu bar: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears. You can set Mono/ Stereo and Volume Volume. To connect an external video source to the video AUX, you will require a video AUX cable. i If you only use an audio AUX cable, you will only be able to hear the sound from the video being played. Videos cannot be shown on the driver's side while the vehicle is in motion. Mono/stereo: To select Mono/Stereo Mono/Stereo: turn and press the controller.
Video DVD mode Switching full-screen mode on/off 191 Mono/stereo: To select Mono/Stereo Mono/Stereo: turn and press the controller. X Select Mono or Stereo Stereo. The # dot indicates the current setting. X X X To switch on: slide ZV the controller in video AUX mode. The menu bars disappear. X The full-screen symbol appears: press the controller. The full screen appears. X To switch off: press the controller. The menu is displayed. X Select Volume Volume. Select Standard or Boost Boost.
192 Video DVD mode General notes Notes on discs ! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. They could peel off and damage COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to bend, which can result in read errors and disc recognition problems. Media ! COMAND is designed to play discs that comply with the EN 60908 standard. Therefore, you can only use discs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm. If you insert thicker discs, e.g.
Video DVD mode Switching to video DVD mode RInsert and eject a disc from the single drive (Y page 166) a disc into the DVD changer (Y page 166) REject a disc from the DVD changer (Y page 167) Further options for switching on: RUse the number keypad (Y page 165) RUse the main function bar (Y page 165) RUse the device list (Y page 165) RUse the Õ button (Y page 164) RInsert To set full-screen mode: slide VZ the controller. The main function bar and menu bar are hidden. A full-screen symbol will be shown.
Video DVD mode 194 DVD functions X To select DVD Functions: Functions turn and press the controller. A menu appears (Y page 195). Video settings Dynamic image enhancement Media The Dynamic Image Enhancement function automatically matches BrightnessCon‐ trast and Color to the film being played. To select BrightnessContrast or Color Color: turn and press the controller. A sliding menu appears. X To select the required value: turn the controller. X To exit the sliding menu: slide XV the controller.
Video DVD mode Video menu 195 To hide: in DVD functions select %: turn and press the controller X To show the DVD basic display: select ò from the DVD functions: turn and press the controller. X Overview of DVD functions : Type of data medium ; Current title Media = Shows the menu bars for the DVD basic display ? Current scene A Track time Operating the video menu To show: in full-screen video mode, slide VÆ the controller. X To hide: slide ZV the controller.
Picture viewer Media 196 It is possible to navigate in the DVD's control menu when the arrows in the upper menu bar are activated. X To select the XZ¬Y arrow to navigate in the menu: turn the controller. The active arrow is highlighted. X To select a menu entry: press the controller. The next menu entry in the direction of the arrow is highlighted. X To call up a highlighted menu entry: turn the controller until ok is highlighted. X Press the controller. The selected DVD scene is played.
Picture viewer Displaying pictures 197 To select a data medium with picture files: turn the controller and press to confirm. A directory list appears. Folders and picture files can be shown. X Select a folder or picture. X Starting a slide show While viewing a picture, press the controller. The image menu appears. X To select Start Slideshow: Slideshow turn and press the controller. The slide show starts. X To end the slide show: press the controller. The image menu appears. X Select End Slide Show.
Picture viewer 198 X To revert to the original size: press the controller or X Press the % button. Media Closing the picture viewer X Press the controller. The menu appears. X To select Close Picture Viewer: Viewer turn and press the controller. COMAND returns to the last accessed media function.
199 Your COMAND equipment ................ 200 Sound settings .................................. 200 Sound Burmester® surround sound system .....................................................
Sound settings 200 Your COMAND equipment Sound 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. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Burmester® surround sound system Adjusting the balance/fader 201 The Burmester® surround sound system is available for all functions in the radio and media modes. Calling up the sound menu To select Sound in the menu bar: turn and press the controller. The menu with the last accessed setting appears. X Turn the controller until Balance/Fader is brought to the front. X To activate rotary menus for balance and fader: slide VÆ the controller. X To switch between the rotary menus: slide XVY the controller.
Burmester® surround sound system 202 Setting treble, mid-range and bass Balance moves the focus of the sound between left and right. Fader moves the focus of the sound between front and rear. X To display the menu bars: slide VÆ the controller in media mode. To select Sound in the menu bar: turn and press the controller. The menu with the last accessed setting appears. X Turn the controller until Balance/Fader is in the center. X Slide VÆ the controller.
203 SIRIUS Weather Your COMAND equipment ................ 204 Weather forecasts ............................
204 Weather forecasts Your COMAND equipment SIRIUS Weather These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
Weather forecasts You see the following information: Rthe date and time of the weather message received last Rinformation on the current weather (temperature, cloud cover) and forecast for the next 3, 6, 12 hours Rthe current highest temperature and forecasts Rthe current lowest temperature and forecasts Rthe probability of rain Switching to the 5-day forecast: To select Current Current: turn and press the controller. A menu appears. X Select 5-Day 5-Day.
Weather forecasts 206 You can select a location in the information chart (option 1) or in the map (option 2). You can store frequently selected locations in the memory (Y page 207). has been selected. The data is supplied by the nearest weather station. i COMAND receives the data for the weather forecasts from the nearest weather station to the selected location. Option 1: selecting the area in the information chart To select Position in the information chart: turn and press the controller.
Weather forecasts Option 2: selecting the area in the weather map Call up the weather map (Y page 207). X Move the weather map so that the crosshair is over the desired area (Y page 208). X Press the controller. The information chart shows the weather forecast for the selected area. The data is supplied by the nearest weather station. X In the weather memory: select the area for the weather forecast (Y page 205). The selected location appears at the top in the status bar.
Weather forecasts 208 Moving the weather map X Slide 4 or 1 the controller. The weather map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair. Changing the scale Turn the controller. The scale bar appears. X Turn until the desired scale is set. X SIRIUS Weather Showing/hiding the menu in the weather map X X To show: press the controller. To hide: slide 5 the controller. Selecting a weather station in the map Move the weather map and crosshair to the desired position (Y page 208).
Weather forecasts 209 Sample displays of weather data in the map X To display the rain radar: X Activate the Radar Map display level (Y page 208). The rain radar image is then displayed if weather data is available. i You can call up the legend for the precipitation radar (Y page 211). The transparency of the precipitation radar map display level can be adjusted in five stages. To display storm characteristics: X Activate the Storm Characteristics display level (Y page 208).
Weather forecasts SIRIUS Weather 210 Weather front Explanation Stationary front (red and blue line with red semi-circles and blue triangles) The weather front moves minimally. The weather remains changeable in this area. Occlusion (purple line with purple semi-circles and triangles) When the faster cold front catches up and joins the warm front ahead of it, an occluded front is formed. The weather remains changeable and rainy within an occlusion.
Weather forecasts Northwestern Pacific Ocean Menu item Name_LP10 (Tropical Cyclone) Northwestern Pacific Ocean Menu item Name_1 (Typhoon) Northwestern Pacific Ocean Menu item Name_1 (Super-Typhoon) 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) Time stamp The time stamp shows when the weather data was created by the weather station.
Weather forecasts 212 Select Severe Weather Warnings. Warnings X Select Show Symbols for Storm Areas On Map. Map Depending on the previous setting, activate O or deactivate ª the display of areas in red. X To activate/deactivate the automatic display of warning popups: SIRIUS Weather X Select Show Automatic Storm Watch Popups. Popups Depending on the previous setting, activate O or deactivate ª the automatic display of warning popups.
