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COMAND Operating Instructions
Order no. 6515 6923 13 Part no. 204 584 64 82 Edition A 2012
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As at 17.02.2011
Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off, familiarize yourself with
your COMAND control panel and read this
manual. This will help you to obtain the
maximum use from your COMAND control
panel and to avoid endangering yourself and
others.
Depending on themodel and equipment level,
the functions and equipment of your
COMAND control panel may deviate from
certain descriptions and illustrations.
Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its
systems to the state of the art and therefore
reserves the right to introduce changes in
design, equipment and technical features at
any time.
You cannot, therefore, base any claims on the
data, illustrations or descriptions in this
manual.
Consult an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center
if you have further questions.
This manual is an integral part of the vehicle.
You should always keep it in the vehicle and
pass it on to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant
motoring.
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 10
At a glance ........................................... 13
System settings .................................. 37
Navigation ........................................... 47
Telephone ............................................ 97
Audio .................................................. 117
Video .................................................. 149
Rear Seat Entertainment .................. 157
Contents 3
1, 2, 3 ...
911 emergency call ............................. 99
A
Active partition (USB devices only)
Selecting ........................................ 145
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 112
Calling up ....................................... 112
Changing an entry .......................... 114
Connecting a call ........................... 114
Creating an entry ........................... 113
Deleting an entry ........................... 113
Details about an entry ................... 113
Searching for an entry ................... 112
Starting route guidance ................. 115
Voice tag ....................................... 115
Address book entry
Adopting as a home address ............ 80
Showing the details ....................... 114
Address entry (example) .................... 51
Address entry menu ............................ 51
Alternative route ................................. 72
Area
Avoiding ........................................... 89
Audio AUX jack .................................. 146
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to ................................... 129
Switching to (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 168
Audio DVD
Pause function ............................... 170
Stop function ................................. 131
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode) ............. 134
Autostore ........................................... 120
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 161
B
Back button ......................................... 17
Bird's-eye view .................................... 86
Bluetooth
Activating/deactivating ................... 42
Authorizing a device ......................... 43
Connecting devices ......................... 42
Devices ............................................ 43
External authorization .............. 44, 101
General information ......................... 42
Interface .......................................... 99
Revoking authorization .................... 44
Settings ........................................... 42
Telephony ........................................ 99
Bluetooth interface
Telephony ........................................ 98
Bluetooth interface telephony
Conditions ....................................... 99
Bluetooth telephone list ................. 100
C
Call
Accepting ...................................... 104
Connecting .................................... 104
Rejecting ....................................... 104
Call lists ............................................. 109
Displaying details ........................... 110
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 109
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 110
Storing a new entry ....................... 110
Call waiting ........................................ 105
Category
Satellite radio ................................ 123
CD
Copy protection ............................. 136
Data medium ................................. 136
General information ....................... 136
Multisession .................................. 135
Playback options ........................... 134
Selecting a medium ....................... 131
Selecting a track ............................ 132
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 127
Ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment
System) ......................................... 168
Inserting (DVD changer) ................ 126
Inserting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 167
Changing direction
Announcement phase ...................... 68
Change of direction phase ............... 68
Preparation phase ............................ 68
Channel presets ................................ 119
4 Index
Character entry ................................... 27
Characters
Entering ..................................... 27, 29
City
Entering ........................................... 52
Clear button ......................................... 17
COMAND
Basic functions ................................ 31
Components .................................... 14
Switching on/off .............................. 31
COMAND controller ............................. 16
COMAND control panel ....................... 15
COMAND display ................................. 18
Cleaning instructions ....................... 20
Folding in and swiveling ................... 20
Setting ............................................. 38
COMAND operating system ................ 14
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 136
Crosshair position
Saving .............................................. 85
D
Data medium
CD/DVD ........................................ 136
MP3 ............................................... 135
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 136
Date format
Setting ............................................. 39
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 111
Destination
Adopting from the list of previous
destinations ..................................... 82
Destination entry ................................ 51
Address ........................................... 51
Destination memory ........................ 57
Intermediate stop ............................ 59
Last destination ............................... 58
Map ................................................. 58
Point of interest ............................... 61
Destination information ..................... 72
Destination memory ........................... 80
Deleting an entry ............................. 83
My address ...................................... 80
Storing a destination ........................ 81
Destinations
Search & Send ................................. 66
Digital map
Updating .......................................... 93
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
DTMF tones
Sending ......................................... 105
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 136
Data medium ................................. 136
Selecting a track ............................ 132
DVD menu .................................. 154, 174
DVD playback conditions ................. 151
DVD-Video
Picture settings .............................. 150
DVD-Video operation
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 150
E
Entering characters
In the address and the phone
book ................................................ 29
Using the number pad ..................... 28
Entry
Deleting ........................................... 28
Saving .............................................. 30
Selecting ........................................ 107
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 130
Example of operation .......................... 26
External authorization ........................ 44
F
First list entry
Accepting ......................................... 28
Freeway information ........................... 92
Frequency input
Manual ........................................... 119
Function restrictions
Telephone operation ........................ 99
Video DVD mode ........................... 151
G
Google Maps ...................................... 66
Gracenote Media Database .............. 133
Index 5
H
Hands-free microphone
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Harman/kardon Logic 7
Surround Sound system ..................... 33
Home address ...................................... 80
Entering and saving ......................... 54
Selecting from the destination
memory ........................................... 57
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 74
Indicator lamp
Remote control .............................. 162
Individualization
Activating/deactivating ................... 42
Intermediate stop
Deleting ........................................... 61
Entering ........................................... 59
iPod
Alphabetical track selection .......... 144
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 140
Device version ............................... 140
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 143
iTunes ............................................... 144
L
Lane recommendations
Explanation ...................................... 70
Presentation .................................... 70
List as selection list
Calling up ......................................... 28
Load/eject button ............................. 126
Logic 7
see harman/kardon Logic 7
Surround Sound system
M
Map
Arrival time/distance to
destination ....................................... 88
Calling up ......................................... 58
Map display ..................................... 86
Moving ....................................... 59, 85
Showing geo-coordinates ................ 88
Showing road names ....................... 88
Map information .................................. 87
Map orientation ................................... 86
Map scale
Adjusting ......................................... 85
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 145
Connection options ....................... 140
iPod ............................................. 140
Metadata ....................................... 143
Mode ............................................. 140
MP3 player .................................... 140
Selecting categories ...................... 143
Selecting folders ............................ 143
Selecting music files ...................... 142
Selecting playlists .......................... 143
Switching to ................................... 141
USB mass storage device .............. 140
Media list ........................................... 131
Menu
Exiting .............................................. 34
Showing ........................... 49, 152, 173
System settings ............................... 19
Menu item
Selecting .......................................... 25
Menu overview
COMAND ......................................... 18
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 101
Connecting (Bluetooth interface) . 100
De-authorizing ............................... 102
External authorization .................... 101
Registering (authorizing) ................ 100
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 136
Copyright ....................................... 136
Data medium ................................. 135
File systems ................................... 135
Formats ......................................... 135
Selecting a medium ....................... 131
Multifunction display .......................... 21
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 21
Multisession CDs ............................... 135
Music files
Recording ...................................... 137
6 Index
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ................... 138
Disk space information .................. 139
Playback options ........................... 139
Switching to ................................... 137
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation (also see route
guidance)
Traffic report .................................... 74
Navigation announcements
Switching off .............................. 31, 71
Navigation menu
Showing/hiding ..................... 152, 172
Navigation mode
Switching to ..................................... 49
North up orientation ........................... 86
O
Off-map ................................................ 73
Off-road ................................................ 73
Orientation in direction of travel ....... 86
P
Passcode
Entering ................................... 44, 101
Pause function ................................... 131
PCMCIA memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 129
Inserting ........................................ 129
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 109
Calling up ....................................... 106
Creating a new entry ..................... 108
Deleting an entry ........................... 108
Phone book entry
Searching ...................................... 106
Playback options .............. 134, 139, 145
Point of interest
Category .......................................... 62
Entering ........................................... 61
Entering a name ............................... 62
Entering using the map .................... 65
ZAGAT rating service ..................... 64
Point of interest icon
Setting ............................................. 87
Point of interest list ............................ 63
With character bar ........................... 65
Previous destinations ......................... 83
R
Radio mode
Switching to ................................... 118
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 120
Read-aloud function ............................ 79
Read-aloud speed
Setting ............................................. 40
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 74
Rear-compartment screens .............. 159
Rear-compartment socket ................ 163
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX mode ...................................... 176
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 167
Cordless headphones .................... 162
Multiple users ................................ 165
Operating with the headphones ..... 164
System settings ............................. 166
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 164
Video DVD mode ........................... 172
Redial .................................................. 104
Remote control
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 160
Reset .................................................... 45
Route
Calculating ....................................... 54
Estimated time of arrival .................. 72
Route overview ................................ 72
Route calculation
Starting ............................................ 54
Route guidance .................................... 67
Canceling ......................................... 70
Continuing ....................................... 70
Destination reached ......................... 70
Lane recommendations ................... 69
Off-road ........................................... 73
Traffic reports .................................. 74
Route options
Setting ............................................. 50
Index 7
Route overview .................................... 72
Route type
Setting ............................................. 50
S
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3
mode ..................................... 125, 167
Using the telephone ......................... 98
Video DVD mode ........................... 150
SatRadio ............................................. 121
Displaying information ................... 125
Registering .................................... 122
Selecting a category ...................... 123
Switching to ................................... 122
Screen
Selecting for remote operation ...... 160
Search & Send ...................................... 66
Skipping back
CD/DVD mode .............................. 132
Skipping forwards
CD/DVD mode .............................. 132
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 31
Sound settings ..................................... 32
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 52
Station
Selecting ........................................ 119
Storing ........................................... 120
Station search ................................... 119
Storage options
Selecting .......................................... 82
Summer and standard time
Switching ......................................... 39
Surround sound ................................... 33
System language
Setting ............................................. 45
T
Telephone
Ending an active call ...................... 105
Entering phone numbers ................ 104
Incoming call ................................. 104
Outgoing call ................................. 104
Redialing ........................................ 104
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 105
Single call ...................................... 105
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 105
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth interface ...................... 103
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 104
Time
Setting the time ............................... 39
Time format
Setting ............................................. 39
Time zone
Setting ............................................. 39
Tone settings
Balance and fader ............................ 32
Treble and bass ............................... 32
Track
Selecting ........................................ 169
Track information .............................. 171
Traffic jam function ............................. 71
Traffic Program
Switching off .................................... 31
Traffic report read-aloud function ..... 79
Treble and bass
Adjusting ......................................... 32
U
Using the telephone .......................... 104
V
Video DVD
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 152
Operation ....................................... 150
Pause function ............................... 153
Selecting ........................................ 153
Selecting a film/title ...................... 154
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 153
Stop function ................................. 153
Video DVD mode
Switching to ................................... 151
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 40
8 Index
Volume
Adjusting ......................................... 31
Navigation announcements ............. 32
Phone calls ...................................... 32
W
Waveband
Switching (radio) ............................ 119
Y
Yahoo Local Maps ............................. 66
Z
ZAGAT rating service ........................ 64
Index 9
Operating safety
General notes
G WARNING
Any alterations of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, telephone and Voice
Control systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend having any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
G WARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settingswhile the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30mph
(approximately 50km/h), your car covers a
distance of 44feet (approximately 14m) every
second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.
G WARNING
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system's audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver's
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. This devicemust accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
G WARNING
Change or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
! Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassA digital device, pursuant to Part15
of the FCCRules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can
10 Introduction
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
G WARNING
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8 inches
(20cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
Correct use
Observe the following informationwhen using
COMAND:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rall road traffic regulations
i Improper work on electronic components or other systems (such as radio, DVD
changer) and their software may result in
malfunction or failure. Even systems that
have not been modified could be affected
because the electronic systems are
connected. Electronic malfunctions can
seriously jeopardize the operational safety
of your vehicle.
i Only have repairs or changes to electronic components carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Daimler
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In
particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Information on copyright
Free Type
Components of this software are subject to
copyright 2005 The FreeType Project
http://www.freetype.org.
All rights reserved.
COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described. This includes safety-
related systems and functions. Therefore, the
equipment on your COMAND system may
differ from that in the descriptions and
illustrations. The original purchase
agreement lists all systems installed in your
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center if you have any questions about
equipment or operation.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some COMAND functions
are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle
is in motion. You will notice this, for example,
because either you will not be able to select
certain menu items or COMAND will display
a message to this effect.
Introduction 11
Z
12
COMAND operating system ............... 14
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 21
Operating COMAND ............................ 24
Basic functions of COMAND ............... 31
Rear view camera ............................... 34
13
A t a g la n c e
COMAND operating system
Overview
Example display: C-Class
Function Page
: COMAND display 18
; Swivels and folds in the
COMAND display 20
= COMAND control panel
with DVD changer 15
? COMAND controller 16
A Clear button (right) 17
B Back button (left) 17
Components of COMAND
COMAND consists of:
Rthe COMAND display
Rthe COMAND control panel with DVD
changer
Rthe COMAND controller with back and
clear buttons
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
Rthe navigation system
Rthe audio function with radio and satellite
radiomodes, disk (audio CD/DVDandMP3
mode), memory card (MP3 mode), MUSIC
REGISTER, Media Interface and audio AUX
Rthe telephone and the address book
Rthe video function with video DVD and
video AUX modes
Rthe system settings
You can call up the main functions:
Rusing the corresponding function buttons
Rusing themain function bar in the COMAND
display
14 COMAND operating system A t a g la n c e
COMAND control panel
Function Page
: Switches to radio mode 118
Switches wavebands 119
Switches on satellite radio
mode 122
; Switches to audio CD/DVD
or MP3 mode 129
Switches to video DVD
mode 151
= Disc slot
To insert CDs/DVDs 126
To remove CDs/DVDs 127
To update the digital map 93
? Load/eject button 126
A Clear button
Deletes characters 17
Deletes an entry 17
Function Page
B Number keypad
Selects stations via the
station presets 119
Stores stations manually 120
Telephone number entry 104
Sends DTMF tones 105
C Selects a station using the
station search function 119
Fast forward 132
Selects the next track 132
D Switches COMAND on/off 31
E Adjusts the volume 31
F PCMCIA memory card slot 129
G PCMCIAmemory card eject
button 129
H Selects a station using the
station search function 119
Rewind 132
Selects the previous track 132
COMAND operating system 15
A t a g la n c e
Function Page
I Accepts a call 104
Dials a number 104
Redials 104
J Rejects a call 104
Ends an active call 105
K Calls up the system menu 26
L Mute 31
Switches off navigation
announcements 31
Pause function 131
Function Page
M Calls up the telephone
basic menu (telephony via
Bluetooth interface) 103
N Switches to navigation
mode 49
Shows the menu 49
COMAND controller
: COMAND controller
You can use the COMAND controller to select
the menu items in the COMAND display.
You can call up menus or lists, scroll through
menus or lists and exit menus or lists.
Operating the COMAND controller
The COMAND controller can be:
Rpressed briefly or pressed and heldW
Rturned clockwise or counter-clockwise cVd
Rslid left or right XVY
Rslid forwards or back ZV
Rslid diagonally aVb
In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
X Radio mode is activated.
X Select Radio by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Confirm Station List by pressingW.
The station list appears.
16 COMAND operating system A t a g la n c e
Back button
: Back button
X To exit the menu: press back button:
briefly.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
i You can also exit a menu by sliding the COMAND controller XVY or ZV.
X To switch to the basic display: press and
hold back button:.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button
: Clear button
X To delete individual characters: briefly
press clear button:.
X To delete an entire entry: press and hold
clear button:.
COMAND operating system 17
A t a g la n c e
COMAND display
Display overview
The COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. The
COMAND display is divided into several areas.
The radio display is shown in the example.
: Status bar
; To call up the audio menu
= Main function bar
? Display/selection window
A Radio menu bar
Status bar: shows the time and the current settings for radio and telephone operation.
Themain navigation, audio and telephone functions feature additional menus. This is indicated
by triangle;. The following table lists the available menu items.
Main function bar= allows you to call up the desired main function.
In the example, the audio main function is set to radio mode and display/selection
window? is active.
Radio menu barA allows you to operate the radio functions.
Menu overview
The table lists themenus available after calling up themain navigation, audio, telephone, video
or system function in the main function bar.
18 COMAND operating system A t a g la n c e
Navi Audio Telephone Video System
Map display FM/AM radio Telephone Video DVD Calls up the
system menu
Setting route
calculation mode
SatRadio address book
Avoiding an area Disc
Record route Memory card
Traffic information on
map
MUSIC
REGISTER
Information on map Media
Interface
O Topographic map
on/off
Rear
O Switching freeway
information on/off
AUX
O Automatically
read aloud traffic
reports on/off
O Audio fadeout on/
off
SIRIUS service
System menu overview
Settings Language
Display settings Setting the language
Time
Text reader speed
Voice-operated control settings
Rear view camera
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
COMAND operating system 19
A t a g la n c e
Settings Language
Resetting COMAND
i Delete your personal data using this function before selling your vehicle, for example.
If the function is activated and COMAND is switched on, the image of the rear view camera
is automatically shown in the COMAND display when reverse gear is engaged.
Swiveling and folding in the COMAND
display
! Do not place any objects in front of or behind the COMAND display and/or do not
secure any objects to the COMAND
display. Movement could otherwise be
prevented when folding the display in/out.
You can pivot the COMAND display vertically
and fold it in behind the cover. The buttons
are located in the center, below the COMAND
display.
: To swivel the display
; To fold in the display
Swiveling the display
X Press button: once or twice.
The display swivels up or down.
X To move it back to the standard
position: press button: again.
Folding in the display
X Press button;.
The display folds in behind the cover. The
main function/mode currently selected
remains active.
Folding out the display
X Press the button on top of the display.
The display folds out.
Cleaning instructions
! Do not touch the COMAND display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you
have to clean the screen, however, use a
mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free
cloth.
20 COMAND operating system A t a g la n c e
Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
: Multifunction display (see
the vehicle Operator's
Manual)
; 6 Accepts a call 104
~ Rejects/ends a call 104
W Increases the volume 32
X Decreases the
volume 32
8 Mute 31
= ? Activates voice
control (see the separate
operating instructions)
? %Press briefly: back,
cancels voice control and
hides display messages
(see the separate operating
instructions)
%Press and hold:
selects standard display
(see vehicle Operator's
Manual)
Function Page
A =; Calls up the
menu bar in the
multifunction display and
selects menus 21
9: Selects
submenus in the
multifunction display or
scrolls through lists 21
a To confirm your
selection
Operating the multifunction display
G WARNING
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephonewhile driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
X To select a menu: press the= or; button.
X To select a submenu or scroll through
the list: press the9 or: button.
X To select the next menu up: press the
% button.
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X To call up standard displays: repeatedly
press the% button until the odometer
and the trip meter appear in the display.
or
X Press and hold the% button until the
odometer and the trip meter appear in the
display.
X To confirm your selection: press the
a button.
X To confirm the message: press the
a or% button.
Menus and submenus
The number of menus depends on the vehicle
equipment.
Menu Functions and submenus
Navigation Navigation system displays
Audio Selecting a station
Operating the DVD changer,
memory card, MUSIC
REGISTER, Media Interface
Operating video DVD
Telephone Accepting/rejecting a call
Making/ending a call
Selecting a phone book entry
Redialing
Navigation system menu
Route guidance inactive
The display shows the road on which the
vehicle is currently traveling, provided the
digital map contains it.
Route guidance active
The display shows:
Rthe distance to the destination
Rthe distance to the next change of direction
Rcurrent street
Rthe travel direction arrow
If a change of direction is imminent, the
display shows:
Rthe road you will be turning onto
Rthe distance to the next change of direction
and a distance graphic
Ra right or left-turn arrow
Lane recommendations are also shown in the
display, provided the digital map contains the
necessary data. During a change of direction,
the number of lanes may increase. Lane
recommendations are shown in the display as
a line with an arrow.
Audio menu
Adjusting the volume
X Press theW orX button.
Setting the station/channel
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 31).
X Switch on FM / AM Radio (Y page 118) or
SatRadio (Y page 122).
X In the multifunction display, select the
audio menu with the= or; button.
X To select the next/previous station/
channel from the memory: briefly press
the: or9 button.
X To select the next/previous station/
channel: press and hold the: or
9 button.
Operating the DVD changer/memory
card/MUSIC REGISTER/Media
Interface
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 31).
X Switch on Disc, Memory
Card (Y page 129), MUSIC
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REGISTER (Y page 137) or Media
Int. (Y page 141).
X In the multifunction display, select the
audio menu with the= or; button.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the: or9 button.
X To search for the next/previous track:
press and hold the: or9 button.
i When you play a CD/DVD with track information, the track name and number
are shown in the multifunction display. The
track name is displayed when an MP3 CD
is being played.
Operating video DVD
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 31).
X Switch on DVD-Video (Y page 151).
X In the multifunction display, select the
audio menu with the= or; button.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the: or9 button.
Telephone menu
G WARNING
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use themobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
device and only use the mobile phone when
weather, road, and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular mobile phone while driving a
vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Operating the telephone
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 31).
X Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 103).
If the telephone has not yet been authorized,
the Bluetooth Ready message appears in
the multifunction display.
If the telephone is switched on and
authorized, the Phone Ready message
appears in the multifunction display.
Accepting a call
X Press the6 button.
If the telephone menu is displayed in the
multifunction display, the name or number of
the person calling appears.
Rejecting or ending a call
X Press the~ button.
Calling a number from the phone book
If yourmobile phone can accept calls, you can
search for a number in the COMAND phone
book and call the number.
X In the multifunction display, select the
phone menu using the= or; button.
The Phone Ready message appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the:,9 ora button to
display the phone book.
X Press the: or9 button to select the
name you want.
The saved names are sorted alphabetically.
X An exact phone number exists: press the
6 ora button to make the call.
The Connecting Call message and the
number dialed appear in the multifunction
display. The name also appears if it is
stored in the phone book. The phone
number dialed is stored in the Calls
Dialed call list (Y page 109).
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The phone book entry appears in the
multifunction display when the call is
connected.
X Several phone numbers exist: press the
6 ora button to display all the
phone numbers for the selected entry.
X Press the: or9 button to select the
phone number you want.
X Press the6 ora button to make the
call.
The Connecting Call message and the
number dialed appear in the multifunction
display. The name also appears if it is
stored in the phone book. The phone
number dialed is stored in the Calls
Dialed call list (Y page 109).
The phone book entry appears in the
multifunction display when the call is
connected.
i If you press the: or9 button for
longer than a second, the on-board
computer shows the names in rapid scroll.
Rapid scroll speeds up after four seconds.
It stops when you release the button again
or the end of the list is reached.
i If you do not want to make a call, you can close the phone book by pressing the
~ button.
Redialing
COMAND saves the last phone numbers or
names dialed.
X In the multifunction display, select the
phone menu using the= or; button.
The Phone Ready message appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the6 button to display the list
with the last numbers or names dialed.
X Press the: or9 button to select a
phone number or name.
X Press the6 ora button to make the
call.
Operating COMAND
Selecting a main function
Initial situation
You would like to switch from navigation
mode (address entry menu) to the system
settings, for example.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Address Entry and pressW to
confirm.
The address entry menu appears.
Address entry menu
: Main function bar
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller and
switch to main function bar:.
X Select System in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The system menu appears.
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Calling up themenuof amain function
If one of the main navigation, audio, or
telephone functions is switched on,
triangle: appears next to the entry. You can
now select an associated menu.
The example describes how to call up the
audio menu from audio CD mode. Insert a
CD/DVD (Y page 126).
: Calls up the audio menu
; Main function bar
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The Audio menu appears.
Audio menu
The# dot indicates the current audio mode.
X Select another audio mode, e.g. Radio, by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
Selecting a menu item
The example describes how to select a station
from the station presets in radio mode.
X Press the function button.
X Select Presets by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The station preset memory appears.
: Selection bar
X Select the station by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The station is set.
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Example of operation
Initial situation
You would like to switch from the system
function to radio mode and set a station, for
example.
The operating example describes how to:
Rcall up the audio function
Rswitch on radio mode
Rset a station.
System menu
Calling up the audio function
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The basic display of the current audio
operating mode, e.g. audio CD, appears.
: Selection bar
Switching to radio mode
Option 1
X Press the function button.
The radio display appears.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button switches between the FM, AM and WB
wavebands in that order and then calls up
SatRadio mode. Pressing the button again
takes you back to FM radio mode.
Option 2
X Select Audio again by sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The Audio menu appears. Radio is
highlighted.
: Current audio operating mode
; Main function bar
= Audio menu
X PressW the COMAND controller and
confirm Radio.
The radio basic display appears with the
waveband last selected.
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X To set a station: turn cVd or slide XVY
the COMAND controller while the display/
selection window is active.
Entering characters in navigation
mode (entering a city)
General information
Character entry is explained in the following
sections using NEW YORK as an example for
entering a city.
If you want to use the address entry menu
(Y page 51) to enter a city, a street or a
house number, for example, COMAND
provides either a list with a character bar
(option 1) or a selection list (option 2).
You can enter the characters using either the
character bar or the number keypad. In the
selection list, you select an entry to copy it to
the address entry menu.
Option 1: city list with the character bar
X Call up the city list with character bar
(Y page 52).
The alphabetically sorted city list shows the
first available entries.
Entering characters using the character
bar
X Select N by turning COMAND controller
cVd and confirm withW.
: N character entered by user
; ANTICOKE characters automatically
added by COMAND
= List entry that most closely resembles the
current entry by the user
? To switch to the selection list
A To delete an entry
B Characters not currently available
C Characters currently available
D Currently selected character
E Character bar
F To cancel an entry
G List
ListG shows all available city names
beginning with N. The list entry most closely
resembling user's current entry= is always
highlighted at the top of the list (NANTICOKE
in the example).
All characters that have been entered are
displayed in black, the letter N in the
example:. The letters that are added
automatically by COMAND are displayed in
gray;, ANTICOKE in the example.
Character barE shows the letters still
available for selection in blackC. These can
be selected; in the example, the letter O is
highlightedD. Which characters remain
available depends on the characters already
entered by the user and on the data stored in
the digital map. Characters that are no longer
available are shown in grayB.
X Select E, W, space, Y in order and confirm
each withW.
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Entering characters using the number
keypad
X Press number keyB twice in quick
succession to select the letter N.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display when the key is pressed. The first
available letter is highlighted.
You see which characters you can enter with
that key. Each time the key is pressed, the
next character is selected.
Example number keyB:
Rpress once = M
Rpress twice = N
Rpress three times = O
X Wait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown
in the list.
X Enter E, W, space, Y with the corresponding
keys.
i The space is entered using number key 9.
Further functions in the list with
character bar
X To delete characters: select2 by
slidingV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
or
X Press the2 button next to the
COMAND controller.
X To delete an entry: select the2
symbol by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller then pressW and hold
until the entire entry is deleted.
or
X Press and hold the2 button next to the
COMAND controller until the entire entry is
deleted.
X To switch the character set: select
B and pressW to confirm.
X To cancel an entry: select thek
symbol in the bottom left of the character
bar and pressW to confirm.
or
X Press thek back button.
The address entry menu appears.
X Toaccept the first list entry:pressW and
hold the COMAND controller until the
address entry menu appears.
The accepted list entry is shown there.
Calling up the list as a selection list
Select the desired city from the selection list.
If there are several entries for a city or if
several cities of the same name are stored,
then is highlighted in the character bar.
X PressW the COMAND controller.
It is also possible to switch the city list to the
selection list at any time during character
input.
X SlideW the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the city list appears as a
selection list.
or
X Select in the character bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Option 2: city list as selection list
COMAND either shows the selection list
automatically or you can call up the selection
list from the list with character bar.
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The example shows the selection list after the
city NEW YORK has been entered. The entry is
highlighted automatically.
X Confirm NEW YORK with COMAND
controllerW.
The address entry menu appears. You can
now enter a street, for example.
i You will find further information in the "Destination entry" section (Y page 51).
Entering characters in the address
and the phone book
Introduction
The following section describes how to enter
characters in the phone book (Y page 106)
and the address book (Y page 113) when
creating a new entry.
Creating a new entry in the phone book
X Call up the input menu with data fields
(Y page 108).
Phone book: input menu with data fields
: Selected data field with cursor
; Character bar
Creating a new entry in the address
book
X Call up the input menu with data fields
(Y page 113).
Input menu with data fields
: Selected data field with cursor
; Character bar
Entering characters
The example describes how to enter the
surname Schulz.
X Select S by turning cVd and sliding ZV
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
S is entered into the data field. All
characters are shown in black and can
always be selected in the character bar.
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The character bar offers characters
corresponding to the respective data field
(letters or digits).
: To switch the character bar to upper-
case/lower-case letters
; To switch the character bar from upper/
lower-case letters to digits
= To change the language of the character
bar
? To delete a character/an entry
X Select c and confirm by pressingW the
COMAND controller.
The letter c is added to S in the data field.
X Repeat this step until the name is fully
entered.
X To enter a phone number: select the
digits one by one in the corresponding data
field by turning cVd and sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Switching data fields
If youwant to enter a first name after you have
entered a surname, for example, proceed as
follows to switch between the data fields:
Option 1
X Select4 or5 in the character bar and
pressW to confirm.
The input menu shows the data field
selected.
: Cursor in the next data field
; To store an entry
= 4 and5 icons to select a data field
Option 2
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the character bar
disappears.
X Select the data field by sliding ZV and
pressW to confirm.
Storing an entry
X Select in the character bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The entry is stored in the address book.
Further functions available in the
character bar
X To switch the character bar to upper/
lower-case characters: select* or
E and pressW to confirm.
X To switch the character set: select
p and pressW to confirm.
The character set switches between
upper/lower-case letters and digits.
X To change the language of the
character bar: selectB.
X Select the language by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
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X To reposition the cursorwithin the data
field: select2 or3 and pressW to
confirm.
: Cursor (repositioned)
; 2 and3 icon to reposition the cursor
X Delete the character/entry (Y page 28).
Basic functions of COMAND
Switching COMAND on/off
X Press theq control knob.
The cover folds open and the COMAND
display extends. A warning message
appears. COMAND calls up the previously
selected menu.
i If you switch off COMAND, playback of the current audio or video source will also
be switched off.
Mute
Switching audio and video sources on/
off
X Press theB button on COMAND or on the
multifunction steering wheel.
The sound from the respective audio or
video source is switched on or muted.
i When the sound is off, the system displays the, icon in the status line.
When you change the audio or video
source, or adjust the volume, sound
automatically switches on again.
i You will still hear traffic
announcements1 and navigation system
announcements even if the sound ismuted.
Switching off all navigation
announcements
X Navigation announcements: press the
B button during the announcement.
Switching navigation announcements
back on
X PressB again.
i The navigation announcements are switched on again if you start a new route
guidance or if COMAND is switched off and
on with theq control knob.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for the audio or
video source
X Turn theq control knob.
or
X Press theW orX button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the currently selected audio
or video source changes.
You can also adjust the volume for the
following:
Rnavigation announcements
Rphone calls
RVoice Control System voice output (see the
separate operating instructions)
1 Traffic program is not available in all countries.
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Adjusting the volume for navigation
announcements
During a navigation announcement:
X Turnq the control knob.
or
X Press theW orX button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
X Turn theq control knob.
or
X Press theW orX button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Adjusting the sound settings
Calling up the sound menu
You can make various sound settings for the
different audio and video sources. Thismeans
that it is possible to set more bass for radio
mode than for audio CD mode, for example.
You can call up the respective sound menu
from the menu of the desired mode.
The example describes how to call up the
sound menu in radio mode.
X Press the function button.
The radio display appears. You will hear the
last station played on the last waveband.
X Select Sound by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You can now set the treble and bass or the
balance and fader for radio mode.
Adjusting treble and bass
X Select Treble or Bass in the sound menu
by turning cVd the COMAND controller
and pressW to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.
Setting the bass
: Last setting selected
; Current setting
X Select a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The setting is stored and you exit themenu.
Adjusting balance and fader
With the Balance function, you can control
whether the sound is louder on the driver's or
front-passenger side.
The Fade function is used to control whether
the sound is louder in the front or the rear of
the vehicle.
X Select Bal./Fad. (balance/fader) in the
sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
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Adjusting balance and fader
: Current setting
X Select a setting by sliding ZV or XVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The setting is stored and you exit themenu.
Surround sound
General notes
If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/
kardon Logic 7 surround sound system,
you can set the optimum surround sound for
every passenger.
The harman/kardon Logic 7 surround
sound system is available for the following
operating modes:
Rradio (FM only)
Rsatellite radio
Raudio CD
Raudio DVD (MLP, dts, PCM and Dolby
Digital audio formats)
RMP3 (including PCMCIA memory card)
RMedia Interface
Rvideo DVD (PCM, dts and Dolby Digital
audio formats)
RAUX
Because some DVDs contain both stereo and
multichannel audio formats, it may be
necessary to set the audio format
(Y page 134).
i The Logic7 On function creates a surround sound experience for every
passenger when playing, for example,
stereo recordings. It enables optimum
playback of music and films on CD, audio
DVD or video DVD with multichannel audio
formats, such as MLP, dts or Dolby Digital.
This results in sound characteristics like
those intended by the sound engineer
when the original was recorded.
i If you select Logic7 Off, all permissible formats are played as stored on the
medium. Due to the design of the
passenger compartment, an optimum
audio experience cannot be guaranteed for
all passengers.
i Discs which support the audio formats mentioned have the following logos:
Dolby Digital
dts
MLP
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Switching surround sound on/off
Example: switching on surround sound for
radio mode
X Press the function button.
The radio display appears. You will hear the
last station played on the last waveband.
X Select Sound by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select surround and pressW to confirm.
X Select Logic7 On or Logic7 Off by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
Depending on your selection, surround
sound is switched on or off and the menu
is exited.
X To exit the menu without saving: press
thek back button or slide XVY the
COMAND controller.
i Please note the following: for the optimum audio experience for all
passengers when LOGIC7 is switched on,
the balance and fader settings should be
set to the center of the vehicle interior.
You will achieve the best sound results by
playing high-quality audio and video DVDs.
MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least
128 kbit/s.
Surround sound playback does not
function for mono signal sources, such as
the medium wave range (MW) in radio
mode.
Surround-sound playback does not
function for mono signal sources, such as
AM radio mode.
If radio reception is poor, e.g. in a tunnel,
you should switch off Logic 7, as it may
otherwise switch between stereo and
mono and cause temporary sound
distortions.
On some stereo recordings, the sound
characteristics may differ from
conventional stereo playback.
Rear view camera
G WARNING
The rear view camera is merely an aid.
Please observe the corresponding notes in
your vehicle's Operator's Manual.
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear view
camera, its image is automatically relayed to
the COMAND display if the function is
activated and you engage reverse gear.
If the function is activated, the COMAND
display will automatically switch back to the
previously selected display as soon as you
shift out of reverse gear.
X Press theS function button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
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X Select Rear View Camera and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Activation by R gear and press
W to confirm.
The function is switched onO or off,
depending on the previous status.
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COMAND features ............................... 38
Display settings .................................. 38
Time settings ....................................... 38
Text reader settings ............................ 40
Voice Control System settings .......... 40
Bluetooth settings ............................ 42
Setting the system language ............. 45
Reset function ..................................... 45
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S y s t e m s e t t in g s
COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described.
Display settings
Setting the brightness
The brightness detected by the COMAND
light sensor affects the setting options for this
function.
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Display and pressW to confirm.
X Select Brightness and pressW to
confirm.
: The needle shows the current setting
X Adjust the brightness by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Display design
Your COMAND display features optimized
designs for operation during daytime and
night-time hours. You can customize the
design to suit your personal preferences by
manually selecting day or night design or opt
for an automatic setting.
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Display and pressW to confirm.
X Select Day Mode, Night Mode or
Automatic by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The dot in front of the entry indicates the
currently selected setting.
Design Explanation
Day Mode The display is set
permanently to day
design.
Night Mode The display is set
permanently to night
design.
Automatic The display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.
i When the Automatic setting is selected, COMAND evaluates the readings from the
automatic vehicle light sensor and
switches between the display designs
automatically.
Time settings
General information
If COMAND is equipped with a navigation
system and has GPS reception, COMAND
automatically sets the time and date. You can
also adjust the time yourself in 30-minute
increments, but the date cannot be changed.
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i If you set the time in 30-minute increments, any time zone settings and
settings for changing between summer and
standard time are lost (Y page 39).
i 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 time-
dependent traffic guidance
Rcalculation of expected time of arrival
To set the time
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Set Time and pressW to confirm.
: To set the time
; Current date (set automatically by
COMAND)
X Set the time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
Setting the time/date format
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Format and pressW to confirm.
The# dots indicate the present settings.
Abbreviation Meaning
DD/MM/YYYY Day/Month/Year
(date format)
YYYY/MM/DD Year/Month/Day
(date format)
HH/MM Hours/Minutes
(time format)
You can set the 24-hour or the AM/PM
format.
X Set the format by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Setting the time zone and switching
between summer and standard time
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Time Zone and pressW to confirm.
You will see a list of time zones. The# dot
indicates the current setting.
X Select the time zone and pressW to
confirm.
X To switch automatic changeover on/
off: select Auto. Daylight Saving
Time On or Auto. Daylight Saving
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Time Off by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The# dot indicates the current setting.
Text reader settings
Setting the read-aloud speed
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Text Reader Speed and pressW
to confirm.
A list appears. The# dot indicates the
current setting.
X Select a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Voice Control System settings
Activating/deactivating the help
window
In addition to the audible instructions, the
help window will show you other information
during voice control operation and the
individualization process.
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice Control and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Help Window and pressW to
confirm.
You have switched the help window on
O or off.
Individualization
Introduction
You can use the individualization function to
fine tune the Voice Control System to your
voice and therefore improve voice
recognition. However, this will affect the
system's ability to recognize the voices of
other users. For this reason this function can
be switched off (Y page 42).
Individualization consists of two parts and
lasts about five minutes. It involves training
the system using a certain number of
numerical sequences and voice commands.
Starting new individualization
It is only possible to start individualization
when the vehicle is stationary. Before
starting, switch off all devices or functions
which could interfere, such as the radio or the
navigation system. After starting the session,
the system guides you through the training
with spoken instructions.
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice Control and pressW to
confirm.
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X Select Start New Individualization
and pressW to confirm.
You see and hear a prompt asking whether
you would like further information.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select No, the first part of
individualization begins. You hear a prompt
asking whether you would like to train the
system in numbers or in voice commands.
After selecting Yes, you see an information
display and hear information regarding the
individualization process. The first part of
individualization then begins automatically.
X To close the display: pressW the
COMAND controller.
You hear a prompt asking whether you
would like to train the system in numbers
or in voice commands.
At the end of the first part, you will see a
prompt asking whether you wish to begin the
second part.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select No, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the first part is
stored automatically.
If you select Yes, the second part will begin.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a message to
this effect. The data from the second part is
stored automatically.
Canceling the first or second part of
individualization
X Confirm Cancel by pressingW the
COMAND controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do wish to cancel.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the part canceled
is not stored.
If you select No, the current part begins
again.
Deleting existing individualization data
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice Control and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Delete Individualization and
pressW to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to delete.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
If you select Yes, the individualization is
deleted. You will see a message to this
effect.
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Activating/deactivating
individualization
X Press theS button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice Control and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Individualization On and press
W to confirm.
You have switched individualization onO
or off.
Bluetooth settings
General information about
Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology is the standard for
short-range wireless data transmission of up
to approximately 10 meters. Bluetooth
allows, for example, the exchange of vCards.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
Requirements for a Bluetooth
connection
You can connect mobile phones and
notebooks to COMAND.
To do so, the following conditions need to be
met:
RBluetooth-capable devices, e.g. mobile
phones, need to comply with a certain
profile (Y page 99) in order to be
connected to COMAND. Every Bluetooth
device has its own specific Bluetooth
name.
RBluetooth must be activated in COMAND
and on the respective Bluetooth device;
see the separate operating instructions.
Rthe Bluetooth device must be "visible" to
COMAND in order for COMAND to find and
display it. For the setting procedures,
please see the operating instructions for
the Bluetooth device.
i Once a mobile phone has been connected, reception and transmission
volume may change.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
X Press theS button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Bluetooth and pressW to confirm.
X Select Activate Bluetooth and press
W to confirm.
This switches Bluetooth onO or off.
Connecting Bluetooth devices
General information
Before using your Bluetooth device with
COMAND for the first time, you will need to
connect it.
Connecting comprises:
Rsearching for a Bluetooth device
Rsubsequently authorizing it
i You can connect up to ten devices to COMAND.
More detailed information on suitable mobile
phones and on connecting Bluetooth-
capable mobile phones to COMAND can be
found on the Internet at http://
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www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(for the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Searching for Bluetooth devices
X Activate Bluetooth (Y page 42).
X Select Settings in the system menu by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Bluetooth Phones and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Update and pressW to confirm.
COMAND searches for Bluetooth devices
within range. After a short while, the
Bluetooth device list appears.
Example of display: Bluetooth device list
: Currently connected# and authorized
device (Y icon)
; Device not within range but previously
authorized (L appears in gray)
= Newly detected device within range but
not yet authorized (noY icon)
The Bluetooth device list shows all devices
within range and all previously authorized
devices, whether or not they are in range.
If the Bluetooth device list is already full, you
will be requested to de-authorize a device
(Y page 44). If COMAND does not detect
your Bluetooth device, external
authorization may be necessary
(Y page 44).
i When subsequently called up again, the list may no longer show all devices, for
example because a device has been
removed from the vehicle in the meantime.
In this case, start a new search to update
the device list.
Authorizing a Bluetooth device
(registering)
X In the Bluetooth device list, select not yet
authorized device= by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Authorize and pressW to confirm.
The passcode is any one to sixteen-digit
number combination which you can choose
yourself. You must enter the same number
combination in COMAND and in the
Bluetooth device to be authorized (see the
mobile phone operating instructions).
i Some mobile phones require a passcode with four or more digits.
i If you want to re-authorize a device following de-authorization (Y page 44),
you can select a different passcode.
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X To enter a passcode in COMAND: press
the number keys in turn.
is highlighted after the first number
has been entered.
or
X Select the digits one by one by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X To confirm an entry in COMAND: select
using the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Enter the same passcode into the
Bluetooth device (see the operating
instructions for the respective device).
The device is authorized.
External authorization
If COMAND does not detect your
Bluetooth device, this may be due to
particular security settings on your
Bluetooth device. In this case, check
whether your Bluetooth device can locate
the COMAND system. The Bluetooth device
name of COMAND is "MB Bluetooth".
X In the Bluetooth device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select External Authorization and
pressW to confirm.
X Start the Bluetooth scan process on the
Bluetooth device (see the separate
operating instructions of the respective
device).
X Select COMAND ("MB Bluetooth").
X When prompted, enter the passcode on the
Bluetooth device and then on COMAND.
Displaying the details of a
Bluetooth device
X In the Bluetooth device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Details and pressW to confirm.
The detailed display for this device
appears.
X To close the detailed view: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
Bluetooth device
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends that
you de-authorize devices, e.g. mobile phones,
both in COMAND and on the respective
Bluetooth device itself. Subsequent
authorization may otherwise fail.
X In the Bluetooth device list, select the
authorized device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select De-Authorize and pressW to
confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to de-authorize this device.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, the authorization for the
device will be revoked.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
i If a Bluetooth device has been de- authorized and is out of range, when a new
search is carried out it will not appear in the
Bluetooth device list.
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Setting the system language
This function allows you to determine the
language for the menu displays and the
navigation announcements. The selected
language affects the characters available for
entry.
When you set the system language, the
language of the Voice Control System will
change accordingly. If the selected language
is not supported by the Voice Control System,
"English" will be selected.
X Press theS button.
X Select Language and pressW to confirm.
The list of languages appears. The# dot
indicates the current setting.
X Select the language by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
COMAND loads the selected language and
sets it.
Reset function
You can reset COMAND to the factory
settings. Amongst other things, this will
delete all personal data (e.g. station presets,
address book entries, entries in the
destinationmemory and in the list of previous
destinations in the navigation system).
Resetting is recommended before selling or
transferring ownership of your vehicle, for
example.
Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music
files in the MUSIC REGISTER, will be deleted.
You can also delete music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER using the "Delete all music
files" (Y page 138) function.
X Press theS function button.
X Select Settings by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Reset and pressW to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to reset.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
If you select Yes, a promptwill appear again
asking whether you really wish to reset.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, a message will be shown.
COMAND is reset and restarted.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
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COMAND features ............................... 48
Introduction ......................................... 48
Basic settings ...................................... 50
Destination entry ................................ 51
Entering a point of interest ................ 61
Search & Send ..................................... 66
Route guidance ................................... 67
Traffic reports ..................................... 74
Destination memory ........................... 80
Previous destinations ......................... 83
Map operation and settings ............... 84
Additional settings .............................. 89
Problems with the navigation sys-
tem ....................................................... 95
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COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described.
Introduction
Safety notes
G WARNING
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the
vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following:
RTraffic lights
RStop and right-of-way-signs
RLane merging
RParking or stopping prohibited areas
ROther road and traffic rules and regulations
RNarrow bridges
G WARNING
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/traffic
situation. Digital maps do not cover all areas
nor all routes within an area. For example, if
the traffic routing has been changed or the
direction of a one-way road has been
reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.
G WARNING
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
General notes
Operational readiness of the navigation
system
The navigation system must determine the
position of the vehicle before first use or
whenever operational status is restored.
Therefore, you may have to drive for a while
before precise route guidance is possible.
GPS reception
Among other things, correct functioning of
the navigation system depends on GPS
reception. In certain situations, GPS
reception may be impaired, there may be
interference or there may be no reception at
all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
Input restriction
On vehicles for certain countries, there is a
restriction on entering data.
The restriction is active above a vehicle speed
of about 3 mph. The restriction is deactivated
as soon as the vehicle speed drops below
about 2 mph.
When the restriction is active, certain entries
cannot be made. This will be indicated by the
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fact that certain menu items are grayed out
and cannot be selected.
The following entries are not possible, for
example:
Rentering the destination city and street
Rentering a destination via the map
Rentering in the vicinity of a city or via a
name search
Rediting entries
Rdirect entry using the number keypad
Other entries are still possible, such as
entering points of interest in the vicinity of the
destination or current position.
Switching to navigation mode
X Press theg function button.
or
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
In both cases, you will see the map either
with or without the menu shown.
Map showing the menu; route guidance inactive
: Status bar
; Main function bar
= Current vehicle position
? Navigation menu bar
Map without the menu; route guidance inactive
: Current vehicle position
; Map orientation selected
= Map scale selected
"Route guidance active" means that you have
entered a destination and that COMAND has
calculated the route. The display shows the
route, changes of direction and lane
recommendations. Navigation
announcements guide you to your
destination.
"Route guidance inactive" means that no
destination has been entered and that no
route has been calculated.
Showing/hiding the menu
X To hide themenu: slide ZV the COMAND
controller and, when the Full Screen
menu item is shown, pressW to confirm.
The map can be seen in the full-screen
display.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller when the map is shown in full-
screen.
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Basic settings
Route mode
Setting route type and route options
You can select the following route types:
RShort Route: COMAND calculates a route
with the shortest possible (minimized)
distance without taking traffic reports into
consideration.
RDynamic Route: same route type as Fast
Route. In addition, COMAND takes any
traffic reports received with regard to the
route into account during route guidance.
The navigation system can help you avoid
a traffic jam, for example, by recalculating
the route.
RDynamic Route Only After Request:
same route type as Dynamic Route. After
recalculating the route, COMAND asks you
whether you wish to adopt the new route
or whether you would prefer to continue
along the original route.
RFast Route: COMAND calculates a route
with the shortest (minimized) journey time
without taking traffic reports into
consideration.
Select the route options Avoid Highways,
Avoid Toll Roads, Avoid Tunnels, Avoid
Ferries and Avoid Auto Trains. You can
select more than one route option.
X To call up the route mode menu: press
theg function button.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Mode and pressW to confirm.
Route mode menu
: To select the route type
; To set route options
X Select a route type and pressW to confirm.
A filled circle indicates the current setting.
X Select the route option(s) and pressW to
confirm.
The route options are switched onO or off
, depending on the previous status.
i If you change the route type and/or the route optionswhile route guidance is active
(the route has been calculated), COMAND
will calculate a new route.
If you change the route type and/or the
route options while route guidance is
inactive (no destination has been entered
yet), COMAND uses the new setting for the
next route guidance.
i The route calculated may, for example, include ferry connections, even if the
Avoid Ferries route option is switched
on.
In some cases, e.g. when calculating
particularly long routes, COMAND may not
be able to take all the selected route
options into account.
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
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Destination entry
Introduction to destination entry
G WARNING
For safety reasons, only enter a new
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions, cause an accident and
injure yourself and others.
The following destination entry options are
available:
Rentering a destination by address
Rentering a destination from the destination
memory
Rentering a destination from the list of last
destinations
Rentering a destination using the map
Rentering an intermediate stop
Rentering a point of interest
Rentering a destination using "Search &
Send" (Y page 66)
Entering a destination by address
Introduction
When entering an address as the destination,
you have the following options:
Rentering the state/province, city/ZIP code
and street
Rentering the state/province, city/zip code
and center
Rentering the state/province, city/zip code,
street and house number
Rentering the state/province, city/zip code,
street and intersection
Rentering the state/province, street, city
and house number
Rentering the state/province, street and
house number
Rentering the state/province, street and
intersection
i You can only enter those cities, streets, zip codes etc. that are stored in the digital
map. This means that for some countries,
you cannot enter zip codes, for example.
Example: entering an address
The following is a step-by-step example of
how to enter an address. The destination
address is as follows:
New York (state)
New York (city)
40 Broadway
You can of course enter any country, city,
street and house number desired and enter,
for example, your home address (My
address).
Calling up the address entry menu
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Address Entry and pressW to
confirm.
The address entry menu appears. If you
have previously entered a destination, this
will be shown in the display.
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Depending on the sequence in which you
enter the address and on the data status of
the digital map, somemenu itemsmay not be
available at all or may not yet be available.
Example: after you have entered the state/
province, the No., Center, Intersection,
Save and Start menu items are not yet
available; the ZIP menu item will not be
available unless the digital map contains zip
codes.
Selecting a state/province
X Select State/Prov in the address entry
menu by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
A menu with the available lists appears:
RLast States/Provinces
RStates (U.S.A.)
RProvinces (Canada)
X To select a list: turn cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The selected list shows the available
entries.
X To select a state/province: turn cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
state/province selected has now been
entered.
Entering the city
X Select City in the address entry menu by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
You will see the city list either with the
character bar (option 1) or as a selection
list (option 2).
Option 1: city list with character bar
X Enter NEW YORK. Instructions for entering
characters can be found in the "Entering
characters in navigation mode (entering a
city)" section (Y page 27).
Option 2: city list as selection list
City list
X Select an entry by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
city has now been entered.
Entering a street name
X Select Street in the address entry menu
by turning cVd and sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the street list either with the
character bar (option 1) or as a selection
list (option 2).
Option 1: street list with character bar
X Enter BROADWAY. Instructions for entering
characters using city input as an example
can be found in the "Entering characters in
navigation mode (entering a city)" section
(Y page 27).
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Option 2: street list as selection list
Street list
X Select a street by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
If an entry features theG icon, it cannot
be uniquely assigned and a selection list
will open, allowing you to select the desired
entry.
X Select an entry by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
street has now been entered.
Entering the house number
It is not possible to enter a house number until
a street has been entered.
X Select No. in the address entry menu by
turning cVd and sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the house number list either
with the character bar (option 1) or as a
selection list (option 2).
Option 1: house number list with
character bar
X Enter 4 and 0. Instructions for entering
characters using city input as an example
can be found in the "Entering characters in
navigation mode (entering a city)" section
(Y page 27).
Option 2: house number list as selection
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House number list
X Select an entry by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
house number has now been entered.
Starting route calculation
You can now have COMAND calculate the
route to the address entered or save the
address first, e.g. as your home address (My
address) (Y page 54).
Address entry menu with destination address
: Destination address
; To start route calculation
X In the address entry menu, confirm Start
by pressingW.
If no other route has been calculated, route
calculation starts immediately (Option 1). If
another route has already been calculated
(route guidance is active), a prompt
appears (option 2).
Option 1 no route guidance active: route
calculation starts. While route calculation is
in progress, an arrow will indicate the
direction to your destination. Below this, you
will see a message, e.g. Calculating Fast
Route....
Once the route has been calculated, route
guidance begins. If the vehicle is traveling on
a non-digitized road, the system displays the
linear distance to the destination, the
direction of the destination and the Off
Mapped Road message. In this case, the
display will be grayed out.
Option 2 route guidance is already
active: if route guidance is already active, a
prompt will appear asking whether you wish
to terminate the currently active route
guidance.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, COMAND will stop route
guidance and start route calculation for the
new destination.
If you select No, COMAND will continue
with the active route guidance.
i Route calculation takes a certain amount of time. The time depends on the distance
from the destination, for example.
COMAND calculates the route using the
digital map data.
The calculated route may differ from the
ideal route, e.g. due to roadwork or
incomplete map data. Please also refer to
the notes about the digital map
(Y page 93).
Entering and saving your home address
You can either enter your home address for
the first time (option 1) or edit a previously
stored home address (option 2).
X Option 1: enter the address, e.g. a city,
street and house number (Y page 52).
X Once you have entered the address, select
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cVd and sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save as "My Address" and press
W to confirm.
COMAND stores your home address as My
Address in the destination memory.
X Option 2: proceed as described under
"Option 1".
A prompt appears asking whether the
current home address should be
overwritten.
X Select Yes and pressW to confirm.
After selecting Yes, the Saving
Procedure Successful message
appears.
Entering a ZIP code
Entering a ZIP code will delete a previously
entered city.
X Select ZIP in the address entry menu by
turning cVd and sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the zip code list either with the
character bar (option 1) or as a selection
list (option 2).
Option 1: ZIP code list with character bar
X Enter a ZIP code. Instructions for entering
characters using city input as an example
can be found in the "Entering characters in
navigation mode (entering a city)" section
(Y page 27).
: Digits entered by the user
; Digits automatically added by the system
= List entry most closely resembling the
characters entered so far
? To switch to the list without the character
bar
A To delete the entire entry: press and hold;
to delete the last character: press briefly
B Available characters
C Selected character
D Unavailable characters
E Character bar
F To cancel an entry
G List
Option 2: ZIP code list as selection list
ZIP code list
X Select the desired zip code by turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
If COMAND is able to assign the ZIP code
unambiguously to a specific address, the
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address entry menu appears again. The ZIP
code appears in place of the city's name.
If COMAND cannot assign the ZIP code
unambiguously to a specific address, the
address entry menu also appears again.
The ZIP code is automatically entered. You
can now enter the street for a more precise
location. Only streets in the area covered
by the entered ZIP code are available.
X Start route calculation (Y page 54).
Entering a center
Entering a center will, for example, delete a
previously entered street.
X Select Center in the address entry menu
by turning cVd and sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the center list either with the
character bar (option 1) or as a selection
list (option 2).
Option 1: center list with character bar
X Enter a center. Instructions for entering
characters using city input as an example
can be found in the "Entering characters in
navigation mode (entering a city)" section
(Y page 27).
Option 2: center list as selection list
X Select a center by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
center selected has been entered.
X Start route calculation (Y page 54).
Entering an intersection name
Entering an intersection will delete a
previously entered house number.
X Select Intersection in the address entry
menu by turning cVd and sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the intersection list either with
the character bar (option 1) or as a
selection list (option 2).
Option 1: intersection list with character
bar
X Enter an intersection. Instructions for
entering characters using city input as an
example can be found in the "Entering
characters in navigation mode (entering a
city)" section (Y page 27).
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: List entry most closely resembling the
characters entered so far
; List
= Character bar
Option 2: intersection list as selection list
X Select an intersection by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
intersection selected has been entered.
X Start route calculation (Y page 54).
Selecting a destination from the
destinationmemory (e.g. My address)
Introduction
The destination memory always contains an
entry named "My address". You may wish to
assign your home address to this entry, for
example (Y page 54), and select it for route
guidance. This entry is always located at the
top of the list in the destination memory.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select From Memory and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the destination memory list
either with the character bar (option 1) or
as a selection list (option 2).
Option 1: destination memory list with
character bar
X Enter a destination, e.g. "My address".
Instructions for entering characters using
city input as an example can be found in the
"Entering characters in navigation mode
(entering a city)" section (Y page 27).
: Character entered by the user
; Characters automatically added by the
system
= List entry most closely resembling the
characters entered so far
? To switch to the selection list
A To delete an entry
B Characters not currently available
C Characters currently available
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D Character bar
E Currently selected character
F To cancel an entry
G Destination memory list
Option 2: destination memory list as
selection list
Destination memory list
X Select My Address by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The address entry menu appears again.
"My address" has been entered.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
Entering a destination from the list of
last destinations
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select From Last Destinations and
pressW to confirm.
"Last destinations" list
: Last destination
X Select the desired destination by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and pressing
W to confirm.
The address entrymenu appears again. The
destination address selected has been
entered.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
Once the route has been calculated, route
guidance begins (Y page 67).
i Further information on the "Last destinations" memory can be found on
(Y page 83).
Entering a destination using the map
Calling up the map
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Using Map and pressW to confirm.
You see the map with the crosshair.
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: Current vehicle position
; Crosshair
= Details of the crosshair position
? Map scale selected
Display= depends on the settings selected
in "Map information in the display"
(Y page 87). The current street name can
be shown, provided the digital map contains
the necessary data, or the coordinates of the
crosshair if the geo-coordinate display is
switched on and the GPS signal is strong
enough.
Moving the map and selecting the
destination
X To scroll the map: slide XVY, ZV or
aVb the COMAND controller.
X To set the map scale: as soon as you turn
cVd the COMANDcontroller, the scale bar
appears.
X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
Turning clockwise zooms out from themap;
turning counter-clockwise zooms in.
X To select a destination: pressW the
COMAND controller once or several times.
You will see either the address entry menu
with the destination address or, if COMAND
is unable to assign a unique address, a
selection list.
X Select a destination by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
If the destination is within the limits of the
digital map, COMAND attempts to assign
the destination to the map.
If the destination can be assigned, you will
see the address entry menu with the
address of the destination. If not, you will
see the Destination From Map entry.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
Entering an intermediate stop
Introduction
When route guidance is active, you can enter
an intermediate stop. Intermediate stops can
be predefined destinations from the following
categories that COMAND offers for selection:
RATM / CASH MACHINE
RHospital
RGas Station
RParking Lot
RRestaurant
However, you can also enter destinations
other than the predefined ones. To do this
select the menu item Other.
You can use the intermediate stop function to
influence route guidance to the main
destination. When you have reached your
intermediate stop, COMAND automatically
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recalculates the route to the main
destination.
Entering predefined destinations
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Stopover and pressW to confirm.
Option 1: no intermediate stop has been
entered yet.
X Select a category; see option 2.
Option 2: an intermediate stop has
already been entered.
X Select Change Stopover and pressW to
confirm.
X To select a category: select a category by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressingW to confirm.
COMAND first searches in the selected
category for destinations along the route.
If there are no destinations available there,
COMAND searches for destinations within
a radius of up to 60 mi of the vehicle
position.
If COMAND finds destinations, a list
appears on the right-hand side of the
display.
The intermediate stops are listed according
to increasing distance from the current
vehicle position. They are displayed in the
form of a name and their position in relation
to the route and your direction of travel.
i For intermediate stops that are not located along the calculated route, the
linear distance is shown.
If COMAND does not find any destinations,
you will see a message to this effect.
X Confirm OK by pressingW.
X Select a different category.
X Select the intermediate stop by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and pressing
W to confirm.
The address entry menu appears, showing
the destination address.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
Entering another destination as an
intermediate stop
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressingW to confirm.
X Select Stopover and pressW to confirm.
X Select Other and pressW to confirm.
X Select Address Entry, From Memory,
From Last Destinations or From POIs.
Selection Step
Address Entry X Enter a
destination by
address
(Y page 51).
From Memory X Select a
destination from
the destination
memory
(Y page 57).
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Selection Step
From Last
Destinations
X Select a
destination from
the list of last
destinations
(Y page 58).
From POIs X Enter a point of
interest
(Y page 61).
X To start route calculation: once you have
entered a destination, select Start and
pressW to confirm.
Deleting an intermediate stop
If an intermediate stop has already been
entered, you can delete it.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Stopover and pressW to confirm.
X Select Delete Stopover and pressW to
confirm.
COMAND deletes the intermediate stop
and recalculates the route to the main
destination.
Entering a point of interest
Initiating point of interest entry
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select From POIs and pressW to confirm.
A menu appears.
Entering a point of interest in the
vicinity of the destination
Entering a point of interest in the vicinity of
the destination is only possible when route
guidance is active.
X Select Near Destination from the menu
and pressW to confirm.
X Continue with assigning the point of
interest category (Y page 62).
Entering a point of interest in the
vicinity of the current position
X Select Current Position and pressW to
confirm.
X Continue with assigning the point of
interest category (Y page 62).
Entering a point of interest in the
vicinity of a specific city
Option 1
X Select Other City in the menu and press
W to confirm.
X If desired, select the state/province
(Y page 52).
X To enter a city: select City and pressW
to confirm.
Proceed as described in the "Entering a
city" section (Y page 52).
X After entering the city, select the point of
interest category (Y page 62).
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Option 2
X Enter an address in the address entry
menu, e.g. a city, street and house number
(Y page 51).
X Select POI and pressW to confirm.
X Determine the point of interest category
(Y page 62).
Entering a point of interest using
name search
This function allows you to access all the
points of interest available on the digital map.
X Select Search By Name in the menu and
pressW to confirm.
A list of all points of interest in the digital
map appears.
X Proceed as described in the "Point of
interest list with character bar" section
(Y page 65).
Assigning a point of interest category
Introduction
The categories and points of interest
available depend on the distance from the
vehicle position you have set for the point of
interest.
RPoint of interest in the vicinity of the
destination:
Alphabetically sorted categories, as well as
points of interest in the vicinity of the target
destination and sorted by distance are
available.
RPoint of interest in the vicinity of the current
position:
Alphabetically sorted categories are
available, as well as points of interest in the
vicinity of the vehicle position arranged by
distance.
RPoint of interest within a given city:
If you have entered only the state/province
and the city, the system will return
alphabetically sorted categories and points
of interest within the city limits.
If you have entered more than the state/
province and the city, the systemwill return
alphabetically sorted categories and points
of interest sorted by distance, all in the
vicinity of the address you entered.
RPoint of interest using name search:
An alphabetically sorted list of all points of
interest is available.
Selecting a category
Depending on the number of categories
available, you will see the main category list
either with the character bar (option 1) or as
a selection list (option 2).
Option 1: main category list with
character bar
X Select a category. Proceed as described in
the "Entering characters" section
(Y page 27).
: Main category icon
; Main category list
Option 2: main category list as selection
list
X Select a main category by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
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Example display: main category list for points of interest
: Selected main category with theG icon
for subcategories
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
If the selected main category does not
contain any sub-categories, the point of
interest list appears.
If the selected main category contains sub-
categories, you will see the list of sub-
categories either with the character bar
(option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).
The following illustration shows the
RESTAURANT main category with available
sub-categories as an example.
: To call up all entries in the RESTAURANT
main category
; To call up all entries in the BREWPUB
subcategory
= Character bar
X Option 1: select a category. Proceed as
described in the "Searching for a phone
book entry" section (Y page 106).
X Option 2: select a category by turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
X Irrespective of the option, pressW to
confirm your selection.
The point of interest list appears. It
contains the points of interest available in
the sub-category that are within the search
radius.
i Search radius means: COMAND searches within a radius of approximately 60 mi and
ceases searching when 50 points of
interest have been found.
If COMAND does not find any points of
interest within this radius, it extends its
search range to approximately 125 mi. If
COMAND finds one point of interest within
this radius, it finishes the search.
i If you select the ALL list item, the point of interest list contains all points of interest
for all subcategories in the RESTAURANT
main category which lie within the search
radius.
If you select the OTHER RESTAURANTS list
item at the end of the list, the points of
interest list contains all points of interest
which cannot be assigned to any
subcategory of the RESTAURANT main
category and which lie within the search
radius.
Point of interest list
Introduction
The illustration below shows an example of
the points of interest list for the
RESTAURANT main category and BREWPUB
subcategory in the vicinity of the current
position.
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: Point of interest
; Compass heading to the point of interest
= Linear distance to the point of interest
? Selected category or sub-category
i Depending on the point of interest
selected, COMAND uses different
reference points in determining the linear
distance to the destination:
Rvicinity of current position: the linear
distance is the distance of the point of
interest from the current vehicle
position.
Rvicinity of destination: the linear distance
is the distance from the destination
entered to the point of interest.
Selecting a point of interest
X Select a point of interest by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The complete address of the point of
interest selected is shown.
: Point of interest with address
; To start route calculation
= To store an address in the destination
memory
? To display details
A To make a call (when available)
B To cancel selection
C To show an address on the map
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
X To store an address in the destination
memory: select Save and pressW to
confirm. You can now select storage
options (Y page 82).
X To show the detailed view: select
Details and pressW to confirm.
X To connect a call: select Call and press
W to confirm (available if the point of
interest entry contains a phone number).
COMAND switches to telephone mode
(Y page 105).
X To call up the map: select Map and press
W to confirm.
X You can move the map and select the
destination (Y page 59).
ZAGAT survey service
Entries with the Z icon contain additional
ZAGAT information. ZAGAT rates restaurants,
for instance, in regard to the quality of the
food, furnishing, service, and provides an
average pricing level as well as a general
description.
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X Select the entry with the Z icon by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The ZAGAT evaluations appear.
1 ZAGAT ratings
2 To display details
X To show a description: select Details
and pressW to confirm.
ZAGAT example description
Point of interest list with character bar
If you have selected "Entering a point of
interest with name search" (Y page 62), the
list of all available points of interest on the
digital map appears.
i If COMAND can assign the characters entered to one entry unambiguously, the
address entry appears automatically.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
Selecting a point of interest using the
map
You can select points of interest that are
available in the selected (visible) section of
the map.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Guide in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If points of interest are available:
Depending on the map scale selected,
point of interest icons appear on the map.
The scale at which the icons are displayed
on the map varies according to the icon.
You can select the icons that COMAND will
display (Y page 87).
If no points of interest are available, youwill
see a message to this effect.
i You also see this message if you have selected the No Symbolsmenu item under
"Map display" (Y page 87).
X To confirm the message: pressW the
COMAND controller.
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Point of interest on the map
: Information about the highlighted point of
interest
; Highlighted point of interest
X To select a point of interest: select
Next or Previous and pressW to confirm.
X To show details for the selection: select
Details and pressW to confirm.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the point
of interest should be used as the
destination.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, route guidance starts.
If you select No, you can choose a newpoint
of interest.
Search & Send
Notes
i To use Search & Send, your vehicle needs to be equipped with mbrace, a navigation
system and a valid mbrace subscription.
"Search & Send" is a service assisting you in
entering destinations for the navigation
system. This mbrace service can send a
destination address directly from the Google
Maps or Yahoo Local Mapswebsites to the
navigation system of your vehicle.
Selecting and sending a destination
address
i Observe the notes on entering and sending an address provided on the
respective website. Each website operates
in a different way and is subject to changes
and amendments.
X Access the http://maps.google.com or
http://maps.yahoo.com website and
enter the destination address into the
address entry field.
X Depending on the website used, click the
corresponding button to send the
destination address to your mbrace e-mail
address.
X Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field in the "Send" dialog
window.
X Click "Send".
Calling up a destination address
X Press thembrace information button
to start downloading the destination
address onto the navigation system of your
vehicle.
i If you have sent more than one destination address to your vehicle's
navigation system, you will need to call up
the information individually for every
address to be downloaded.
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X Select Yeswhen the prompt for starting the
navigation system is shown. The window
for starting the navigation system appears
(Y page 54).
X Select Start.
or
X Select No to store the downloaded
destination in the destination memory for
later use.
i The destination addresses are downloaded in the same order as they are
sent. If you own several Mercedes-Benz
vehicles equipped with an mbrace
subscriber account, each destination
address can be downloaded by each
vehicle associated with the e-mail address
registered for your mbrace account.
Route guidance
General notes
G WARNING
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking into account the
following, for example:
RTraffic lights
RStop and right-of-way signs
RLane merging
RParking or stopping prohibited areas
ROther road and traffic rules and regulations
RNarrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/ traffic
situation. For example, if the traffic routing
has been changed or the direction of a one-
way road has been reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (Y page 54).
COMAND guides you to your destination by
means of navigation commands in the form
of audible navigation announcements and
route guidance displays.
The route guidance displays can only be seen
if the display is switched to navigation mode.
If you do not follow the navigation
announcements or if you leave the calculated
route, COMAND automatically calculates a
new route to the destination.
If the digital map contains the corresponding
information, the following applies:
Rwhen selecting a route, COMAND tries to
avoid roads that only have limited access,
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e.g. roads closed to through traffic and non-
residents.
Rroads that have time restrictions (e.g.
closed on Sundays and public holidays) are
avoided for route guidance.
Change of direction
Introduction
Changes of direction have three phases:
Rpreparation phase
Rannouncement phase
Rchange-of-direction phase
Preparation phase
COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of direction. Based on the example
display below, the change of direction is
announced with the Prepare to turn
rightmessage. You see the full-screen map.
Example display: preparation phase
: Next road
; Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot)
= Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicles direction
of travel)
? Current road
Display? depends on the setting selected
for "Information in map" (Y page 87).
Announcement phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. Based on the example display
below, the change of direction is announced
with the Please turn right in 900 ft.
and follow the
The announced distance to the next change
of direction depends on the type of road and
its permissible speed limit.
The display is now split into two sectors. In
the left half, you see the normal map view.
The right half shows an enlarged section of
the area around the intersection (Crossing
Zoom) or a 3D image of the road's coursewith
the route indicating the next maneuver.
Example display: announcement phase
: Next road
; Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot, shown in both
the left and right displays)
= Graphic representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
? Change of direction (turn right here)
A Distance to the next change of direction
B Route (highlighted in blue, shown in both
the left and right displays)
i The filled-in section of visual display for distance= gets shorter the nearer you get
to the announced change of direction.
Change-of-direction phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. In the example, the Now turn
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right announcement is made 90 ft. before
the change of direction. The display is split
into two halves, as in the announcement
phase.
Example display: change-of-direction phase
: Current vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicles direction
of travel
; Graphic representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
= Distance to the next change of direction
Once the change of direction is completed,
COMAND automatically switches back to full-
screen display.
Example of a display without changes
of direction
: Route (highlighted in blue)
; Current vehicle position
= Current road
? Map orientation selected
A Map scale selected
Lane recommendations
Overview
On multilane roads, COMAND can display
lane recommendations for the next change of
direction. The corresponding data must be
available in the digital map.
COMAND displays lane recommendations
B, based on the next two changes of
direction. The number of lanes applies to the
point at which the next change of direction is
required.
Example display
: Point of the next change in direction (light
blue circle)
; Point of the change of direction after next
= Next change of direction (in this case, turn
off to the right)
? Graphic representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
A Distance to the next change of direction
B Recommended lane (dark blue)
C Possible lane (light blue)
D Lane not recommended (gray)
E Current vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicles direction
of travel
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Display and description of lane recommendations
The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night
design is switched on.
Lane Day design Night design
Recommended laneB
In this lane, you will be able to complete the
next two changes of direction without
changing lanes.
Dark blue Light blue
Possible laneC
In this lane, you will only be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
Light blue Dark blue
Lane not recommendedD
In this lane, you will not be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lane.
Gray Gray
Canceling or continuing route
guidance
Canceling route guidance
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Cancel Route Guidance and press
W to confirm.
Continuing route guidance
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Continue Route Guidance and
pressW to confirm.
COMAND calculates the route.
Destination or area of destination
reached
When you reach your destination, COMAND
displays a checkered flag and route guidance
is automatically ended.
For certain points of interest (airports or
freeway intersections), you will see the
message: Area of dest. reached in
addition to the checkered flag.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
G WARNING
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
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Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
i Audible navigation announcements are muted during a telephone call.
If you havemissed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any
time.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select+ in the navigation system menu
bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
X To switch off: press theB button during
an announcement.
You will briefly see the message: The
driving instructions have been
muted.
X To switch on: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select+ in the navigation system menu
bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
i COMAND automatically switches the
navigation announcements back on when:
Ryou have a new route calculated.
Ryou switch COMAND back on again or
start the engine.
Reducing volume during a navigation
announcement
The volume of an active audio or video source
can be automatically reduced during a
navigation announcement.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Audio Fadeout and pressW to
confirm.
Depending on the previous status, the
function is switched onO or off.
Setting the volume manually
X Adjust the volume using theq control
knob during a navigation announcement.
or
X Select+ in the map view with the menu
shown and adjust the volume using the
q control knob.
Avoiding a section of the route
blocked by a traffic jam
This function blocks a section of the route
ahead of you. You can set the length of the
blocked route section. If possible, COMAND
calculates a detour around the blocked
section of the route.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Detour and pressW to confirm.
X To block a section of the route: select
Longer or Shorter repeatedly and confirm
usingW until the desired section has been
selected.
i The total length of the section that can be blocked is defined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
X To start route calculation: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
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X To delete the blocked section: select
Delete while the message is shown and
pressW to confirm.
COMAND calculates the route without the
block.
Selecting an alternative route
With the "Alternative route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Alternative Route and pressW
to confirm.
You see the selected route. The display now
shows a split-screen view. On the left-hand
side, one or more alternative routes are
shown from start to destination. The
current route is highlighted dark blue; other
alternative routes appear light blue.
X To select the next or previous
alternative route: select Next or
Previous and pressW to confirm.
X To select the original route: select Back
a corresponding number of times and press
W to confirm.
X To start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: select Start
and pressW to confirm.
COMAND calculates the alternative route.
Displaying destination information
You have entered a destination (Y page 51)
or a point of interest (Y page 61) and possibly
an intermediate stop (Y page 59).
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Destination Information and
pressW to confirm.
Destination information is displayed.
Destination information (example)
: Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time to
intermediate stop
; Intermediate stopP
= State and city
? DestinationO
A Distance to destination, estimated time of
arrival and estimated remaining driving
time
X To close the destination information:
slide XVY the COMAND controller or press
thek back button.
Route overview
You can use the route overview tomove along
the route section by section and view
information and details about each section of
the route.
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You have entered a destination (Y page 51)
or a point of interest (Y page 61) and possibly
an intermediate stop (Y page 59).
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Route Browser and pressW to
confirm.
At the top of the display, you will see
information about the highlighted route
section, for example the distance to be driven
on the road and road designation. The
highlighted route section is marked in white
with a red border on the map.
X To view the next or previous route
section: select Next or Previous and
pressW to confirm.
i If the first or last route section is highlighted, you cannot select Previous or
Next.
X To zoom in or out of the map: selectN
orM and pressW to confirm.
X To close the route overview: select
Back and pressW to confirm.
Off-road and off-map
Important safety note
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. Off-road routes
may be of varying conditions and their
appropriateness for use may be affected by
various factors such as time of day, time of
year and immediate weather conditions that
cannot be judged or taken into consideration
by the COMAND system.
Route guidance to a destination that is
not on a digitized road
COMAND can guide you to destinations
which are within the area covered by the
digital map, but which are not themselves
recorded on the map.
These destinations are known as off-road
destinations, which you can enter using the
map, for example. In these cases, COMAND
guides you for as long as possible with
navigation announcements and displays on
roads known to the system.
Route guidance to an off-road destination (example)
: Off-road destination
; Off-road route section (dashed blue)
= Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicles direction
of travel)
? Off-road (no street names available)
Shortly before reaching the last known point
on the map, you will hear the announcement:
You will enter an area with
unreliable map data in xx miles.
If the vehicle reaches an areawhich is not part
of the digital map, the display appears as a
split-screen view. On the right-hand side, an
arrow appears which points to off-road
destination:. You will hear the
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announcement: "Please follow the arrow on
the display". As the vehicle approaches the
destination, the Area of destination
reached message appears.
Route guidance from an off-road
location to a destination
If the vehicle position is within the area
covered by the digital map, but the map does
not contain any information about that
location, the vehicle is in an off-road location.
COMAND is also able to guide you to a
destination even from an off-road location.
At the start of the route guidance, you will see
the Off Mapped Road message, an arrow
and the distance to the destination. The arrow
shows the compass heading to the actual
destination.
The route is highlighted blue, starting from
the last recognized street the vehicle was on
before it left the map.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Route guidance from an off-map
location to a destination
If the vehicle position is outside the area
covered by the digital map, then the vehicle
is in an off-map location. COMAND is also
able to guide you to a destination even from
an off-map location.
At the start of the route guidance, you will see
the Off Mapped Road message, an arrow
and the distance to the destination. The arrow
shows the compass heading to the road left
last.
The route is highlighted blue from the nearest
road known to the system.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Off-road during route guidance
Due to roadworks, for example, there may be
differences between the data on the digital
map and the actual course of the road.
In such cases, the system will temporarily be
unable to locate the vehicle position on the
digital map and thus considers the vehicle to
be in an off-road position.
In the display, you will see the Off Mapped
Road message, an arrow and the distance to
the destination. The arrow shows the
compass heading to the last road you were
driving on.
As soon as the system can assign the vehicle
position to the map again, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Traffic reports
Conditions
To receive real-time traffic reports via
satellite radio, you require:
Roptionally available satellite radio
equipment
Ra subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio
Traffic Message Service
Further information on satellite radio is
available in the "Satellite radio" section
(Y page 121).
COMAND can receive traffic reports via
satellite radio and take these into account for
route guidance in the navigation system.
Received traffic reports are displayed in the
map either as text or as icons.
Real-time traffic reports on the map
COMAND can show certain traffic incidents
on the map. Traffic reports are shown on the
map at scales of 0.05 mi to 20 mi.
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X To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND
controller and, when the Full Screen
menu item is shown, pressW to confirm.
The map can be seen in the full-screen
display.
X Turn cVd the COMAND controller until the
desired map scale is set.
1 Icon delimiting the section of the route
affected
2 Icon indicating an incident on the route
(traffic flow)
3 Destination
4 Map scale
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Icon for real-time traffic reports
Icon Description Traffic reports in the map display List of
traffic
reports
Traffic
reports
Warning
(red)
This appears at the beginning of the
affected route section if route
guidance is active and the route leads
through an affected area.
Entry type:
warning
Entry
type:
warning
Traffic
incident
(yellow)
This appears at the beginning of the
affected route section if route
guidance is active and the route leads
through an area affected by a traffic
incident.
Entry type:
caution
Entry
type:
caution
Traffic jam
on route
(stop-and-go
traffic)
This appears at the beginning of a
traffic jam (average speed
25 45 mph) if route guidance is
active and the route leads through an
area of congested traffic.
Yellow car icons may appear in
conjunction with this icon.
Entry type:
traffic jam
on route
(stop-and-
go traffic)
Entry
type:
traffic jam
on route
(stop-and-
go traffic)
Traffic jam
on the route
This appears at the beginning of a
traffic jam (average speed
5 20 mph) if route guidance is active
and the route leads through an area of
congested traffic.
Red car icons may appear in
conjunction with this icon.
Entry type:
traffic jam
on route
Entry
type:
traffic jam
on route
Blocked
route section
on route
Appears at the beginning of a blocked
route section if route guidance is
active and the route leads through the
blocked section.
The XXXX icons may appear in
conjunction with this icon.
Entry type:
blocked
route
section
Entry
type:
blocked
route
section
Yellow
line with
arrows
Traffic
incidents
Possible delays (e.g. roadwork)
Appears on the side of the road
affected (direction of travel)
(Not
available)
(Not
available)
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Icon Description Traffic reports in the map display List of
traffic
reports
Traffic
reports
Green
line with
arrows
Unimpeded
traffic flow
No delays
Only appears on the side of the road
(direction of travel) on which traffic
flow is unimpeded
(Not
available)
(Not
available)
Red line
with
arrows
Warning
message
Incident on road
Appears on the side of the road
affected (direction of travel)
(Not
available)
(Not
available)
Displaying real-time traffic reports
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Traffic by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
If the dialog field shows the No Traffic
Messages message, this means that:
Rno traffic reports have been received yet.
Rno traffic reports are available.
X To cancel the search: select Cancel and
pressW to confirm.
X To close the report window: select OK
and pressW to confirm.
If traffic reports exist, a list is shown.
The content of the list varies depending on
whether route guidance is active or not.
List when route guidance is not active
The list shows all the roads, areas or regions
for which reports are available.
A traffic report may refer to an area or a
region, e.g. if visibility is impaired due to fog.
X To read a traffic report: select a road,
area or region by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
List when route guidance is active
The first list shows the roads, areas and
regions that lie along the route and for which
traffic reports are available.
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X To show all reports: select Display All
Messages by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
You see a list of all roads, areas and regions
for which traffic reports are available, even
if the reports do not affect your route.
X To show a traffic report: select a road,
area or region and pressW to confirm.
X To close the list: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Example: traffic report
1 Depending on your selection: Read out
all messages on route or All
Messages
2 Report 8 of 16 for the road affected
3 Text of report
4 Road, area or region affected by traffic
reports
5 Icon for state/province
6 Icon for report type, e.g. traffic flow
message
X To scroll within a report or to access
the next report: turn cVd the COMAND
controller.
X To return to the report: slide XVY the
COMAND controller.
Displaying traffic reports on the map
X Select Traffic Symbol Information by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
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Example display
: Road concerned
; Icon for report type, e.g. traffic flow
message
X Select Next or Previous by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm in order to continue highlighting
traffic icons.
X To change the map scale: select Map by
sliding ZV the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
You can now zoom in or out of the map.
X To show the detailed view: select
Details and pressW to confirm.
Example display: traffic icon information
X To close the detailed view: slide XVY the
COMAND controller.
Having traffic reports on the route
read out
Introduction
The read-aloud function is only availablewhile
route guidance is active. It reads out traffic
reports affecting the current route. You can
set the language (Y page 45) and the read-
aloud speed (Y page 40).
You can start the read-aloud function
manually or set it to automatic.
Starting the read-aloud function
manually
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Traffic by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Read out all messages on
route and pressW to confirm.
COMAND reads out the reports in sequence.
i If there are no reports for the route, the Read out all messages on routemenu
item is shown in gray and cannot be
selected.
X To switch off the read-aloud function:
select Cancel read-aloud function and
pressW to confirm or press the8
button.
COMAND reads the current report aloud
and then exits the read-aloud function.
Automatic read-aloud function
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
function button.
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X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select Read Traffic Messages
Automatically and pressW to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option onO or off.
Recalculating the route dynamically
If you have selected Dynamic Route, traffic
reports affecting the route are taken into
account for route calculation.
If you have selected Dynamic Route Only
After Request and COMAND recalculates
the route, a prompt will appear.
X To accept the newly calculated route:
pressW the COMAND controller.
X To continue along the original route:
select Reject by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Destination memory
Home address (My address)
Entering the home address via address
entry
X Enter the home address as a destination,
e.g. as a city, street and house number
(Y page 51). Then, save the home address
without starting route guidance
(Y page 54).
Adopting an address book entry as a
home address
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select From Memory and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the destination memory list
either with the character bar (option 1) or
as a selection list (option 2).
Option 1: destination memory list with
character bar
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the destination memory
list appears as a selection list.
Option 2: destination memory list as
selection list
The My Address entry is listed as the first
entry in the destination memory.
X Select My Address by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
i If you have not yet entered any characters, the My Address entry is
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automatically highlighted in the selection
list.
If no home address has been stored yet, you
can now assign an address book entry. If a
home address already exists, it is displayed
and you can alter it.
i If you select New Entry, you are also offered the option of entering the home
address for the first time. You can then
save the home address without starting
route guidance.
X To enter the home address for the first
time: select Assign to Address Book
Entry and pressW to confirm.
X Select Home or Work and pressW to
confirm.
X To change the home address: select
Change and pressW to confirm.
X Select Assign to Address Book Entry
and pressW to confirm.
i If you select New Entry, you are also offered the option of changing the home
address by entering an address. You can
then save the home address without
starting route guidance.
X Select Home or Work and pressW to
confirm.
In both cases, youwill see the address book
either with the character bar or as a
selection list.
X To select an address book entry:
proceed as described in the "Searching for
an address book entry" section
(Y page 112).
X To confirm the selection: pressW the
COMAND controller.
If no home address has been stored,
COMAND saves the entry. You will see a
message and then the address menu with
the selected address. Start is highlighted
automatically.
If a home address has already been stored,
you will see a prompt asking you whether
the My Address entry should be
overwritten.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, COMAND overwrites the
destination. You will see a message and
then the address menu with the selected
address. Start is highlighted
automatically.
If you select No, the list will appear again.
Selecting the home address for route
guidance
X Proceed as described in the "Selecting a
destination from the destination memory"
section (Y page 57).
Storing a destination in the
destination memory
Notes
This function also stores the destination in
the address book.
When the address book is full, no destinations
can be saved in the destination memory. You
must first delete address book entries
(Y page 113).
After destination entry
X The destination has been entered and is
shown in the address entry menu
(Y page 54).
X Select Save by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You can now select storage options
(Y page 82).
During route guidance
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
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X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressingW to confirm.
X Select Save Destination and pressW to
confirm.
You can now select storage options
(Y page 82).
From the list of previous destinations
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressingW to confirm.
X Select From Last Destinations and
pressW to confirm.
The list of last destinations appears.
X Select a destination by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The destination address is shown.
X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
You can now select storage options.
Selecting storing options
X To save the destination without a
name: select Save Without Name and
pressW to confirm.
COMAND stores the destination in the
destination memory and uses the address
as the destination name.
X To save the destination as My address:
select Save as "My Address" and press
W to confirm.
COMAND stores the destination in the
destination memory as My Address. If the
selected address book entry already
contains address data that can be used for
navigation (L icon), a prompt will appear
asking whether you wish to overwrite the
existing data.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, the entry is overwritten.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
X To save the destination with a name:
select Save With Name and pressW to
confirm.
X Select a category, e.g. Home, and pressW
to confirm.
The input menu appears with data fields
and the character bar.
Example display: saving a destination with a name
: Selected data field with cursor
; Character bar
X Proceed as described under "Entering
characters using the character bar" in the
"Entering characters in navigation mode
(entering a city)" section (Y page 27).
X Then, select and pressW to confirm.
COMAND stores the destination under the
name entered.
Assigning a destination to an address
book entry
An address with complete address data that
is suitable for navigation can be assigned to
a pre-existing address book entry. You can
then later start route guidance to this address
straight from the address book
(Y page 115).
X Select Assign to Address Book Entry
and pressW to confirm.
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X Select a category, e.g. Home, and pressW
to confirm.
You will see the address book either with
the character bar or as a selection list.
X To select an address book entry:
proceed as described in the "Searching for
an address book entry" section
(Y page 112).
COMAND stores the data if the address
book entry selected does not yet contain
navigable address data.
If the selected address book entry already
contains navigable address data, a prompt
will appear asking whether you wish to
overwrite the existing data.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data.
Deleting a destination or the home
address from the destinationmemory
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressingW to confirm.
X Select From Memory and pressW to
confirm.
You will see the destination memory list
either with the character bar (option 1) or
as a selection list (option 2).
X Option 1: destination memory list with
character bar: proceed as described in the
"Entering characters using the character
bar" section (Y page 27).
X Option 2: destination memory list as
selection list: select a destination by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
You see the address data of the selected
entry.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to delete the destination.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the
destination. You will see a message to this
effect.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
i If the navigable address data for the destination being deleted is also assigned
to an address book entry, COMAND will
also delete this data from there. If the
corresponding address book entry does
not contain any further data, such as
telephone numbers, COMAND deletes the
entire address book entry.
Previous destinations
Introduction
COMAND automatically stores the previous
destinations for which the route calculation
was started. If the memory is full, COMAND
deletes the oldest destination. You can also
store one destination from the list of previous
destinations in the destinationmemory. It will
be stored there permanently.
Storing a destination permanently in
the destination memory
X Proceed as described in the "From the list
of previous destinations" section
(Y page 82).
Storing the vehicle position in the list
of previous destinations
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
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X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save Vehicle Position and press
W to confirm.
COMAND stores the current vehicle
position as a destination in the list of
previous destinations.
Storing the crosshair position in the
list of previous destinations
Route guidance not active
A crosshair appears on the map if you have
moved the map manually. You can store the
crosshair position as a destination in the list
of previous destinations.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save Crosshair Position and
pressW to confirm.
Route guidance is active
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Destination Position Map and
pressW to confirm.
You will see the map with the crosshair at
the destination.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save Crosshair Position and
pressW to confirm.
COMAND stores the crosshair position as
a destination in the list of previous
destinations.
Deleting one of the previous
destinations
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select From Last Destinations and
pressW to confirm.
The list of previous destinations appears.
X Select the desired destination and press
W to confirm.
The destination address appears.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
A prompt appears, asking whether the
entry should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, the entry is deleted.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
Map operation and settings
Note
Company logos displayed on the map are
trademarks of the respective companies and
used solely for the purpose of indicating the
location of these companies. The use of such
logos on the map does not indicate approval
of, support of or advertising by these
companies for the navigation system itself.
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Setting the map scale
X To hide themenu: slide ZV the COMAND
controller and, when the Full Screen
menu item is shown, pressW.
X To call up the scale bar: as soon as you
turn cVd the COMAND controller, scale
bar= appears.
X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
: Set map scale as a number with unit
; Currently set map scale as indicated by
the needle on the scale bar
= Map scale
Unit of measurement: in the COMAND
display depends on the selectionmade for the
instrument cluster (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
Moving the map
Showing the crosshair
X To hide themenu: slide ZV the COMAND
controller and, when the Full Screen
menu item is shown, pressW.
X To scroll the map: slide XVY, ZV or
aVb the COMAND controller.
A crosshair appears on themap. If you slide
it again, the map moves in the
corresponding direction under the
crosshair.
Map with crosshair
: Current vehicle position
; Crosshair
= Details of the crosshair position
? Map scale selected
Display= may be the name of a street, for
example, provided the digital map contains
the necessary data. It may also show the geo-
coordinate position of the crosshair if the
Geo-coordinates display is switched on
(Y page 88).
Hiding the crosshair and centering the
map on the vehicle position or
destination
X Press thek back button twice.
The crosshair disappears and the map is
set to the vehicle position.
or
X Set the map to the vehicle position; see the
explanation below.
Setting the map to the vehicle
position, destination or intermediate
stop
Centering the map on the vehicle
position
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by slidingV and turning cVd
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the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Vehicle Position Map and press
W to confirm or, if the crosshair is shown,
press thek back button.
This hides the crosshair.
Centering on the destination
This function requires that a route to a
destination has been calculated.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by slidingV and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Destination Position Map and
pressW to confirm.
The crosshair is centered on the
destination.
Centering on an intermediate stop
position
This function requires that a route to a
destination has been calculated.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by slidingV and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Center Map On Stopover and
pressW to confirm.
The crosshair is centered on the
intermediate stop position.
Map display
Setting the map orientation
Map orientation
: Current map orientation
The following display modes are possible:
R0 North orientation (the map view is
displayed so that north is always up).
R Orientation in direction of travel (the
map is displayed so that the direction of
travel is always up; the orange point of the
icon points north).
R Bird's-eye view (the map is displayed so
that the direction of travel is always up; the
map projection reproduces the curvature
of the earth and the orange point of the icon
points north).
Example display: Bird's-eye view
: Current crosshair position
; Current map orientation
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
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X Select Map Display and pressW to
confirm.
A# dot indicates the current setting.
Map display menu
: Map orientation options
; To set point of interest symbols
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
The map orientation changes accordingly.
Setting the point of interest icons in the
map
You can set the points of interest you wish to
have displayed as symbols on themap. Points
of interest are, for example, gas stations,
hotels, cinemas and restaurants.
The following settings are possible:
RStandard Symbols
Symbol display determined by the factory
settings.
RPersonal Symbols
You can determine the symbols yourself.
RNo Symbols
The map does not show any symbols.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Map Display and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Standard Symbols, Personal
Symbols or No Symbols.
If you select Personal Symbols, the list of
points of interest appears.
X To switch the icon display on/off: select
a point of interest by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Depending on the previous state of the
symbols, they will either be shownO or
hidden. You can switch on the symbol
displays formore than one point of interest.
i The list shows all symbols that are contained on the digital map across all
countries. However, not all points of
interest are available in all countries. As a
result, certain point of interest symbols
may not be displayed on the map, even if
the symbol display is switched on.
X To exit the menu: press thek back
button.
Map information in the display
Showing text information
During route guidance, you can have map
information displayed at the bottom edge of
the display.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Information on Map and press
W to confirm.
A # dot indicates the current setting.
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X Select Arrival Time / Distance,
Current Street, Geo-coordinates or
None and pressW to confirm.
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Arrival time/distance to thedestination
Arrival time/distance display switched on
: Icon for destination
; Distance to the destination
= Icon for estimated time of arrival
? Estimated time of arrival
You can only see this display during route
guidance. While scrolling the map
(Y page 59), you will see additional data, e.g.
road names, depending on the crosshair
position, if the digital map supports this data.
i During route calculation, or if the vehicle is traveling on a non-digitized road, the
linear distance to the destination is shown.
In this case, the display will be grayed out.
Road display
Road display active
: Road names or numbers, e.g. for
highways
Geo-coordinate display
Geo-coordinate display active
: Current height above average sea level,
rounded
; Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
= Current vehicle position: longitude
coordinates
? Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
There must be sufficient GPS reception for all
displays to be shown. If this is not the case,
the display will be grayed out. Height
display: may vary from the actual value,
because the navigation system uses the GPS
signals for the calculation.
While scrolling the map (Y page 59), you will
see the geo-coordinates of the crosshair
position. Height display: and number of
satellites used? are not displayed.
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"None" menu option
Display switched off
: Current map orientation
i During the "Move map" function you can see additional information depending on
the position of the crosshair, such as a road
name, if the digital map supports this data.
Traffic information on the map
If you subscribe to the SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio Traffic Message Service, traffic
information can be displayed on themap. You
can select three categories for the display.
X To switch the displays on/off: pressW
the COMAND controller to show the menu.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Traffic Information On Map and
pressW to confirm.
X Select a category and pressW to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option onO or off.
RTraffic incidents
Road sections are illustrated with a yellow
line and arrows=.
RSpeed & Flow
Road sections are illustrated with yellow or
red car icons:.
Yellow car icons: traffic jam, average speed
25 45 mph
Red car icons: traffic jam, average speed 5
20 mph
RFree Flow
Road sections are illustrated with a green
line and arrows;.
: Speed & Flow
; Free Flow
= Traffic incidents
Additional settings
Avoiding an area
General information
COMAND makes it possible to avoid areas
you do not wish to drive through.
The calculated route may include an area to
be avoided if:
Ryour destination is located in such an area.
Rthe route uses roads that lead through an
area to be avoided.
i Highwayswithin blocked areas are always taken into consideration in the route
calculation.
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X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Block Area and pressW to
confirm.
If you have not yet set any area to be
avoided, you will see the map with the
crosshair (option 1).
If you have previously set one ormore areas
to be avoided, you will see a list (option 2).
Option 1: the map
X To scroll the map: slide the COMAND
controller XVY, ZV or aVb.
X To set the map scale: as soon as you turn
cVd the COMANDcontroller, the scale bar
appears. Turning clockwise zooms out from
the map, turning counter-clockwise zooms
in.
X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
X To apply a block: pressW the COMAND
controller.
A red square appears on the map.
X To adjust the size of the square: turn
cVd the COMAND controller.
The square is enlarged or reduced.
X To confirm the settings: pressW.
The list appears. The previously selected
area to be avoided has been added and
activated.
X Follow the instructions listed under "Option
2: the list".
Option 2: the list appears
X Select Avoid New Area by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The map with the crosshair appears.
X Proceed as described under "Option 1: the
map" if you wish to set a new area to be
avoided.
Switching an avoided area on/off
X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The avoided area is switched onO or off
, depending on the previous status.
Displaying and changing an avoided
area
X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
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X Select Display / Change and pressW to
confirm.
The area to be avoided is indicated in the
map.
X To change the location of the area: slide
the COMAND controller XVY, ZV or
aVb.
The area is moved on the map.
X To adjust the size of the area: turn
cVd the COMAND controller.
The area is enlarged or reduced.
X To confirm the change: pressW the
COMAND controller.
The list appears and the change is entered.
Deleting a set area
X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
A query appears asking whether the entry
should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the entry is deleted.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
Off-road route memory function
Switching the function on/off
While this function is switched on, an off-road
route is recorded and stored.
i Off-road: the section of route is still within the area covered by the digital map but
does not contain any suitable data, e.g.
because a road has not been digitized.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save Off-road Route and press
W to confirm.
X Select Save Off-road Route again and
pressW to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option onO or off.
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Displaying memory usage
When the memory is 90% full, you see a
message to this effect. You will also see a
message when thememory is completely full.
X To confirm the message: pressW the
COMAND controller.
i In order to be able to continue using the "Record route" function, you should delete
the route memory afterwards.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save Off-road Route and press
W to confirm.
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X Select Off-road Route Memory Used and
pressW to confirm.
The memory used is shown as a
percentage. The display closes
automatically after a few seconds.
Deleting the route memory
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save Off-road Route and press
W to confirm.
X Select Delete Off-road Route Memory
and pressW to confirm.
A query appears asking whether the
memory should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the routes recorded so far
are deleted.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
Highway information
When driving on highways, you can have the
nearest gas stations, rest areas, etc., as well
as your current distance from them, shown
on the right-hand side of the display.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Highway Information and press
W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option onO or off.
Example display with function active
: Icons for freeway service facilities
; Name of service area or number of
highway exit
= Distance from current vehicle position
SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service
information
You can display the SIRIUS XM service
information.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select SIRIUS Service and pressW to
confirm.
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1 Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
2 Serial number of your service module for
receiving traffic reports
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
X Call the traffic report provider's phone
number shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the operator.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
If registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account.
Compass function
In the compass view, you can see the current
direction of travel, the current height above
sea level and the coordinates of the vehicle
position, for example.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
g function button.
X To show themenu: pressW the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by slidingV and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Compass and pressW to confirm.
Example display: compass
: Current direction of travel
; Current height above average sea level,
rounded
= Current vehicle position: longitude
coordinates
? Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
A Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
B Currently set steering angle of the front
wheels
i To display current height;, the system
must be able to receive at least four
satellites. Steering angleB can be a
maximum of 35 in both directions.
X To exit the display: confirm Back by
pressingW or press thek button.
Updating the digital map
Introduction
The digital map becomes outdated in the
same way as conventional road maps.
Optimal route guidance can only be provided
by the navigation system in conjunction with
the most up-to-date map software.
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Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the
digital map updated at the center with a DVD,
or you can update the map yourself.
i The update process can take a long time (over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you carry out the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may
automatically switch off during the process
in order to protect the battery. If this
occurs, restart the update with the engine
running.
G WARNING
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed
space. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases constitutes
a health hazard and could lead to loss of
consciousness or even death.
Updating process
X Insert the DVD into the DVD changer
(Y page 126).
The update begins. COMAND checks
whether the digital map on the DVD is
compatible with the navigation system and
system software.
If this is the case and the DVD's map data
has not already been installed, COMAND
starts updating the digital map.
If the map data has already been installed,
the display shows version data and a
message to this effect.
X To confirm the message: pressW the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar. The
navigation system is not operational until the
update is complete.
i You cannot eject the DVD during the update. If you switch off COMAND during
the update, the update is interrupted. It
then continues from where it was
interrupted when the system is restarted.
COMANDmay prompt you to change the DVD
during the update.
X Press the8 load/eject button.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully
completed, you will see a message to this
effect.
X To confirm the message: pressW the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
The update is complete.
If the update is not successfully completed,
youwill see amessage that themap update
is not possible.
X To confirm the message: pressW the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
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Problems with the navigation system
Problem Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
COMAND is unable to
continue 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 and
switching off COMAND.
"Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on
and driving on.
X Continue route guidance (Y page 70).
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays.
Problem Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
COMAND is unable to
determine the vehicle's
position.
COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the
vehicle has been transported (e.g. by ferry, by motorail or after
towing).
X Start the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
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Problem Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
The Navigation
Unavailable message
appears.
COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is
stored.
To protect the hard drive from damage, COMAND switches it off
at very high temperatures. The navigation system will then be
temporarily unavailable.
X Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.
If an area of the hard disk has a malfunction, COMAND can no
longer access the map data in this area, for example when
calculating a route.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.
The navigation system will be operational again until it has to
access the faulty area of the hard drive oncemore. Themessage
will then reappear.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Problem Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
You see a message
informing you that the
DVD containing the
digital map is
incompatible with the
system software.
The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update.
X To confirm the message: pressW the COMAND controller.
X Eject the DVD.
X Have the system software updated at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Problem Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
The map software
update has failed.
The DVD is dirty or scratched.
X Clean the DVD.
X Restart the update.
There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
X Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
X Restart the update.
COMAND's integral hard drive is faulty.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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COMAND features ............................... 98
General information ............................ 98
Telephony via theBluetooth inter-
face ....................................................... 99
Reception and transmission volume 103
Telephone operation ......................... 104
Using the phone book ...................... 106
Using call lists ................................... 109
Using the address book ................... 112
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T e le p h o n e
COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described.
General information
Introduction
Telephony via Bluetooth interface, in
conjunction with a Bluetooth-capable
mobile phone, enables you to phone via the
Bluetooth interface.
With a suitablemobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system via the Bluetooth
interface, import contacts from the mobile
phone via PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
and receive vCards.
You can obtain more detailed information
about suitable mobile phones and about
connecting Bluetooth-capable mobile
phones to COMAND on the Internet2 at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center on
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for
the USA or on 1-800-387-0100 for Canada.
Safety notes
G WARNING
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use themobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
device and only use the mobile phone when
weather, road, and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular mobile phone while driving a
vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
G WARNING
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
constitute a health hazard to yourself and
others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the
possible health risks posed by
electromagnetic fields. You can reduce this
risk by using an exterior aerial.
Therefore, only use mobile communication
equipment if it is connected to the exterior
aerial of the vehicle.
Call disconnectionwhile the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
Rthere is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
Ryou move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available.
Ryou are using a mobile phone with
"Twincard" and the mobile phone with the
second SIM card is already logged into the
network.
Operating options
You can operate the telephone by:
Rusing the COMAND controller:
turn cVd.
2 Only valid for USA.
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slide XVY or ZV.
pressW.
Rpressing theK orI button and using the
telephone keypad on COMAND
Rpressing the6 or~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel
Rusing VoiceControl (see the separate Voice
Control System instructions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and
illustrations in this section refer to COMAND.
Function restrictions
The telephone is not ready for use in the
following situations:
Rthe telephone automatically tries to log on
to a network. If no network is available, you
will not be able tomake a "911" emergency
call. If you attempt to make an outgoing
call, the No Service message will appear
for a short while.
911 emergency call
G WARNING
The 911 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
The following requirements must be fulfilled
for a 911 emergency call:
Rthe mobile phone must be switched on.
Ra network must be available.
Ra valid and operational SIM card must be
inserted in the mobile phone.
Rthemobile phone is connected toCOMAND
via Bluetooth.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
must arrange rescue measures yourself.
X Enter numbers on COMAND (Y page 104).
X Press theK button.
The telephone makes the connection.
X Wait for the emergency call center to
respond and then describe the emergency.
Telephony via the Bluetooth
interface
Conditions
On the mobile phone
For telephony via COMAND's Bluetooth
interface, a Bluetooth-capable mobile
phone is required.
i Not all mobile phones available on the market are equally suitable. More detailed
information on suitable mobile phones and
on connecting Bluetooth-capable mobile
phones with COMAND can be found on the
Internet at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(for the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
The battery of the mobile phone should
always be kept sufficiently charged in order
to prevent malfunctions.
In preparation for telephoning via the
Bluetooth interface, you should check the
following items on yourmobile phone (see the
mobile phone operating instructions):
X Hands-Free Profile
The mobile phone must support Hands-
Free Profile 1.0 or above.
i Some displays (e.g. the signal strength) depend on the supported version of the
Hands-Free Profile.
X Bluetooth visibility
On certain mobile phones, the device itself
must be made "visible" for other devices,
as well as activating the Bluetooth
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function (see the mobile phone operating
instructions).
X Bluetooth device name
Every Bluetooth device has its own
Bluetooth device name. This device name
is freely definable, but can be identical for
all devices from the same manufacturer. It
is therefore recommended that you change
this name so that you can easily recognize
your mobile phone (see the mobile phone
operating instructions).
X Switch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN when prompted to do so (see the
mobile phone operating instructions).
X Activate Bluetooth functions and, where
necessary, Bluetooth visibility on the
mobile phone (see the mobile phone
operating instructions).
On COMAND
X Activate the Bluetooth function in
COMAND (Y page 42).
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
Before using your mobile phone with
COMAND for the first time, you will need to
connect it.
When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is
connected automatically.
Connecting comprises:
Rsearching for a Bluetooth-capable mobile
phone
Rsubsequently authorizing it
You can connect up to ten mobile phones.
Searching for a mobile phone
X Press the function button in COMAND.
X Select Phone in the telephone basic menu
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Bluetooth Phones and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Update and pressW to confirm.
COMAND searches for Bluetooth
telephones within range and adds them to
the Bluetooth telephone list.
The duration of the search depends on the
number of Bluetooth telephones within
range and their characteristics.
Example of display: Bluetooth telephones list
: Currently connected# and authorized
mobile phoneY
; Mobile phone not within range but
previously authorized (L appears in gray)
= Newly detected mobile phone within
range but not yet authorized (no icon yet
Y)
The Bluetooth telephones list shows all
mobile phones within range and all previously
authorized mobile phones, whether or not
they are in range.
i If the Bluetooth telephones list is full, you will be requested to de-authorize a
mobile phone (Y page 102). If COMAND
does not find your mobile phone, external
authorization (Y page 101) may be
necessary.
i When called up again, the telephone list may no longer show all mobile phones
because, for example, a mobile phone has
been removed from the vehicle in the
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meantime. In this case, start a new search
to update the Bluetooth telephone list.
Authorizing (registering) a mobile
phone
X In the Bluetooth telephones list, select the
not yet authorized mobile phone by turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Authorize and pressW to confirm.
The passcode entry menu appears.
The passcode is any one to sixteen-digit
number combination which you can choose
yourself. You must enter the same number
combination in COMAND and in the
Bluetooth-capable mobile phone (see the
operating instructions of the mobile phone).
i Some mobile phones require a passcode with four or more digits.
If you want to reauthorize a mobile phone
following de-authorization, you can select a
different passcode.
X To enter a passcode in COMAND: press
the number keys in turn.
is highlighted after the first number
has been entered.
or
X Select the digits in the digit bar one by one
by turning cVd the COMAND controller
and pressW to confirm. Then, select
.
X To confirm an entry in COMAND: press
W the COMAND controller.
X Nowenter the samepasscode in themobile
phone.
To make entries on the mobile phone: if
the Bluetooth connection is successful, you
will be requested to enter the passcode
(access code, passkey) (see themobile phone
operating instructions).
X Enter the same passcode in the mobile
phone as already entered in COMAND.
i After entering the passcode, youmay also need to enter a confirmation in your mobile
phone to connect calls. Please check your
mobile phone display.
If the COMAND display shows the
message: Authorization Procedure
Unsuccessful, you may have exceeded
the prescribed time period. Repeat the
procedure.
The mobile phone is connected to COMAND
(authorized). You can now make calls using
the COMAND hands-free system.
External authorization
If COMAND does not detect your mobile
phone, this may be due to particular security
settings on your mobile phone. In this case,
you can test if your mobile phone can find
COMAND. The Bluetooth device name of
COMAND is MB Bluetooth.
Observe the following: some mobile phones
require that you reconnect to COMAND after
you have entered the passcode (see the
mobile phone operating instructions). The
mobile phone cannot otherwise be
authorized.
X Press the function button on COMAND.
X Select Phone in the telephone basic menu
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
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X Select Bluetooth Phones and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Update.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select External Authorization and
pressW to confirm.
X Start the Bluetooth search on the mobile
phone (see the mobile phone operating
instructions).
X Select COMAND (MB Bluetooth) on the
mobile phone.
X Enter the passcode on the mobile phone
when requested to and then enter it in
COMAND.
Connecting another mobile phone
If you have authorized more than one mobile
phone, you can switch between the individual
phones.
i You can only switch to another authorized phone if you are not currentlymaking a call.
X Select the mobile phone in the Bluetooth
telephones list by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The selected mobile phone is searched for
and connected if it is within Bluetooth
range and if Bluetooth is activated.
Only one mobile phone can be connected
at any one time. The currently connected
mobile phone is indicated by the # dot in
the Bluetooth telephones list
(Y page 100).
Displaying details
X Press the function button on COMAND.
X Select Phone in the telephone basic menu
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Bluetooth Phones and pressW to
confirm.
X Select the desired mobile phone in the
Bluetooth telephones list.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Details and pressW to confirm.
The following information concerning the
selected mobile phone is shown:
RBluetooth name
RBluetooth address
Ravailability status (is shown after a new
search)
Rauthorization status
X To close the detailed view: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
De-registering (de-authorizing) a
mobile phone
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de-
authorization on both COMAND and on the
mobile phone. Subsequent authorizationmay
otherwise fail.
X Press the function button on COMAND.
X Select Phone in the telephone basic menu
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Bluetooth Phones and pressW to
confirm.
X Select the desired mobile phone in the
Bluetooth telephones list.
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X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select De-Authorize and pressW to
confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to de-authorize this device.
X Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the device will be deleted
from the Bluetooth telephones list.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
i Before re-authorizing the mobile phone, you should also delete the device name MB
Bluetooth from your mobile phone's
Bluetooth list.
Telephone basic menu (Bluetooth
interface)
X Press the function button on COMAND.
If the mobile phone is ready for use, the
following display appears:
: Telephone status
; Signal strength of mobile phone network
= Receiver icon or
? To display the COMAND phone book
A To display call lists
B Character bar
C Bluetooth name of the currently
connected mobile phone
Reception and transmission volume
Once the mobile phone has been authorized,
you can optimize the transmission and
reception volume settings. Further
information about your mobile phone is
available on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (for
the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
i Incorrect settings may have a significant impact on the quality of calls.
X Press the function button.
X Select Phone in the telephone basic menu
by turning cVd the COMAND controller
and pressW to confirm.
X Select Adjust Volume and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Reception Volume or
Transmission Volume and pressW to
confirm.
X Select a volume setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X To close the setting scale: pressW or
slide XVY.
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Telephone operation
Incoming call
Rejecting or accepting a call
When there is an incoming call, you see a
corresponding window in the display.
X To reject: select Reject by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
or
X Press theI button on COMAND or the
~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
X To accept: confirm Accept by pressing
W.
or
X Press theK button on COMAND or the
6 button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Once you have accepted the call, you can use
hands-free mode. The call volume can be
adjusted (Y page 32). For more information,
see the "Functions during a single call
connection" section (Y page 105).
i You can also accept a call as described above when COMAND is showing a display
of a different main application. Once you
have accepted the call, the display
switches to telephone mode. After the call
is finished, you see the display of the
previous main application again.
Making a call
Entering a telephone number using the
number keypad
X Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 103).
X Enter the digits using the number keypad.
X To connect the call: press the6
button on COMANDor theK button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Entering a telephone number using the
telephone basic menu
X Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 103).
X Select the digits one by one by turning
cVd and sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X To connect a call: select in the
character bar and pressW to confirm.
or
X Press theK button on COMAND or the
6 button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Redialing
X Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 103).
X Select in the character bar and press
W to confirm.
or
X If the telephone basic menu is displayed,
press theK button in COMAND.
In both cases, the calls dialed list appears.
The most recently dialed number is at the
top.
X To select a call: turn cVd the COMAND
controller.
X To connect the call: press theK button
on COMAND or the6 button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
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Connecting a call to an entry in a call list
or in the COMAND phone book
X Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 109).
or
X Call up the COMAND phone book and
select an entry (Y page 106).
X To connect a call: pressW the COMAND
controller or theK button.
Functions available during a call
Overview
Telephone operation with a single call
: Person you are calling
; Icon for active telephone connection
= To switch hands-free microphone on/off
? To send DTMF tones (not possible with all
mobile phones)
A Name of connected mobile phone
B To end a call
Switching the hands-free microphone
on/off
This function is also available during an active
phone call.
X Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 103).
X To switch off: select Mic Off and press
W to confirm.
If the microphone is switched off, the
display shows theQ icon and the The
microphone is offmessage appears for
a short period.
X To switch on: select Mic On and press
W to confirm.
TheQ symbol disappears. You will briefly
see the The microphone is onmessage.
Ending an active call
X Select in the telephone basicmenu and
pressW to confirm.
or
X Press theI button on COMAND or the
~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Call waiting
The call waiting function must be supported
by the mobile phone network provider and be
enabled.
If you are having an individual conversation
and receive another call, the number of the
new participant is entered into the call list. A
tone also sounds.
Sending DTMF tones
This function is not supported by all mobile
phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions.
X If you would like to listen to the messages
on your answering machine, for example,
select the corresponding number.
X To transmit individual characters: once
a connection has been established to the
answer phone, select the desired
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characters in the character bar and press
W to confirm.
or
X Press the corresponding key on the
COMAND number keypad.
Every character selected will be
transmitted immediately.
X To send a phone book entry as a DTMF
sequence: select Name by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select the desired phone book entry and
pressW to confirm.
The entry is sent as a DTMF character
string.
X To return to the call display: select
Back and pressW to confirm.
Using the phone book
Introduction
The phone book displays the names and
phone numbers of all of the address book
entries saved in the COMAND address book.
If an address book entry does not have a
telephone number, it does not appear in the
phone book.
Calling up the phone book
Overview
X Select Name in the telephone basic menu
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
If the phone book contains entries, they will
be displayed in alphabetical order.
Character bar= is active.
The character bar serves to reduce the
number of entries needed.
: Address book entry
; Calls up options
= Character bar
? Closes the phone book
A\ Symbol for voice tag
A voice tag has been saved for address book
entries with symbolA(Y page 115).
X To close the phone book: select& in
the character bar by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
or
X Press thek button.
Searching for a phone book entry
With character bar
You determine the first letter of the entry you
are looking for with the first character you
enter.
X Select a character by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The first entry in the list that starts with the
letter selected is highlighted. If there are
similar entries, the next different character
is shown. For example, with entries such as
Christel and Christine, the beginnings
of the names are similar. In this case, you
will be offered a choice between E and I.
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X Select the characters of the entry you are
searching for one by one and pressW to
confirm.
When the selection is clear, COMAND
switches automatically to the selection list.
X To complete the search: switch from the
phone book with the character bar to the
selection list (Y page 107).
The last list entry is automatically
highlighted.
With number keypad
Alternatively, you can also enter digits using
the number keypad (direct entry)
(Y page 28).
Deleting characters
X To delete an individual character: select
the2 symbol by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW briefly.
or
X Briefly press the2 button
Each time a character is deleted, the entry
most closely resembling the remaining
characters is shown at the top of the list.
X To delete an entry: select the2
symbol by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW until the entry is
deleted.
or
X Press and hold the2 button until the
entire entry is deleted.
Changing the language of the character
bar
X SelectB.
X The language is switched.
Changing the character set of the
character bar
X Selectp and pressW to confirm.
The character set changes each time you
make this selection.
Selecting an entry directly from the list
You can switch to the list at any time during
character entry.
X SlideVZ the COMAND controller
repeatedly or press and holdW until the
character bar disappears.
or
X Select and pressW to confirm.
X To select an entry: turn cVd the
COMAND controller until the desired entry
is highlighted and pressW to confirm.
To select a phone number: theG icon
indicates that an entry contains more than
one phone number.
X Select a phone book entry with theG icon
and pressW to confirm.
The sub-entries appear. TheG icon
changes toI.
: Expanded address book entry
; Address book entry with sub-entries
X Select a sub-entry by turning cVd and
pressW to confirm.
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X To return to the phone book with
character bar: select Back in the list and
pressW to confirm.
or
X Press thek button.
Displaying details for an entry
X Select an entry in the selection list by
turning cVd the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Details and pressW to confirm.
The detailed display appears.
X To close the detailed view: slide XVY
repeatedly until the entry is highlighted
again or press thek button.
Deleting an entry from the phone
book
If the entry contains only phone numbers, it
is deleted from the phone book and address
book.
If there is additional data included along with
the phone number, e.g. a navigable
destination, the entry is deleted from the
phone book but retained in the address book.
X Select an entry in the selection list by
turning cVd the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the entry
should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, the entry is deleted in
accordancewith the rules described above.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
Creating a new entry in the phone
book
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller
repeatedly in the phone book until the
selection list appears.
X Select Options in the selection list by
slidingVY and pressW to confirm.
X Select New Entry and pressW to confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home, and pressW to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile Phone, and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
The input menu with data fields appears.
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: Selected data field with cursor
; Character bar
X Enter characters and save the entry.
Proceed as described under "Entering
characters" in the "Entering characters in
the address and phone books" section
(Y page 29).
i The entry is created in the phone book and in the address book.
Adding telephone numbers to an
existing phone book entry
X Select an entry in the selection list by
turning cVd the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Add Phone No. and pressW to
confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home, and pressW to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile Phone, and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
COMAND stores the data if there are fewer
than five numbers assigned to the entry you
are searching for in the selected number
category.
If five numbers are stored for the entry in
the selected number category, a prompt
will appear asking whether you wish to
overwrite one of the existing numbers.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, a selection list will appear
containing the five existing numbers.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
X Select the number to be overwritten by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
An input menu appears. The data field for
entering the new phone number is
highlighted.
X Enter characters and save the entry.
Proceed as described under "Entering
characters" in the "Entering characters in
the address and phone books" section
(Y page 29).
Using call lists
Introduction
COMAND displays calls received (including
missed calls) and made during phone
operation in lists.
i The respective menu item can only be selected if calls have already been made or
received in COMAND.
Displaying missed calls in the COMAND
display is not supported by all mobile
phones.
The multifunction display shows a list of calls
made.
Opening the call list and selecting an
entry
X Press the function button.
X Select Call Lists in the telephone basic
menu by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
A menu appears.
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X Select Calls Received or Calls
Dialed using cVd and pressW to
confirm.
The corresponding list appears.
Example display: list of calls received
: List of incoming calls
; Date/time and phone number of the
selected entry
= To call up options
i You can also call up the list of dialed calls by pressing theK button when the
telephone basic menu is shown. In this
case, the list will only show phone
numbers.
X Select an entry by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X To dial a phone number: pressW.
X To close the list: select Back and press
W to confirm or press thek button.
Displaying details about a list entry
COMANDcan also showa shortened list entry
in full.
X Select a list entry by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Details and pressW to confirm.
The detailed display appears.
X To go back to the list: slide XVY
repeatedly until the list is highlighted.
Storing a new entry
Introduction
For incoming calls from a person who is not
in the address book, COMAND displays the
phone number in the call list. You can save
this entry.
Storing as a new entry in the address
book
X Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 109).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
i Save is shown in gray if the selected list entry has already been saved in the address
book.
X Select New Entry and pressW to confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home, and pressW to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile Phone, and pressW to confirm.
Number category Display (phone
book and address
book)
Not Classified ;
Home
Work
Phone category Display (phone
book and address
book)
Not Classified ;
Mobile Phone
Car
Pager
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X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
An input menu with data fields is shown.
The data field for the telephone number is
filled in automatically.
: Entry mark (cursor)
; Data field
= Character bar
? The data field for the telephone number is
filled in automatically.
A Phone category
B Number category
X Proceed as described under "Entering
characters" in the "Entering characters in
the address and phone books" section
(Y page 29).
Adding a phone number to an address
book entry
X Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 109).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressingW to
confirm.
X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
i Save is shown in gray if the selected list entry has already been saved.
X Select Add Phone No. and pressW to
confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home, and pressW to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile Phone, and pressW to confirm.
X Select Save.
The search menu for address book entries
appears.
X Search for the desired entry. Proceed as
described under "Searching for a phone
book entry" (Y page 106).
X PressWwhen you have finished searching.
COMAND stores the data if there are fewer
than five numbers assigned to the entry you
are searching for in the selected number
category.
You will see a message to this effect.
If five numbers are stored for the entry you
are searching for, a prompt will appear
asking whether you wish to overwrite one
of the existing numbers.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, a selection list with the
five existing numbers is displayed.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
X Select the number to be overwritten in the
list by turningcVd theCOMANDcontroller
and pressW to confirm.
COMAND overwrites the selected number
with the new data.
Deleting call lists
The stored call lists remain in COMAND, even
if you use COMAND with another mobile
phone. For this reason, you should delete any
call lists before handing over or selling the
vehicle.
X Select Call Lists in the telephone basic
menu by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Delete Call Lists and pressW
to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to delete all call lists.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, the call lists are deleted.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
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Using the address book
Introduction
G WARNING
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use the COMAND when road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you
could be involved in an accident in which you
or others could be injured.
The address book organizes and stores
entries which are entered from different
sources (mobile phone, memory card,
COMAND telephone book, navigation
system).
You can use these entries to make telephone
calls and for navigation.
i Each address book entry consists of a surname, first name and company, and can
contain up to five telephone numbers, one
home address and one business address.
The address book can store 1,000 entries.
i Address book entries remain stored when the mobile phone is disconnected.
Therefore, you should delete your personal
data using the reset function before selling
your vehicle, for example (Y page 45).
Calling up the address book
X Press theK function button.
You see the telephone basic menu or the
address book if it was open previously.
X With the telephone basic menu shown,
select Phone by slidingVZ the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select Address Book from the menu and
pressW to confirm.
Address book with address book entry and
navigable data
X To browse in the address book: turn
cVd the COMAND controller.
X To close the address book: press the
button.
Searching for an address book entry
X Call up the address book (Y page 112).
X Select Search in the address book by
slidingV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If there are more than eight entries, the
searchmenu and the character bar appear.
Search menu with character bar
: symbol for address book entry
; symbol for complete address data
from the navigation
=\ symbol for voice tag
? symbol for phone book entry from
the mobile phone
A Character bar
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X Proceed as described under "Searching for
a phone book entry" (Y page 106).
Creating a new entry in the address
book
You can enter address data directly into the
address book. If you store telephone
numbers in the COMAND phone book, these
are also saved in the address book. If you
store a navigation destination, COMAND
creates an address book entry which includes
the complete navigable address data.
X Call up the address book (Y page 112).
X Select New in the address book by sliding
V and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
An input menu with data fields appears.
Input menu with data fields
: Selected data field with cursor
; Character bar
X Enter characters and save the entry.
Proceed as described under "Entering
characters" in the "Entering characters in
the address and phone books" section
(Y page 29).
Deleting an address book entry
X Option 1: select Delete by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller,
pressW to confirm.
X Option 2: search for an address book entry
(Y page 112).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller, pressW to confirm.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
Irrespective of the option chosen, a prompt
will appear.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, the entry will be deleted.
If you select No, the process will be
canceled.
i Deleting a mobile phone book entry only deletes the entry in the address book, not
on the mobile phone.
Displaying the detailed view for an
address book entry
Selecting an entry
X Search for an address book entry and turn
cVd the COMAND controller to select it in
the selection list (Y page 112).
or
X Select an address book entry by browsing
(Y page 112).
X In both cases, pressW.
The detailed view appears.
Detailed display for home details
: Returns to the previous menu
; Selected data field
= Icon for home details
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? Calls up options
A Icon for business details
X Select a data field by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
To close the detailed view: select Back
and pressW to confirm.
Displaying an address book entry in full
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Details and pressW to confirm.
The display is shown in full.
X To close the complete entry view: press
thek button.
Changing an address book entry
Changing an entry
X Option 1: search for an address book entry
and turn cVd the COMAND controller to
select it in the selection list (Y page 112).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Change content and pressW to
confirm.
X Option 2: call up the detailed view for an
address book entry (Y page 113).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Change content and pressW to
confirm.
Irrespective of the option, the input menu
containing data fields appears.
X Proceed as described under "Entering
characters" in the "Entering characters in
the address and phone books" section
(Y page 29).
Changing the category of a telephone
number data field
X Display the detailed view for an address
book entry (Y page 113) and highlight the
telephone number data field.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Change category and pressW to
confirm.
X Select a number category, e.g. Home.
X Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile.
X If desired, select Preferred and pressW
to confirm.
Depending on the previous status, you
switch the option onO or off. The
phone number is displayed as the first
number in the phone book and can be
dialed immediately.
X Select Save and pressW to confirm.
The new category is stored.
Calling a number stored in an entry
Conditions
The mobile phone must be connected via the
Bluetooth interface.
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Option 1
X Display details for an address book entry
(Y page 113).
X Select the phone number data field by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The telephone makes the call. The display
switches to telephone mode.
Option 2
X Display details for an address book entry.
X Select the phone number data field by
turning cVd the COMAND controller.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Call and pressW to confirm.
The telephone makes the call.
Starting route guidance to an entry
Note
This function is available as soon as you have
stored a destination in the destination
memory (Y page 81). COMAND also saves
destinations in the address book together
with all the data required for route guidance.
Option 1
X Search for an address book entry
(Y page 112) with the symbol and select
it from the list.
X Display details for an address book entry
(Y page 114).
X Select the address data field by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Option 2
X Search for an address book entry
(Y page 112) with the symbol and select
it from the list.
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Navigate and pressW to confirm.
If the address data is complete and it
matches the digital map, route guidance
starts irrespective of the option chosen.
Subsequent operation will depend on how
complete the address data items are and
whether they correspond with the data in
the digital map in the navigation system.
They do not correspond, for example, if
they are not written in the same way as the
destination entry.
Voice tags
Adding or changing a voice tag
You can enter voice tags via the Voice Control
System (see the separate operating
instructions). Once you have assigned a voice
tag to an address book entry, you can call up
this entry with a voice command and dial a
phone number, for example. You can add one
voice tag per address book entry.
X Search for an address book entry with or
without a voice tag (\ symbol)
(Y page 112).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice tag and pressW to confirm.
X Select Add or Change and pressW to
confirm.
Subsequent operation is voice-controlled.
The Voice Control System guides you
through the dialogs.
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Deleting a voice tag
X Search for an address book entry with a
voice tag (Y page 112).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice tag and pressW to confirm.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
A deletion prompt appears.
X Select Yes or No and pressW to confirm.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the
voice tag.
If you select No, the process will be
canceled.
Listening to a voice tag
X Search for an address book entry with a
voice tag (Y page 112).
X Select Options by slidingVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Voice tag and pressW to confirm.
X Select Listen and pressW to confirm.
You hear the voice tag.
Importing contacts
Information and requirements
You can import contacts from the mobile
phone and the memory card into the address
book.
i The address book can store 1,000 entries. When the maximum number has
been reached, you can delete existing
entries (Y page 113), and then import new
ones.
Please bear the following in mind:
RBluetooth must be activated.
Rthe external device must be able to send
contacts and/or vCards via Bluetooth.
Rthe external device in the vehicle must be
switched on and connected to COMAND
(Y page 42).
Importing data
X Start the data transfer on the device (see
the operating instructions of the respective
device) or insert the memory card.
X Select Address Book in the address book
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Download Contacts and pressW
to confirm.
A menu appears.
X Select an entry by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Data import starts.
Deleting data
X Select Address Book in the address book
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Delete Contacts and pressW to
confirm.
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COMAND features ............................. 118
Radio mode ........................................ 118
Satellite radio .................................... 121
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ........ 125
MUSIC REGISTER .............................. 136
Media Interface mode ...................... 140
Audio AUX mode ............................... 146
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COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described.
Radio mode
General information
i Portable electronic devices in the vehicle may seriously impair radio reception.
Switching to radio mode
Option 1
X Press the function button.
The radio display appears. You will hear the
last station played on the last waveband
selected.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button switches between the FM, AM and WB
wavebands in that order and then calls up
SatRadio mode. Pressing the button again
takes you back to FM radio mode.
Option 2
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If radio mode was the last mode selected,
it will now be active.
If another audio mode is switched on, you
can now switch to radio mode in the audio
menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
Example display: audio menu
: Main function bar
; Current audio operating mode
= Audio menu
X Select FM / AM radio by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Example display: FM radio
: Display window with station settings
; Preset position of the selected station
= Name of the selected station
? Frequency of the selected station
A Sound settings
B WB (Weather Band)
C AM radio
D FM radio
E Memory functions
F Radio functions
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Switching wavebands
Option 1
You can switch the radio between the FM, AM
and WB waveband.
X Press the function button repeatedly
until the desired waveband is selected.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button switches between the FM, AM and WB
wavebands in that order and then calls up
SatRadio mode. Pressing the button again
takes you back to FM radio mode.
Option 2
X Select FM, AM or WB in the radio display by
slidingV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
You will hear the last station on the
selected waveband.
Selecting a station
Selecting stations using the station
search function
X Press theE orF button.
or
X Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND
controller while the display/selection
window in the radio display is active.
Station search scans up or down and stops
at the next station found.
Selecting stations via the station
presets
X Quick setting: press a number key, e.g.
H.
X To select directly within the station
presets: select Presets by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
or
X PressW the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
The station preset menu appears. The#
dot indicates under which preset the
currently selected station is stored.
X Select a station by turning cVd and press
W to confirm or press a number key, e.g.
H.
Tuning in stations by entering the
frequency manually
X Option 1: press the button.
X Option 2: select Radio in the radio display
by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Enter Frequency and pressW to
confirm.
Irrespective of the option used, an input
menu will appear.
X Enter a frequency using the number keys.
COMAND tunes in to the frequency
entered.
Waveband Frequency
AM (MF) 530 1700 kHz
FM (VHF) 87.7 107.9 Mhz
WB (Weather Band) Weather report
channels
i You can only enter currently permitted numbers.
i If you enter a frequency in the FM or AM wavebands which is outside the frequency
range, COMAND tunes in to the next lower
frequency.
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Storing a station
Storing stations manually
There are ten presets available for the FM and
AM wavebands.
X Quick save: press and hold a number key,
e.g.H, until you hear a tone.
The station is stored.
X To store directly in the station presets:
pressW the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window in the radio
display is active.
or
X Select Presets by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
In both cases, the station presets appear.
The# dot indicates under which preset
the currently selected station is stored.
Example display: station presets
X Select a preset by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press and hold
W until you hear a tone.
The station is stored under the preset.
Storing stations automatically
This function automatically stores stations
with adequate reception. The search starts at
the lowest frequency. If stations are found,
COMAND stores them starting at memory
slot 1. Storing is complete when the highest
frequency has been reached or when 10
stations have been found. Stations stored
manually in the preset memory will be lost. It
is possible that COMAND does not fill all
memory slots when storing.
X Option 1: pressW the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is
active.
The station preset menu appears.
X Option 2: select Presets by slidingV
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and pressW to confirm.
The station preset menu appears.
X Irrespective of the option, select
Autostore and pressW to confirm.
In both cases, COMAND searches for
stations that can be received. You will see
a message to this effect. The available
stations are automatically stored in the
preset positions.
X To cancel storing: select Cancel and
pressW to confirm.
Weather Band
Switching to
X Press the function button repeatedly
until the Weather Band is switched on.
or
X Select WB by slidingV and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
: Display window with channel settings
; Currently received channel
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= Sound settings
? Weather Band switched on
A AM radio
B FM radio
C Channel list
Searching for a channel
X Quick select: turn cVd or slide XVY the
COMAND controller while the display/
selection window in the radio display is
active.
or
X Press theE orF button.
Channel search scans up or down and
stops at the next channel found.
Selecting a channel from the channel
list
X Select Channel by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The channel list appears.
X Select a channel by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
or
X Press a number key on the control panel,
e.g. 4, at any time.
Satellite radio
Important notes
This section provides detailed information on
the following topics:
Rselecting a channel and program category
Rmemory functions
Rsound settings
i The satellite radio mode described below requires optionally available satellite radio
equipment and registration with a satellite
radio provider.
i Note that the categories and channels shown in the illustrations depend on the
program content offered by the provider.
The program contents may vary. The
illustrations and descriptions in these
operating instructions may therefore differ
from the channels and categories offered
by the provider.
Satellite radio mode may be temporarily
unavailable or interrupted for a variety of
reasons. These reasons include
environmental or topographical conditions
as well as other issues beyond the control
of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation
may also be impaired in certain locations
(e.g. tunnels, parking garages as well as
inside or next to buildings).
i SIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130 digital-quality radio channels providing
100% commercial-free music, sport, news
and entertainment.
SIRIUS XM 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. Details are available from
the SIRIUS XM Service Center and at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
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Registering satellite radio
X Switch on satellite radio mode
(Y page 122).
The satellite radio main menu appears
showing the weather channel. You cannot
select any other stations.
X Select Sat Radio in the lower menu bar
and pressW to confirm.
X Select Service and pressW to confirm.
The service information screen appears.
Service information screen
1 Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
2 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Call the phone number of your satellite
radio provider shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the service staff.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes. If the activation is completed
successfully, the No Service message
appears in the display, followed by the
satellite radio main menu.
i If registration is not included when purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account.
If the satellite receiver is not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device
Unavailable message will appear.
Switching on satellite radio mode
Notes
You can also use the multifunction steering
wheel to tune in channels or scroll through
lists, e.g. by pressing the=; 9: buttons (Y page 21).
Important notes on registration, see
"Registering satellite radio" (Y page 122).
Option 1
X Press the function button.
The No Service message appears after
switching on or if no signal is being
received. Once COMAND receives the
signal, the satellite radio display appears.
The station last selected is played.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button switches between the FM, AM, WB
wavebands in that order and then switches
to satellite radio mode. Pressing the button
again takes you back to FM radio mode.
Option 2
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If satellite radio mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another audio mode is switched on, you
can now switch to satellite radio mode in
the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Sat Radio and pressW to confirm.
The No Service message appears when
starting up or if no signal is being received.
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If the satellite receiver is not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device
Unavailable message will appear.
Once COMAND receives the signal, the
satellite radio display appears. The station
last selected is played.
Satellite radio main menu
1 Satellite radio display area
2 Channel name
3 Preset
4 Selected category/channel number
5 Channel information (in brief)
6 Sound settings
7 Category list
8 Channel information (in detail)
9 Channel preset list
a SatRadio menu
Channel informationA can be viewed in
detail (Y page 125).
Changing the category
Satellite radio stations are sorted into various
categories. You can choose between the
different categories, such as news/talk
shows, sports or country, if they are available.
The category list is sorted alphabetically.
Selecting a category
X To call up the category list: select
Category by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The category list appears.
X To select a category: select a category by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressingW to confirm.
The category selected is shown in the
display. You hear the station last selected
for this category.
The All Channels category is at the top
of the category list. This category is sorted
by channel number and allows you to
browse all available channels.
Selecting a channel
Channel search
X Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND
controller while the display/selection
window in the SatRadio display is active.
or
X Press theE orF button.
COMAND searches in both directions
(ascending and descending) and stops at
the next channel found in the selected
category.
SatRadio menu
X Select Sat Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The SatRadio menu appears.
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Entering channel numbers directly
Option 1
X Press the button.
An input menu appears.
Option 2
X Select Sat Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Enter Channel and pressW to
confirm.
An input menu appears.
X To enter a channel: irrespective of the
option, press the corresponding number
keys on the control panel one after the
other.
COMAND sets the selected channel.
i You can only select currently permitted digits.
Selecting a channel from the SatRadio
channel list
X Select Sat Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Channel List and pressW to
confirm.
The channel list appears.
X Select a channel by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Memory functions
Storing channels
i There are ten presets available.
X PressW the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or
X Select Presets in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
In both cases, the channel presets appear.
TheR dot in front of a preset entry
indicates that the currently selected
channel is stored under this preset.
Station presets
X Select a preset by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press and hold
W until you hear a tone.
or
X Press and hold a number button, e.g. 4,
until you hear a tone.
The channel is stored under the preset.
Selecting a channel from the preset list
X To call up the preset list: select
Presets by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The channel preset list appears.
X To set a channel: select a preset by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
or
X Press a number key, e.g. 4.
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Displaying information
X Select Info in the submenu bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Information on the currently received
program is displayed.
1 Category
2 Channel name
3 Artist
4 Tracks
If available, you see:
Rthe channel name
Rthe artist of the track that is currently being
played
Rthe track that is currently being played
X To return to the satellite radio main
menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Displaying service information
The provider's customer service center is
available by phone at any time to answer any
general questions or questions on the
versions available.
X Select Sat Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Service and pressW to confirm.
The provider's details appear.
1 Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM) or
Call Service Provider
2 SIRIUS ID of your satellite receiver
X To return to the satellite radio main
menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller.
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.
Satellite radio mode is not available during
this process.
Once the update has been completed, the
satellite radio main menu appears. The
station last selected is played.
Sound settings
You will find details on the sound settings in
the "At a glance" section (Y page 32).
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Important safety notes
G WARNING
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. If you
open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or
damaged, there is a risk of exposure to
invisible laser radiation. This may damage
your eyes, or those of others.
COMAND does not contain any parts that can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
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all maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified aftersales technicians.
G WARNING
Only when the vehicle is stationary should
you:
Rload a disc
Reject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the
road and traffic conditions if this is done while
the vehicle is in motion.
Inserting/ejecting CDs/DVDs
Notes
If the CD/DVD has a printed side, this must
face upwards when the CD/DVD is inserted.
If neither side is printed, the side to be played
should face downwards. CDs/DVDs with
copy protection may not be able to be played
by the system.
i If a medium contains other files in addition to music files, the loading time
before the first track starts to play may be
longer.
Inserting discs into the DVD changer
: Disc slot
; Load/eject button8
The DVD changer has a fixed magazine with
six trays.
X To insert a CD/DVD into the magazine
tray: press the8 load/eject button.
A menu shows the current load status of
the magazine trays. The last tray selected
is identified by a red digit.
Magazine menu
X Select the magazine tray by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
or
X Press a number key, e.g.:.
The DVD changer switches to the selected
magazine tray. You see the Please
Wait... message.
You then see the Please Insert Disc
i Never insert a data medium before COMAND prompts you to do so. Never
insert more than one disc into a magazine
tray at a time.
X Insert a disc into the disc slot with the
printed side facing upwards.
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The DVD changer loads the disc into the
selected magazine tray. The message
Loading Disc
i It may take some time for the disc to be loaded, depending on the type of disc. If no
disc is inserted for approximately 20
seconds, the display returns to the
magazine menu.
The DVD changer plays the disc if:
Rit has been inserted correctly.
Rit is a permissible type of disc.
: Full magazine tray (eject function is
available)
; Empty magazine tray (disc can be
inserted)
X To exit the menu: press the8 eject/
load button again or press thek button.
or
X Select Back by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X To fill empty magazine trays: press the
8 load/eject button.
The magazine menu appears.
X Select Fill Empty Slots.
You see the Please Wait... message.
COMAND switches to the next empty
magazine tray. You then see the Please
Insert Disc
i Never insert a data medium before COMAND prompts you to do so. Never
insert more than one disc into a magazine
tray at a time.
X Insert a disc into the disc slot with the
printed side facing upwards.
You see the Please Wait... message.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changer
switches to the next empty tray. You see
the Please Insert Disc
X Repeat this step until all trays are loaded.
The DVD changer will play the last disc
loaded if it has been inserted correctly and
is of a permissible type. This applies even
if not all trays have been loaded with a disc.
X To complete the insertion: press the
8 eject/load button again or press the
k button.
Ejecting discs from the DVD changer
If you remove one disc while playing another
disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback.
Playback continues once the disc has been
ejected.
X To eject a CD/DVD: press the8 load/
eject button.
or
X Select Back by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Themagazinemenu appears. Themagazine
tray with the current disc is highlighted.
: Eject possible
; Disc type
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= Disc name (only if stored on the disc)
? Current disc
X Select a magazine tray containing a disc by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
or
X Press a number key, e.g.:.
You see the Ejecting Disc
message. You then see the following
message.
X Take the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
COMANDwill draw it in again automatically
after a short while and load it again.
X To eject all CDs/DVDs: press the8 load/eject button.
The magazine menu appears.
X Confirm Eject All by pressingW.
The DVD changer ejects the last disc
selected. The message Ejecting Disc
X Take the disc out of the disc slot when you
see the Please Remove Disc
message.
The DVD changer switches to the next
loaded magazine tray and ejects the disc.
X Repeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
X To cancel ejecting: press the8 eject/
load button again or press thek button.
or
X Select Back by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Inserting and ejecting a PCMCIA
memory card
General information
COMAND supports 16-bit full-size type I and
II PCMCIA memory cards.
i Not all commercially available PCMCIA memory cards and storage media are
designed for the temperatures which may
be reached in the vehicle.
If you are no longer using the PCMCIA
memory card, you should remove it from
COMAND, as high temperatures could
damage the card.
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Inserting a PCMCIA memory card
: PCMCIA memory card slot
X Insert the memory card into the slot. The
side with the contacts must face
downwards and point towards the slot.
COMAND loads the memory card and
shows a message to this effect. If no MP3
tracks can be found, youwill see amessage
to this effect.
Ejecting a PCMCIA memory card
: Eject button
; PCMCIA memory card slot
X Press eject button: twice.
The memory card is ejected.
X Remove the memory card from slot;.
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode
Option 1
X Insert a CD/DVD (Y page 126) or a PCMCIA
memory card (Y page 129).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts to play it.
Option 2
X Press thee function button.
i This switches to the last disc mode selected (audio CD/DVD / video DVD/
MP3). COMAND will access all discs in the
DVD changer, thememory card, theMUSIC
REGISTER or the Media Interface.
X Select an audiomedium from themedia list
(Y page 131).
Option 3
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to disc mode in the audio
menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Disc or Memory Card and press
W to confirm.
The desired disc mode is activated.
X Select an audiomedium from themedia list
(Y page 131).
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Example display: audio CD mode
: Disc type
; Track number
= CD or DVD inserted
? Track name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text or if Gracenote data is available)
A Track time
B Graphic time and track display
C Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
D Sound settings
E Media selection
F Disc name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text or if Gracenote data is available)
G To call up the track list
H Data carrier position in the media list
I Music files recorded
J Playback options
Example display: audio DVD mode
: Disc type
; Track number
= CD or DVD inserted
? Track name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text)
A Track time
B Graphic time and track display
C Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
D Sound settings
E Media selection
F Disc name (only if stored on the disc)
G To call up the track list
H Stop function
I Pause function
J Data carrier position in the media list
K Playback options
Example display: MP3 mode
: Disc type
; Track number
= CD or DVD inserted
? Track name
A Track time
B Graphic time and track display
C Current playback option
D Sound settings
E Media selection
F Current folder
G To call up the folder list
H Data carrier position in the media list
I Playback options
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Pause function
In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
X To pause playback: briefly press theB
button.
The, symbol appears at the top left in
the status bar.
X To continue playback: briefly press the
B button again.
The, symbol disappears.
Only in audio DVD mode
X To pause playback: switch on audio DVD
mode (Y page 129).
X Select by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The display changes to.
X To continue playback: select and
pressW to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The display changes
to.
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
X Switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 129).
X To interrupt playback: select by
slidingV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The display changes to.
remains highlighted.
X To continue playback: select and
pressW to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
X To stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select again and press
W to confirm.
or
X Select and confirm by pressingW
twice in rapid succession.
is highlighted.
X To restart playback: select and
pressW to confirm.
Playback starts at the beginning of the
DVD.
Selecting audio CD/DVD/MP3 discs
Selecting via the media list
X In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode: select
Media by slidingV or turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
or
X In audio CD/DVD mode only: pressW
the COMAND controller when the display/
selection window is active.
The media list appears. The# dot
indicates the currentmediumbeing played.
Media list
The media list shows the discs currently
available.
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Media list
Magazine trays, positions 1 to 6: readable
datamedia are audio CDs,MP3CDs orMP3
DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs.
Memory card, position 7
MUSIC REGISTER, position 8
Media Interface, position 9
i If a data medium is not readable, an entry appears behind the magazine tray or you
receive a message if you have selected the
memory card.
X Select the data medium by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
i If you select a video DVD, the system switches to video DVD mode
(Y page 150).
Selecting a track
Selecting by skipping to a track
X To skip forwards or back to a track: turn
cVd the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or
X Press theE orF button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
Skipping backwards restarts the current
track (if it has been playing for more than
8 seconds) or starts the previous track (if
the current track has only been playing for
a shorter time).
If the Random Tracks option has been
selected, the tracks will be played in a
random order.
Selecting by track list
X In audio CD/DVD mode, select Track
List by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
or
X PressW the COMAND controller in MP3
mode when the display/selection window
is active.
The track list appears. The# dot indicates
the current track.
X Select the track by turning cVd and press
W to confirm.
i In MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks in alphabetical order.
Fast forward/rewind
X While the display/selection window is
active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position has
been reached.
or
X Press and hold theE orF button
until the desired position is reached.
Selecting a folder
This function is only available in MP3 mode.
X Switch on MP3 mode (Y page 129).
X Select Folder by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
or
X PressW the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
The folder content appears.
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: Current folder name
; Track symbol
= Current track
? Symbol for next folder up
X To switch to the superordinate folder:
select icon: and pressW to confirm.
: Disc name (if stored on the disc)
; Current folder
= Folder icon
X Select the folder by turning cVd and press
W to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder.
X Select the track by turning cVd and press
W to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Gracenote Media Database
Introduction
This function is only available in audio CD
mode.
There is a version of the software from
Gracenote, Emeryville, California, USA on
the hard disk. You will recognize this by the
logo which can be seen in the bottom right-
hand corner of certain audio displays.
Many audio CDs contain CD text. COMAND
uses the information contained therein to
display the artist, album and track name.
If the audio CD does not contain any CD text
information, COMAND can use the Gracenote
Media Database to identify unknown audio
tracks when running in audio CD mode. This
is only possible if the relevant information is
saved in the Gracenote Media Database and
if the "Gracenote Media Database" function
is activated.
If this is the case, COMAND will display the
corresponding data such as artist, album and
track name in the relevant displays and lists.
If COMAND accesses the Gracenote Media
Database when reading an audio CD, you will
see the following message:
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Switching the Gracenote data display
on/off
X Switch on audio CD mode (Y page 129).
X Select CD by slidingV and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Read CD Database by turning
cVd and pressW to confirm.
Switch the function onO or off.
Updating Gracenotemusic
recognition technology and the
Gracenote Media Database
The digital data on the Gracenote Media
Database becomes obsolete due to the
release of new CDs. Optimum functionality
can only be attained with up-to-date
Gracenote music recognition technology.
Information about new versions can be
obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
You can have your music recognition
software updated there with a DVD, or you
can update it yourself.
i The Gracenote Media Database is updated in conjunction with the navigation
system's digital map (Y page 93).
Setting the audio format
You can only set the audio format in audio
DVD mode. The number of audio formats
available depends on the DVD. The content of
an audio DVD is called an "album", and this
can be divided into up to nine groups. A group
can contain music in different sound qualities
(stereo and multichannel formats, for
example), or bonus tracks. Each group can
contain up to 99 tracks. If an audio DVD only
contains one audio format, the "Group" menu
item(s) cannot be selected.
X Switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 129).
X Select DVD-A by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select Group by turning cVd and press
W to confirm.
The list of available audio formats appears.
The# dot indicates the format currently
selected.
X Select the audio format by turning cVd
and pressW to confirm.
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller or press thek button.
Playback options
The following options are available to you:
RNormal Track Sequence
The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
InMP3mode, the track order is determined
by the order in which the tracks are written
to the MP3 data carrier when it is created.
Alphabetical order is the most common.
Once all the tracks in a folder have been
played, the tracks in the next folder are
played.
RRandom Tracks
All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order (e.g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.).
RRandom Folder (only in MP3 mode)
The tracks in the currently active folder are
played in random order.
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X To select options: switch on audio CD/
DVD or MP3 mode (Y page 129).
X Select CD, DVD-A or MP3 by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The options list appears. The# dot
indicates the option selected.
X Select an option by turning cVd and press
W to confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except "Normal track sequence", you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window. See the example of the
display in audio CD mode (Y page 130).
i The "Normal track sequence" option is automatically selected when you change
the medium you are currently listening to
or when you select a different medium. If
an option is selected, it remains selected
after COMAND is switched on or off.
Notes on MP3 mode
Permissible discs
RCD-R and CD-RW
RDVD-R and DVD-RW
RDVD+R and DVD+RW
RPCMCIA memory card
Permissible file systems
RISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs
RUDF for audio and video DVDs
RFAT16 or FAT32 for PCMCIAmemory cards
with storage medium
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.
If possible, use COMAND to play only CDs
which have been written in one session.
File structure of a data carrier
When you create a disc with compressed
music files, the tracks can be organized in
folders. A folder may also contain subfolders.
A disc can contain a maximum of 255 folders.
Each folder can contain a maximum of
255 tracks and 255 subfolders.
The disc may contain no more than eight
directory levels. Files beyond the eighth level
will not be recognized by the system.
Track and file names
When you create a disc with compressed
music files, you can assign names to the
tracks and folders.
COMAND uses these names accordingly for
the display. Folders which contain data other
thanMP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed by
COMAND.
If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root
directory itself, the root directory will also be
treated as a folder. COMAND will then show
the name of the root directory as the folder
name.
You must observe the following when
assigning track names:
Rtrack names must have at least 1
character.
Rtrack names must have the extension
"mp3" or "wma".
Rthere must be a full stop between the track
name and the extension.
Example of a correct track name:
Track1.mp3
i COMAND does not support ID3 tags.
Permissible formats
COMAND supports the following formats:
RMPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
RMicrosoft WindowsMedia Audio V2, V7, V8
and V9 (WMA)
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Permissible bit and sampling rates
COMAND supportsMP3 files of the following
types:
Rconstant and variable bit rates from
32 kbit/s to 320 kbit/s
Rsampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
COMAND supportsWMA files of the
following types:
Rfixed bit rates from 5 kbit/s to 384 kbit/s
Rsampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
COMAND does not supportWMA files of the
following types:
RDRM (Digital Rights Management)
encrypted files
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.
Notes on copyright
MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play
back are generally subject to copyright
protection in accordance with the applicable
international and national regulations.
In many countries, reproductions, even for
private use, are not permitted without the
prior consent of the copyright holder.
Make sure that you knowabout the applicable
copyright regulations and that you comply
with these.
If you own these rights yourself, e.g. for your
own compositions and recordings, or if the
copyright holder has granted you permission,
these restrictions do not apply.
Notes on CDs/DVDs
Discs with copy protection are not
compatible with the audio CD standard and
therefore may not be able to be played by
COMAND.
Playback problems may occur when playing
copied discs. There is a wide range of data
carriers, disc-writing software and writers
available. This variety means that there is no
guarantee that the system will be able to play
discs that you have copied yourself.
There may be playback problems if you play
CDs that you have copied yourself with a
storage capacity of more than 700 MB. CDs
of this type do not conform to the currently
applicable standards.
i On many DVD audio discs, the last track does not contain any music and COMAND
then switches to the next disc. This is
normal systembehavior and does notmean
that there is a malfunction.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. They could peel off and damage the drive.
The drive is designed to hold discs which
comply with the EN 60908 standard.
Therefore, you can only use discs with a
maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they
cannot be ejected and can damage the
drive.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter. Only use round discs
with a diameter of 12 cm.
i COMAND is able to play back audio CDs in multichannel audio format.
MUSIC REGISTER
General notes
You can store music files in MP3 or WMA
format in the MUSIC REGISTER. The memory
has a capacity of 4 GB.
! Retain the original music files in a secure location. An error in COMAND might result
in the loss of the music files stored in the
MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not
liable for any loss of data.
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Switching to MUSIC REGISTER
Option 1
X Press thee function button.
i This switches to the last disc mode selected (audio CD/DVD / video DVD/
MP3). COMAND will access all discs in the
DVD changer, thememory card, theMUSIC
REGISTER or the Media Interface.
X Select the MUSIC REGISTER position in the
media list and pressW the COMAND
controller to confirm (Y page 131).
If there are any music files, you will hear the
first track in the first folder found or playback
will begin at the point it was last interrupted.
If there are no music files, you will see a
message to this effect.
X Confirm the message by pressingW the
COMAND controller and copy the music
files (Y page 137).
Option 2
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If MUSIC REGISTER was the last mode
selected, it is now switched on.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch on the MUSIC REGISTER in
the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Music Register and pressW to
confirm.
: Type of data carrier: MUSIC REGISTER
; Track number
= CD or DVD inserted
? Track name
A Track time
B Graphic time and track display
C Current playback option
D Sound settings
E Media selection
F Current folder
G Folder functions
H Data carrier position in the media list
I To call up the MUSIC REGISTER menu
Importing music files
Introduction
CD information such as album name, disk
name, artist and track is provided through
Gracenote Media Database (Y page 133).
X Switch on audio CD mode (Y page 129).
X With an audio CD inserted, select REC in the
basic CD display by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Step 1: Selecting tracks to import
X Select Tracks by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
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: To record all music files (standard)
; To record individual tracksO
= To confirm your selection
If you do not select any tracks, every track on
the CD will be imported.
Step 2: Selecting the target folder
X Select Folder by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
: To create a new folder (standard)
; Existing folders
= Currently selected folder
X Select a folder by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
If you do not select a target folder, a new one
will be created.
Step 3: Beginning the import
X Select Start by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
Information about the import source and
target as well as the progress is displayed.
The Audio CD basic display automatically
appears after successful import.
X To cancel importing: during importing,
confirm Cancel by pressingW the
COMAND controller.
The Audio CD basic display appears.
Deleting all music files
This function deletes all music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER.
! The deletion procedure may take several minutes. In order to prevent malfunctions,
do not use COMAND during this period.
X Select Music Register by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Delete All Music Files and
pressW to confirm.
A query appears. No is highlighted.
If you select Yes, all music files are deleted.
You see the Please Wait... message.
Then, you see the Deletion Procedure
Successful message.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
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Calling up disk space information
X Select Music Register by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
X Select Memory Info and pressW to
confirm.
The following is displayed:
Rstorage capacity
Ravailable memory
Roccupied memory
Rcontent (folders, tracks)
Folder functions
Introduction
You can view the content of the MUSIC
REGISTER, change folder or track names and
delete individual folders or tracks.
Calling up the MUSIC REGISTER
X Select Folder by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
or
X PressW the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
You see the contents of the current folder.
: Folder selection symbol
; Icon for music file
= Current folder
X To switch to the superordinate folder:
select the icon and pressW to
confirm.
The display changes to the next folder up.
Changing the folder/track name
X Select Folder by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select a folder/track by turning cVd.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Change and pressW to confirm.
X Enter a name for the folder/track.
X To save the changes: select and
pressW to confirm.
Deleting folders/tracks
X Select Folder by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select a folder/track by turning cVd.
X Select Options by slidingVY and press
W to confirm.
X Select Delete and pressW to confirm.
A query appears. No is highlighted.
If you select Yes, the folders/tracks are
deleted. You see the Please wait...
message. Then, you see the Deletion
Procedure Successful message.
If you select No, the processwill be aborted.
Playback options
The following options are available:
RNormal Track Sequence
The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
RRandom Tracks
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All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order.
RRandom Folder (only in MP3 mode)
The tracks in the currently active folder are
played in random order.
X To select options: switch on the MUSIC
REGISTER (Y page 137).
X Select Music Register by slidingV and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The options list appears. The # dot
indicates the option selected.
X Select an option and pressW to confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence, you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window.
i The Normal Track Sequence option is automatically selected when you change
the disc you are currently listening to or
when you select a different medium. If an
option is selected, it remains selected after
COMAND is switched on or off.
Media Interface mode
Connection options
Overview
You will find the connection sockets in the
center console.
Device-specific adapter cables, included with
the Media Interface, are required to connect
external devices to the Media Interface.
i Store individual parts in a safe place.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz
connection cables.
You can connect the following data carriers
to COMAND via the Media Interface:
RiPod
RUSB devices (USB sticks, USB hard drives)
i iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., Cupertino, California, USA.
Supported iPod variants
The following are examples of supported
iPod variants:
RiPod mini
RiPod nano
RiPod classic
RiPod touch
Supported USB devices
The following USB devices are supported:
RUSB sticks (flash memory)
RUSB hard drives requiring a startup/
permanent current of a maximum of
800 mA (it may be necessary to connect a
separate power supply)
Rcertain MP3 players
i The Media Interface supports USB storage media of "USB Device Subclass 6".
Information concerning USB Device
Subclass 6 is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
For details and a list of supported devices,
visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com.
Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(for the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Connecting an external device
i Do not leave external devices in the vehicle, as their correct function cannot be
guaranteed if they are subjected to
extreme temperatures, e.g. from exposure
to direct sunlight or very low outside
temperatures (see the operating
instructions of the respective device).
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC accepts no
liability for damage to external devices.
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Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
: Four-pin socket for inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
; iPod plug, to connect an iPod
= USB socket, to connect USB devices
? Example of device, iPod
X Connect the external device with suitable
socket:,; or=.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the No device
connected message appears.
i A connected iPod or MP3 player should not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth remote control), as this
may produce unpredictable results.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod or MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
RCOMAND does not support the device
connected (External device
unavailable).
Rthe connected device consumes too much
power.
Rthe Media Interface connection is faulty.
i Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if required.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General information
In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes
this depends on the external device and its
content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on
iPods or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or all
functions may not be available.
Option 1
X Connect an external device (Y page 140).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
or
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If you had previously selected Media
Interface mode, this will now be activated.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to Media Interface mode in
the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Media Int. and pressW to
confirm.
Option 2
X Press thee function button.
If you had previously selected Media
Interface mode, this will now be activated.
If not, you can switch on Media Interface
mode via the Audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Media Interface and pressW to
confirm.
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Option 3
X Press number buttonE.
This selects the connected external audio
device directly.
Media Interface mode (iPod mode)
: Disc type
; Track number
= Track name
? Graphic time display
A Elapsed track time (also in format
00:00:00 for audio books)
B Graphic track display
C Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
D Sound settings
E Media list
F Album name (if available)
G Categories, playlists and/or folders
H Artist (if available)
I Playback options
Selecting music files
Note
COMAND displays the data stored on the
iPod, MP3 player or USB mass storage
device according to the filing structure used
in the respective medium.
Selecting by skipping to a track
X To skip forwards or back to a track: turn
cVd the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or
X Press theE orF button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track. The skip back function skips to the
beginning of the current track if the track
has been playing for more than eight
seconds. If the track has been playing for
less than eight seconds, it skips to the start
of the previous track. If you have selected
a playback option other than Normal
track sequence, the track sequence is
random.
Selecting using the number keypad
X To make an entry: press the button.
An input menu appears. The number of
characters available for input depends on
the number of stored tracks.
X To enter a track number: press a number
key, e.g.E.
The digit is entered in the first position in
the input line.
i COMAND will ignore and not display an invalid digit.
X Enter more numbers if desired.
The track plays after the last possible
number is entered.
i Pressing and holding a number key for more than two seconds completes the
entry, and the corresponding track is
played.
Fast forwarding/rewinding
X While the display/selection window is
active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND
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controller until the desired position has
been reached.
or
X Press and hold theF orE button
until the desired position is reached.
i On an iPod, fast rewind only functions within the current track.
Selecting a category/playlist/folder
iPod and certain MP3 players
For an iPod or MP3 player, you can select
tracks using categories or folders.
Depending on the device connected, the
following categories may be available, for
example:
RCurrent tracklist
RPlaylists (e.g. All)
RArtists
RAlbums
RTracks
RPodcasts
RGenres
RComposers
RAudiobooks
i Some playback categories contain the entry All. If this entry has been selected,
the entire content of the category selected
will be played.
USB devices
For USBmass storage devices, you can select
both folders as well as any existing playlists.
COMAND can also display the album name
and artist (metadata) during playback, if this
information has been entered into the
system.
Playlists are indicated in the display by a
special icon. When you open the playlist, the
corresponding tracks are opened and
playback begins. You can now select Random
categories instead of Random folder as a
playback option.
For USB mass storage devices, you can
choose to display the metadata contained in
the tags of the encoded music data, or to
display the file and directory names during
playback.
X To display the album and artist name:
select Media Interface in the basic
display by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Display Metadata and pressW to
confirm.
Selecting a category and opening a
folder
X PressW the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or
X Select Music in the basic display by sliding
V and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
You will see the available categories or the
folder content (e.g. other folders). The
display's status bar shows the selected
category or the folder name.
i The Musicmenu item is not available until the device has been activated.
Example display: category list
: Device icon and device name
; Selectable categories
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X Select the category/folder by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You will see the content of the selected
category or selected folder.
i If the data needs to be read from the connected device, the Please wait...
message appears.
X If necessary, repeat this step until the
tracks in the desired folder/album appear.
Example display: current tracklist
: Symbol for next folder up
; Current category
= Track symbol
? Current title
X Select the track by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
The track is played.
X To switch to the superordinate folder:
select the icon using the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
i The symbol is always listed right at
the top of the respective folder.
Playing back the content of a category
or folder
X Select the category or folder by turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
X PressW the COMAND controller for longer
than two seconds.
The content of the category or folder
selected is played in accordance with the
playback option (Y page 134) selected.
Alphabetical track selection
iPod and MP3 players
This function is available for alphabetically
sorted categories and folders. This function
is not available for albums or playlists, for
example.
X Select a category, e.g. Artists, by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The available artists are displayed.
X Press the corresponding number key once
or several times to select the first letter of
the artist's name (e.g. for an artist
beginning with the letter "C", press number
key; three times).
The available letters are listed at the lower
edge of the display.
After a message, the first entry in the list
which matches the letter entered is
highlighted.
i If no corresponding entry exists, the last entry corresponding to a previous letter is
highlighted instead.
i For iPods and MP3 players, the quality of the search results is highly dependent on
the version and language variant of the
software (e.g. iTunes version) used to
populate the device.
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USB mass storage device
This function is available for alphabetically
sorted directories. This function is not
available for albums or playlists, for example.
X In a directory, press the corresponding
number key once or several times to select
the first letter of the artist's name (e.g. for
an artist beginningwith the letter "C", press
number key; three times).
The available letters are listed at the lower
edge of the display.
If the directory only contains folders,
COMAND searches for folders. After a
message, the first entry which matches the
letter entered is shown at the top of the list.
If no entry matches the entered letter, the
first item in the list is the last entry to
correspond to a selection.
Selecting an active partition (USB
mass storage devices only)
You can select this function for USB mass
storage devices when the storage device is
partitioned. Up to four partitions (primary or
logical; FAT format) are supported.
i The Windows formatting program supports FAT partitioning up to 32 GB as
standard.
X Select Media Interface in the basic
display by slidingV and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Select active partition and
pressW to confirm.
Playback options
The following options are available:
RNormal track sequence
Normal track sequence: you hear the
tracks in their normal order (e.g. numerical
or alphabetical).
RRandom tracks
All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order.
RRandom categories or Random folder
(in the case of USB devices when Folder
has been selected):
The tracks in the currently active category
or folder, including any subfolders, are
played in random order.
i For USB devices, the random playlists offer a maximum of 300 tracks chosen at
random.
X To select a playback option: select
Media Interface in the basic display by
slidingV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The options list appears. The# dot
indicates the option selected.
X Select an option and pressW to confirm.
Notes on USB devices
Data formats
The following data formats are supported:
RMP3: fixed and variable bit rates up to
320 kbit/s
RWMA: fixed and variable bit rates up to
320 kbit/s
Notes on USB devices
RIn order to keep the initialization time to a
minimum, store only music data on a USB
device.
RUp to eight directory levels with up to 1000
tracks per directory are supported.
RDo not use USB extension leads or
adapters. They can impair functionality.
RA background search of the USB device is
performed and any playlists found are
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shown in a separate category in addition to
the folders. Initialization of largerUSBmass
storage devices containing a large number
of files may take several minutes.
i DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected files are not supported by the
Media Interface.
Audio AUX mode
Notes on audio AUX mode
You can connect an external audio source
(AUX) to COMAND.
The socket is located in the center console.
If COMAND is equipped with a Media
Interface, external audio sources are
connected using the corresponding cable set.
An AUX socket is not provided.
i You can find more information on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect and in the "Media
Interface mode" section (Y page 140).
Activating audio AUX mode
When you connect an external audio source,
audio AUX is not selected automatically.
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
If AUX mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to audio AUX mode in the
audio menu.
X Select Audio using ZV and pressW to
confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Aux using cVd and pressW to
confirm.
The audio AUX menu appears. The medium
in the external audio source is played, if the
source is connected and playback
selected.
Please see the respective operating
instructions for how to operate the external
audio source.
You will find details on volume (Y page 31)
and sound (Y page 32) settings in the "At a
glance" section.
G WARNING
External audio sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
Increasing the volumeusingCOMAND
In some cases, the volume of the external
audio device may be quieter or louder, or the
usual maximum possible volume may be
lower. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately. In this case,
start at a medium volume and increase it
gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the music
at high volume without distorting it.
X Select Volume in the AUX display by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
A menu appears. The# dot indicates the
current setting.
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X Select Standard or Boost and pressW to
confirm.
Standard: the volume of the external audio
source is adjusted to a standard value.
Boost: the volume of the external audio
source is raised by approximately 10 dB.
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General information ......................... 150
Basic settings .................................... 150
Video DVD mode ............................... 150
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COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described.
General information
Automatic picture shutoff
The video picture is only shown if the selector
lever is in the P position.
If the selector lever of the transmission is
changed from position P, the In order not
to distract you from the traffic
situation, the picture is faded out
while the vehicle is in motion.
message appears
As soon as the selector lever of the
transmission is returned to position P, the
video image is shown.
Basic settings
Picture settings
Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
A menu appears.
X Select Brightness, Contrast or Color by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
Changing the picture format
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
A menu appears.
X Select 16:9 Optimized, 4:3 or
Widescreen and pressW to confirm.
The dot in front of the entry indicates the
currently selected format.
X Select a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
Video DVD mode
Safety notes
G WARNING
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. If you
open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or
damaged, there is a risk of exposure to
invisible laser radiation. This may damage
your eyes, or those of others.
COMAND does not contain any parts that can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
all maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified aftersales technicians.
G WARNING
Only when the vehicle is stationary should
you:
Rload a disc
Reject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the
road and traffic conditions if this is done while
the vehicle is in motion.
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Notes about discs
Playback problems may occur when playing
copied discs. There are a large variety of
discs, DVD authoring software, writing
software and writers available. This variety
means that there is no guarantee that the
systemwill be able to play discs that you have
copied yourself.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs, as they could peel off and damage
COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to
bend, which can result in read errors and
disc recognition problems.
! COMAND is designed to accommodate discs which comply with the EN 60908
standard. You can therefore only use discs
with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they
cannot be ejected and can damage
COMAND.
Use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter.
DVD playback conditions
If video DVDs do not conform to the NTSC or
PAL TV standards, they may create picture,
sound or other problems during playback.
COMAND can play back video DVDs
produced according to the following
standards:
Rregion code 1 or region code 0 (no region
code)
i If you insert a video DVD with a different region code, you will see a message to this
effect.
RPAL or NTSC standard
You will generally find the relevant details
either on the DVD itself or on the DVD case.
i COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an
authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. This will
allow you to play video DVDs with a
different region code, provided that they
are produced in accordance with the PAL
or NTSC standard. The region code can be
changed up to five times.
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions will be
temporarily blocked ormay not function at all.
As soon as you try to activate these functions
or actions, you will see theK symbol in the
display.
Inserting and removing DVDs
X Proceed as described in the "Inserting and
ejecting CDs and DVDs" section
(Y page 126).
Activating video DVD mode
Option 1
X Insert a video DVD.
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts to play it.
X To display the picture: press thee
button.
Option 2
X Press thee function button.
COMAND switches to the previous disc
operating mode.
If video DVD mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
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If not, you can switch on video DVD mode
as follows:
X Select Media by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select a video DVD in the media list by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
Option 3
X Select Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
Video DVD mode is switched on.
Hiding/showing the navigation menu
X To show: turn cVd or slide ZV the
COMAND controller.
i This function is not available while the DVD's own menu (Y page 154) is being
displayed.
X To hide: slide ZV the COMAND
controller.
or
X Wait for approximately eight seconds.
Navigation menu displayed
: Disc type
; Current track
= Current scene
? Track time
A To show the menu
Showing/hiding the menu
This function is not available while the DVD's
own menu (Y page 154) is being displayed.
X To show: pressW the COMAND
controller.
or
X Select Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and pressW to confirm.
X To hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full Screen by pressingW.
Menu shown
: Video DVD options
; Pause function
= Stop function
? Media selection
A Sound settings
Fast forward/rewind
X Slide XVY and hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position has
been reached.
or
X Press and hold theE orF button
until the desired position is reached.
You see the navigation menu.
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Selecting a video DVD
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select Media by slidingV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The media list appears. The# dot
indicates the currentmediumbeing played.
Video DVDs are indicated by the icon.
: icon for a video DVD.
; Video DVD currently playing
X Select a video DVD by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
COMAND loads the video DVD and begins
playing it.
i If you select a CD, an audio DVD or an MP3 medium, you switch to the respective
audio mode. You can find further
information about the media list on
(Y page 131).
Stop function
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X To interrupt playback: select by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The display changes to. The
video image is hidden.
X To continue playback: select and
pressW to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
X To stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select again and press
W to confirm.
or
X During playback, confirm by pressing
W twice in rapid succession.
Selection is at.
X To restart playback: confirm by
pressingW.
Playback restarts from the beginning.
Pause function
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X To pause playback: select by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The display changes to.
X To continue playback: select and
pressW to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Selecting a scene/chapter
If the film is divided into scenes or chapters,
you can select them directly while the film is
running, or skip forwards step-by-step. Some
DVDs do not permit this at certain points (e.g.
during the opening credits).
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It may also be possible to select the scene/
chapter from within the menu stored on the
DVD.
X To skip forwards or back: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
or
X Press theE orF button on the
control panel.
The navigation menu (Y page 152) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
Selecting a film/title
This function is only available if the DVD is
divided into several films/titles. If the DVD
contains several films, these can be selected
directly. A film can be selected either when
the DVD is being played back or when it is
stopped.
The film can also be selected from the menu
on the DVD itself.
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
X Select DVD Functions and pressW to
confirm.
A menu appears.
X Select Title Selection by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select a film/title and pressW to confirm.
DVD menu
Calling up the DVD menu
TheDVDmenu is themenu stored on theDVD
itself. It is structured in various ways
according to the individual DVD and permits
certain actions and settings.
In the case of multi-language DVDs, for
example, you can change the DVD language
in the DVD menu.
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select DVD Functions and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Menu and pressW to confirm.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting menu items in the DVD menu
X Select a menu item by sliding ZV or
turning XVY the COMAND controller and
pressW to confirm.
The menu appears.
i Menu items which cannot be selected are shown in gray.
X To reconfirm your selection: confirm
Select by pressingW.
COMAND executes the action.
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Make a selection from the further options,
if necessary.
COMAND then switches back to the DVD
menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the menu items: Back (to movie), Play,
Stop,.,/ or Go Up may not
function or not function at certain points in
the DVD menu. To indicate this, theK
symbol appears in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of a scene
X Select any menu item from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.
X To stop the film: select the Stop menu
item and pressW to confirm.
X To skip to the end of a scene: select
the/ menu item and pressW to
confirm.
X To skip to the beginning of a scene:
select the.menu item and pressW to
confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
X Press thek back button.
or
X Select the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu and pressW the COMAND
controller to confirm.
or
X Select any menu item in the DVDmenu and
pressW the COMAND controller to
confirm.
X Select Go Up and pressW to confirm.
Back to the film
X Press thek back button repeatedly
until you see the movie.
or
X Select the corresponding menu item from
the DVD menu.
X Select the Back (to movie)menu item in
the menu and pressW to confirm.
Setting the language and audio
format
This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the DVD menu
language, the audio language or the audio
format. The number of settings is determined
by the DVD content. It is possible that the
settings may also be accessed in the DVD
menu (Y page 154).
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X Select DVD Functions and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Menu Language or Audio
Language and pressW to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The# dot in front of an entry
indicates the currently selected language.
X Select a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu
(Y page 154).
X PressW the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
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X Select DVD Functions and pressW to
confirm.
X Select Subtitles or Camera Angle and
pressW to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears. The# dot
in front of an entry indicates the current
setting.
X Select a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressW to
confirm.
X To exit themenu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Interactive content
DVDs can contain interactive content (e.g. a
video game). In a video game, for example,
you may be able to influence events by
selecting and triggering actions. The type and
number of actions depend on the DVD.
X Select an action by slidingZV orXVY the
COMAND controller and pressW to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select, is highlighted.
X PressW the COMAND controller.
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General information ......................... 158
Basic functions ................................. 164
System settings ................................ 166
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ........ 167
Video DVD mode ............................... 172
AUX mode .......................................... 176
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R e a r S e a t E n t e r t a in m e n t
COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific deviations are
possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described.
General information
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiationwhen you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
G WARNING
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headset while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car's horn,
etc.).
G WARNING
When not in use, headsets or external video
sources should be stored in a safe location
(e.g. one of the vehicle's storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants.
G WARNING
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision.
Components
Overview
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
comprises:
Rtwo rear-compartment screens behind the
front-seat head restraints
Rboth remote controls
Ra CD/DVD drive
RAUX jacks on both screens (display AUX)
and on the CD/DVD drive (drive AUX)
Rtwo sets of cordless headphones
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Rear-compartment screens
: Socket for corded headphones
; AUX jacks
= Display
? Infrared receiver diodes
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Z
Remote control
Overview
: To switch the screen on/off
; To switch the button lighting on/off
= To select the screen for the remote
control
? To select a menu or menu item with arrow
keys
A To confirm the selection or setting with 9
B To switch sound on/off (for corded
headphones)
C To adjust the volume (for corded
headphones)
D To skip, fast-forward/fast-rewind
E To select a track; direct entry
F To exit a menu (back)
Selecting the screen for the remote
control
You can use the remote control to operate
one of the two rear screens at a time. To do
so, you must switch the remote control to the
desired screen.
X To select the left-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel= until "L REAR" is
highlighted in the window.
X To select the right-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel= until "REAR R" is
highlighted in the window.
Switching the screen on/off
If the SmartKey is in position 0 or 1 in the
ignition lock (see the vehicle Operator's
Manual), or the SmartKey is not inserted, the
screens in the rear will switch off after 30
minutes. Before the screens switch off, they
show a message to this effect.
You can switch the screens back on.
However, this will discharge the starter
battery.
X Point the remote control at the rear-
compartment screen which has been
selected for remote operation.
X Press on/off button: on the remote
control.
The respective rear screen switches on or
off.
i You can only switch the screens on using the remote control if the ignition is
switched on.
Switching the button lighting on/off
X Press button; on the remote control.
Depending on the previous status, the
button lighting is switched on or off.
i If you do not use the remote control for about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
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Switching the sound on/off (corded
headphones only)
X Press buttonB on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu/menu item and
confirming your selection
X Select a menu/menu item using the
=;9: buttons and press
the9 button to confirm.
CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks
: CD/DVD slot
; AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal
(red)
= AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal
(white)
? AUX, video (V) jack (yellow)
A CD/DVD eject button
The AUX jacks shown are for the AUX drive.
Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand
side of the rear-compartment screens
(display AUX), (Y page 159).
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Cordless headphones
Overview
: Volume control
; To select a screen for the headphones
= Battery compartment cover
? To switch the cordless headphones on/off
A Indicator lamp with various displays (Y page 162)
X Open both sides of the headphones and adjust the fit of the headphones by pulling the
headphone band in the direction of the arrow.
Switching the cordless headphones
on/off
X Press button?.
Depending on the previous status, the
headphones are switched on or off.
To preserve the batteries, the headphones
automatically switch off if they have not
received an infrared signal for
approximately three minutes.
Adjusting the volume of the
headphones
X Turn volume control: until the desired
volume has been set.
i If you have connected corded headphones to a rear-compartment
screen, you can adjust the volume by
pressing buttonsC on the remote control
(Y page 160).
Selecting a screen for the headphones
X Move push slider; to L (left-hand screen)
or R (right-hand screen).
Indicator lamp displays
The color of the indicator lamp shows
whether the headphones are switched on or
off and indicates the charge level of the
batteries inserted.
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Display Status
Green The headphones are switched
on and the batteries are fully
charged.
Red The headphones are switched
on and the batteries are
almost discharged.
No display
(dark)
The headphones are switched
off, or the batteries are
empty, incorrectly inserted or
not inserted.
Connecting additional headphones
You can connect one additional set of corded
headphones to each of the two rear screens
(Y page 159). The socket is designed for
headphones with a 1/8" stereo jack plug and
an impedance of 32 ohms.
Rear-compartment socket
On vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment
System, there is a socket in the rear
compartment on the center console.
The socket can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 W.
: Socket
X Lift up the cover of socket:.
Changing batteries
Batteries are required for the remote control
and for the two sets of cordless headphones.
G WARNING
Keep the batteries out of the reach of
children. Consult a doctor immediately if a
child should swallow a battery.
Do not dismantle, short-circuit or burn a
battery.
H Environmental note
Dispose of discharged batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
On the remote control
: Battery compartment
; Catch tab
= Battery compartment cover
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? Retaining lugs
A Batteries
The remote control contains 2 type AAA,
1.5 V batteries.
X To open the battery compartment:
remove battery compartment cover= on
the back of the remote control.
X To do so, press down retaining lug; and
take off battery compartment cover=.
X Remove discharged batteriesA from the
tray.
X Insert the new batteries. Observe the
polarity markings on the batteries and
battery compartment when doing so.
Left-hand battery: the positive pole (+)
must face upwards.
Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+)
must face downwards.
X To close the battery compartment:
insert battery compartment cover=
starting with retaining lugs? into the
battery compartment and allow catch
tab; to engage in place.
On the cordless headphones
The battery compartment cover is located on
the left headphone.
: Battery compartment cover
The cordless headphones contain 2 type AAA,
1.5 V batteries.
X To open the battery compartment: flip
battery compartment cover: upwards.
As you do so, hold the left-hand side of the
headphones as shown to prevent the
batteries from falling out.
X Remove the discharged batteries from the
tray.
X Insert the new batteries. Observe the
polarity markings on the batteries and
battery compartment when doing so.
Left-hand battery: the positive pole (+)
must face upwards.
Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+)
must face downwards.
X To close the battery compartment:
press battery compartment cover
downwards until it engages into place.
If the batteries have been inserted
correctly, the indicator lamp will light up
green when the headphones are switched
on.
Basic functions
Using headphones
You can use the cordless headphones
supplied and/or up to two sets of corded
headphones connected to the corresponding
jack of the rear-compartment screens
(Y page 159).
Information on:
Rswitching the cordless headphones on/off
Radjusting the volume of the headphones
Rselecting a screen for the headphones
can be found in the Cordless headphones
section (Y page 162).
Using the main loudspeakers
This function is available in conjunction with
COMAND.
You can use the vehicle loudspeakers to
listen to a disc inserted in the rear-
compartment drive. To do so, at least one of
the rear-compartment screensmust be set to
disc mode.
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X To set using COMAND: press, for
example, thee function button to switch
on an audio mode.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
The Audio menu appears.
X Select Rear by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and pressW to confirm.
i The headphones' volume setting does not affect the main loudspeakers.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can select the sound settings in the audio
CD/DVD/MP3, video DVD and AUX modes.
X Switch on an operating mode (e.g. audio
CD mode) (Y page 168).
X Select Treble or Bass using
the:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.
X Select a setting using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
Multiple users
Simultaneous use of the rear-
compartment disc drive
The two rear-compartment screens can be
operated almost entirely independently from
one another. However, there can be a conflict
in some menus if the two screens are used
simultaneously.
If the rear-compartment disc drive is being
used for both screens simultaneously,
selecting certain menus or settings on one of
the screens also affects the other screen.
The following functions affect both screens:
Rchanging playback options
Rselecting a track (from a track list or folder)
Rusing the play, pause and stop functions
Rfast forwarding/rewinding or scrolling
Rcalling up the DVD menu and navigating
within it
Rsetting the language, subtitles and camera
angle
Rcalling up interactive DVD content
The following functions affect only one
screen:
Raudio and video functions as well as picture
settings
Rswitching between full screen and the
menu
Switching between operating modes
When you exit an operating mode (e.g. audio
CD mode), the current setting is saved. If you
call up this operating mode again later, there
are two possibilities:
Rthe operating mode has been changed on
the other screen.
Rthe operating mode has not been changed.
In the first case, the operating mode appears
as it is on the other screen.
In the second case, the setting appears on the
screen as it was when you last exited the
operating mode.
Picture settings
Overview
You can select these settings in video DVD
and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode
are detailed later (Y page 176).
Adjusting the brightness, contrast and
color
X Switch on video DVD mode (Y page 172).
X To show the menu: press the9 button
on the remote control.
or
X Select Menu while the navigation menu
(Y page 152) is shown and press the9
button to confirm.
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X In both cases, select DVD-Video using
the:=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
X Select Brightness, Contrast or Color
using the9: buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.
X Select a setting using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
X To show the menu: press the9 button
on the remote control.
or
X Select Menu while the navigation menu
(Y page 152) is shown and press the9
button to confirm.
X Select DVD-Video using
the:=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
The dot in front of one of the menu items
16:9 optimized, 4:3 or Widescreen
indicates the format currently selected.
X Select a format using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
System settings
Note
You can adjust almost all system settings
individually for each screen without affecting
the other screen. Use the remote control to
adjust the settings.
Selecting the display language
X Select System using the9=; buttons on the remote control and press
9 to confirm.
You see the system menu on the selected
rear screen.
X Select Settings using the: button
and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Language using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
The list of languages appears. The# dot
indicates the current setting.
X Select a language using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
activates the selected language.
Switching the display design
X Select Settings using the: button
and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Day Mode, Night Mode or
Automatic using the9: buttons
and press the9 button to confirm.
The dot in front of the menu item indicates
the currently selected setting.
Design Explanation
Day Mode The display is set
permanently to day
design.
Night Mode The display is set
permanently to night
design.
Automatic The display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.
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Setting the brightness
X Select Settings using the: button
and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Brightness using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
A scale appears.
X Adjust the brightness using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in
accordance with the scale.
Showing/hiding the picture
X To hide the picture: select Display Off
in the system menu using the:; buttons on the remote control and press
the9 button to confirm.
The picture is hidden.
X To display the picture: press the9
button.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Safety note
G WARNING
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiationwhen you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
General information
You will find information on the following
topics in the Audio section:
Rnotes on CDs/DVDs (Y page 136)
Rnotes on MP3 mode (Y page 135)
Rnotes on copyright (Y page 136)
Inserting a CD/DVD
The CD/DVD drive is located in the center
behind the front seats.
: Disc slot
; Eject button
The CD/DVD drive is a single disc drive. If
there is already a disc inserted, this must be
ejected before another is inserted.
X Insert a disc into the disc slot.
The printed side of the disc must face
upwards. If neither side of the disc is
printed, the side you wish to play must face
downwards.
The CD/DVD drive draws in the disc.
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The CD/DVD drive plays the disc:
Rif it has been inserted correctly and is a
permissible disc, and
Rafter you have switched on disc mode
(audio CD/DVD/MP3 mode)
Data on an MP3 CD first needs to be loaded
by the drive. Loading may take some time,
depending on the number of folders and
tracks.
Removing a CD/DVD
X Press the eject button.
The drive ejects the disc.
X Take the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
the drive will draw it in again automatically
after a short while.
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or
MP3 mode
X Insert a CD/DVD (Y page 168).
The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads
the inserted disc.
X Select Disc in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and confirm by pressing the9
button.
The corresponding mode is switched on.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System plays
the disc.
Example display: audio CD mode
: Type of data medium_
; Track number
= Track name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text)
? Track time
A Graphic time and track display
B Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
C Sets the bass
D Sets the treble
E Disc name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text)
F Calls up the track list
G Playback options
Example display: audio DVD mode
: Type of data carrier
; Track number
= Track time
? Graphic time and track display
A Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
B Sets the bass
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C Sets the treble
D Calls up the track list
E Stop function
F Pause function
G Playback options
Example display: MP3 mode
: Type of data medium
; Track number
= Track name
? Track time
A Graphic time and track display
B Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
C Sets the bass
D Sets the treble
E Disc name or current folder
F Calls up the folder list
G Playback options, to switch track
information on/off
i ForMP3 trackswith a variable bit rate, the elapsed track time shown can be different
to the actual elapsed playback time.
Selecting a track
Selecting by skipping to a track
X To skip forwards or backwards to a
track: press the= or; button on
the remote control.
or
X Press theE orF button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
Skipping backwards restarts the current
track (if it has been playing for more than
eight seconds) or starts the previous track
(if the current track has only been playing
for a shorter time).
If you have selected the playback options
Random tracks or Random folder, the
track order is random.
Selecting by track list
In audio CD mode, the track list contains all
tracks on the disc currently playing.
In audio DVD mode, the track list contains all
tracks in the currently active group; see
"Setting the audio format" (Y page 134).
In MP3 mode, the track list shows all tracks
in the currently active folder as well as the
folder structure, allowing you to select any
track on the MP3 CD.
X Select Track list (audio CD/DVD mode)
or Folder (MP3 mode) using
the:=; buttons on the remote
control, and confirm by pressing the9
button.
or
X Press the9 button when the display/
selection window is selected.
The track list appears. The# dot indicates
the current track.
X Select a track using the9: buttons
and press the9 button to confirm.
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Making a selectionby entering the track
number directly
X Press theh button on the remote
control.
The track entry display appears.
Example: track 2
X Press the number button.
Example: track 12
X Press the corresponding number keys in
rapid succession.
i It is not possible to enter numbers that exceed the number of tracks on the CD or
in the currently active folder.
X Wait for approximately three seconds after
making the entry.
You will hear the track which has been
entered. The corresponding basic menu
then reappears.
Fast forwarding/rewinding
X With the display/selection window active,
press the= or; button on the
remote control repeatedly until you reach
the desired position.
or
X Press and hold theE orF button
until the desired position is reached.
Selecting a folder
This function is only available in MP3 mode.
X Select Folder in MP3 mode using
the:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
or
X Press the9 button when the display/
selection window is selected.
The folder content appears.
: Folder selection symbol
; Current folder name
= Track symbol
X To switch to the superordinate folder:
select icon: using the9: buttons
on the remote control and press the9
button to confirm.
The display shows the next folder up.
: Folder selection symbol
; Folder icon
X Select a folder using the9: buttons
and press the9 button to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder.
X Select a track using the9: buttons
and press the9 button to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Pause function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
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X To pause playback: select using
the:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
The display changes to.
X To continue playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
The display changes to.
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
X To interrupt playback: select using
the:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
The display changes to.
X To continue playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
X To stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select again and press
the9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. is highlighted.
X To restart playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Setting the audio format
Further information on audio formats is
available in the "Audio" section
(Y page 134).
X Select DVD-A using the:=; buttons on the remote control and press
the9 button to confirm.
X Select Group using the9: buttons
and press the9 button to confirm.
The list of available audio formats appears.
The# dot indicates the format currently
selected.
X Select an audio format using the
9: buttons and press the9 button
to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the= or; button.
Playback options
Further information on playback options is
available in the "Audio" section
(Y page 134).
X Select CD, DVD-A or MP3 using
the:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
The options list appears. The# dot
indicates the option currently selected.
X Select Normal track sequence, Random
tracks or Random folder using the
9: buttons and press the9 button
to confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal track sequence, you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window.
i If you change the disc, the Normal track sequence option is activated
automatically. If an option is selected, it
remains selected after the Rear Seat
Entertainment System is switched on or
off.
Switching track information on/off
(MP3 mode only)
If the function is switched on, folder and track
names are displayed.
If the function is switched off, disc and file
names are displayed.
X Select MP3 using the:=; buttons on the remote control and press
the9 button to confirm.
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X Select Display track information
using the9: buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
The function is switched onO or off,
depending on the previous status.
Video DVD mode
General information
Here you will find further information on the
following topics:
Rsafety notes (Y page 125)
Rnotes on DVDs (Y page 150)
DVD playback conditions
Playback problems may occur when playing
copied discs. There is a large variety of discs,
DVD authoring software, writing software and
writers available. This variety means that
there is no guarantee that the Rear Seat
Entertainment System will be able to play
video DVDs that you have copied yourself.
You will find further information in the Video
section (Y page 151). Information regarding
COMAND also applies to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions described in this
sectionwill be temporarily blocked ormay not
function at all. As soon as you try to activate
these functions or actions, you will see the
K symbol in the display.
Inserting and removing a CD/DVD
X Proceed as described in the "Audio CD/
DVD and MP3 mode" section
(Y page 167).
Switching to video DVD mode
X Insert a video DVD.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads
the disc.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If it was not, switch on video DVD mode as
described in the following instruction.
X Select Disc in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and confirm by pressing the9
button.
If the video DVD fulfills the playback
criteria, the film either starts automatically
or the menu saved on the DVD appears. If
the DVD menu appears, you must start the
film manually.
X Select the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
Hiding/showing the navigation menu
X To show: press the9 or: button
on the remote control.
X To hide: press the9 or: button.
or
X Wait for approximately eight seconds.
Navigation menu
: Disc type
; Current title
= Current scene
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? Track time
A Shows the menu
Showing/hiding the menu
X To show: press the9 button on the
remote control.
or
X Select Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the9 button to confirm.
X To hide: press the9 button, select
Full screen and press the9 button to
confirm.
Menu
: Video DVD options
; Pause function
= Stop function
? Sets the treble
A Sets the bass
Fast forwarding/rewinding
X Press and hold theE orF button on
the remote control until the desired
position has been reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Pause function
X To show the menu: press the9 button
on the remote control.
or
X Select Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the9 button to confirm.
X To pause playback: select and press
the9 button to confirm.
The display changes to.
X To continue playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Stop function
X To show the menu: press the9 button
on the remote control.
or
X Select Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the9 button to confirm.
X To interrupt playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
The display changes to. The
video image is hidden.
X To continue playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The menu is hidden.
X To stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select again and press
the9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. is highlighted.
X To restart playback: select and
press the9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
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Selecting a scene/chapter
Note
Further information on this function is
available in the "Video" section
(Y page 153).
Skipping forwards/backwards
X Press the= or; button on the
remote control.
or
X Press theE orF button.
The navigation menu (Y page 152) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
Selecting a scene/chapter directly
The examples illustrate how to select scene/
chapter 5.
X Option 1: while the film is playing, press
theh button on the remote control.
X Press the corresponding number key, such
as.
X Option 2: while the film is playing, press
the9 button on the remote control and
show the menu.
X Select DVD-V and press the9 button to
confirm.
X Select DVD functions and press the9
button to confirm.
X Select Scene selection and press the
9 button to confirm.
X Select 5 using the9 or: button and
press the9 button to confirm.
In both cases, playback will begin from the
fifth scene/chapter after a brief pause.
Selecting a film/title
Note
Further information on this function is
available in the "Video" section
(Y page 154).
Option 1
X Press the9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.
X Select DVD-V and press the9 button on
the remote control to confirm.
X Select DVD functions and press the9
button to confirm.
X Select Title selection and press the
9 button to confirm.
X To call up the selection list: press the
9 button.
X Select a film/track.
Option 2:
Example: selecting film 2
X Press the button.
After a brief pause, the second film is
played.
DVD menu
Note
You will find further information on the DVD
menu in the "Video" section (Y page 154).
Calling up the DVD menu
X Press the9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.
X Select DVD-V and press the9 button on
the remote control to confirm.
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X Select DVD functions and press the9
button to confirm.
X Select Menu and press the9 button to
confirm.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting menu items in the DVD menu
X Select a menu item using the
9:=; buttons on the
remote control and press the9 button to
confirm.
A menu appears.
i Menu items which cannot be selected are shown in gray.
X Confirm Select by pressing the9 button.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
executes the action or shows a submenu.
X If available, additional options can now be
selected.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System then
switches back to the DVD menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the menu items: Back (to the movie), Play,
Stop,.,/ or Go upmay either not
function at all ormay not function at certain
points in the DVD menu. To indicate this,
theK symbol appears in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of a scene
X Select any menu item from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.
X To stop the film: select the Stop menu
item and press the9 button on the remote
control to confirm.
X To skip to the end of a scene: select
the/ menu item and press the9
button to confirm.
X To skip to the beginning of a scene:
select the. menu item and press the
9 button to confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
X Option 1: press the% back button on
the remote control or select the
corresponding menu item in the DVD
menu.
X Option 2: select any menu item in the DVD
menu.
X Select the Go up menu item in the menu
and press the9 button to confirm.
Back to the film
X Option 1: press the% back button on
the remote control repeatedly until you see
the film or select the corresponding menu
item in the DVD menu.
X Option 2: select any menu item in the DVD
menu and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select the Back (to the movie) menu
item in the menu and press the9 button
to confirm.
Setting the audio format
This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the audio language
or the audio format. The number of settings
is determined by the DVD content. It is
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possible that the settings may also be
accessed from the DVD menu.
X Press the9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.
X Select DVD-V and press the9 button on
the remote control to confirm.
X Select DVD functions and press the9
button to confirm.
X Select Audio language and press the9
button to confirm.
A menu appears after a short while. The
# dot in front of an entry indicates the
currently selected language.
X Select a language using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the= or; button.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed from the DVD menu.
X Press the9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.
X Select DVD-V and press the9 button on
the remote control to confirm.
X Select DVD functions and press the9
button to confirm.
X Select Subtitles or Camera angle and
press the9 button to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The# dot in front of an entry
indicates the current setting.
X Select a setting using the9: buttons and press the9button to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the= or; button.
Interactive content
DVDs can also contain interactive content
(e.g. a video game). In a video game, you may
be able to influence events by selecting and
triggering actions. The type and number of
actions depend on the DVD.
X Select an action using the
9;:= buttons on the
remote control and press the9 button to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select, is highlighted.
X Press the9 button.
AUX mode
Introduction
You can connect one external video source to
each of the displays of the Rear Seat
Entertainment System (AUX display) and also
one external video source to the rear-
compartment CD/DVD drive (AUX drive) with
a sound and video signal.
Please see the corresponding operating
instructions for information on how to
operate the external video source.
Connecting AUX equipment
AUX drive
The AUX drive jacks are located on the CD/
DVD drive next to the CD/DVD eject button
(Y page 161).
Displaying AUX
The AUX display jacks are on the side of the
screen (Y page 159).
Audio and video connection
X Insert the audio plugs for the left and right
signals into the corresponding L and R
jacks.
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X Insert the video plug into the V jack.
Activating AUX mode
AUX drive
X Select AUX in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
The AUX menu appears.
AUX menu
X Select Source from the AUX menu and
press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Disc drive Aux and press the9
button to confirm.
You will hear and see the content of the
external video source if it is connected to
the CD/DVD drive and switched to
playback. If no video image is available
from the AUX source connected, you will
see an audio menu.
Displaying AUX
X Select the screen to which an external
video source is connected and which you
would like to operate with the remote
control (Y page 160).
X Select AUX in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Source from the AUX menu and
press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Display Aux and press the9
button to confirm.
You will see and hear the content of the
video source if it is switched to playback. If
no video image is available from the AUX
source connected, you will see an audio
menu.
Selecting the active COMAND source
X Select AUX in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Source from the AUX menu and
press the9 button to confirm.
X Select COMAND Audio and press9 to
confirm.
The audio or video mode selected in
COMAND is transmitted to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
Operation with an active COMAND
source
You can transfer an audio or video mode
selected in COMAND to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
i If you then switchmodes in COMAND, the new source will not be transmitted to the
Rear Seat Entertainment System.
X To switch on the function in COMAND:
switch on the desired audio mode in
COMAND or show the menu in video DVD
mode.
X Select the menu item at the bottom left,
e.g. CD in audio CD mode, by slidingV
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and pressW to confirm.
X Select Active audio/video source in
rear and pressW to confirm.
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In the status bar at the top, you will see the
headphones icon and the_ icon for the
source that has been switched on.
X To switch off the function in COMAND:
switch on the desired audio mode in
COMAND or show the menu in video DVD
mode.
X Select the menu item at the bottom left,
e.g. CD in audio CD mode, by slidingV
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and pressW to confirm.
X Select Rear audio/video off_ and
pressW the COMAND controller to
confirm.
Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
X Select Source in the rear-compartment
screen and press the9 button on the
remote control to confirm.
X Select Display Aux or Disk drive Aux
and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select Brightness, Contrast or Color
and press the9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.
X Select a setting using the9 or: button and press the9 button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
X Select Source in the AUX menu and press
the9 button on the remote control to
confirm.
X Select Display Aux or Disk drive Aux
and press the9 button to confirm.
X Select 16:9 optimized, 4:3 or
Widescreen using the9: buttons
and press the9 button to confirm.
The dot in front of a menu item indicates
the current setting.
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