COMAND Online Supplement Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only
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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your COMAND control panel and read this manual. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND control panel and to avoid endangering yourself and others. Depending on the model and equipment level, the functions and equipment of your COMAND control panel may deviate from some descriptions and illustrations.
Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 13 Introduction ......................................... 11 System settings .................................. 41 Navigation system .............................. 49 Telephone .......................................... 111 COMAND Online and Internet .......... 149 Audio .................................................. 185 Video ..............................................
4 Index A Access data of the mobile phone network provider Deleting ......................................... 157 Editing ........................................... 157 Making entries ............................... 155 Selecting ........................................ 152 Active partition (USB devices only) Selecting ........................................ 202 Address book Browsing ........................................ 140 Calling up ....................................... 140 Changing an entry ....
Index CD/DVD Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 194 Ejecting (DVD single drive) ............ 193 Ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment System) ......................................... 249 Inserting (DVD changer) ................ 193 Inserting (DVD single drive) ........... 193 Inserting (Rear Seat Entertainment System) ................................ 248 Changing direction Announcement phase ...................... 76 Change of direction phase ............... 76 Preparation phase ....................
6 Index Dynamic route guidance ..................... 88 E Emergency call (999 or 112) ............ 113 Entering characters In navigation mode .......................... 25 In the address and the phone book ................................................ 27 Using the number pad ..................... 26 Entering the town ................................ 54 Entry Deleting ........................................... 26 Saving .............................................. 29 Selecting .......................
Index List of mobile phone network providers Calling up ....................................... Empty ............................................ With the selected provider ............. Load/eject button ............................. Logic 7® see harman/kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system 151 152 153 193 M Map Arrival time/distance to destination ................................................ 100 Calling up ......................................... 61 City model ....................................
8 Index Orientation in direction of travel ....... 98 P Passcode Entering ......................................... 116 Pause function ................................... 197 Personal special destination Selecting as the destination ............. 74 Personal special destinations Displaying on the map ..................... 71 Managing categories ........................ 72 Saving .............................................. 73 Settings ........................................... 71 Visual information ...
Index S Safety notes Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..................................... 192, 248 Using the telephone ....................... 112 Video DVD mode ........................... 232 Screen Selecting for remote operation ........ 36 SD memory card Ejecting .......................................... 196 Inserting ........................................ 196 Selecting options (COMAND Online) POIs download ............................... 162 POI search .....................................
10 Index Traffic announcements on ............... 191 Traffic-dependent route guidance see Dynamic route guidance Traffic jam function ............................. 82 Traffic jam icon Showing on route ............................. 89 Traffic jam message Reading out on route ....................... 91 Traffic jams Showing in the map ......................... 88 Traffic Programme Switching traffic announcements on/off ............................................ 191 Traffic reports Reading out on route ....
Introduction Operating safety General notes G Risk of accident Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only use COMAND or the telephone when the road and traffic conditions permit. Bear in mind that, at a speed of only 50 km/h, your vehicle covers a distance of nearly 14 m per second. The navigation system will not provide you with information about stop signs, give-way signs, traffic regulations or road safety features.
12 Introduction libJPEG This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Free Type Portions of this software are copyright © 2005 The FreeType Project http:// www.freetype.org. All rights reserved. NetFront™ This product contains NetFront Browser software of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 1996-2010 ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The NetFront Browser software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
COMAND operating system ............... Multifunction steering wheel ............. Operating COMAND ............................ Basic functions of COMAND ............... Climate control status display ........... Rear Seat Entertainment System ...... Reversing camera ...............................
14 COMAND operating system Components of COMAND At a glance COMAND operating system COMAND consists of: Overview Rthe COMAND display COMAND control panel with a single DVD drive or DVD changer Rthe COMAND controller Rthe back and delete buttons Rup to two favourites buttons (ML), depending on the vehicle equipment You can use COMAND to operate the following main functions: Rthe Rthe system settings navigation system Rthe telephone with text message function and the address book RCOMAND Online and I
COMAND operating system 15 At a glance COMAND control panel Function : ; = Switches to radio mode Switches wavebands Switches to DAB radio mode Switches to navigation mode Shows the menu system Press h repeatedly • Switches to audio CD, audio DVD and MP3 mode or DVD video mode • Switches to memory card mode • Switches to MUSIC REGISTER • Switches to USB storage device mode • Switches to Media Interface or audio AUX mode • Switches to Bluetooth® audio mode Function Page 186 187 ? 186 51 51 A 196 1
16 COMAND operating system At a glance Function D E F Selects a station using the station list (FM and DAB radio mode) Selects a station using the station search function Fast forward Selects the next track Delete button • Deletes characters • Deletes an entry Number keypad • Selects stations via the station presets • Stores stations manually • Mobile phone authorisation • PIN entry (convenience telephony) • Telephone number entry • Sends DTMF tones • Character entry • Selects a location for the weath
COMAND operating system In the instructions, operating sequences are described as follows: X Press the $ button. Radio mode is activated. X Select Radio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Confirm Station list by pressing W. The station list appears. ML example : 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.
COMAND operating system 18 i You can also exit a menu by sliding the At a glance COMAND controller XVY or ZVÆ. X To call up the basic display: press and hold back button :. COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode. Delete button You can delete individual characters or an entire entry during character entry using this button. X To delete individual characters: briefly press delete button ;. X To delete an entire entry: press and hold delete button ;.
COMAND operating system 19 General notes ! Do not use the space in front of the display for storage. Items stored there may damage the display or impair its function. Avoid any direct contact with the display surface. Furthermore, pressure on the display surface may result in impairments to the display which could be irreversible. Wearing polarised sunglasses may impair your ability to read the display. The display has an automatic temperature-controlled switch-off feature.
At a glance 20 COMAND operating system The main functions navigation, audio, telephone and video 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 bar A allows you to operate the radio functions.
COMAND operating system 21 Settings Time Consumption Display off Display settings Setting the time Calling up the fuel consumption display Switching off the display Setting the text reader speed Setting the format LINGUATRONIC settings Setting the time zone Setting the language Favourites button Reversing camera O Activating/deactivating Bluetooth® Importing/exporting data Resetting COMAND The favourites button function is available for the ML.
22 Operating COMAND Multifunction steering wheel At a glance Function 9: Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists a Confirms selections and fades out messages A Page 124 124 % Back button or switches LINGUATRONIC off (see the separate operating instructions) Operating COMAND Example: SLK Function : Multifunction display (see the vehicle Owner's Manual) ; ? Switches on LINGUATRONIC (see the separate operating instructions) = ? ~ Rejects or ends a call 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to th
23 At a glance Operating COMAND Address entry menu : Main function bar X : To call up the audio menu X Slide the COMAND controller ZV and switch to main function bar :. X Select System in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The system menu appears. Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Audio menu appears. Audio menu The # dot indicates the current audio mode.
Operating COMAND 24 Calling up the current audio function At a glance X X Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The basic display of the current audio function, e.g. audio CD mode, appears. Select the station by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The station is set. Example of operation Initial situation You would like to switch from the system function to radio mode and set a station, for example.
Operating COMAND 25 Option 1: town list with character bar X X Call up the town list with character bar (Y page 54). The alphabetically sorted town list shows the first available entries. Press W the COMAND controller and confirm Radio. The radio basic display appears with the waveband last selected. Entering characters using the character bar X X Select B by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Operating COMAND 26 D Characters currently available At a glance E Character bar F To cancel an entry G Currently selected character H List List H shows all available town names beginning with a B. List entry most closely resembling the current entry by the user = is always highlighted at the top of the list (BAABE in the example). All characters currently entered by the user are shown in black (letter B : in the example). Letters added by COMAND are shown in grey ; (letters AABE in the example).
X To accept the first list entry: press and hold W the COMAND controller until the address entry menu appears. The accepted list entry is shown there. X Confirm BERLING by pressing W the COMAND controller. You see the available entries. X Confirm BERLIN (1XXXX) by pressing W the COMAND controller. The address entry menu appears. You can now enter a street, for example. Calling up the list as a selection list Select the desired town from the selection list.
Operating COMAND At a glance 28 Phone book: input menu with data fields : To switch the character bar to upper- Creating a new entry in the address book ; To switch the character bar from upper/ X = Changing the language of the character case/lower-case letters Call up the input menu with data fields (Y page 141). lower-case letters to digits bar ? To delete a character/an entry X Select c and confirm by pressing W the COMAND controller. The letter c is added to S in the data field.
29 At a glance Basic functions of COMAND : Cursor in the next data field ; To store an entry X = 4 and 5 icons to select a data field To reposition the cursor within the data field: select 2 or 3 and press W to confirm. Option 2 X Slide ZV the COMAND controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears. X Select the data field by sliding ZVÆ and press W to confirm. Storing an entry X Select ¬ in the character bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Basic functions of COMAND 30 At a glance Switching the COMAND display on/ off X Press the W function button. Switching Traffic Programme and navigation announcements on again X Traffic Programme: press and hold down the 8 button until the . display in the status bar appears. A confirmation tone sounds. X Navigation announcements: switch COMAND off and then on again (Y page 30). or X Select System in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
During traffic or navigation announcements: X X Turn the q control knob. or X Press the W or X 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 Select Sound by sliding VÆ 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 Turn the q control knob.
Basic functions of COMAND 32 At a glance the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. 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 202). i The Logic7® on function creates a sur- Adjusting the balance (example: SLK) X Select a balance setting by sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Climate control status display 33 MLP Switching surround sound on/off The example describes how to set the surround sound for radio mode. X Select Logic7® on or Logic7® off by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W 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 the % back button or slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 34 At a glance right1, 2 or turn the temperature control and set the temperature3, 4. or X Turn the control to set the airflow3, 4.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 35 At a glance Rear-compartment screens : AUX jacks, detailed view in the "CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks" section (Y page 37) ; Display
36 Rear Seat Entertainment System At a glance Remote control Overview 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.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 37 X Press button B 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 on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 38 At a glance Cordless headphones Overview : Volume control ; Selecting a screen for the headphones = Battery compartment cover ? To switch the cordless headphones on/off A Indicator lamp with various displays (Y page 38) 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 ?.
Reversing camera Status Green The headphones are switched on and connected to a screen. Flashes green The headphones are establishing the connection to a screen. Red The headphones are switched on and the batteries are almost discharged. No display (dark) The headphones are switched off or the batteries are discharged. Connecting additional headphones You can connect one additional set of corded headphones to each of the two rear screens (Y page 35). The socket is designed for headphones with a 3.
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Vehicle equipment .............................. Display settings .................................. Time settings ....................................... Fuel consumption display .................. Text reader settings ............................ LINGUATRONIC settings ..................... 42 42 42 44 44 44 Bluetooth® settings ............................ System language settings .................. Assigning the favourites button ........ Importing/exporting data .................. Reset function ......
Time settings 42 Vehicle equipment System settings i These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time it was purchased. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. Display settings Setting the brightness The brightness detected by the display light sensor affects the setting options for this function. X Press the W button. X Select Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
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 timedependent traffic guidance Rcalculation of expected time of arrival Abbreviation Meaning DD/MM/YYYY Day/Month/Year (date format) HH/MM Hours/Minutes (time format) You can set the 24-hour or the AM/PM format. Setting the time X Press the W button.
LINGUATRONIC settings 44 time off by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates the current setting. System settings i If you have switched off the automatic changeover function, you must change from summer to standard time and vice versa manually using the "Set time" function (Y page 43). Fuel consumption display The fuel consumption display may differ from the display in the From Start trip computer in the Trip menu, see the vehicle Owner's Manual.
X Select Help window and press W to confirm. You have switched the help window on O or off ª. Individualisation Introduction Using individualisation, you can fine tune LINGUATRONIC to your own voice and thus improve voice recognition. This means that other users' voices will not be recognised as easily, and therefore this function can be deactivated (Y page 46). Individualisation comprises two parts and takes approximately 5 minutes.
Bluetooth® settings 46 System settings Activating/deactivating individualisation X Press the W button. X Select Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Linguatronic and press W to confirm. X Select Individualisation on and press W to confirm. Individualisation is activated O or deactivated ª. Cancelling the first or second part of individualisation X X Confirm Cancel by pressing W the COMAND controller.
Assigning the favourites button 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. If you change the system language, the language for LINGUATRONIC will be also be changed. If the selected language is not supported by LINGUATRONIC, English will be selected. X Press the W button. X Select Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Reset function 48 System settings Importing/exporting data With this function, you can transfer COMAND data from one system (vehicle) to another system (vehicle). You can either use an SD memory card or a USB storage device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage. X Press the W button. The system menu appears. X Select Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Import/export data and press W to confirm. X Select Import data or Export data and press W to confirm.
Vehicle equipment .............................. 50 Introduction ......................................... 50 Basic settings ...................................... 52 Destination entry ................................ 53 Entering a special destination ........... 66 Personal special destinations ............ 71 Route guidance ................................... 75 Dynamic route guidance .................... 88 Destination memory ........................... 92 Previous destinations .........................
50 Introduction Vehicle equipment Navigation system i These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time it was purchased. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. Introduction Safety notes G Risk of accident For safety reasons, only enter a new destination when the vehicle is stationary. You may otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
Introduction 51 The following entries are not possible, for example: Rentering the destination town and street a destination via the map Rentering special destinations in the vicinity of a town or via a name search Rediting entries Rdirect entry using the number keypad Other entries are possible, such as entering special destinations in the vicinity of the destination or current position. Addresses can be entered via LINGUATRONIC (see separate Operating Instructions) while the vehicle is in motion.
Basic settings 52 Basic settings Route settings Setting route type and route options You can select the following route types: Navigation system RFast route: COMAND calculates a route with the shortest (minimised) journey time. RDynamic route: same route type as Fast route. COMAND also takes into account any RDS-TMC traffic reports received during route guidance5. Thus, the navigation system is able to guide you around a traffic jam, for example.
Destination entry X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller. Destination entry Introduction to destination entry G Risk of accident 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.
Destination entry 54 To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. X Select Address entry and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears. If you have previously entered a destination, this will be shown in the display.
Destination entry 55 COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the town list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2). X Enter BERLIN. Instructions for entering characters can be found in the "Entering characters in navigation mode (entering a town)" section (Y page 25). X Select BERLIN(1XXXX) by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears again. BERLIN(1XXXX) has now been entered.
Destination entry Navigation system 56 Street list X Select UNSTRUTSTRASSE by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. UNSTRUTSTRASSE has now been entered. Option 2: house number list as selection list Entering the house number X Select No. in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Destination entry 57 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 roadworks or incomplete map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (Y page 107). Address entry menu with destination address : Destination address ; To start route calculation X In the address entry menu, confirm Start by pressing W.
Destination entry 58 Option 1: postcode list with character bar Enter a postcode. Instructions for entering characters using town input as an example can be found in the "Entering characters in navigation mode (entering a town)" section (Y page 25). Navigation system X location. Only streets in the area covered by the entered postcode are available. X Start route calculation (Y page 56). Entering a centre Entering a centre will, for example, delete a previously entered street. X Select Centr.
X Select a centre by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The centre selected has been entered. X Start route calculation (Y page 56). Entering a junction name Entering a junction will delete a previously entered house number. X Select Junct. (junction) in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Destination entry 60 Navigation system X Select From memory and press W to confirm. You will see the destination memory list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2). X Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. "My address" has been entered. Option 1: destination memory list with character bar X Enter a destination, e.g. "My address".
Destination entry Select the desired destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears again. The destination address selected has been entered. X To start route calculation: select Start and press W to confirm. Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins (Y page 75). i Further information on the "Last destinations" memory can be found on (Y page 95).
Destination entry 62 Navigation system Entering a destination using geo-coordinates X To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. X Select Using geo-coordinates and press W to confirm. An entry menu appears. You can now enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Destination entry To select a category: select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W 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 100 km of the vehicle position. If COMAND finds destinations, a list appears on the right-hand side of the display. If COMAND does not find any destinations, you will see a message to this effect.
Destination entry 64 X Select Way points and press W to confirm. The destination is entered in the menu. Navigation system X Select Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. Selection Step From last desti‐ nations X Select a destination from the list of last destinations (Y page 60). From POIs X Enter a special destination (Y page 66). From personal POIs X Enter a destination from the personal special destinations (Y page 74).
Destination entry i This menu item is available if the waypoint has a telephone number and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 114). X To call up the map: select Map with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X You can move the map and select the destination. X To store the waypoint in the destination memory: select Presets with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. When you have accepted the waypoint, it is entered in the waypoint menu.
Entering a special destination 66 Entering a special destination Navigation system Calling up the special destinations menu Special destinations are predefined destinations within categories, e.g. a filling station in the AUTOMOTIVE category. You can look for special destinations: Rin the vicinity of the destination the current vehicle position Rin the vicinity of another town Rusing its name You can also select special destinations in the map that are available on the map view shown.
Entering a special destination 67 Selection Characteristic Instructions Near destina‐ tion Entry is only possible when route guidance is active. X Current posi‐ tion The system looks for a special destination in the vicinity of the current vehicle position. X Other town Option 1 After entering a town, the system looks for the X Select Other town in the special destispecial destination nations menu and press W to confirm. within the town. X Select the country, if desired (Y page 54).
Entering a special destination 68 Search by special destination category After selecting the menu items, the special destination categories appear: RNear destination position ROther town (after entering a town) Navigation system RCurrent X Select a category and press W to confirm. In the example, the FILLING STATION category has been selected. X Select the ALL entry or one of the different filling station brands. The search for special destinations begins in the vicinity of the selected position.
Entering a special destination 69 Navigation system COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The complete address of the special destination selected is shown.
Entering a special destination 70 Navigation system Special destination list with character bar X If you have selected Search by name in the special destination menu (Y page 66) and then defined the position for the search (Y page 67), the special destination list with character bar appears. Depending on your selection, you can select all available special destinations on the digital map or the special destinations in the vicinity of the selected position.
X To start route calculation: select Start and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the special destination should be used as the destination. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, route guidance starts. If you select No, you can choose a new special destination. i Continue is displayed instead of Start when Calculate alternative routes is activated in the navigation menu (Y page 82), option 2.
Personal special destinations 72 X Select a category and press W to confirm. The icon display is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status. i The icons are displayed on the map scales Navigation system 50 m, 100 m and 200 m. Visual information for personal special destinations When the vehicle is approaching a personal special destination and the display of the relevant category is switched on, it is highlighted on the map.
Personal special destinations To delete a category: select Delete and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the category should be deleted. i If you delete a category, all special destinations of this category are also deleted. X Select Yes and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the category will be deleted. If you select No, the process will be aborted. i The crosshair position is saved while scrolling the map (Y page 61). Option 2 X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 61).
Personal special destinations 74 Selecting as the destination X Navigation system X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 196). To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X X X Select a personal special destination and press W to confirm.
Route guidance X To make a call: select Call and press W to confirm. COMAND switches to telephone mode (Y page 125). i This menu item is available if the personal special destination has a telephone number and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 114). X To delete a personal special destination: select Delete and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to delete the special destination. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
Navigation system 76 Route guidance Example display: preparation phase : Point at which the change of direction takes place (light blue dot) ; Next road Example display: announcement phase : Next road ; Point at which the change of direction = Current vehicle position (the tip of the tri- takes place (light blue dot, shown in both the left and right half of the display) Graphic representation of the distance to the next change of direction Change of direction (turn right here) Distance to the next ch
Route guidance 77 Navigation system Example of a display without changes of direction Example display: change-of-direction phase : Current vehicle position (the tip of the tri- angle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel) ; Graphic representation of the distance to the next change of direction = Distance to the next change of direction : Route (highlighted in blue) ; Current vehicle position = Current road ? Map orientation selected A Map scale selected Lane recommendations Overview Example di
Navigation system 78 Route guidance Lane recommendations (example) : Point of the next change of direction ; Point of the change of direction after next = Direction display, number of junction and of motorway ? 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 Next change of direction (in this case, exit to the right) D Possible lanes (light blue) E Not recommended lanes (light brown) F Current vehicle pos
Route guidance 79 Display and description of lane recommendations The colours used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night design is switched on. Day design Night design Recommended lane B Dark blue In this lane, you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lanes. Light blue Possible lane D Light blue In this lane, you will only be able to complete the next change of direction without changing lanes.
Route guidance 80 Street names may be announced in the following languages: RDanish RGerman REnglish Navigation system RFrench RDutch RPortuguese RSwedish Lane recommendations at a motorway junction (example) Example display: multifunction display X Use = or ; to select the Navi menu. Announcements are not made in these languages in all countries. They are made when relevant street names for the selected language are available in the database.
Route guidance X To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. X Select Continue route guidance and press W to confirm. COMAND calculates the route. Destination or area of destination reached Switching navigation announcements on/off X To switch off: press the 8 button during an announcement.
Route guidance 82 Navigation system 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 Ø function button. X To delete the blocked section: select Delete while the message is shown and press W to confirm. COMAND calculates the route without the block.
Route guidance X Displaying destination information You can display destination information for the destination, for both waypoints and the intermediate stop, if they are part of the route. X To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Route in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Destination information and press W to confirm. Destination information is displayed.
Route guidance Navigation system 84 X To call up further destination information: turn cVd the COMAND controller. X To close the destination information: slide XVY the COMAND controller or press the % back button. 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: select N or M and press W to confirm. X To close the route overview: select Back and press W to confirm.
Route guidance 85 Calling up the "Routes" menu X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 196). X To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Route display stopped (example) : Road name and location display ; Distance of the crosshair from current Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. X Select Routes.
Route guidance 86 COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Displaying and editing the recorded route Navigation system X X X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 196). Select List in the "Routes" menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Previously recorded routes are displayed. Select a route and press W to confirm. The map appears with a menu. The recorded route is shown in the map with a blue dotted line.
Route guidance Select Swap in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Deleting the route X Select Delete in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the route should be deleted. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the route will be deleted. If you select No, the process will be aborted. Scanning the memory The SD memory card is inserted.
Dynamic route guidance 88 Navigation system 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 offmap location. At the start of the route guidance, you will see the Off road message, an arrow and the distance to the destination. The arrow shows the compass heading to the road left last.
Traffic jam on the route (example) i COMAND uses corresponding icons to highlight the entire section of the affected route, regardless of how long the incident actually is. The icons are placed on the side of the carriageway affected by the incident. The following illustration shows the RDS-TMC icons used. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select TMC in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
Dynamic route guidance 90 To show traffic report: select a road (area, region) by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will find an example of a traffic report on (Y page 91). X To show TMC symbols: select TMC sym‐ bol information by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Dynamic route guidance Example message 91 Reading out traffic reports on the route The read-aloud function is only available when route guidance is active. You can set the language (Y page 47) and the text reader speed (Y page 44). X To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select TMC in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
Destination memory Navigation system 92 X To switch the automatic read-aloud function on/off: select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X X Select Read traffic messages auto‐ matically and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous status, the function is switched on O or off ª. Option 1: destination memory list with character bar Select From memory and press W to confirm.
Destination memory X 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 having to start route guidance. X X To enter the home address for the first time: select Assign to address book entry and press W to confirm. To change the home address: select Change and press W to confirm. X Select Assign to address book entry and press W to confirm.
Destination memory 94 X Select Save destination and press W to confirm. You can now select storage options (Y page 94). X To save the destination with a name: select Save with name and press W to confirm. X Select a category, e.g. Home, and press W to confirm. The input menu appears with data fields and the character bar. Navigation system From the list of previous destinations X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Dest.
Previous destinations X To select an address book entry: proceed as described in the "Searching for an address book entry" section (Y page 141). 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 To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button.
Map operation and settings 96 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. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the entry is deleted. If you select No, the process will be aborted. Navigation system Map operation and settings Storing the crosshair position in the list of previous destinations A crosshair appears on the map if you have moved the map manually.
Map operation and settings Showing the crosshair X X To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full screen menu item is shown, press W. To move the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller. A crosshair appears on the map. If you slide it again, the map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair. Centring the map on the vehicle or destination position Centring the map on the vehicle position X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
Map operation and settings 98 Navigation system X Select Map settings and press W to confirm. The map settings menu appears. X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Map settings and press W to confirm. The map settings menu appears. X Select Map orientation and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Map settings and press W to confirm. The map settings menu appears. X Select POI symbols on map and press W to confirm. displays for more than one special destination. X To switch all personal symbols on/off: select All and confirm with W. Depending on the previous state of the personal symbols, they will either be shown O or hidden ª.
Map operation and settings 100 Navigation system Road display Road display active : Road name or designation X Select Arrival time / Distance, Cur‐ rent street, Geo-coordinates or None and press W to confirm. X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Map operation and settings 101 Display switched off : Current map orientation i While scrolling the map, you can see addi- Topographical map (example) tional data, depending on the position of the crosshair, such as a road name, if the digital map supports this data. Motorway information Switching the topographical map on/ off The topographical map uses different colours to depict elevation.
Map operation and settings 102 The entries show the number of the motorway and motorway exits as well as their distance from the vehicle's current position. Switching the city model on/off Navigation system When the city model is switched on, the map shows buildings as 3D models. i The city model is only shown for "Bird's- X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Map settings and press W to confirm.
Additional settings Select Compass on map and press W to confirm. A menu appears. X Select Never, When street unknown or When route guidance inactive and press W to confirm. The selected setting is accepted. COMAND display directly above the map scale indicator, e.g. "120" or "80 when wet". The displays also appear in the multifunction display in the Assistance menu (see vehicle Owner's Manual). i The speed limits displayed may be incorrect if: Rthe data is outdated.
Additional settings Navigation system 104 X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Avoid area and press W to confirm. If you have not yet set an area to be avoided, a menu appears (option 1). If you have already set one or more areas to be avoided, a list appears (option 2). Option 1: the menu appears The crosshair marks the centre of the area that is to be avoided.
Additional settings Option 2: the list appears i Available list places are named Area and are shown in grey. Select Avoid new area by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. : New area to be avoided, the size of which can still be adjusted ; Area currently being avoided Switching an avoided area on/off X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Additional settings Navigation system 106 X To adjust the size of the area: turn cVd the COMAND controller. The area is enlarged or reduced. X To confirm the change: press W 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 sliding VY the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. X Select Delete and press W to confirm.
Additional settings 107 Updating process Updating the digital map Introduction The digital maps generated by the map software become 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-todate map software. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You can have the digital map updated there with a DVD, or you can update it yourself.
Additional settings Navigation system 108 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: press W the COMAND controller. X Take the DVD out of the slot. The update is complete. If the update is not successfully completed, you will see a message that the map update is not possible. X To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller. X Take the DVD out of the slot.
Problems with the navigation system 109 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND is unable to continue route guidance after the journey has been interrupted. Route guidance is cancelled if you interrupt the journey for more than two hours. "Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle. "Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on and driving on. X Continue route guidance (Y page 81).
110 Problems with the navigation system Navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You see a message The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update. informing you that the X To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller. DVD containing the digital map is incompatible X Eject the DVD. X Have the system database checked at a Mercedes-Benz Service with the system softCentre. ware.
111 Vehicle equipment ............................ 112 General notes .................................... 112 Switching between Bluetooth® and convenience telephony .................... Reception and transmission volume Telephone operation ......................... Using the phone book ...................... Using call lists ................................... Using the speed-dial list ................... Text message (SMS) ......................... Using the address book ...................
112 General notes Vehicle equipment i These Operating Instructions describe all Telephone standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time it was purchased. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
General notes 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.
Telephony via the Bluetooth® interface 114 If you cannot make an emergency call, you must arrange rescue measures yourself. i The 999 or 112 emergency call number is a public service. Any misuse is punishable by law.
Telephony via the Bluetooth® interface Searching for a mobile phone = Mobile phone in range and authorised X (L appears in black) ? Newly detected mobile phone within range but not yet authorised (no icon yet Y) X Select Bluetooth telephones and press W to confirm. X Select Update and press W to confirm. COMAND searches for Bluetooth® telephones within range and adds them to the Bluetooth® telephone list.
Telephony via the Bluetooth® interface 116 The passcode is any one to sixteen-digit number combination which you can determine 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 the input of Telephone a four-digit passcode or longer number sequences. If you want to re-authorise a mobile phone following de-authorisation, you can select a different passcode.
X Press the % function button on COMAND. X Select Telephone in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Bluetooth telephones and press W to confirm. X Select Update. X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select External authorisation and press W to confirm. X Start the Bluetooth® search on the mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions).
Telephony via the Bluetooth® interface 118 De-registering (de-authorising) a mobile phone i Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authorisation in COMAND and on the mobile phone. Subsequent authorisation may otherwise fail. Telephone X Press the % function button on COMAND. X Select Telephone in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Bluetooth telephones and press W to confirm.
Convenience telephony 119 text message memory is full. The symbol disappears once you delete at least one text message. You will find further information in the "Text message" section (Y page 137). Convenience telephony Establishing a connection For convenience telephony with COMAND, you require a mobile phone bracket and a suitable mobile phone. i Some mobile phones are connected via Bluetooth® to the mobile phone bracket.
Convenience telephony 120 Telephone tions), you can also enter the PIN using voice commands. When the mobile phone is inserted in the bracket and is operational, the following display is shown: : PIN entry line ; To confirm the pin (available if entered) = Character bar You can enter the PIN using the character bar (option 1) or the number keypad (option 2). X Option 1: select the digits in character bar = by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Switching between Bluetooth® and convenience telephony Rwhen you switch from the convenience telephone to phoning via the Bluetooth® interface and the Bluetooth® telephone does not support the MAP Bluetooth® profile Rwhen COMAND first downloads the text messages from the mobile phone after the mobile phone has been inserted in the bracket The duration of the download, depends on the number of text messages (SMS) stored on the phone and the make of the phone.
122 Reception and transmission volume Telephone Bracket for the mobile phone is inserted COMAND starts convenience telephony. If no mobile phone is in the bracket the following message appears: Phone not inser‐ ted. Approximately two minutes after you switch on COMAND, you are asked if you want to switch to Bluetooth® telephony. If you confirm by selecting Yes, the Ready for Bluetooth telephony... message will appear.
Telephone operation 123 X Select a volume setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X To close the setting scale: press W or slide XVY. Telephone operation 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 press W to confirm. Multifunction display (example) i You can also accept the call by voice command using LINGUATRONIC (see the separate operating instructions).
Telephone operation 124 telephony (Y page 120) via the Bluetooth® interface (Y page 118) Rconvenience Rtelephony X Enter the digits using the number keypad. X To connect the call: press the 6 button on COMAND. or Telephone X Press the =; buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to select the Tel menu and press the 6 button.
Telephone operation To connect a call: press 6 or 9 on the multifunction steering wheel. The Connecting call..., message appears in the multifunction display along with the number being dialled and the name, if it is stored in the phone book. The number dialled is stored in the corresponding call list. i If there are several numbers for this name, you see a list of sub-entries.. X Press : or 9 to select the phone number you want. X Press the 6 or 9 button again to place the call.
Telephone operation 126 Ending an active call X Select ¢ in the telephone basic menu and press W to confirm. or Telephone X Press the ~ button on COMAND or the multifunction steering wheel. The call on hold is activated. Valid for both options: if you accept the waiting call using the mobile phone, the active call is put on hold. You then have two calls. The call you have just accepted is active. The COMAND display changes.
Telephone operation Switching between the active call and the call on hold 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.
Using the phone book 128 Transferring a call (convenience telephony) Telephone Note When using a bracket connected to the mobile phone via Bluetooth®: if you wish to continue a call in private mode, you will need to perform the necessary steps on the mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions).
X To close the phone book: select & in the character bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X 129 Telephone Using the phone book Press the % button.
Using the phone book 130 Symbol overview Icon Explanation Æ Address book entry that has been entered or changed via COMAND Imported contact that has been saved in the phone or address book \ Address book entry with voice tag i These entries have also been assigned a voice tag. Voice tags are available Telephone in vehicles with LINGUATRONIC (see the separate operating instructions).
Using the phone book 131 and hold W until the entire entry has been deleted. or X Press and hold the j button until the entire entry is deleted. X X Select B and press W. Select the desired language. Changing the character set of the character bar X Select p and press W 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.
Using the phone book 132 Displaying details for an entry X X Telephone Select an entry in the selection list by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Details and press W to confirm. The detailed display appears. X To close the detailed view: slide XVY repeatedly until the entry is highlighted again or press the % back button.
Using call lists X Select an entry in the selection list by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Add telephone no. and press W to confirm. X Select a category for the number, e.g. Home, and press W to confirm. X Select a category for the phone, e.g. Mobile, and press W to confirm. X Select Continue and press W to confirm.
Using call lists 134 Opening the call list and selecting an entry X Telephone X X Press the % function button. Select Call lists in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. Select Incoming calls or Calls dial‐ led using cVd and press W to confirm. The corresponding list appears. X Select a list entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller.
Using call lists Display (phone book and address book) Not classified No symbol Home ¸ Work · Phone category Display (phone book and address book) Not classified ; Landline ¬ Mobile Ï Car ´ X Select Save and press W to confirm. An input menu with data fields is shown. The data field for the telephone number is filled in automatically. Adding a phone number to an address book entry X Open a call list and select an entry (Y page 134).
Using the speed-dial list 136 Telephone Deleting call lists This function is available when COMAND creates and manages the call lists. This is the case if you use a Bluetooth® telephone without the support of the Bluetooth® profile PBAP or use a convenience telephone. If you use call lists from a Bluetooth® telephone with the support of the Bluetooth® profile PBAP or a convenience telephone, you cannot delete them from COMAND.
Text message (SMS) Rtelephony Making a call via speed dial A description can be found in the "Making a call" section (Y page 125). Deleting a speed dial number X X To delete a speed dial number: select Delete speed dial preset in the "Speed dial" menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The speed dial number is deleted. To delete all speed dial numbers: select Delete all speed dial presets in the "Speed dial" menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Text message (SMS) 138 Displaying the text message (SMS) inbox Overview X Press the % function button. Select SMS in the telephone basic menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The text message inbox appears. Telephone X Listening to a text message You can set the language (Y page 47) and the speed of the read-aloud function (Y page 44). X Press W while a text message is being displayed, select Read aloud and press W to confirm. COMAND reads out the text message.
Text message (SMS) 139 COMAND can also show a shortened sender display in full. X Select a text message in the text message inbox by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select the list symbol to the right of the text message by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Details and press W to confirm. The detailed display appears. X To close the detailed view: slide XVY the COMAND controller. Returning to the telephone basic menu X Press the % back button.
Using the address book 140 X Select Add telephone no. and press W to confirm. X Proceed from the step "Select a number category" in the "Adding telephone numbers to an existing phone book entry" section (Y page 133). Deleting a text message (SMS) Telephone X Select a text message in the text message inbox by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select the list symbol to the right of the text message by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Delete and press W to confirm.
Using the address book X X X Call up the address book (Y page 140). Select Search in the address book by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If there are more than eight entries, the search menu and the character bar appear. Select New in the address book by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. An input menu with data fields appears.
Using the address book 142 Displaying details 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 141). or Telephone X Select an address book entry by browsing (Y page 140). X In both cases, press W. The detailed display appears. Showing the details of an address book entry X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Using the address book X Display the detailed view for an address book entry (Y page 142) and highlight the telephone number data field. X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Change category and press W to confirm. X Select a number category, e.g. Home. X Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile. X If desired, select Preferred and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.
Using the address book 144 Option 1 X Telephone Search for an address book entry (Y page 141) with the L icon and select it from the list. X Displaying details for an address book entry (Y page 142). 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 141) with the L icon and select it from the list. X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Using the address book X Search for an address book entry with a voice tag (Y page 141). X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Voice tag and press W to confirm. X Select Listen and press W to confirm. You hear the voice tag.
Using the address book 146 Telephone COMAND supports vCards in versions 2.1 and 3.0. X Select Address book in the address book or, if the telephone basic menu is shown, select Telephone by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Import contacts and press W to confirm. A menu appears. X Select From the memory card or From the USB device in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Mercedes-Benz Contact Select one of the following options: RInternal contacts RContacts from storage media RReceived business cards RDelete all A prompt corresponding to your selection appears. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the contacts are deleted according to your selection. If you select No, the process will be aborted.
148 Mercedes-Benz Contact Telephone the desired service and are connected with a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre. Your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre can provide further information on Mercedes-Benz Contact, the range of services offered and on using the function.
149 150 150 151 158 159 163 167 169 174 COMAND Online and Internet Vehicle equipment ............................ General notes .................................... Setting access data .......................... Establishing/ending a connection . . Options .............................................. Special destination search .............. Downloading special destinations . . Weather ............................................. Internet ..............................................
150 General notes Vehicle equipment i These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time it was purchased. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. COMAND Online and Internet General notes Conditions for using COMAND Online and Internet access COMAND Online and Internet access are only available for telephony via the Bluetooth® interface, not for convenience telephony.
Setting access data 151 it may not be possible to establish an Internet connection. Setting access data The Internet access data for your connected mobile can be obtained from your mobile phone network provider. The required setting for the Internet access data in COMAND is described below. A selected/manually set mobile phone network provider applies for the connected mobile phone. X Select Settings by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Setting access data 152 COMAND Online and Internet List of mobile phone network providers (empty) You can now select predefined access data of the mobile phone network provider (option 1) or manually set the access data of the mobile phone network provider (option 2). i You must set the access data of the mobile phone network provider who provides the SIM card or the associated data package (access settings) for the connected mobile phone.
Setting access data Editing the access data Proceed as described in "Making entries" (Y page 155) in the "Manually setting the access data of the mobile phone network provider" section. When you confirm the edited access data, the list of mobile phone network providers appears and displays the selected provider. Access data is correct X Press the % back button or select & and press W to confirm. You can now accept the access data of the mobile phone network provider. X Confirm Save by pressing W.
Setting access data 154 COMAND Online and Internet X Input field Meaning Provider: Name of the provider, to be displayed in the list of mobile phone network providers. The name can be selected at will. The standard entry is pro‐ vider . Ph. number: Access number for establishing the connection. Confirm New provider in the list of mobile phone network providers by pressing W the COMAND controller. The list of access data appears.
Setting access data Input field Meaning DNS address: The DNS addresses (Domain Name Service) can be negotiated automatically or must be entered manually. The required information can be obtained from your mobile phone network provider. X To enter the phone number: in the list of access data (Y page 154), select the Ph. number: input field by sliding ÆV or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The input menu for the phone number appears. X Enter the telephone number.
Setting access data 156 X To set the DNS address: in the list of access data (Y page 154) confirm the DNS address: input field by pressing W. The # dot in front of an entry indicates the current setting. Using previously set Internet access data for another mobile phone If the access data is already available in the list of mobile phone network providers, you can use it for another mobile phone.
Setting access data Editing the access data X Select a provider in the list of mobile phone network providers (Y page 153) by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select the symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. 157 Deleting access data of the mobile phone network provider X Select a provider in the list of mobile phone network providers (Y page 153) by turning cVd the COMAND controller.
Establishing/ending a connection 158 COMAND Online and Internet X Select 5 min, 15 min or Off and press W to confirm. Off switches the function off. Favourite (example) X Establishing/ending a connection Press W the COMAND controller. The Internet connection is established. An active Internet connection is identified with symbol :. The example shows a menu in the Google™ POI search (Y page 166).
Options 159 Ending the connection X Press the ~ button on COMAND or the multifunction steering wheel. or X Select the scissors symbol on the bottom right of the carousel view and press W to confirm. i If the mobile phone Internet connection is cancelled, COMAND tries to reconnect. You should therefore always close the connection in COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel.
Options 160 X Select an entry and press W to confirm. The selected service provider is accepted. Deleting/saving search queries COMAND Online and Internet X To exit the menu: select Back by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Setting the search radius X Confirm the entry after Search radius: by pressing W. The # dot indicates the currently selected search radius. X Select the Delete all searches entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Options 161 Setting the default view You can specify which view is called up after activating the weather display (Y page 169). You can make the following settings: Rcurrent R5-day weather forecast Rinfo X view Confirm the entry after Default view: by pressing W. The # dot indicates the currently selected default view. X Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The selected location is accepted.
Options 162 X Select an entry and press W to confirm. The selected feature is accepted. Setting the options for the POIs download Overview You can make the following settings: Rspecify the ID for the download the type of import Rdelete/save POIs after they have been imported to the server X Select Download POIs in the options menu (Y page 159) by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The menu shows the current settings.
Special destination search Yes deletes the POIs after importing to the server. No does not delete the POIs on the server. i Routes and destinations are automatically deleted on the server after seven days. Resetting adjustments 163 COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The carousel view appears. X Bring the COMAND Online panel to the front by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The COMAND Online menu appears.
Special destination search 164 COMAND Online and Internet X To enter using the character bar: enter the search term. Instructions for entering characters using the character bar can be found in the "Entering characters in the phone book and address book" section (Y page 28). X To enter characters using the number pad: press the number keys in rapid succession. The character appears when the key is pressed. The first available letter is highlighted.
Special destination search (Y page 95). You can adopt the POI from this memory and save it permanently in the destination memory (Y page 94). X Using search results X Select an entry in the list of search results by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. To call up a POI: select Call with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You then switch to the telephone function and make the call (Y page 123).
Special destination search COMAND Online and Internet 166 X To save to the address book: select To address book by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The entry is stored in the address book. X To display the weather data: select Weather by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The weather data is displayed at the POI location (Y page 169). X Select the search criteria and press W to confirm.
Downloading special destinations 167 Downloading special destinations Introduction Step 1: sending POIs to the server X Call up the website for Google™ maps on the Internet. X Select a POI. X Select "Mercedes-Benz" as the company entry. X Select the identification for the download (e-mail address or vehicle identification number). With Exit you quit the POIs download. With Options you set the options for the POI download (Y page 162). X Confirm the Download POIs panel by pressing W.
Downloading special destinations 168 Step 3: using POIs Calling up the menu X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. COMAND Online and Internet Example of a destination address X To call up a POI: confirm the entry by pressing W. i You can use this function when a mobile phone is connected (Y page 114) and the destination address includes a phone number.
Weather Insert the SD memory card (Y page 196). X To save as a personal POI: confirm As personal POI by pressing W the COMAND controller. The entry is saved as a personal POI on the SD memory card. i You can use a personal POI in navigation mode for route calculation (Y page 74). You can also use a personal POI in another vehicle for route calculation. X To save to the address book: select To address book by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The entry is stored in the address book.
Weather 170 Switching off X Press the % button. or X COMAND Online and Internet You see the following information: Rthe time of the current weather report Rthe current temperature Rinformation on the weather (e.g. cloudy, rain) Rthe maximum daytime temperature Rthe minimum daytime temperature Rthe probability of rain Rthe forecast for the current day (three time intervals) X To switch to a five-day forecast: confirm 5-day by pressing W.
Option 1: selecting the location in the information chart X X Select a country, e.g. ANDORRA and press W to confirm. The available winter sports areas are displayed. X Select a winter sports area from the menu and press W to confirm. The information chart shows information on: Rtype of skiing Rsnow conditions Rtemperatures X To select the location: select Search area in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. An input menu appears.
Weather 172 COMAND Online and Internet X Enter the search area. Instructions for entering characters can be found in the "Entering characters in navigation mode" section (Y page 25). The information chart with the weather forecast appears when the search area has been entered. X To move the weather map: slide ZV the COMAND controller to display the crosshair. X Slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller. The weather map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair.
Weather Switching the weather information display in the map on/off X X Display the menu in the weather map (Y page 172). X Select View by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. 173 Select a weather characteristic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates which weather characteristic is currently displayed on the map. You can select one weather characteristic at a time. Legend Display the menu on the weather map (Y page 172).
Internet 174 Changing to the information chart Internet X Display the menu in the weather map (Y page 172). Calling up a website X Select Display weather and press W to confirm. Memory functions COMAND Online and Internet Storing a location in the memory Calling up the carousel view X Select the globe icon in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The carousel view appears.
Internet To enter using the character bar: enter the URL in the input line. Instructions for entering characters can be found in the "At a glance" chapter (Y page 28). As soon as the first letter has been entered in the input line, a list appears below it. The list shows web addresses which begin with the letters you have entered and web addresses which have already been called up. The list is empty the first time you call it up. sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
176 Internet COMAND Online and Internet COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The website is called up.
Internet 177 Navigating the website Overview Step Activity X Navigates from one item that can be selected (e.g. link, text field or selection list) to the next and highlights the respective element on the website. Turn cVd the controller. Sliding the controller: Moves the pointer on the page. Left or right XVY X Up or down ZVÆ X Diagonally aVb X Press W the controller. Calls up the menu or opens the selected item. X Press the % button. Calls up the previous page. X Press the j button.
Internet 178 COMAND Online and Internet Start of menu Menu functions Calling up the menu X To call up the shortcut: highlight the selectable item on the page by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. End of menu Open Opens the website to the selectable item. X Confirm Open by pressing W the COMAND controller. X To call up the entire menu: when the shortcut is displayed, slide VÆ the COMAND controller downwards.
Internet Add to favourites Next Adds the current website to the favourites. The website can then be called up using the carousel view. You can save up to 20 favourites in the carousel view. X Select Add to favourites by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The The page has been added as a favourites. message appears. Calls up the next website. X Select Next by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Calls up the favourites.
Internet 180 Settings The settings are described in a separate section (Y page 183). Close active window X Select Close active window by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or COMAND Online and Internet X Slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller and position the selection window on the website. X Press W the COMAND controller. The selected section is enlarged.
Internet X Bring the Create new favourite panel to the front by turning cVd or sliding XVY the COMAND controller. 181 Selecting favourites X Call up the carousel view (Y page 174). X Select the favourite in the carousel view by turning cVd or sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The favourite is opened. Editing favourites X Press W the COMAND controller. An input menu appears. X Enter the web address (URL) and name using either the character bar or the number keypad.
Internet 182 X COMAND Online and Internet Favourites menu X Select Edit by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X X Press the g button on the number keypad. An input menu appears. Enter the web address (URL) and name using either the character bar or the number keypad.
Internet Settings X X Call up the menu (Y page 178). Select Settings by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Some websites save information in small text files (cookies) in COMAND. You can determine whether cookies may be stored. X Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Switch the setting on O or off ª. You can make other settings: RCharacter size You can select the font size which is used when displaying the website.
Internet COMAND Online and Internet 184 Option Function All Deletes all private data. Cache Deletes data in the temporary storage. Cookies Deletes cookies that are created by websites which you have called up. Websites visited Deletes all websites visited (path). ODelete all data on exiting X If this function is activated O, all private data is deleted when you exit the Internet browser. Select the setting by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
185 Vehicle equipment ............................ Radio mode and DAB radio mode .... Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ........ Music search ..................................... MUSIC REGISTER .............................. 186 186 192 205 208 Audio Operation with Bluetooth® audio .... 212 Media Interface mode ...................... 218 Audio AUX mode ...............................
Radio mode and DAB radio mode 186 DAB radio mode: you will hear the last station played from the last ensemble selected. Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions.
Radio mode and DAB radio mode DAB radio display : Name of the ensemble to which the selec- station ; Station name or station frequency of the selected station = Memory position of a station ? Radio text plus display (if available) A Radio mode menu bar X To switch on DAB radio mode: select FM in the radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
188 Radio mode and DAB radio mode i In the MW, LW and SW wavebands, COMAND shows the station frequency instead of the station name. X Quick select: turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/ selection window is active. or Ensembles (DAB radio mode) Audio An ensemble consists of multiple radio programmes. Every ensemble is transmitted in a certain area (national, regional or local) in the same way as a traditional AM/FM radio station. X Press the E or F button.
Radio mode and DAB radio mode To call up the programme preview: slide VY the COMAND controller. The next programmes are shown for the displayed DAB radio stations. X Switch back by sliding XV. Using the multifunction steering wheel X X Switch on radio mode in COMAND. Press = or ; to select the Audio menu. Selecting stations via the station presets X Quick setting: press a number key, e.g. l.
Radio mode and DAB radio mode 190 Waveband Frequency FM (VHF) 87.5 – 108.0 MHz MW (medium wave) 531 – 1620 kHz SW (short wave) 5800 – 6250 kHz LW (long wave) 153 – 282 kHz i You can only enter currently permitted numbers. Audio i If you enter a frequency in the MW, SW or LW wavebands that is outside the frequency range, COMAND sets the next lower frequency. Storing stations Storing stations manually There are ten presets available for each waveband as well as for DAB radio mode.
Radio mode and DAB radio mode To cancel storing: select Cancel and press W to confirm. Radio Data System (RDS) General notes The Radio Data System (RDS) provides inaudible additional information in the FM waveband. The system consists of a listening receiver and a monitoring receiver. The monitoring receiver constantly scans the FM waveband and collects data from all the stations with adequate reception, e.g. reception quality and RDS data such as programme names and alternative frequencies.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode 192 Interrupting a traffic announcement X During a traffic announcement: X Briefly press the 8 button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel. or Audio X To display radio text: select Info in the corresponding radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If the station supports radio text and information is available, the system displays it. Press the 9, : or 9 button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode There is a risk of being distracted from the road and traffic conditions if this is done while the vehicle is in motion. X To insert a CD/DVD into the magazine tray: press the V load/eject button. A menu shows the current load status of the magazine trays. The last tray selected is identified by a red digit. X Select a magazine tray to be filled by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode 194 The DVD changer loads the disc into the selected magazine tray. You see 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 Rit has been inserted correctly. is a permissible type of disc insert more than one disc at a time into a magazine tray.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Select a magazine tray containing a disc by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X Press a number key, e.g. j. You see the message: Ejecting disc .... Then you see the following message: X Select Eject all by sliding ÆV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The DVD changer ejects the last disc selected. You see the message: Ejecting disc ....
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode 196 Inserting an SD memory card Option 2 X X Insert the memory card into the slot until it engages in place. 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, you will see a message to this effect.
Example display: audio CD mode Example display: MP3 mode : CD cover (if available) : Cover (if available) ; Track time ; Track time = Track number and track name (only if = Track number and track name ? A B C stored on the disc as CD text or if Gracenote® data is available) Graphic time and track display Disc type, disc position in the media list and disc name (only if stored on the disc as CD text or if Gracenote® data is available) Artist (only if stored on the disc as CD text or if Gracenote® d
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode 198 Only in audio DVD mode X Audio To pause playback: switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 196). X Select Ë by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. X To continue playback: select Ì and press W to confirm. Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted. The Ì display changes to Ë.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode For DVD changer Magazine trays, positions 1 to 6: readable data media are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3 DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs. Memory card, position 7 Selecting a track Selecting by skipping to a track X or X MUSIC REGISTER, position 8 USB storage device, position 9 Media Interface, position 0 Bluetooth® audio Equipped with a single DVD drive DVD drive, position 1: readable data media are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3 DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode 200 If track information is stored on the audio drive or data storage device, the multifunction display shows the number and name of the track. cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The list of categories appears. Selecting a track using the number keypad Audio X Press the ¯ button on the number keypad. A numerical entry field appears. The number of positions offered corresponds to the number of tracks on the CD/DVD.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Introduction This function is only available in audio CD mode. There is a version of the music recognition software from Gracenote®, Emeryville, California, USA on the hard disk. You will recognise 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.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode 202 X To switch off the display: select None and press W to confirm. In the basic display (Y page 197), Track 1, Track 2 etc. are shown instead of the Gracenote® data, for example. X To switch on the display: select an entry in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Select MP3 or USB in the basic display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Select active partition and press W to confirm. 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.). In MP3 mode, the track order is determined by the order in which the tracks are written to the MP3 data carrier when it is created.
Audio 204 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Track and file names Permissible bit and sampling rates 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 than MP3 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.
Music search Discs with copy protection are not compatible with the audio CD standard and therefore may not be able to be played by COMAND. There may be playback problems 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.
Music search Audio 206 The Track information is complete message appears once the search is completed. Playback then starts with the previously active audio source. X To cancel the music search: confirm Cancel by pressing W. X Selecting a year of publication X Selecting an album X Select a track and press W to confirm. Playback starts. Select Year in the category list (Y page 205) by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Music search Select the desired cover by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The corresponding album is played. X Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select an entry, e.g. Artists, and press W to confirm. The album and cover (if available) are displayed. X Confirm the album with W. The tracks on the album are displayed.
MUSIC REGISTER 208 If music files are available, playback begins at the point last listened to. If there are no music files, you will see a message to this effect. X Confirm the message by pressing W the COMAND controller and then copy the music files in to the MUSIC REGISTER (Y page 209). Option 2 Audio X Select a track and press W to confirm. Playback starts and the basic display appears.
MUSIC REGISTER 209 = Track number and track name ? Graphic time and track display A Position of the medium in the media list Copying music data to the MUSIC REGISTER X Introduction You can copy music files in the file formats MP3, WMA and AAC (with the file extensions .m4p, .m4a, .m4b and .aac) from the following media: Select the data medium by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The data medium is loaded.
MUSIC REGISTER 210 3. Confirming your selection X Select Continue by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The copying menu appears. ISTER display appears. Now you can copy more music files to the MUSIC REGISTER. X To cancel the copying process: select Cancel and press W to confirm. Music files are stored in the MUSIC REGISTER up until the point of cancellation. 4. Starting the copying process Deleting all music files This function deletes all music files from the MUSIC REGISTER.
MUSIC REGISTER The music search finds tracks via all available media. The search begins with the audio source that is currently active. The following media are considered for the music search: Rdisc (audio CD/DVD/MP3) card RMUSIC REGISTER RUSB storage device X Switch to MUSIC REGISTER (Y page 208). X Select Search by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears. X Select a track in a category (Y page 205).
Audio 212 Operation with Bluetooth® audio The tracks are played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.). RRandom media All the tracks on the medium are played in random order. RRandom track list (MP3 mode only) The tracks in the currently active folder/ track list are played in a random order. X To select options: switch on the MUSIC REGISTER (Y page 208). X Select Music Register by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The options list appears.
Operation with Bluetooth® audio 213 nection involves first searching for a Bluetooth® audio device and then authorising it. You can authorise up to fifteen Bluetooth® devices. i If you authorise a mobile phone that sup- Searching for and authorising a Bluetooth® audio device X Switch on Bluetooth® audio mode (Y page 215). If you see the No Bluetooth audio device authorised message, you will need to connect the Bluetooth® audio device first.
Operation with Bluetooth® audio 214 Bluetooth® audio device is the same, confirm Yes by pressing W. If you select Yes, authorisation continues and the Bluetooth® audio device is connected. Playback starts. If you select No, authorisation will be cancelled. i The Bluetooth® audio device must support the Bluetooth® version 2.1 for connection via Secure Simple Pairing. COMAND creates a six-digit code, which is displayed on both devices that are to be connected.
Operation with Bluetooth® audio X Select a Bluetooth® audio device in the Bluetooth® device list. X Select the symbol to the right of the Bluetooth® audio device by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Details and press W to confirm.
Operation with Bluetooth® audio 216 X To continue playback: select Ì by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A message appears. Selection is at É.
X To start playback: select Ì by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Playback then starts from the beginning. 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.). X Select BT audio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates the option selected. X Select the option by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Media Interface mode 218 follow the instructions in the "Media Interface" section. Connecting an external device i Do not leave external devices in the vehi- Audio X cle as their correct function cannot be guaranteed if they are subjected to extreme temperatures, e.g. if subjected to direct sunlight or very low outside temperatures (see the operating instructions of the respective device). Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for damage to external devices. Never connect more than one device at a time.
Media Interface mode iPod® or MP3 player can result in an extended initialisation period. Error messages appear while the device is being activated if: RCOMAND does not support the device con- nected (External device unavailable message). Rthe connected device consumes too much power. Rthe Media Interface connection is faulty. Ra mass storage device (e.g. USB stick or USB hard disc) is connected to the Media Interface (Please connect the device to the other USB port message).
Media Interface mode 220 playback option other than Normal track sequence, the track sequence is random. = Elapsed track time (also in format ? A B C D E F G H Audio I 00:00:00 for audio books) Track name Graphic time display Graphic track display Sound settings Media list Album name (if available) Music search Position in the media list Artist (if available) Playback options Type of device : connected is indicated by the corresponding symbol for iPod® or MP3 player.
Media Interface mode 221 i On an iPod®/iPhone®, fast rewind only functions within the current track. Selecting a category/playlist/folder Overview RCurrent Category list (example) X tracklist (e.g. All) RPlaylists RArtists Select Current tracklist by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The contents of the current track list appear. RAlbums RTracks RPodcasts RGenres RComposers RAudiobooks i Some playback categories contain the entry All.
Media Interface mode 222 Playing back the contents of a category or folder X Select the category or folder by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Press W 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 203) selected. Audio Alphabetical track selection iPod® and MP3 players This function is available for alphabetically sorted categories and folders.
Audio AUX mode 223 Audio AUX mode You can connect an external audio source (AUX) to COMAND. The socket for this is located in the glove compartment. If COMAND is equipped with a Media Interface, external audio sources are connected using the cable set provided. The cable set then replaces the audio AUX socket. The connections for the Media Interface are located in the stowage compartment in the centre console. i You can find more information on the Internet at http://www.mercedesbenz.
Audio AUX mode 224 Audio X Select Standard or Boost and press W 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.
225 226 226 226 227 232 238 239 Video Vehicle equipment ............................ General information ......................... Basic settings .................................... TV mode ............................................. Video DVD mode ............................... Video AUX operation ........................ Picture viewer ...................................
226 Basic settings Vehicle equipment i These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time it was purchased. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
TV mode Press W the COMAND controller in TV or video DVD mode and show the menu. X Select TV, DVD-V or Aux by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. X Select Automatic, 16:9 optimised, 4:3 or Widescreen and press W 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 press W to confirm.
TV mode 228 = Information on the current programme (only for digital TV channels) ? To switch on teletext A Sound settings Selecting TV channels Video Selecting channels from the navigation menu Navigation menu displayed : Preset position of the selected TV channel X ; Selected TV channel or = Current programme (digital TV receiver X only) ? Next TV channel in the channel list (channel name or number) A To show the menu B Previous TV channel in the channel list (channel name or number) Showing/
TV mode 229 Select the channel by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Video The channel list is sorted alphabetically and contains: Ranalogue TV channels (all standards) TV channels (DVB-T standard) Rdigital radio stations (DVB-T standard) Rdigital i The radio stations are optically separated from the TV channels by a dotted line. X To set a channel using COMAND: press W the COMAND controller to show the menu.
TV mode 230 Video X Option 2: press the l button while the TV is playing. Irrespective of the option, an input bar appears at the top of the screen. X Press the corresponding number keys to enter the channel/programme number. X Confirm by pressing the COMAND controller W or press and hold the number key until the character bar disappears. The channel is set. i If you have not entered a programme number, the first programme with adequate reception will be set for a digital channel.
TV mode 231 Displaying the current programme or programme preview : TV channel ; Next programme = To display the current programme ? The beginning and end of the programme X To show the current programme: select Display current programme and press W to confirm. X To close the display: press the % button.
Video 232 Video DVD mode function is switched on, FIX appears in the display window. X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller. pages, and stores them in the system memory. If you set a different channel, the memory is cleared and refilled. Setting the reception region X The correct reception region setting ensures that analogue TV channels can be received with the usual quality and functionality. COMAND is set to the correct reception region at the factory.
Video DVD mode Only when the vehicle is stationary should you: Rload a disc 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. Reject Notes about discs COMAND can play back video DVDs produced according to the following standards: Rregion code 2 (for Europe) or region code 0 (no region code) or NTSC standard You will generally find the relevant details either on the DVD itself or on the DVD case.
Video DVD mode 234 X X DVD changer: insert a video DVD. Press the h function button or the % back button. COMAND loads the medium inserted and starts to play it. Option 2 Video X Press the h function button one or more times. COMAND switches to the previous disc operating mode. Hiding/showing the navigation menu X To display: slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller. i This function is not available while the DVD's own menu (Y page 236) is being displayed. X To hide: slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller.
Video DVD mode X 235 To stop playback: while playback is interrupted, select É again and press W to confirm. X During playback, confirm É by pressing W twice in rapid succession. Selection is at Ì. X To restart playback: confirm Ì by pressing W. Playback restarts from the beginning.
Video DVD mode 236 X Video On the multifunction steering wheel: switch on video DVD mode in COMAND (Y page 233). X Use the = or ; button to select the Audio menu. X Press 9 or : to select a scene/ chapter. If you press and hold 9 or : for an extended period, rapid scroll begins. Selecting a film/title This function is only available if the DVD is divided into several films/tracks. If the DVD contains several films, these can be selected directly.
Video DVD mode X Select DVD functions and press W to confirm. X Select Menu and press W to confirm. The DVD menu appears. X Selecting menu items in the DVD menu Back to the film X X Select any menu item in the DVD menu and press W the COMAND controller to confirm. X Select Go up and press W to confirm. Press the % back button repeatedly until you see the movie. or X Select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu. X Select the Back (to the movie) menu item in the menu and press W to confirm.
Video AUX operation 238 Video 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 236). X In full-screen mode, press W the COMAND controller to show the menu. X Select DVD-Video in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select DVD functions and press W to confirm.
Picture viewer i It may be the case that a device which is connected as an external video source seems quieter or louder in the vehicle, or that the usual maximum volume cannot be reached. 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 sound at high volume without distorting it.
Picture viewer 240 (Y page 186) or in the media list (Y page 198). X Select Search in the basic display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears. Changing the picture view X Press W the COMAND controller. A menu appears. X To turn the picture clockwise: confirm Turn clockwise by pressing W the COMAND controller. X To turn the picture anti-clockwise: select Turn anti-clockwise by turning the cVd COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Picture viewer 241 X Video To start playing music: confirm Search by pressing W. The category list appears (Y page 205). X Select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select other entries within the category (e.g. track, album) until the music starts playing.
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Rear Seat Entertainment System 244 General information Vehicle equipment On the remote control i These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time it was purchased. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. General information Changing batteries Notes Batteries are required for the remote control and for the two sets of cordless headphones. G Risk of injury Keep batteries away from children.
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. Right-hand battery The positive pole (+) must face downwards.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 246 Basic functions i The headphones' volume setting does not affect the main loudspeakers. The following functions affect only one screen: Raudio and video functions as well as picture Adjusting the sound settings You can select the sound settings in the audio CD/DVD/MP3, TV, video DVD and AUX modes. X Switch on an operating mode (e.g. audio CD mode) (Y page 249). X Select Treble or Bass using the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm.
the other screen. You make these settings using the remote control (Y page 36). Selecting the display language X TV mode (example) : Brightness, contrast and colour ; Picture formats X Select Brightness, Contrast or Colour using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. X Select a setting using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Settings using the : button and press the 9 button to confirm.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 248 Setting the brightness X Select Settings in the system menu using the : button on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. A scale appears. X Adjust the brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. The brightness bar moves up or down. The picture becomes lighter or darker in accordance with the scale.
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/audio DVD/MP3 mode) (Y page 249). Data on an MP3 CD first needs to be loaded by the drive. Loading may take a some time, depending on the number of folders and tracks. Removing a CD/DVD X Press the þ eject button. The drive ejects the disc. X Take the disc out of the slot.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 250 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode C To set the bass D To set the treble E Disc name (if stored on the disc) F To call up the track list Selecting a track Selecting by skipping to a track X G Stop function H Pause function I Playback options MP3 mode (example) : Type of data medium þ ; Track number = Track name ? Track time A Graphic time and track display B Current playback settings (no symbol for "Normal track sequence") C To set the bass D To set the treble E Disc name or
Making a selection by entering the track number directly X Press the h 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.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 252 X To pause playback: select Ë using the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. X To continue playback: select Ì and press the 9 button to confirm. The Ì display changes to Ë. Stop function This function is only available in audio DVD mode. X To interrupt playback: select É using the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì.
X Select Display track information using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status. = Current programme (digital TV receiver only) ? Next TV channel in the channel list (chan- nel name or number) A To show the menu B Previous TV channel in the channel list (channel name or number) TV mode General information Further information on channel reception quality can be found in the "Video" section (Y page 227).
TV mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 254 Selecting TV channels Selecting channels from the navigation menu X Press the = or ; button on the remote control while the display window is active. or X Press the E or F button. The TV tuner selects the previous or next channel from the alphabetical channel list. Selecting channels via the channel presets X To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control. or X Select Menu while the navigation menu is shown and press the 9 button to confirm.
X X Option 2: press the h button while the TV is playing. Irrespective of the option, an input bar appears at the top of the screen. X To set a channel: enter the channel number using the number keys and press the 9 button to confirm. X Press and hold the number key until the entry line is hidden. The channel is set. Storing channels automatically or X i If you have not entered a programme number, the first programme with adequate reception will be set for a digital channel.
TV mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 256 Displaying the current programme or programme preview This function is only available on digital TV channels. The programme preview is also referred to as the electronic programme guide (EPG). X To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control or confirm Menu by pressing the 9 button while the navigation menu is shown. X Select TV using the =; buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Station list and press the 9 button to confirm.
Setting the reception region Selecting a teletext page Further information on this function is available in the "Video" section (Y page 232). X To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control or confirm Menu by pressing the 9 button while the navigation menu is shown. X X Select TV using the =; buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select TV standard and press the 9 button to confirm. A list appears, showing the reception regions.
Video DVD mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 258 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 248). Activating 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.
? To set the treble A To set the bass Fast forward/rewind X Press and hold the E or F 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 the 9 button on the remote control. X To interrupt playback: select É and press the 9 button to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. The video image is hidden. X To continue playback: select Ì and press the 9 button to confirm.
Video DVD mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 260 X Option 2: while the film is playing, press the 9 button on the remote control and show the menu. X Select DVD-Video and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select DVD functions and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Scene selection and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select 5 using the 9 or : button and press the 9 button to confirm. In both cases, playback will begin from the fifth scene/chapter after a brief pause.
X Confirm Select by pressing the 9 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 up may not function or not function at certain points in the DVD menu. To indicate this, the K icon appears in the display.
Active COMAND source mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 262 X Select Subtitles or Camera angle and press the 9 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 the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. X and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. To exit the menu: press the = or ; button.
Selecting an active COMAND source in the rear-compartment screen Loading the active COMAND source X Select COMAND using the 9=; buttons on the remote control and press 9 to confirm. The audio or video source selected in COMAND is loaded in the Rear Seat Entertainment System. X To select a track by skipping to a track: press the = or ; button on the remote control. or X Press the E or F button. The skip forward function skips to the next track.
AUX mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 264 MP3 mode Video DVD mode MP3 mode (example) Video DVD mode (example) X To select a track by skipping to a track: press the = or ; button on the remote control. X Press the E or F 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).
back. If no video image is available from the AUX source connected, you will see an audio menu. 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 37). Display AUX The AUX display jacks are located on the side of the screen (Y page 35). Audio and video connection X Insert the audio plugs for the left and right signals into the corresponding L and R jacks. X Insert the video plug into the V jack.
AUX mode Rear Seat Entertainment System 266 Changing the picture format X Select Display Aux or Disc drive Aux in the AUX menu and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select 16:9 optimised, 4:3 or Wide‐ screen using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. The dot in front of a menu item indicates the current setting.
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