Mercedes-Benz 2016 Command Operating Instructions Manual

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COMAND

Operating Instructions

Order no. 6515 7980 13 Part no. 253 584 10 00 Edition B-2016

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2535841000

COMAND Operating Instructions

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As at 22.12.2014

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz

First, familiarize yourself with your COMAND system. Read these operating instructions, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off.

This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others.

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Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 15

Overview and operation ..................... 19

System settings .................................. 37

Vehicle functions ................................ 49

Navigation ........................................... 61

Telephone .......................................... 109

Online and Internet functions .......... 145

Radio .................................................. 165

Media ................................................. 177

Sound ................................................. 207

SIRIUS Weather ................................ 211

Contents

1, 2, 3 ...

360° camera

Displaying images ............................ 52

Opening the camera cover for

cleaning (COMAND) .........................53

Settings ........................................... 53

Switching on/off .............................. 52

Access data of the mobile phone network provider

Deleting ......................................... 150

Editing ........................................... 150

Making entries ............................... 149

Selecting ........................................ 148

Acoustic locking confirmation

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 51

Activating media mode

General notes ................................ 178

Switching on automatically ............ 179

Adding bookmarks ............................ 160

Address

Entering (navigation) ........................ 67

Address book

Adding a new contact .................... 126

Adding information to a contact .... 127

Automatically importing contacts

from the phone .............................. 130

Browsing ........................................ 125

Calling up ....................................... 125

Changing the category of an entry .. 128 Changing the display and sorting

criteria for contacts ....................... 129

Deleting contacts ........................... 130

Deleting imported contacts ........... 132

Displaying contact details .............. 127

Editing a contact ............................ 128

Entering characters ......................... 31

Importing contacts ........................ 130

Introduction ................................... 125

Making a call ................................. 127

Receiving vCards ........................... 131

Saving a contact ............................ 130

Searching for a contact ................. 126

Sending e-mails ............................. 128

Sending text messages .................. 128

Starting route guidance ................. 127

Storing a phone number as a

speed dial number ......................... 129

Voice tags ...................................... 129

Address entry menu

Navigation ........................................ 67

Adjusting the volume

COMAND ......................................... 29

Media source ................................... 29

Traffic announcements .................... 29

Alternative Route ................................ 88

Ambient lighting

Setting (COMAND) ........................... 50

Asterisk key

see Favorites button

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode

Activating ....................................... 182

Bluetooth

audio mode ................. 192

Connecting USB devices ................ 182

Data medi

a, file systems, formats .. 179

Gracenote

Media Database ......... 185

Inserting/removing a CD/DVD

(single drive) .................................. 181

Media interface .............................. 198

Media Register ............................... 188

Media search ................................. 185

Overview menu .............................. 181

Playback options ........................... 183

SD memory card ............................ 182

Search menu ................................. 184

Selecting a track ............................ 184

Sound settings ............................... 208

Stop and playback function ........... 184

Automatic folding mirror function

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 51

Automatic locking feature

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 51

Automatic time

Switching on/off .............................. 39

Automatic volume adjustment

General information ......................... 45

Switching on/off .............................. 45

Avoiding an area ................................ 100

Index

Back button ......................................... 23

Bluetooth

Activating audio mode ................... 196

Activating/deactivating ................... 44

Audio device mode and searching

for mobile phones .......................... 195

Basic display (audio mode) ............ 196

Connecting another mobile

phone ............................................ 115

Connecting audio devices .............. 192

De-authorizing (de-registering) a

device ............................................ 195

Device list ...................................... 193

Displaying connection details ........ 116

Displaying details ........................... 195

Entering the passcode ................... 114

External authorization (audio

device) ........................................... 194

General information ......................... 44

Increasing the volume using

COMAND ....................................... 198

Interface ........................................ 110

Introduction ................................... 110

Reconnecting an audio device ....... 194

Searching for a mobile phone ........ 113

Selecting a playback option ........... 197

Selecting a track ............................ 197

Starting and stopping playback ..... 196

Starting playback if the Bluetooth

audio device has been

stopped ......................................... 196

Telephony ...................................... 112

Telephony notes ............................ 110

Burmester

surround sound sys-

tem

Balance/fader ............................... 210

Calling up the sound menu ............ 209

Equalizer ........................................ 209

Equipment ..................................... 209

Surround sound ............................. 210

Buttons and controller ........................ 23

Call lists

Displaying details ........................... 133

Opening and selecting an entry ..... 132

Saving an entry in the address

book .............................................. 133

Calling up the compass display ....... 104

Car pool lanes ...................................... 66

Category list (music search) ............ 186

Inserting ........................................ 181

Notes on discs ............................... 181

Characters

Entering (navigation) ........................ 32

Climate control

Calling up climate control

(COMAND) ....................................... 55

Calling up the climate control bar

(COMAND) ....................................... 54

COMAND ......................................... 54

Cooling with air dehumidification

(COMAND) ....................................... 56

Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 56

Overview .......................................... 54

Perfume atomizer (COMAND) .......... 56

Setting the air distribution

(COMAND) ....................................... 55

Setting the airflow (COMAND) ......... 55

Setting the climate mode

(COMAND) ....................................... 55

Setting the temperature

(COMAND) ....................................... 54

Switching ionization on/off

(COMAND) ....................................... 56

Switching on/off

(COMAND) ................................. 56, 57

Climate control bar

Calling up ......................................... 54

COMAND

Basic display menu .......................... 30

Basic functions ................................ 29

Controller ......................................... 23

Display ............................................. 21

Selecting operating mode ................ 31

Settings ......................................... 160

Switching on/off .............................. 29

COMAND display

Cleaning instructions ....................... 22

Setting ............................................. 38

Contacts

Deleting ......................................... 130

Index

Importing ....................................... 130

Controller .............................................23

Copying music files

see Media Register

Copying/renaming/deleting files

see Media Register

Country-specific information (nav-

igation) .................................................99

Date format, setting ............................ 41

Day design, setting .............................38

Delayed switch-off time

Setting (COMAND) ...........................52

Deleting

Call lists ......................................... 134

Destination

Saving to SD memory card .............. 95

Storing in the address book ............. 94

Destination (navigation)

Editing a previous destination .......... 96

Entering a destination by address .... 67

Entering a destination using the

map ................................................. 75

Entering a point of interest .............. 72

Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 79

Entering using Mercedes-Benz

Apps ................................................ 79

General notes .................................. 67

Keyword search ............................... 70

Personal POIs and routes ................. 79

Saving .............................................. 94

Selecting an address book con-

tact as a destination ........................ 72

Selecting from the list of last des-

tinations ........................................... 72

Destination/route download

Deleting a destination from the

server ............................................ 156

Displaying destinations in the

vehicle ........................................... 155

Displaying the vehicle identifica-

tion number (VIN) .......................... 157

Importing destinations ................... 156

Placing a call at the destination ..... 156

Procedure and general informa-

tion ................................................ 155

Sending destinations to the

server ............................................ 155

Using a destination for route guid-

ance ............................................... 156

Using destinations ......................... 156

Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 117

Display

Selecting the design ........................ 38

Switching on/off .............................. 39

Display COMAND

see C

OMAND display

Displaying current position (navi-

gation) .................................................. 89

Displaying the artist and track

Radio ............................................. 170

Distance

see Route (navigation)

DVD

Notes on discs ............................... 181

see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode

DVD video

Operating DVD functions ............... 204

DYNAMIC SELECT

Configuration via the DYNAMIC

SELECT switch ................................. 57

Configuring individual drive pro-

gram ................................................ 57

Displaying engine data ..................... 58

Displaying vehicle data .................... 58

Individual configuration setting

options ............................................. 58

E-mail

Answering ...................................... 140

Calling up the settings menu ......... 136

Changing the name of the e-mail

account .......................................... 137

Configuring an e-mail account ....... 137

Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 137

Deactivating the e-mail function .... 137

Deleting ......................................... 143

Displaying details ........................... 139

Downloading e-mails manually ...... 137

Editing text templates .................... 141

Forwarding ..................................... 141

Inbox .............................................. 138

Index

Reading .......................................... 138

Saving the sender in the address

book .............................................. 143

Settings .........................................136

Storing the sender as a new entry

in the address book ....................... 142

Using a phone number in the text .. 142

Using text templates ......................141

Writing ...........................................140

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 51

Entering the city .................................. 67

Exterior mirror

Activating/deactivating the automatic folding mirror function

(COMAND) ....................................... 51

Factory setting (reset function) ......... 48

Favorites

Adding ............................................. 35

Deleting ...........................................36

Displaying and calling up ................. 35

Moving ............................................. 35

Overview .......................................... 34

Renaming ......................................... 35

Favorites (Internet) ........................... 162

Favorites button .................................. 45

Google™ Local Search

Calling up Local Search ................. 152

Calling up settings .........................154

Deleting search queries ................. 154

Entering a search position and

search term ................................... 152

Importing a destination/route ....... 153

Popular Searches ........................... 153

Search history ............................... 154

Setting the search radius ............... 154

Using as the destination ................ 153

GPS reception ...................................... 62

Gracenote

Media Database ............ 185

Handwriting recognition

Switching text reader function

on/off .............................................. 27

Touchpad ......................................... 27

Heading up (navigation) ..................... 97

Home

see Home address

Home address

Entering and saving ......................... 68

Importing/exporting data .................. 46

Incident (traffic report) ....................... 91

Interior lighting

Setting the delayed switch-off

time (COMAND) ............................... 52

Intermediate destinations

Entering ........................................... 76

Internet

Conditions for access .................... 146

Creating favorites .......................... 162

Entering the URL ............................ 158

Favorites manager ......................... 162

Favorites menu .............................. 162

Menu functions .............................. 159

Options menu ................................ 159

Selecting/setting access data ....... 147

Setting automatic disconnection

of the Internet connection ............. 151

Setting up an Internet connection .. 147

Keyword search (navigation)

Searching via COMAND ................... 71

Selecting search options ................. 71

Selecting search results ................... 70

Lane recommendations

Explanation ...................................... 85

Presentation .................................... 85

Lighting

Setting the delayed switch-off

time (COMAND) ............................... 52

Index

Switching the locator lighting on/

off .................................................... 51

Lights

Setting the ambient lighting

(COMAND) ....................................... 50

List of access data

New provider ................................. 148

List of mobile phone network providers

With the selected provider ............. 148

Locator lighting

Setting (COMAND) ........................... 51

Locking confirmation

see Acoustic locking confirmation

Map (navigation)

3D map ............................................ 97

Adjusting the scale .......................... 96

Building images ................................ 99

Country-specific information ............ 99

Displaying the next intersection ...... 98

Elevation modeling ........................... 99

Map heading up ............................... 97

Map settings .................................... 96

Moving ............................................. 64

North orientation ............................. 97

Notes ............................................... 96

Rotating the 3D map ........................ 99

Selecting POI symbols on the

map ................................................. 97

Selecting text information on the

map ................................................. 98

Showing the map version ................. 98

Switching highway information

on/off .............................................. 98

Updating ........................................ 102

Map functions ...................................... 96

Media Interface

Basic display .................................. 198

Playback options ........................... 200

Search ........................................... 199

Selecting a music file ..................... 199

Supported devices ......................... 198

Supported file formats ................... 199

Switching to Media Interface ......... 198

Video function ............................... 200

Media mode

Switching on .................................. 178

Media Register

Basic display .................................. 188

Calling up memory space informa-

tion ................................................ 191

Copying files .................................. 188

Deleting all files ............................. 191

Renaming/deleting files ................ 190

Selecting a playback mode ............ 191

Switching on .................................. 188

Media search

Category list .................................. 186

Current tracklist ............................ 186

General information ....................... 186

General notes ................................ 185

Keyword search ............................. 187

Music genres ................................. 187

Selecting by cover ......................... 187

Starting the media search .............. 186

Memory card

see SD memory card

Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 157

Microphone, switching on/off ......... 119

Mobile phone

Authorizing .................................... 114

Connecting (Bluetooth

inter-

face) .............................................. 112

onnecting another mobile

phone ............................................ 115

De-authorizing ............................... 116

Displaying Bluetooth

connection

details ............................................ 116

Enabling for Internet access .......... 147

Monitor

see COMAND display

MP3

Stop and playback function ........... 184

see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode

Multimedia system

see Display

Music

see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode

MUSIC REGISTER

General notes ................................ 188

Index

My address

Saving ..............................................68

Navigation

Adjusting the volume of the navi-

gation announcements .................... 29

Alternative route .............................. 88

Avoiding an area ............................ 100

Basic settings .................................. 64

Blocking a route section affected

by a traffic jam ................................. 89

Calling up the compass display ..... 104

Calling up the menu ....................... 103

Canceling/continuing route guid-

ance ................................................. 88

Country information ......................... 99

Displaying current position .............. 89

Drive Information ........................... 104

Entering a destination ...................... 66

Entering a destination using geo-

coordinates ...................................... 79

Entering a destination using

Mercedes-Benz Apps ....................... 79

Entering a destination using the

map ................................................. 75

Entering a point of interest .............. 72

Entering characters (character

bar) .................................................. 32

Entering intermediate destina-

tions ................................................. 76

Entry restriction ............................... 62

First use ........................................... 62

General notes .................................. 62

GPS reception .................................. 62

Important safety notes .................... 62

Info on navigation .......................... 105

Lane recommendation ..................... 85

Map functions .................................. 96

Moving the map ............................... 64

Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-

nation) ............................................. 90

Online map display ........................ 103

Personal POIs and routes ................. 79

Problems ....................................... 106

Reading out traffic reports ............... 93

Repeating announcements .............. 87

Route flight .................................... 104

Route information ............................ 88

Saving destinations .......................... 94

Saving home address ....................... 68

Selecting a destination from the

list of last destinations ..................... 72

Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunne

ls, fe

ries) ................................................. 65

Setting the announcements vol-

ume ................................................. 87

Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or

economic route) ............................... 64

Showing/hiding the menu ............... 63

Starting route calculation ................ 69

Switching announcements on/

off .................................................... 87

Switching to ..................................... 63

Traffic jam function .......................... 89

Updating the digital map ................ 102

Navigation announcements

Switching off .................................... 30

North orientation (navigation) ........... 97

Off-road ................................................ 90

Off-road program

Setting (COMAND) ........................... 58

Online and Internet functions

Calling up ....................................... 151

Calling up the device list ................ 150

Destination/routes download ........ 155

Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-

net access ..................................... 147

Ending the connection ................... 152

Establishing a connection .............. 151

Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 157

Manually setting the access data of the mobile phone network pro-

vider .............................................. 148

Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 157

Options menu ................................ 158

Resetting settings .......................... 158

Selecting the access data of the

mobile phone network provider ..... 148

Index

Setting automatic disconnection

of the Internet connection ............. 151

Setting up an Internet connection .. 147

Web browser .................................. 158

Own address (navigation)

see Home address

Pause function

Video DVD ..................................... 205

Perfume atomizer

Setting the perfume intensity

(COMAND) ....................................... 56

Personal POIs and routes

Alert when approaching (personal

POI) .................................................. 80

General notes .................................. 79

Importing via Mercedes-Benz

Apps ................................................ 81

Recording the route ......................... 83

Saving .............................................. 81

Selecting and editing ....................... 82

Settings for personal POIs ............... 80

Phone book

Adding a new contact .................... 123

Adding information to a contact .... 123

Calling up ....................................... 121

Deleting a contact ......................... 124

Displaying the details of an entry ... 123

Entering characters ......................... 31

Saving a contact ............................ 124

Searching for a contact ................. 122

Symbol overview ............................ 122

Phone call

Dialing ........................................... 117

Picture viewer

Changing view ............................... 206

Displaying pictures ........................ 205

Exiting the picture viewer .............. 206

General notes ................................ 205

Starting a slide show ..................... 206

PIN protection

Activating/deactivating ................... 46

POI (navigation)

Calling up the menu ......................... 72

Category .......................................... 74

Defining the position for the POI

search .............................................. 73

Entering ........................................... 72

Rotating 3D POI ............................... 75

Selecting .......................................... 74

Previous destinations (navigation) .... 96

Quick access for audio and telephone

Changing the station/music

track ................................................ 29

Sending DTMF tones ........................ 29

Radio

Activating/deactivating the sta-

tion presets display ....................... 169

Deleting a station .......................... 168

Displaying information ................... 170

Displaying station information ....... 170

Displaying the artist and track ....... 170

Overview ........................................ 166

Setting the waveband .................... 167

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) ............................................ 170

Station list ..................................... 168

Storing stations ............................. 168

Switching on .................................. 166

Tagging music tracks (downloading/purchasing tracks from the

iTunes Store

) ............................... 170

Radio station

Storing ........................................... 168

Read-aloud function

Automatic ........................................ 94

Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 139

Reading out

Traffic reports on the route .............. 93

Real-time traffic reports ..................... 91

Rear view camera

Displaying the image ........................ 53

Object detection .............................. 54

Opening the camera cover for

cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 54

Index

Switching object detection on/

off .................................................... 54

Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 53

Receiving vCards ............................... 131

Redialing (telephone) ........................ 118

Reducing the volume

Switching announcements on/off

(COMAND) ....................................... 65

Reserve fuel level

Switching announcements on/off

(COMAND) ....................................... 65

Resetting (factory settings) ............... 48

Road map

see Map (navigation)

Route (navigation)

Selecting an alternative route .......... 88

Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-

ries) ................................................. 65

Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or

economic route) ............................... 64

Starting calculation .......................... 69

Route guidance

Canceling/continuing ...................... 88

Freeway information ........................ 86

General notes .................................. 84

Lane recommendations ................... 85

Off-road ........................................... 90

Traffic reports .................................. 91

Safety notes

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 179

Using the telephone ....................... 110

Satellite radio

Displaying information ................... 175

Overview ........................................ 172

Registering .................................... 171

Switching to ................................... 172

SatRadio

Channel list updates ...................... 175

Memory functions .......................... 173

Music and sports alerts ................. 173

Notes ............................................. 170

Selecting a category ...................... 172

Selecting a channel ....................... 172

Tagging music tracks ..................... 174

SD memory card

Ejecting .......................................... 182

Inserting ........................................ 182

Inserting/removing ........................ 182

Searching for a gas station

When the fuel level is low ................ 78

Seat-belt adjustment function

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 51

Selecting stations

Radio ............................................. 167

Sending DTMF tones ......................... 119

Setting access data

Online and Internet ........................ 148

Setting the language

COMAND ......................................... 45

Setting the night design ..................... 38

Setting the text reader speed ............ 41

Setting the volume

Telephone calls ................................ 30

Setting the waveband

Radio ............................................. 167

Settings

Sound settings ............................... 208

Short message

see Text messages (SMS)

SIRIUS weather display

5-day forecast ................................ 212

Daily forecast ................................. 212

Detail information .......................... 213

Information chart ........................... 212

Selecting a location for the

weather forecast ............................ 213

Switching on/off ........................... 212

Weather map ................................. 215

Sound

Switching on/off .............................. 30

Sound settings

Balance/fader ............................... 208

Calling up the sound menu ............ 208

Equalizer ........................................ 208

Sound system

see Burmester

surround sound system

Speed dial

Deleting ......................................... 135

Setting up ...................................... 134

Index

State/province

Selecting .......................................... 68

Stop function

Video DVD .....................................205

Storing stations

Radio ............................................. 168

Street name announcements

Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 65

Switching between summer time

and standard time ............................... 40

Switching on media mode

Using the Media button ................. 178

Via the device list .......................... 179

Via the main function bar ............... 178

System settings

Automatic volume adjustment ......... 45

Bluetooth

....................................... 44

Date ................................................. 39

Importing/exporting data ................ 46

Language ......................................... 45

Text reader speed ............................ 41

Time ................................................. 39

Time zone ........................................ 39

Voice Control System ...................... 41

Telephone

Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 117

Adding a call .................................. 119

Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 30

Authorizing a mobile phone (con-

necting) ......................................... 114

Call lists ......................................... 132

Call waiting .................................... 120

Calls with several participants ....... 119

Conference calls ............................ 120

Connecting a mobile phone (gen-

eral information) ............................ 112

De-authorizing (disconnecting) a

mobile phone ................................. 116

Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 135

Deleting messages ........................ 143

Displaying Bluetooth

connection

details ............................................ 116

Downloading messages manually .. 137

E-mail ............................................. 135

E-mail requirements ....................... 135

E-mail settings ............................... 136

Ending an active call ...................... 121

Entering a number ......................... 117

Entering phone numbers ................ 117

Establishing the connection from

the mobile phone ........................... 114

Function restrictions ...................... 111

Functions available during a call .... 118

General notes ................................ 110

Incoming call during an existing

call ................................................. 120

Making a call ................................. 117

Message conditions ....................... 135

Message settings ........................... 136

Operating options .......................... 111

Phone book .................................... 121

Reading messages ......................... 138

Reception and transmission vol-

ume ............................................... 116

Reconnecting a mobile phone

automatically ................................. 115

Redialing ........................................ 118

Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 117

Safety notes .................................. 110

Sending DTMF tones ...................... 119

Setting up a speed dial .................. 134

Switching between calls (call wait-

ing) ................................................ 119

Switching between mobile

phones ........................................... 115

Switching the microphone on/off..119 Tel

ephone menu overview ............. 111

Text message condi

tions ...............135

Text message settings ................... 136

Text messages (SMS) .................... 135

Toggling ......................................... 119

Using the telephone ....................... 117

Writing e-mails ............................... 140

Writing text messages ................... 139

Telephone number

Entering ......................................... 117

Text messages (SMS)

Calling the sender .......................... 142

Calling up the settings menu ......... 136

Configuring the text messages

displayed ....................................... 136

Deleting ......................................... 143

Displaying details ........................... 139

Index

Downloading manually ................... 137

Editing text templates .................... 141

Inbox .............................................. 138

Reading .......................................... 138

Reading aloud ................................ 139

Settings ......................................... 136

Storing sender in address book ..... 142

Storing the sender as a new

address book entry ........................ 142

Using a phone number in the text .. 142

Using text templates ...................... 141

Writing ........................................... 139

Time

Setting ............................................. 40

Setting summer/standard time ....... 40

Setting the format ............................ 41

Setting the time ............................... 40

Setting the time zone ....................... 39

Setting the time/date format .......... 41

Switching automatic time on/off ..... 39

Touchpad

Calling up quick access for audio

and telephone .................................. 25

Changing the input language for

handwriting recognition ................... 28

Changing the station/music

track ................................................ 29

Character suggestions ..................... 27

Deleting characters ......................... 28

Entering a space .............................. 27

Entering characters ......................... 27

Gesture control ................................ 25

Handwriting recognition ................... 27

Operating the touchpad ................... 25

Overview .......................................... 24

Quick access for audio and tele-

phone .............................................. 29

Switching ......................................... 25

Switching input line ......................... 28

Track

Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 184

Traffic reports

Calling up a list ................................ 91

Real-time traffic report .................... 92

Updating the digital map .................. 102

USB audio mode

Selecting a track ............................ 184

USB devices

Connecting to the Media Inter-

face ............................................... 182

see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode

Vehicle settings

Calling up ......................................... 50

Video

see Video DVD

Video DVD

Control option ................................ 201

DVD menu ..................................... 204

DVD's control menu ...................... 203

Full-screen mode ........................... 202

Function restrictions ...................... 202

Menu options ................................. 202

Notes on discs ............................... 201

Overview ........................................ 202

Overview of DVD functions ............ 204

Pause function ............................... 205

Picture settings .............................. 202

Playing conditions .......................... 201

Safety notes .................................. 200

Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 205

Stop function ................................. 205

Switching to ................................... 202

Video menu ................................... 203

Voice Control System

Settings ........................................... 41

see Voice Control System

Volume, adjusting

Navigation messages ....................... 29

Weather map (SIRIUS)

Activating/deactivating display

levels ............................................. 216

Calling up ....................................... 215

Legend ........................................... 219

Moving ........................................... 215

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 216

Storm overview .............................. 220

Storm watch areas ......................... 219

Time stamp .................................... 219

Index

Weather memory (SIRIUS)

Selecting an area ........................... 215

Storing an area .............................. 215

Web browser

Entering a web address ................. 158

WiFi

Activating ......................................... 42

Connecting the device ..................... 42

Index

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

If you make any changes to the vehicle electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.

WARNING

If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating COMAND.

COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following, for example:

traffic lights

stop and yield signs

merging lanes

parking or stopping in a no parking/no stopping zone

other road and traffic rules and regulations

narrow bridges

COMAND can give incorrect navigation commands if the actual street/traffic situation does not correspond with the digital map's data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor all routes in an area. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a oneway street may have changed.

For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over the system's driving recommendations.

Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving.

Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and driving, and increase the risk of an accident.

Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per second.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplemen

t C to OET65.

This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 8inches (20cm) and more between the radiator and a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs.)

Introduction

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) These devices may not cause interference, and

2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada only: The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) These devices may not cause interference, and

2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Correct use

WARNING

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the following information when using COMAND:

the safety notes in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Attaching metalized retrofit film to the windshield may affect radio reception and have a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the vehicle interior.

Protection against theft: this device is equipped with technical provisions to protect it against theft. Further information on protection against theft can be obta

ined from an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Qualified specialist workshop

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Function restrictions

For safety reasons, some functions are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. You will notice this, for example, because either you will not be able to select certain menu items or a message will appear to this effect.

Data stored in the vehicle

Data recording

This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic information relating to vehicle operation, malfunctions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status of various systems, including but not limited to, engine, throttle, steering or brake systems, that is stored and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the vehicle is serviced. The data obtained is used to properly diagnose and service your vehicle or to further optimize and develop vehicle functions.

Introduction

COMAND/mbrace

If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s operation, the use of the vehicle in certain situations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.

For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.

Event data recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

how various systems in your vehicle are operating

whether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened

how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal and

how fast the vehicle is traveling

This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, can combine the EDR data with the type of personal identification data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read

data r

ecorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.

EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law.

Warning: The EDR is a component of the Supplemental Restraint System ("SRS") Module. Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR compo

nen

t may result in a malfunction of the SRS Module and other systems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

Information on copyright

General information

Information on licenses for free and Open Source software used in your vehicle and in the electronic components can be found on

Introduction

this website: http://www.mercedesbenz.com/opensource.

Your COMAND equipment

These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safetyrelevant systems and functions.

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Introduction

Overview .............................................. 20

Touchpad ............................................. 24

Basic functions .................................... 29

Character entry (telephony) ............... 31

Character entry (navigation) .............. 32

Favorites .............................................. 34

Overview and operation

Overview

Components

COMAND display

;

DVD changer or single DVD drive

;

Single DVD drive

Touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad)

Controller

COMAND consists of:

the display

The COMAND display has 960 x 540 pixels.

the single DVD drive

the buttons

the controller

the touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad)

ports in the center console (2 x USB, SD card slot)

An iPod

is connected via USB cable.

For COMAND with touchpad: the controller and touchpad provide two options for entering characters and selecting functions.

Functions

HD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite radio

Media

Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD video, two connection options for USB or

Media Interface (e.g. iPod

), SD card,

Bluetooth

audio, 10.8 GB Media Regis-

ter on the hard drive

Music search using all media

Sound system

You can select from two sound systems:

Standard sound system

Burmester®surround sound system

Overview

Overview and operation

Navigation system

Navigation via the hard drive

Destination entry using keyword search

Realistic 3D map with textured city models

Personal POIs and routes using SD memory card

Navigation functions, e.g. Drive Information

Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports via SIRIUS satellite radio

Communication

Messaging functions (text messages, email)

Address book

Internet browser

Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local Search™, destination/route download, Facebook, Google Street View™, stock prices, news and much more

Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website

WiFi interface for the connection of a smartphone to COMAND

WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a tablet PC or laptop in order to enable access to the Internet using the customer's mobile phone

SIRIUS Weather

Weather data as an information chart (current forecast, 5-day preview, detailed information)

Weather data on the weather map, e.g. rain radar data, storm characteristics and the track of tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons)

Vehicle functions

Vehicle settings, such as ambient lighting, belt adjustment and tow-away alarm

360° camera

Rear view camera

Climate control functions, such as climate mode, perfume atomizer and auxiliary heating

DYNAMIC SELECT (individual drive program)

Favorites button

Fast access to favorites functions using the favorites button on the controller or on the touchpad

Display

General notes

Avoid any direct contact with the display surface. Pressure on the display surface may result in impairments to the display, which could be irreversible.

Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your ability to read the display.

The display has an automatic temperaturecontrolled switch-off feature. The brightness is automatically reduced if the temperature is too high. The display may then temporarily switch off completely.

Overview

Status bar with displays

;

Cover view (if available)

Overview

Overview and operation

Main display field

Climate control status display

The example shows media playback in SD memory card mode.

Cleaning instructions

Do not touch the display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.

The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean the display screen, when necessary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT and LCD displays. Do not apply pressure to the display surface when cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible damage to the display. Then, dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.

Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.

Overview

Overview and operation

Buttons and controller

Overview

Navigation button

;

Radio button

Media button

Telephone and address book button

Vehicle and system settings button

Back button

Favorites button

Adjusts the volume or mutes

Switches COMAND on or off

Controller

Example shown with touchpad

Back button

You can use the % button to exit a menu or to call up the basic display of the current operating mode.

To exit the menu: briefly press the % button. COMAND changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode.

To call up the basic display: press the

% button for longer than two seconds. COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode.

Controller

The controller in the center console lets you:

select menu items on the display

enter characters

select a destination on the map

save entries

The controller can be:

turned 3

slid left or right 1

slid forwards or back 4

slid diagonally 2

pressed briefly or pressed and held 7

Overview

Overview and operation

Favorites button

With the favorites button, you can select, add or edit favorites.

Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.

To select a favorite: turn and press the controller.

Other functions (

Y page 34).

Touchpad

For COMAND with touchpad: alternatively, you can use the touchpad to select and enter information (

Y page 24).

Multifunction steering wheel

Multifunction display

;

Right control panel

Left control panel

Right control panel

Rejects or ends a call

Exits the telephone book/redial memory

Makes or accepts a call

Switches to the redial memory

W X

Adjusts the volume

Mute

Switches on the Voice Control System (see the separate operating instructions)

Touchpad

Touchpad overview

Do not use any sharp objects on the touchpad. This could damage the touchpad.

Touch-sensitive surface

;

Favorites button

To call up quick access for audio and telephone

Back button

Using the touchpad, you can:

select menu items in the display (

Y page 25).

enter characters (handwriting recognition) (

Y page 27).

control the active audio source (

Y page 29).

create, manage and call up favorites (

Y page 34).

enter destinations in navigation

save entries

Further information on operating the touchpad (

Y page 25).

Touchpad

Overview and operation

Switching the touchpad on/off

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6 turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Activate Touchpad: turn and press the controller. The touchpad is switched on O or off ª.

Operating the touchpad

Selecting a menu item

Use one finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface.

Swipe your finger up, down, to the left or right. The selection in the display moves in accordance with the direction of movement.

You can navigate in lists or menus in this way.

Confirming a selection

Do not press your finger too hard on the touchpad. This could cause malfunctions.

Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive surface until you reach the pressure point. A menu, an option or an application is started.

Calling up quick access for audio and telephone

Use two fingers to touch the lower part of the touch-sensitive surface.

Swipe your fingers up. Quick access is displayed.

Further information on quick access for audio and telephone (

Y page 29).

Hiding the quick access for audio and telephone

Use two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive surface.

Swipe your fingers down. Quick access is hidden.

Touchpad

Overview and operation

Operating the control for vehicle and sound settings

Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart.

Turn both fingers clockwise. The control setting is increased.

Turn both fingers counter-clockwise. The control setting is decreased.

Moving the map

Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive surface until you reach the pressure point. The crosshair is shown.

Touch the touch-sensitive surface again with one finger.

Swipe your finger in any direction. The map is moved is the direction of movement.

Zooming in on the map

Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart.

Glide your fingers away from each other. The map scale is magnified.

Zooming out of the map

Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced far apart.

Glide your fingers towards each other. The map scale is reduced.

Touchpad

Overview and operation

Handwriting recognition

Handwriting recognition overview

Active input line

;

Enters a space (Y page 27)

Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface

Deletes characters (Y page 28)

You can use handwriting recognition for text, numbers or characters in any input line.

If the character that you have entered can be interpreted in different ways, these options are displayed. More information on the character suggestions (

Y page 27).

You can additionally switch the handwriting recognition read-aloud function on and off.

To exit the menu

;

To return to handwriting recognition

To use the phone book or text templates

To change the input line or the position of the cursor

To change the input language

To finish character entry

To display the menu: press the touchpad.

Switching the text reader function of the handwriting recognition on/off

You can switch the text reader function of the handwriting recognition on or off.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6 turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Read Out Handwriting Rec‐

ognition: turn and press the controller.

The text reader function is switched on O or off ª.

Entering characters

Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected.

Use one finger to draw the desired character on the touch-sensitive surface. The character recognized is entered in the input line. You can draw the next character on the touch-sensitive surface.

If the character can be interpreted in different ways, these options are displayed.

More information on the character suggestions (

Y page 27).

Character suggestions

To select a character suggestion: turn the controller. The selected character is entered instead of the automatically recognized character. Character entry can be continued.

Entering a space

Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected.

Use your finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface and swipe to the right. A space is entered into the input line.

Touchpad

Overview and operation

Deleting characters

Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected.

Use your finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface and swipe to the left. The character last entered is deleted.

Switching input line

Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown.

To select p: swipe your finger to the left or right and press.

To select the desired input line, swipe up or down and press. The selected input line is active and character entry can be continued.

Moving the cursor within the input line

Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown.

To select p: swipe your finger to the left or right and press.

To move the cursor, swipe to the left or right.

Changing the input language for handwriting recognition

Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected.

Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown.

To select B: swipe your finger to the left or right and press. The list of available input languages appears.

To select a language: swipe up or down and press.

To select a language: swipe up or down and press. The input language for handwriting recognition has been changed.

Searching in lists

The phone book search is used as an example.

You determine the first letter of the contact you are looking for with the first character you enter.

Draw the letter on the touchpad surface. The first contact with the selected first character is highlighted in the phone book.

Further information on handwriting recognition on the touchpad (

Y page 27).

Draw additional letters on the touchpad surface one after another.

To complete the search and return to the phone book: press the touchpad.

Switching between the controller and the touchpad as input device

Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected.

To switch from character entry using the controller to handwriting recognition on the touchpad: use one finger to

press the touchpad. Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is active.

Touchpad

Overview and operation

To switch from handwriting recognition on the touchpad to character entry using the controller: press the controller.

Character entry using the controller is active.

Quick access for audio and telephone

Changing the station/music track

Depending on the audio source that is currently activated, you can use this function to select the next station or music track.

Call up quick access (Y page 25). The current audio source is displayed.

To select the previous or next station or the previous or next music track, swipe to the left or right. The selected station or music track is played.

Sending DTMF tones

The function is not supported by all mobile phones (see the manufacturer's operating instructions).

Call up quick access during a call (

Y page 25).

To select the required characters: swipe your finger to the left or right and press. Every character selected will be transmitted immediately.

Basic functions

Switches COMAND on/off

Press the u button on the center console to the right of the controller. When you switch on COMAND, a warning message will appear. COMAND calls up the previously selected menu.

If you switch off COMAND, playback of the current media source will also be switched off.

Adjusts the volume

Adjusting the volume for media sources

Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the controller.

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel. The volume of the media source currently selected changes.

Adjusting the volume for traffic announcements and navigation announcements

During traffic or navigation announcements:

Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the controller.

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.

You can set the volume for navigation announcements to be different from the volume of the respective media source.

Basic functions

Overview and operation

Adjusting the volume for phone calls

You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode during a telephone call.

Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the controller.

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Setting the volume for the Voice Control System voice output, see the separate operating instructions.

Switching the sound on or off

Media source sound

Press the thumbwheel to the right of the controller.

Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel.

If the audio output is switched off, the status line will show the 8 symbol. If you switch the media source or change the volume, the sound is automatically switched on.

Switching navigation announcements off and on again

To switch off navigation announcements: press the thumbwheel to the right

of the controller during the announcement. The Spoken

driving recommendations

have been deactivated. message

appears.

To switch navigation announcements back on: switch COMAND off and then on

again (

Y page 29).

Start a new route calculation (Y page 69).

Select +: while route guidance is active, show the menu and press the controller (

Y page 87).

Basic menu displays

Press the Õ button or the ß, $, %, or Ø button.

Navigation: the map displays the current vehicle position.

Radio: the basic menu of the last radio mode set appears.

Media: the basic display for the last media source set appears. In the example, SD memory card mode is set.

Communication: the basic menu of the last communication function set appears.

Vehicle functions: the basic display appears.

To show the menu: slide 4 the con- troller. The menu for the selected functions appears. Depending on the operation, the

Basic functions

Overview and operation

marking is shown in main function bar : or menu bar ;.

To select a menu item: turn and press the controller. Once you have selected a menu item in :, the last menu set for the selected function appears.

Menu bar ; offers options in the current media mode.

Selecting the operating mode for a main function

You can select the available operating modes for the main functions, e.g. telephone.

In the telephone menu, you can:

switch to telephone mode

call up the address book

call up the Digital Operator's Manual for the telephone

Press the % button. If telephone mode was the last mode selected, the telephone menu appears.

To call up the menu: press the % but- ton again.

To select Phone: slide 5 and press the controller. A menu appears. Phone

is at the front.

To select Address Book, for instance, turn and press the controller.

Character entry (telephony)

Writing a text message is used as an example. Further information on writing a text message (

Y page 139).

To select a character: turn and press the controller. The character selected in character bar ; is entered into telephone number input line :.

To delete a character: switch to the bottom line of the character bar by sliding 6 the controller.

To select F: turn and press the controller. The character last entered is deleted.

To switch input line: switch to the bottom line of the character bar by sliding 6 the controller.

To select 5, turn and press the controller.

Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

To select the input line for the text of the text message: slide 6 and press the

controller. The input line for the text of the text message is selected. The character bar has been adapted for entering text.

Character entry (telephony)

Overview and operation

To select a character: turn and press the controller. The character selected in character bar ? is entered into text message input line =.

To delete a character: switch to the bottom line of the character bar by sliding 6 the controller.

To select F, turn and press the controller. The character last entered is deleted.

To delete an entire entry: switch to the bottom line of the character bar by sliding 6 the controller.

To select F, turn the controller.

Press and hold the controller until the entire entry is deleted.

To change the country setting of the character bar: switch to the bottom line of

the character bar by sliding 6 the controller.

To select B, turn and press the controller. The available languages are displayed.

Turn and press the controller.

Further functions available in the character bar

Symbol Function

Switches between digits and symbols

Switches the character bar to uppercase/lowercase letters

Changes the country setting for the character bar

Symbol Function

Deletes a character/an entry

4, 5 Selects the input line

2, 3 Moves the cursor within the

input line

Finishes an entry

Cancels input

Inserts a paragraph

Character entry (navigation)

Character entry options

You can enter characters using the controller or the touchpad. With the controller, you enter characters using a character bar. To enter using the touchpad, draw the character in the entry field. COMAND supports this using a handwriting recognition function.

Entering characters using the character bar

Characters STUT entered by the user (orange)

;

Characters EBÜLL automatically added by COMAND

To switch to keyword search

Characters not currently available

Currently selected character

Characters currently available

Character bar

Character entry (navigation)

Overview and operation

The example shows the address entry (

Y page 67).

To enter a character: turn, slide 6 or 5 and press the controller.

Selected character : is entered in the upper line. COMAND adds the missing characters and shows the entry that best matches the current input.

The characters are available B or not ?, depending on the characters already entered and the data stored in the digital map.

The G symbol indicates that an entry exists more than once.

To delete a character: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting F.

To delete an entire entry: slide 6 and turn the controller; then after selecting F press and hold down the controller until the entire entry is deleted.

To switch to keyword search: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting = (

Y page 70).

To confirm an entry: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting¬.

Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears. The location selection list appears. The selected entry is highlighted.

Cursor

;

Entry line

The example shows the character entry when you save a destination as a navigable contact in the address book (

Y page 68).

To select an input line: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting 4 or 5.

Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

Turn and press the controller.

To move the cursor: select the input line.

Slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting 2 or 3.

To change the character bar language:

slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting B. A menu appears.

To select the language: turn and press the controller. The character set for the selected language is set.

The character bar entry functions are listed in the table.

Symbol Function

Switches between digits and symbols

Switches the character bar to uppercase/lowercase letters

Changes the character bar language

Deletes a character/an entry

Character entry (navigation)

Overview and operation

Symbol Function

Switches to keyword search (

Y page 70)

4, 5 Selects the input line

2, 3 Moves the cursor within the

input line

Confirms an entry

Cancels input

Entering characters using the touchpad

Alternatively, you can enter characters using the touchpad (

Y page 24). Character entry is

supported by a handwriting recognition function.

An example is the address entry (

Y page 67).

With one finger, draw the desired character, e.g. the letter B

, on the touch-sensitive surface. In the list (e.g. City), the first entry that starts with the letter entered is highlighted. You can draw the next character on the touch-sensitive surface.

If the character that you have entered can be interpreted in different ways, these options are displayed.

To select a character suggestion: turn the controller. The selected character is used for the list display instead of the automatically recog-

nized character. Character entry can be continued.

To delete a character: touch the touchsensitive surface with your finger and glide your finger to the left. The character last entered is deleted.

To finish the entry and switch back to the list: press the touchpad.

Favorites

Overview of favorites

To add a new favorite (Y page 35)

;

To rename a selected favorite (

Y page 35)

To move a selected favorite (

Y page 35)

To delete a selected favorite (

Y page 36)

To display the favorites overview: press the favorites button on the controller.

To show the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller.

You can manage a total of 20 favorites.

To do so use the following functions:

Displaying and selecting favorites (

Y page 35)

Adding favorites (Y page 35)

Renaming favorites (Y page 35)

Moving favorites (Y page 35)

Deleting favorites (Y page 36)

Favorites

Overview and operation

Displaying and selecting favorites

To display the favorites overview: press the favorites button on the controller.

To call up favorites: turn and press the controller.

Adding favorites

Adding predefined favorites

Press the favorites button on the controller.

To show the menu bar, slide 6 the controller.

To select Reassign: turn and press the controller. The categories for favorites are displayed.

Navigation

Entertainment

Phone

Vehicle

Climate Control

To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm. The available favorites are displayed.

To select a favorite: turn and press the controller.

Adding a favorite at the desired position: turn and press the controller.

If a favorite is stored over another favorite, the favorite underneath is deleted.

Adding your own favorites

You can store phone numbers from the phone book, radio stations or destinations as favorites.

A phone number from the phone book is used as an example.

Call up the phone book (Y page 121).

Search for the contact and display the phone number: (

Y page 122).

To add a telephone number as a favorite at the desired position: press and hold

the favorites button on the controller until the favorites are displayed.

Turn and press the controller. If a favorite is stored over another favorite, the favorite underneath is deleted.

Renaming favorites

Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.

To select the favorite to be renamed:

turn the controller.

To show the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller.

To select Rename: turn and press the controller.

Enter characters using the controller (

Y page 31) or the touchpad (Y page 27).

To finish the entry: select OK. The favorite has been renamed.

Moving favorites

Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.

To select the favorite to be moved: turn the controller.

To show the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller.

Favorites

Overview and operation

To select Move: turn and press the controller.

To store the favorite in the desired order: turn and press the controller.

If a favorite is stored over another favorite, the favorite underneath is deleted.

Deleting favorites

Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.

To select a favorite to be deleted: turn the controller.

To show the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller.

To select Delete: turn and press the controller.

To select Yes: turn and press the controller. The favorite is deleted.

If you select No, the process will be canceled.

Favorites

Overview and operation

Your COMAND equipment .................. 38

Important safety notes ....................... 38

Display settings ................................... 38

Time settings ....................................... 39

Text reader settings ............................ 41

Voice Control System settings .......... 41

WiFi ...................................................... 42

Bluetooth

settings ............................ 44

Automatic volume adjustment .......... 45

Setting the system language ............. 45

Calling up and editing the Favor-

ites function ........................................ 45

Importing/exporting data .................. 46

Reset function ..................................... 48

System settings

Your COMAND equipment

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you operate mobile communication equipment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

SD memory cards are small parts. They can be swallowed and cause asphyxiation. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of children. If an SD memory card is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating mobile communications equipment in the vehicle.

Display settings

Setting the brightness

The brightness detected by the display light sensor affects the setting options for this function.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Display: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

Select Brightness. A control appears.

Select the desired brightness.

Display design

The display features optimized designs for daytime and night-time operation. You can set the design by manually selecting day or night design or opt for an automatic setting.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Display: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

Select Day Mode, Night Mode or Auto. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Display settings

System settings

Design Explanation

Day Mode

The display is set permanently to day design.

Night Mode

The display is set permanently to night design.

Automatic If the Automatic setting

is selected, COMAND evaluates the readings from the automatic vehicle light sensor and automatically switches between the display designs.

Switching the display on/off

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Display Off: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. The display goes out.

To switch the display on again: press the controller.

Time settings

General information

COMAND can automatically set the time and date.

The following navigation system functions require the time, time zone and summer and standard time to be set correctly in order to work properly:

route guidance on routes with timedependent traffic guidance

calculation of expected time of arrival

Switching automatic time on and off

The Automatic Time Settings function is used to activate or deactivate the automatic setting of the time and date. This function is activated when the vehicle leaves the factory.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Time: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Automatic Time Settings: press the controller.

To switch the function on O or off ª: press the controller.

Setting the time zone

To set the time zone, the Automatic Time

Settings function must be activated.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Time: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Time Zone:: turn and press the controller. A list of countries appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

To select the country in which you are currently driving: turn and press the con-

troller. The country is accepted.

A time zone list may also be displayed, depending on the country selected.

To select the desired time zone: turn and press the controller. The time zone is accepted.

A list of available options for setting summer time appears (

Y page 40).

Time settings

System settings

Setting summer and standard time

You can use the Daylight Saving Time menu to set automatic summer time changeover or switch the summer time setting on or off. The changeover to summer time advances the time by one hour.

The Daylight Saving Time

menu or the

Automatic

option is not available in all coun-

tries.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Time: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Daylight Saving Time: turn and press the controller. A list of available options for setting summer time appears.

To select Automatic, On or Off: turn and press the controller.

Setting Function

Automatic

The summer and standard time are automatically changed over.

The clock is advanced one hour ahead of standard time.

Off

The standard time for the chosen time zone is selected.

Manual time setting

Using the manual time settings, you can set the time forwards or backwards by up to several hours.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Time: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Set Time Manually: turn and press the controller. A menu with an analog clock appears.

To set the hour: turn the controller.

To highlight minutes: slide 9 the controller.

To set minutes: turn and press the controller. The time is accepted.

The Automatic Time Settings

function

is deactivated ª. If Automatic

is set for the summer time changeover, a prompt will appear asking whether the automatic changeover should be maintained between summer and winter time.

If Automatic Time Settings is reacti-

vated, the previous settings for time zone and summer time changeover are restored.

Time settings

System settings

Setting the time and date format

Use this function to set the time and date format for all displays in the vehicle.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Time: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Format: turn and press the controller.

To select the desired date format: turn and press the controller. The # dot indicates the current setting.

To select the desired time format: turn and press the controller. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Abbreviation Meaning

YYYY/MM/DD

Year/Month/Day

date format, year (all four digits)

YY/MM/DD

Year/Month/Day

date format, year (two digits)

MM/DD/YYYY

Month/Day/Year

date format, year (all four digits)

DD/MM/YYYY

Day/Month/Year

date format, year (all four digits)

HH:MM (24 hrs)

Hours : Minutes

(24 hour time format)

HH:MM (AM/PM)

Hours : Minutes

(AM/PM time format)

Text reader settings

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Text Reader Speed: turn and press the controller. A list appears.

Select Fast, Medium or Slow. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Voice Control System settings

Opening/closing the help window

If the set system language is not supported by the Voice Control System, English will be selected.

The help window also shows you information on audible instructions:

during individualization

during subsequent operation of the Voice Control System

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Voice Control: turn and press the controller.

Select Help Window. You have switched the help window on O or off ª.

More information on the Voice Control System is available in the separate operating instructions.

Voice Control System settings

System settings

Individualization

Using individualization, you can fine-tune the Voice Control System to your own voice. This will help improve voice recognition (see the separate operating instructions).

WiFi

Overview

Conditions:

To establish a WiFi connection between COMAND and a WiFi-enabled device, such as a tablet computer or smartphone:

WiFi must be activated at COMAND and at the device to be connected.

If COMAND is to be used as a WiFi hotspot:

COMAND must be connected to an Internet-enabled mobile phone via Bluetooth

or USB.

The Internet access data for the mobile phone network provider must be selected or set for COMAND.

There must be an Internet connection to COMAND.

Activating WiFi

To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Select System Settings. The System Settings

menu is displayed.

Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Activate.

Press the controller. Switch the connection on O or off ª, depending on the previous setting.

Connecting the device

General notes

The exact WiFi connection procedure may vary depending on the device to be connected. Follow the instructions that are shown in the display. Further information; see the manufacturer's operating instructions.

Connecting a device via WPS PIN

Prerequisite:

For this type of connection, the device to be connected must support "Connect using WPS PIN".

To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Select System Settings. The System Settings

menu is displayed.

Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Connect via WPS PIN.

Select the vehicle from the device to be connected and "Connect using WPS PIN".

WiFi

System settings

The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB

WLAN XXXXX.

The device to be connected generates a PIN.

This PIN is also entered on COMAND.

Connecting the device by pressing a button (push button)

Prerequisite:

For this type of connection, the device to be connected must support "Connect via push button".

To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Select System Settings. The System Settings

menu is displayed.

Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Connect via WPS PBC.

Select the vehicle from the device to be connected and Connect via WPS PBC

The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB

WLAN XXXXX.

Select Continue in COMAND.

Connecting the device via the security key

To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Select System Settings. The System Settings

menu is displayed.

Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Connect Using Security Key.

Select the vehicle from the device to be connected. The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB WLAN XXXXX

Enter the security key that appears on the COMAND display for the device to be connected.

Confirm the entry.

Generating a new security key

WiFi

System settings

To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Select System Settings. The System Settings

menu appears.

Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Generate Security Key.

Select Regenerate. A new security key is generated.

To save the security key: turn the controller and select Save

. The WiFi menu appears. The new security key will now be displayed and verified when a connection is established via the security key. The connection must be re-established with the newly created security key.

Device connections established using the previous security key will no longer work after the security key is changed. You have to reconnect these devices (

Y page 42).

Changing the name of the SSID

To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Select System Settings. The System Settings

menu is displayed.

Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Change SSID. A dialog for entering the SSID appears.

Enter the new SSID.

Select ¬.

Press the controller. From now on, when establishing a connection, the vehicle will be shown with the new SSID both on the device to be connected and in the Connect

Using Security Key

menu.

Device connections established using the previous SSID will no longer work after the SSID is changed. You have to reconnect these devices (

Y page 42).

Bluetooth®settings

General information about Bluetooth

Bluetooth®-capable devices, e.g. mobile phones, have to comply with a certain profile in order to be connected to COMAND. Every

Bluetooth

device has its own specific Blue-

tooth

name.

Bluetooth

technology is a standard for short-range wireless data transmissions up to approximately 10 meters. You can use Blue-

tooth

to connect your mobile phone to

COMAND to, for example:

use the hands-free system

establish an Internet connection

listen to music using Bluetooth®Audio

exchange vCards

Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of Blue-

tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Bluetooth®settings

System settings

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Activate Bluetooth: turn and press the controller.

This switches Bluetooth

on O or off ª.

Automatic volume adjustment

General information

With the Automatic Volume Adjustment function, the volumes of different audio sources are adjusted for each other, to compensate for relative differences in volume.

For example: changing from a relatively quiet to a relatively loud radio station. The volume for both stations sounds the same. Manual readjustment of the volume is not required.

The Automatic Volume Adjustment

func-

tion is deactivated ª when the vehicle leaves the factory. Using this function, the dynamic range of the music is slightly reduced. To make the most of the audiophile sound quality, it is recommended to leave it off.

Switching the automatic volume adjustment on/off

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Automatic Volume Adjust‐

ment: turn and press the controller.

Switch the Automatic Volume Adjust‐

ment function on O or off ª.

Setting the system language

This function allows you to determine the language for the menu displays and the navigation messages. The selected language affects the characters available for entry.

The navigation announcements are not available in all languages. If a language is not available, the navigation announcements will be in English.

When you set the system language, the language of the Voice Control System will change accordingly. If it is not supported by the Voice Control System, English will be selected.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Language: turn and press the controller. The list of languages appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Select the desired language. COMAND loads the selected language and sets it.

Calling up and editing the Favorites function

The Favorites function can, depending on the vehicle equipment, be called up as follows:

via the System Settings menu

via the Favorites button on the controller (

Y page 23)

via the Favorites button on the touchpad (

Y page 24)

Calling up and editing the Favorites function

System settings

Calling up the Favorites function via the system menu:

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6 and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Favorite Functions: press the controller. The favorites are displayed.

To select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐

book: turn and press the controller.

Calling up the Favorites function via the controller or touchpad:

Press the Favorites button on the controller or touchpad. The favorites are displayed.

To select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐

book: turn and press the controller.

The Favorites function can be exited at any time.

To exit the Favorites function:

Press the Favorites button again

Press the % button on the controller

Press the % button on the touchpad

To select % in the display: turn and press the controller.

Further information on favorites (

Y page 34).

Importing/exporting data

General notes

Never remove the stick or card when writing data to the USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data.

Using this function, you can do the following with your personal COMAND data:

transfer from one system or vehicle to another system or vehicle.

make a backup copy (export data) and load it again (import data).

protect your data from unwanted export by activating a PIN prompt (presetting: deactivated ª).

You can either use an SD memory card or a USB storage device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage.

Activating/deactivating PIN protection

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Data Import/Export: turn and press the controller.

Select Activate PIN Protection. Activate O or deactivate ª PIN protection. When activating PIN protection, you will be prompted to enter a PIN.

Importing/exporting data

System settings

To enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: turn and press the controller. You will be prompted to enter the PIN again.

Enter the PIN again and select ¬. The PIN prompt now protects your personal data from unwanted export.

If you deactivate your PIN protection, you will first be prompted to enter your PIN. If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can deactivate PIN protection by resetting your personal COMAND data (

Y page 48).

Importing/exporting data

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory stick) (

Y page 182).

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6 and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Data Import/Export: turn and press the controller.

Select Import Data or Export Data.

If you import data such as address data, the existing data on COMAND is overwritten. You will see a message to this effect. COMAND is restarted after the data import.

If PIN protection is activated, a PIN prompt appears when you select Export Data

To enter the PIN: turn the controller and press ¬ to confirm. PIN protection is deactivated.

To select Memory Card, USB 1 or USB 2: turn and press the controller. This function exports all the data to the selected disc.

A window appears with the message that the data has been exported.

You can export address data, bookmarks, system settings that you have made and radio station lists, for example.

Personal music files in the MEDIA REGISTER cannot be saved and imported again using this function.

Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.

Importing/exporting data

System settings

Reset function

You can reset COMAND to the factory settings. Amongst other things, this will delete all personal COMAND data. Example:

Station presets

Entries in the destination memory

Entries in the list of previous destinations in the navigation system

Entries in the address book

Authorized telephone

In addition, an activated PIN protection, which you have used to protect your data against unwanted export, will be deactivated. Resetting is recommended before selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle, for example.

Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in the MEDIA REGISTER, will be deleted.

Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Reset: turn and press the controller. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset.

Select Yes or No. If you select No

the process is canceled.

If you select Yes

a prompt will appear again

asking whether you really wish to reset.

Select Yes or No. If you select Yes

a message will be shown. COMAND is reset to the factory settings and restarted.

If you select No

the process is canceled.

Reset function

System settings

Your COMAND equipment .................. 50

Important safety notes ....................... 50

Vehicle settings ................................... 50

360° camera ........................................ 52

Rear view camera ................................ 53

Climate control settings ..................... 54

DYNAMIC SELECT ................................ 57

Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you operate mobile communication equipment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating mobile communications equipment in the vehicle.

Vehicle settings

Calling up vehicle settings

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Vehicle Settings: press the controller. The Vehicle Settings

menu is active.

To select the desired vehicle setting: turn and press the controller. The main area with the setting element is active.

Selecting a different vehicle setting:

To activate the menu for selecting the vehicle setting: slide 5 the controller.

Exiting the vehicle settings:

To select &: slide 6 and press the controller.

Ambient lighting

General notes

You can set the following for the ambient lighting:

Brightness

This setting makes an additional change to the brightness of the ambient lighting.

Color

This setting changes the color of the ambient lighting.

Setting the brightness

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Ambient Light Brightness: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active. The brightness value is displayed.

To change the brightness value: turn the controller.

You can find further information on the interior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Setting the color

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Ambient Light Color: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active.

To select a color: turn the controller.

You can find further information on the interior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Vehicle settings

Vehicle functions

Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

This function makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Easy Entry/Exit: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active.

To change the setting: press the controller.

You can find further information on the EASYENTRY/EXIT feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation

You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Acoustic Lock Feedback: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information on the locking feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Activating/deactivating the seat-belt adjustment function

The Belt Adjustment function adjusts the driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Belt Adjustment: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information on seat-belt adjustment in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Activating/deactivating the automatic folding mirror function

When the Automatic Mirror Foldingfunction is activated, the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside. The exterior mirrors fold out automatically again as soon as you unlock the vehicle.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Automatic Mirror Folding: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information on the automatic folding mirror function in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Switching locator lighting on/off

If you switch on the Locator Lightingfunction, the exterior lighting is switched on for a short time when it is dark. The light switch must be set to Ã (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

The exterior lighting remains on for 40 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the engine, the locator lighting is switched off and automatic headlamp mode is activated.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Locator Lighting: turn and press the controller.

Press the controller. The function is switched on or off, depending on the previous status.

You can find further information on the locator lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Switching the automatic locking feature on/off

The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is traveling faster than walking pace.

Vehicle settings

Vehicle functions

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Automatic Locking: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information on the locking feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Setting the delayed switch-off time

Interior lighting delayed switch-off

The interior lighting is activated for the duration of the delayed switch-off time when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Interior Lighting Delayed

Switch-off: turn and press the controller.

The setting element is active.

To change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller.

You can find further information on the interior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Exterior lighting delayed switch-off

If you switch on the Exterior Lighting

Delayed Switch-off function, the exterior

lighting is switched on for a short time after the engine is switched off. The light switch must be set to Ã (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off. If you close all the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting switches off after the set time.

Call up Vehicle Settings (Y page 50).

To select Exterior Lighting Delayed

Switch-off: turn and press the controller.

The setting element is active.

To change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller.

360° camera

General notes

The 360° camera surveys the vehicle surroundings and assists you, for example when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.

The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range.

For more information on the 360° camera see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Displaying the 360° camera image

The 360° camera image can be displayed if:

your vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera

the 360° Camera function is switched on; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select 360° Camera: turn and press the controller. The 360° camera image appears in splitscreen mode.

You will see the previous view on the display if, when the function is switched on:

you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock

you select transmission position P

when you are driving at moderate speeds

Switching the display off manually

To select &: slide 6 and press the controller.

360° camera

Vehicle functions

Switching the display on automatically

You can automatically switch the 360 camera display using reverse gear (

Y page 53).

Switching the 360° camera automatic mode on/off

This function activates the 360° camera when reverse gear is engaged.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

To select System Settings: turn and press the controller.

To select 360° Camera: turn and press the controller. The 360° Camera

menu appears.

Select Activation by R gear. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

Opening the camera cover for cleaning

To select Open Camera Cover in the 360° camera menu: turn the controller and press to confirm. The Please

Wait... message appears for

approximately three seconds.

The camera cover opens.

The camera cover closes automatically if:

the ignition is switched off

the vehicle exceeds a moderate speed

Rear view camera

General notes

The rear view camera covers the immediate surroundings of the vehicle and assists you when parking.

The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneuvering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.

You can find further information about the rear view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Switching the rear view camera automatic mode on/off

This function activates the rear view camera when reverse gear is engaged.

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Slide 6 the controller.

To select System Settings: turn and press the controller.

Select Rear View Camera. The Rear View Camera

menu appears.

Select Activation by R gear. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

When you start the vehicle and engage reverse gear, the camera cover opens automatically if the function is activated. The area behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the display (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

For further information on the rear view camera (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Rear view camera

Vehicle functions

Object detection

The rear view camera can detect moving and stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian or another vehicle is detected, these objects are marked with bars. The system is able to detect and mark stationary objects when your vehicle is moving. Moving objects will always be detected and marked.

Switching object detection on/off

To select Object Detection in the rear view camera menu: turn and press the controller. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

Opening the camera cover for cleaning

To select Open Camera Cover in the rear view camera menu: turn and press the controller. The Please

Wait... message appears for

approximately three seconds.

The camera cover opens.

The camera cover closes automatically if:

the ignition is switched off

the vehicle pulls away

Climate control settings

Overview

You can adjust the climate control settings using the climate control bar (

Y page 54) or

the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

You can set the most important climate control functions, such as temperature (

Y page 54), airflow (Y page 55) and air

distribution (

Y page 55) using the climate

control bar. The climate control bar is visible in most displays.

You can find all available climate control functions in the climate control menu. You can use

the climate control bar (

Y page 54) to

switch to the climate control menu.

Settings in the climate control bar

Overview

Adjusts temperature and air distribution on the left and displays the current setting

;

Calls up the climate control menu, displays the current cooling and climate mode setting

Adjusts temperature and air distribution on the right and displays the current setting

Calling up the climate control bar

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the climate control bar is activated.

Setting the temperature

Climate control settings

Vehicle functions

Call up the climate control bar (Y page 54).

To select the current temperature on the left or right: turn and press the controller. The temperature setting scale appears.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

To close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.

You can also use the climate control menu

to set the temperature (

Y page 55).

Setting the air distribution

Call up the climate control bar (Y page 54).

To select the current air distribution display on the left or right, e.g. O: turn and press the controller. The air distribution setting scale appears.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

To close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.

You can also use the climate control menu

(

Y page 55) to set the air distribution.

Setting the airflow

Call up the climate control bar (Y page 54).

To select J: turn and press the controller. The airflow setting scale appears.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

To close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.

You can also use the climate control menu

(

Y page 55) to set the airflow.

Calling up the climate control menu

Press the Ø button.

Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the climate control bar is activated.

To select from climate control bar ;: turn and press the controller. The menu for selecting climate control functions is activated.

To select the desired climate control function: turn and press the controller. The selected climate control function appears.

Settings in the climate menu

Adjusting the climate mode settings

By setting the climate mode you determine the type of airflow. The setting is active when the air-conditioning system is set to Ã, see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Climate control settings

Vehicle functions

Call up the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

To select Climate Mode: turn and press the controller.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

Exiting a menu:

Press the % button.

The current airflow setting is shown in the climate control bar: DIFFUSE

, MEDIUM or FOCUS

(Y page 54).

Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer

The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent the air in individual compartments in the vehicle interior. Further information (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Call up the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

To select Air Freshener: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active.

To start/stop the perfume atomizer: press the controller.

To set the intensity: turn the controller when the atomizer is switched on.

Exiting a menu:

Press the % button.

Switching the ionization on/off

The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in the vehicle interior. Further information (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Call up the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

To select Ionization: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active.

To switch the ionization on/off: press the controller.

Exiting a menu:

Press the % button.

Settings in the bottom bar of the climate control menu

Switching climate control on/off

This setting is made in the bottom bar of the climate control menu.

Call up the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the bottom bar is activated.

To select O Climate Ctrl On: turn and press the controller.

The climate control is switched on O or off ª depending on the settings.

If the climate control is switched off:

the climate control setting functions are deactivated.

the blower is switched off.

the air recirculation flaps are closed.

Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off

This setting is made in the bottom bar of the climate control menu.

Call up the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the bottom bar is activated.

To select O A/C: turn and press the controller.

Switch cooling with air dehumidification on O or off ª.

The current status of the cooling function is displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON – activated, A/C OFF – deactivated (

Y page 54).

Climate control settings

Vehicle functions

Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidification function reduces fuel consumption.

Synchronizing the climate control settings

Use O Sync (synchronization) to select the climate control setting for all zones together O or separately ª.

This setting is made in the bottom bar of the climate control menu.

Call up the climate control menu (

Y page 55).

Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the bottom bar is activated.

To select O Sync: turn and press the controller.

Switch the synchronization function on O or off ª.

For further information on synchronizing climate control settings (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

DYNAMIC SELECT

General notes

You can use DYNAMIC SELECT to configure the following settings for the Individual drive program:

Drive system

Suspension

Steering

Climate control

ECO start/stop function/ECO Assist

In a few countries, the ECO start/stop function is deactivated at the factory due to the available fuel grade. In this case, the ECO start/stop function is not available regardless of the display in the COMAND display.

The off-road program is only available on vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering package and is not available for PLUG-IN HYBRID. You

can set the following programs in the Off‐

road Settings menu:

Slippery

Off-road

Gradient

Rocking free

Trailer

Off

In addition, current vehicle and engine data is visualized via the two further Vehicle Data and Engine Data menus.

There may be fewer settings depending on your vehicle's equipment.

For further information on the Individual drive program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Configuration via the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

There may be fewer settings depending

on your vehicle's equipment.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to select the Individual drive program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual. A window appears after a short while.

To confirm Adjust: press the controller. The Individual Configuration

appears.

To select DriveSuspension, Steering,

Climate Control

, Eco Start/Stop

Function or Eco Assist: turn and press

the controller. The menu symbol, text and image show the selected setting.

DYNAMIC SELECT

Vehicle functions

Setting off-road program

To switch the off-road program on: press

the

button.

A window appears after a short while.

To confirm Adjust: press the controller. The Offroad Settings

menu appears.

To select SlipperyOffroad, Incline,

Trailer

, Rocking Assist or Off: turn

and press the controller. The menu symbol, text and image show the selected setting.

The Rocking free program can be selected up to a speed of 20 km/h.

If you switch off the off road program, the Comfort drive program is configured automatically.

For further information on the off-road program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Displaying vehicle data

There may be fewer displays depending

on your vehicle's equipment.

Press button Ø. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press the controller. The Individual Configuration

, Off‐

road Settings, Vehicle Data and Engine Data

menus appear.

Select Vehicle Data. Updates of the following data are displayed:

Off-road-/type of road to match the selected drive program

G-Force cross to display longitudinal and lateral acceleration

Accelerator and brake pedal activity

Vehicle level setting animation

Vehicle level display

Activity of the spring struts

Wheel angle

Overrun mode animation

Compass display

Longitudinal and latitudinal angle

DSR

Daytime or night-time view is shown depending on the automatic light sensor.

Displaying engine data

There may be fewer displays depending

on your vehicle's equipment.

Press button Ø. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press the controller. The Individual Configuration

, Off‐

road Settings, Vehicle Data and Engine Data

menus appear.

Select Engine Data. The following current data is displayed:

Engine output

Engine torque

Engine oil temperature

On-board voltage

Individual configuration setting options

You can choose from the following settings for the drive:

C Comfort

S Sport

S+ Sport +

M Manual

E Eco

DYNAMIC SELECT

Vehicle functions

You can make the following settings for the suspension:

C Comfort

S Sport

S+ Sport +

You can make the following settings for the steering:

C Comfort

S Sport

You can choose from the following settings for climate control:

E Eco

C Comfort

You can choose from the following settings for the ECO start/stop function:

ON Switches the ECO

start/stop function on

Unlit Switches the ECO

start/stop function off

You can choose from the following settings for ECO Assist:

ON Switches ECO Assist

Unlit Switches ECO Assist

off

DYNAMIC SELECT

Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment .................. 62

Introduction ......................................... 62

Basic settings ...................................... 64

Destination entry ................................ 66

Personal POIs and routes ................... 79

Route guidance ................................... 84

Real-time traffic reports ..................... 91

Storing destinations ........................... 94

Map functions ...................................... 96

Navigation functions ........................ 103

Problems with the navigation sys-

tem ..................................................... 106

Navigation

Your COMAND equipment

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Introduction

Important safety notes

WARNING

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating COMAND.

COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following, for example:

traffic lights

stop and yield signs

merging lanes

parking or stopping in a no parking/no stopping zone

other road and traffic rules and regulations

narrow bridges

COMAND can give incorrect navigation commands if the actual street/traffic situation

does not correspond with the digital map's data. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a on

e-w

ay street

may have changed.

Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving.

General notes

Operational readiness of the navigation system

The navigation system must determine the position of the vehicle before first use or whenever operational status is restored. Therefore, you may have to drive for a while before precise route guidance is possible.

GPS reception

Among other things, correct functioning of the navigation system depends on GPS reception. In certain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.

Using roof carriers may impair the correct functioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite radio, GPS).

Entry restriction

For vehicles in certain countries, there is a data entry restriction.

The restriction is active from a vehicle speed of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As

Introduction

Navigation

soon as the speed falls below approximately 2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes inactive.

When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made. Menu items are shown in gray and cannot be selected.

For example:

entering the destination city and street

entering a destination via the map

entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a name search

editing entries

Other entries are possible, such as entering points of interest in the vicinity of the destination or current position.

Switches to navigation mode

Traffic reports can be received or traffic reports are available

Press the ß button. The map shows the vehicle's current position.

Access from one of the other main functions:

To activate the menu: slide 5 the con- troller (e.g. in radio mode).

To select Navi: turn and press the controller. The navigation menu appears.

Press the controller. The map shows the vehicle's current position.

Access within navigation:

From any menu, press the ß button. The navigation menu appears.

Press the controller. The map shows the vehicle's current position.

Showing/hiding the menu

Using the menu, you can make a destination entry or select the navigation settings, for example.

To show: slide 6 the controller when the map appears.

Swipe down the touchpad with one finger. If there has been no route calculated, Des‐

tination is marked.

If a route has been calculated, y is marked.

To hide: press the % button.

Introduction

Navigation

Slide 5 the controller. Full screen symbol : appears.

Press the controller.

Moving the map

Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (

Y page 63).

Press the controller. The crosshair is shown.

Slide 1, 4 or 2 the controller. The map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair.

Enter a destination using the map

(

Y page 75).

Basic settings

Selecting the route type

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Route Settings.

Select a route type. A filled circle indicates the current selection.

Active route guidance: COMAND calculates a new route.

Inactive route guidance: COMAND uses the selection as the new setting.

Route guidance active: a destination has been entered and the route has been calculated.

Route guidance inactive: no destination has been entered yet and no route has been calculated yet.

Fast Route

COMAND calculates a route with a short journey time.

Dynamic Traffic Route

Based on the Fast Route route type and includes traffic reports on the route for the route guidance.

Eco Route

COMAND calculates an economical route. The journey may take slightly longer compared to taking the fast route.

Short Route

COMAND calculates a shorter route.

The Dynamic Traffic Route route type uses real-time traffic reports from SIRIUS satellite radio.

Further Information on real-time traffic reports (

Y page 91).

To calculate alternative routes: select

Calculate Alternative Routes

Switch the function on O or off ª.

Basic settings

Navigation

Function activated: after each route calculation, route alternatives are offered that correspond to the local conditions (

Y page 88).

If desired, you can have COMAND calculate alternative routes even during route guidance (

Y page 88).

Setting route options

To avoid/use route options: select

Avoid Options

A menu appears.

Select one of the options. O: using or avoiding route options is enabled

ª: using or avoiding route options is disabled

Menu item Avoid Area (Y page 100)

COMAND enables you to avoid areas you do not wish to drive through.

Menu item Avoid Highways

Menu item Avoid Ferries

Menu item Avoid Auto Trains

Menu item Avoid Tunnels

Menu item Avoid Unpaved Roads

The function is not available in all countries.

Menu item Use Toll Roads

The route calculation includes roads which require you to pay a usage fee (toll).

Menu item Use Carpool Lanes

If your vehicle meets the access conditions for carpool lanes, you can use this function.

Navigation includes carpool lanes if the carpool lanes option is activated.

Depending on local conditions, COMAND may not always be able to include all route options. A route may include a ferry, for instance, even though Avoid

Ferries is ena-

bled. COMAND will notify you of this visually and through a navigation message.

To use toll roads: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

Select an option. The options include using roads that require cash payment or electronic billing, or switching off the function.

To exit a menu: slide 8 the controller.

Selecting announcements

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

Basic settings

Navigation

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Settings.

Select an option. Switch the option on O or off ª.

Announce Street Names

COMAND announces the names of the streets to which the impending change of direction will lead.

The function is not available in all countries.

Audio Fadeout

The volume of an active media source is automatically reduced during a navigation announcement.

Gas on Reserve

Function activated: once the reserve fuel tank level is reached, a message appears to help you start a gas station search.

Atten‐ tion Assist

Function activated: if ATTENTION ASSIST displays a warning in the multifunction display, a message appears in the COMAND display when driving on a highway. This can help you start a rest stop search.

For further information on ATTENTION ASSIST, see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Using car pool lanes

You can include carpool lanes (HOV or car sharing lanes) in the route calculation.

If you use HOV or carpool lanes, please observe the applicable laws as well as the local and time limitation conditions.

Carpool lanes may only be used under certain conditions. They can normally be used when

there are two people in the vehicle. However, there are also carpool lanes which can only be used when there are three or more people in the vehicle. In California, lone drivers may also use the carpool lanes if the vehicle's emission or consumption values are below the prescribed levels.

Carpool lanes may be reserved for specific times (e.g. during the peak period).

Carpool lanes are indicated by a diamond symbol on specific road signs and on the road surface. The road signs may also include the designation CARPOOL. The lanes are arranged as a separate lane next to the others or are built as a physically separate lane.

Depending on the setting under Use Car‐

pool Lanes, COMAND uses carpool lanes

when calculating the route. During route guidance, visual and audible driving directions provide guidance into and out of carpool lanes.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Route Settings.

Select Avoid Options.

Select Use Carpool Lanes. Carpool lanes will either be used O or avoided ª when calculating the route.

Destination entry

Important safety notes

WARNING

Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this

Destination entry

Navigation

is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating COMAND.

Destination entry may be blocked while driving, depending on the country specifications.

General notes

The various character entry options are described for the controller. Alternatively you can use the touchpad to enter characters and select menus (

Y page 24).

Using an address

Calling up the address entry menu

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Address Entry.

Address entry options

Examples of how you can enter an address:

City/ZIP, street, house number

City/ZIP, street

City/ZIP, center

City/ZIP, street, intersection

Street, City/ZIP, house number

Street, City/ZIP, intersection

The address can be entered faster by entering the street before the city if the address has an unusual street name.

While entering an address, you can also switch to other destination entry options:

Keyword search (Y page 70)

Map (Y page 75)

POI (Y page 72)

Entering an address

The example shows you how to enter a city, street and house number for an address, e.g. for your home address.

Call up the address entry menu (

Y page 67).

To select Street: turn and press the controller.

Enter BROADWAY. Character entry (

Y page 32).

Destination entry

Navigation

To call up the list: slide 5 the controller

repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

To select OK, turn and press the controller.

To select Town: press the controller.

Enter the city, e.g. New York. Then call up the list and select an entry. Proceed in the same way as when entering a street.

To select No.: press the controller.

Enter the house number. Then call up the list and select an entry. Proceed in the same way as when entering a street. The address entry menu shows the address. The adjacent map section shows the destination.

The city in which the vehicle is currently located (current vehicle position) is at the top of the list of cities. When entering an address as the destination, the locations for which route guidance has already been carried out are more prominently available.

You can enter any of the cities, streets, ZIP codes, etc. which are stored in the digital map.

State/province and city are sufficient to start navigating. You can enter either a city or a ZIP code. The street and house number complete the destination address.

Entering additional address data

You can enter additional address data:

State/province

You can use Last Used

to select the last selected state (USA) or province (Canada). You can also select Mexico and The Bahamas.

ZIP code

Entering a ZIP code will delete a previously entered city.

Center

Entering a center will delete a previously entered street.

Intersection

Entering an intersection will delete a previously entered house number.

Call up the address entry menu (

Y page 67).

To select State/Province, ZIP Code,

Center

or Intersection: turn, slide 6

and press the controller.

Enter and select the address element.

Saving an address

You can store the address entered as:

a home address in the address book

a navigable address book contact

For further information on the address book, see (

Y page 125)

a personal destination on the SD memory card (

Y page 95)

Call up the address entry menu (

Y page 67).

To select Save: slide 6, turn and press the controller.

Destination entry

Navigation

As the home address: select As "My

Address".

COMAND stores your home address under

My Address

in the list of contacts.

As a contact: select As New Contact.

Select Not Classified, Home or Work.

Enter a surname and first name (

Y page 31).

To select OK: turn and press the controller. The destination address is saved in the address book as a navigable contact.

Starting route calculation

To view the vicinity of the destination

The entered destination appears in the address entry menu.

To confirm Start or Continue: press the controller. If you select Start

: the route is calculated

with the current route settings (

Y page 64).

While route calculation is in progress, an arrow will indicate the direction to your destination. Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins. If the vehicle is traveling on a non-digitized road, the

system displays the linear distance to the destination, the direction to the destination and the Road Not Mapped

message.

Selection Continue

: If Calculate Alter‐

native Routes is activated, alternative

routes are calculated (

Y page 65). You can

display these and select them for route guidance (

Y page 88).

If route guidance has already been activated, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance.

To select Yes or Set as Intermediate

Destination: turn and press the control-

ler.

Yes

cancels the current route guidance and starts route calculation to the new destination.

Set as Intermediate Destination

adds the new destination in addition to the existing destination and opens the intermediate destinations list.

The route is calculated using the digital map data. The calculation time depends on the distance from the destination, for example.

The calculated route may differ from the ideal route, e.g. due to roadworks or incomplete map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (

Y page 102).

To call up the keyword search: select

è by sliding 6, turning and pressing the controller in the address entry menu.

To view the vicinity of the destination:

to select :, turn and press the controller. You can explore the destination area.

Requirement for exploring a destination (USA): mbrace must be activated for Internet access (

Y page 146).

Requirement for exploring a destination (Canada): a mobile phone must be connec-

ted via Bluetooth

(Y page 112) or USB

(

Y page 198) with COMAND.

Destination entry

Navigation

Keyword search

Entering keywords

The keyword search is used to help find destinations using fragments of words. The keyword search is tolerant of errors.

It can be used for an address or a POI. For example, you can search for the Empire State Building in New York.

The keyword search finds geographically tolerant hits. If, for example, you are searching for a street located on the edge of a major city, the search will also cover adjacent smaller cities.

The keyword search supports languages using Latin characters.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword Search.

Enter the first few letters of the city and street, e.g. NEW

and EMP.

While entering the information, the number of exact matches/all hits is shown.

---/---

is displayed if fewer than three

characters have been entered.

999+

is displayed if there are too many hits.

Select the ¬ symbol. The search results are displayed (

Y page 70).

Selecting search results

The search results are divided into categories, such as addresses. The number of exact/total hits is shown in brackets.

Further search results are displayed, if POI

Search and/or Fuzzy Search are activated

in the search options (

Y page 71).

To select Addresses : press the controller. The search results are displayed.

Exact hits are shown at the very top of the list. Hits are listed alphabetically. The search term that you entered is highlighted in orange in the entries.

Select an entry: turn and press the controller. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address.

To start route calculation: select Start .

Destination entry

Navigation

To select a POI: select POIs in the

Vicinity or All POIs by turning and

pressing the controller. A list appears. The search results are displayed according to the linear distance, starting with those closest.

Select a POI. The POI is shown.

To start route calculation: select Start .

To use online search: select Online

Search by turning and pressing the con-

troller. The search switches to the online functions.

Online search requirement (USA): mbrace must be activated for Internet access (

Y page 146).

Requirement for the online search (Canada): a mobile phone must be connected

via Bluetooth

(Y page 112) or USB

(

Y page 198) with COMAND.

Selecting search options

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword Search.

To select Search Options: slide 5 , turn and press the controller.

Select Fuzzy Search or POI Search. Switch the setting on O or off ª.

The error-tolerant search is useful if parts of the address are incomplete or the spelling is unclear.

The POI search takes into account points of interest in the search.

Selecting a state/province

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword Search.

To select State/Province: slide 5, turn and press the controller. States/provinces are sorted alphabetically.

To select a state/province: turn and press the controller.

Searching via COMAND

Requirement (USA): mbrace must be activated for Internet access (

Y page 146).

Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone must be connected via Bluetooth

(Y page 112) or

USB (

Y page 198) with COMAND.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword Search.

To select Online Search: slide 5, turn and press the controller. The search switches to the online functions.

Destination entry

Navigation

Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations

COMAND automatically stores the last 50 destinations.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Previous Destinations.

Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address.

To start route calculation: select Start .

Selecting an address book contact as a destination

You can select navigable address book contacts as the destination. These are identified by the L symbol. If you have already entered and saved your home address, you can select this as the destination by using My Address

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Contacts.

Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the contact and associated destination address.

To start route calculation: select Start .

Selecting a destination from POIs

Calling up the POI menu

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From POIs.

Destination entry

Navigation

Defining the position for the POI search

Selection Instructions

Near Destination

(when route guidance is active)

Call up the POI menu (Y page 72).

To select Near Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select a POI category (Y page 74).

Current Position

Searches in the vicinity of the current vehicle position.

Call up the POI menu (Y page 72).

To select Current Position: turn and press the controller.

Select a POI category (Y page 74).

Other City

After entering a city, the search is performed within the city's boundaries

Option 1

Call up the POI menu (Y page 72).

To select Other City: turn and press the controller.

Select the state/province (Y page 68), if desired.

Enter the city (Y page 67).

Select a POI category (Y page 74).

Option 2

Enter a city in the address entry menu (Y page 67).

To select POIs: slide 6 the controller, turn and press to confirm.

Select a POI category (Y page 74).

Destination entry

Navigation

Selection Instructions

Search By Name

Searches for all POIs on the digital map or around one of the three previously specified positions

Call up the POI menu (Y page 72).

To select Search By Name: turn and press the controller.

Select All POIs or one of the three previously selected positions. The POI list with character bar appears.

Enter a name.

To select Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the controller.

Search By Phone Num‐ ber

All POIs with a telephone number can be selected.

Call up the POI menu (Y page 72).

To select Search By Phone Number: turn and press the controller. You will see a list of phone numbers.

Enter the telephone number.

The telephone number consists of:

the country code (international dialing code)

the area code

When entering the area code, omit the leading "0"

the telephone number of the participating caller

Selecting a POI category

POI categories appear after choosing the menu items Near Destination

, Current

Position and after entering another city.

Turn and press the controller. The G symbol after an entry shows that further categories are available.

Select a sub-category. The POI search covers a 240 mile (400 km) radius around the selected position.

Once the search is completed, the POI list is displayed.

The search results display the following information:

an arrow that shows the linear direction to the POI (search around vehicle position)

the linear distance to the POI

the name of the POI

Select a point of interest (Y page 74). The complete address of the POI is shown.

Selecting a POI

Requirement for "Calling up POI": a mobile phone must be connected to COMAND (

Y page 112).

Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the destination" and "Loading data from the Internet" (USA): mbrace must be activated for Internet access (

Y page 146).

Destination entry

Navigation

Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the destination" and "Loading data from the Internet" (Canada): a mobile phone must be con-

nected via Bluetooth

(Y page 112) or USB

(

Y page 198) with COMAND.

The complete address of the POI is shown.

To view the vicinity of the destination:

select : by turning and pressing the controller. If street images are available, the street in the vicinity of the destination address is shown.

To call up the map: select Map.

Move the map, change the map scale (

Y page 75) and select the POI.

3D POIs can be displayed in an all-round view (

Y page 75)

To call up a POI: select Call. If a phone number is available, COMAND switches to the telephone function.

To load data from the Internet: select

www

. If an Internet address is available, data is loaded from the Internet.

To store a POI: select Save. The POI can be saved as:

the home address

a navigable address book contact (

Y page 125)

a personal destination on the SD memory card (

Y page 95)

To start route calculation: select Start or Continue by turning and pressing the controller.

If Calculate Alternative Routes

activated (

Y page 64), Continue is availa-

ble.

Rotating a 3D POI

Realistically modeled buildings are shown on the map in an all-round view. These 3D POIs are sights or buildings of regional importance, e.g. a main railway station.

3D POIs can be turned on the 20 m, 50 m and 100 m map scales. To aid orientation, the points of the compass are shown while turning.

Select a point of interest (Y page 74).

To select Map: turn and press the controller.

Select a 3D POI on the map with Previous or Next. If the 3D POI is highlighted gold, you can select 3D

Select 3D. The 3D POI turns on its own axis.

To exit the all-round view, press the controller.

Using the map

Crosshair

;

Distance of crosshair position from current vehicle position

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

Destination entry

Navigation

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Using Map. The map with crosshair is shown.

To move the map: slide 1, 4 or 2 the controller.

To change the map scale: turn the controller until the desired map scale is selected. The scale is displayed at the bottom.

To enlarge the map: turn the controller counter-clockwise.

To zoom the map out: turn the controller clockwise.

To select a destination: press the controller. The list contains the Menu

menu item. If several destinations are available in the area around the crosshair, these are also displayed.

To show the menu: press the controller.

To select a destination from the selection list: turn and press the controller. If the digital map provides navigable address data, you will see the destination address in the address entry menu.

To start route calculation: select Start .

Entering intermediate destinations

Introduction

You can also map the route to the destination yourself by entering up to four intermediate destinations. The sequence of the intermediate destinations can be changed at any time.

COMAND provides a selection of predefined destinations in eight categories for this purpose, e.g. GAS STATION

or RESTAURANT. You

can also use the destination entry options to enter intermediate destinations.

Creating intermediate destinations

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Intermediate Destinations. The destination is entered in the intermediate destinations menu.

To select Add New:: press the controller.

Destination entry

Navigation

To select a POI category or Other : turn and press the controller. After selecting one of the eight POI categories, available POIs are displayed:

along the route

in the vicinity

COMAND first searches for destinations on the route. The search for destinations is then initiated in the area around the current vehicle position.

After selecting Other, select one of the destination entry options.

Selection Step

Address Entry

Enter a destination by address (

Y page 67).

Keyword Search

Select a destination by means of a keyword search (

Y page 70).

From Previ‐ ous Destina‐ tions

Select a destination from the list of last destinations (

Y page 72).

From Con‐ tacts

Select a contact from the address book as the destination (

Y page 72).

From POIs

Select a point of interest (

Y page 72).

Using Map

Enter a destination using the map (

Y page 75).

From Memory Card

Select a personal POI (

Y page 82).

From MercedesBenz Apps

Enter a destination from Mercedes-Benz Apps (

Y page 79).

Using GeoCoordinates

Enter a destination using the geo-coordinates (

Y page 79).

To select a POI: turn the controller and press to confirm. After selecting a POI or entering a destination, the address of the intermediate destination is displayed.

After entering a destination using the map, the address entry menu is displayed. Start is highlighted.

To call up a map: select Map by turning and pressing the controller. You can move the map and select the destination.

To make a call: select Call. If the intermediate destination has a telephone number and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (

Y page 112), the call

is connected.

To load data from the Internet: select

www

. If an Internet address is available, data is loaded from the Internet.

Destination entry

Navigation

To store an intermediate destination in the destination memory: select Save

(Y page 94).

To accept an intermediate destination:

select Start

by pressing the controller. The destination is entered in the intermediate destinations menu.

If Calculate Alternative Routes

activated (

Y page 64), instead of Start,

menu point Continue

is available.

Editing intermediate destinations

You can perform the following functions:

change intermediate destinations

switch the sequence of the intermediate destinations in the intermediate destinations menu

delete intermediate destinations

You cannot edit POIs.

To select an intermediate destination in the intermediate destinations menu: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To change an intermediate destination:

select Edit

in the menu.

Change the address, e.g. the city and street.

To select OK: turn and press the controller. The intermediate destinations menu appears and displays the changed intermediate destination.

You can enter the intermediate destinations and the destination in any order. To change

the order, at least one intermediate destination and the destination must be entered.

To change the order: in the menu, select

Move

Turn the controller and move the intermediate destination or destination to the desired position.

Press the controller.

To delete an intermediate destination:

select Delete

in the menu.

Accepting intermediate destinations for the route

To select Start Route Guidance in the intermediate destinations menu: press the controller. The route is calculated with the entered intermediate destinations.

If an intermediate destination was passed during route guidance, a green tick mark will be entered in the intermediate destinations menu. Once the route has been recalculated, the intermediate destination is deleted from the intermediate destinations menu.

Saving as a personal route

You can save a route with intermediate destinations on the SD memory card.

Requirement: the SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To select Save As Personal Route in the intermediate destinations menu: press the controller. The route is saved on the SD memory card under Personal Routes

Searching for a gas station when the fuel level is low

Requirement: the setting Gas on Reserve must be enabled (Y page 65).

Destination entry

Navigation

If the fuel tank reserve level is displayed, you will see the Reserve Fuel Would you

like to start a search for surround‐ ing gas stations? message.

To select Yes or No: turn and press the controller. If you select Yes

, the gas station search starts. When the search is complete, a list of the gas stations available along the route or in the vicinity is displayed.

If you select No

, the search is canceled.

Select the gas station. The address of the gas station is displayed.

To select Start: press the controller. The selected gas station is entered into position 1 of the intermediate destinations menu. Route guidance begins.

If the intermediate destinations menu already contains four intermediate destinations, a prompt will be displayed, asking you whether you wish to enter the gas station into position 1. If you select Yes

, the gas station is transferred into the list and intermediate destination 4 is deleted.

Entering a destination from Mercedes-Benz Apps

Requirement (USA): mbrace is activated for the Mercedes-Benz Apps (

Y page 146).

Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone must be connected via Bluetooth

(Y page 112) or

USB (

Y page 198) with COMAND.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Mercedes-Benz Apps. The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears (

Y page 155).

Using geo-coordinates

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Using Geo-Coordinates. Geo-coordinates (longitude and latitude) are entered in degrees, minutes and seconds.

To enter geo-coordinates: turn the controller. The value for degree, minute or second changes.

To move the selection within the line: slide 1 the controller.

To move the selection between lines: slide 4 the controller.

To confirm the value: press the controller.

To store geo-coordinates: select Save by turning and pressing the controller. The destination with the geo-coordinates can be stored as:

a home address in the address book

a navigable address book contact

For further information on the address book, see (

Y page 125).

a personal destination on the SD memory card (

Y page 95)

To start route calculation: select Start

Route Guidance by turning and pressing

the controller.

Personal POIs and routes

General notes

The use of personal POIs for displaying traffic surveillance equipment is not permitted in every country. Please observe the countryspecific regulations and always drive at a suitable speed.

Personal POIs and routes

Navigation

Personal POIs are filed in categories:

Not Classified

Standard entry for personal POIs

Mercedes-Benz Apps

Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you have imported via the online functions (

Y page 156)

Categories which you have created yourself, e.g. on your PC

Personal routes are not categorized.

Settings for personal POIs

Displaying on the map

Requirements: an SD memory card with personal POIs is inserted (

Y page 182).

The SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).

All personal POIs of the selected category are displayed on the map with a corresponding symbol.

If the "Alert when approaching" function is activated (

Y page 80) the symbols are dis-

played up to a map scale of 2 km.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options, turn and press the controller.

Select Personal POIs.

Select Display on the Map. The menu displays the categories available on the SD memory card.

To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm. All personal POIs in the selected category are displayed O or not displayed ª, depending on the previous status.

Alert when approaching

Requirements: an SD memory card with personal POIs is inserted (

Y page 182).

The SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).

If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI, this is highlighted on the map and/or an audible signal sounds.

For this purpose both the corresponding function Approaching POI Cue

, and the category containing the personal POI must be activated.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options, turn and press the controller.

Select Personal POIs.

Select Approaching POI Cue. The menu displays the categories available on the SD memory card.

Personal POIs and routes

Navigation

Select Audible or Optical. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm. The function is switched on O or off ª, for all personal POIs of this category, depending on the previous setting.

Saving personal POIs and routes

General notes

Personal POIs and routes are geodata which are saved in the open GPX (GPS Exchange) format on the SD memory card.

Requirement: the SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).

Personal POI from current vehicle position or crosshair position

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

When the map is displayed, press the controller until a message appears. The current vehicle position is saved to the

Not

Classified category on the SD mem-

ory card and also stored in the "Last destinations" memory (

Y page 96).

If the "Move map" function is selected (

Y page 64), the crosshair position is saved.

If no SD memory card is inserted, the personal POI will only be stored in the "Last destinations" memory.

Personal POI from destination address

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

Call up the address entry menu and enter the destination address (

Y page 67).

Select Save by sliding 6 the controller.

Turn and press the controller.

To select To Memory Card: turn and press the controller.

Enter the name.

Select a category. The current address is saved as a personal point of interest on the SD memory card.

You can select a destination from the

From Previous Destinations

or From

Contacts memories and save it on the SD

memory card.

From Previous Destinations

(Y page 72)

From Contacts (Y page 72)

Personal route from a tour including intermediate destinations

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

Enter a destination, e.g. by address (

Y page 67).

Start route calculation (Y page 69).

Enter an intermediate destination (

Y page 76).

Select Save As Personal Route in the intermediate destinations menu. The route is saved in the Personal

Routes

folder on the SD memory card.

Importing personal destinations and routes via Mercedes-Benz Apps

You can use Mercedes-Benz Apps (e.g. Download POI, Local Search) to import destinations to navigation (

Y page 155). These have their

own symbol and are filed in the Mercedes-

Benz Apps category.

You can save the imported destinations and routes as personal POIs and routes (

Y page 81).

Personal POIs and routes

Navigation

When importing routes, please note:

The Mercedes-Benz Apps may generate a route based on a different map from the one used by COMAND. Points on the route may therefore be situated off the digital roads. For this reason an imported route commenced in COMAND may deviate from the original route from the Mercedes-Benz Apps.

The Mercedes-Benz Apps minimize the number of route points offered. For this reason an imported route commenced in COMAND may deviate from the original route from the Mercedes-Benz Apps.

Selecting and editing personal POIs and routes

Selecting

The example shows a personal POI.

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Memory Card. The menu displays the categories available on the SD memory card.

To select a category or Personal Routes: turn and press the controller. The available personal POIs or route entries are displayed.

Select personal POI or personal route. The address of the personal POI appears or the personal route is displayed in the map.

If a large number of entries are stored, a register for quick selection appears. Personal POIs and routes can be saved and sorted with different character sets (e. g. Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic).

To select a register: slide 9 the con- troller.

To select a character: turn and press the controller.

To select a character set for sorting:

slide 9 the controller to select B.

Press the controller. The available character sets are displayed. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Turn and press the controller.

Editing

The example shows a personal route.

Select personal POI or personal route (

Y page 82).

To explore a personal POI or personal route: turn and press the controller to

select Map

. The map with the crosshair appears and shows the destination.

Scroll the map (Y page 64).

Personal POIs and routes

Navigation

Set the map scale (Y page 96).

To switch to the menu: press the % button.

To call the personal POI: turn and press the controller to select Call

. If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND and the telephone number is available, the call is connected (

Y page 118).

To save a personal POI: turn and press the controller to select Save

To continue saving (Y page 94).

To edit the name and symbol: turn and press the controller to select Edit

Select Change Name or Edit Icon.

Character entry (Y page 31).

Select a symbol.

To delete a personal POI or route: turn and press the controller to select Delete

A prompt will appear.

Select Yes or No. If you select Yes

, the personal destination

or personal route is deleted.

To select the outward and return routes: turn and press the controller to

select Swap

. The starting and destination positions of your personal route, and thus the direction for route guidance, are switched round. One-way streets or restricted intersections are taken into consideration. Therefore, the outward and return routes may differ from each other.

To start route guidance: turn and press the controller to select Start

Recording the route

General notes

Routes are recorded on the SD memory card.

Requirement: the SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).

When recording the route, bear in mind the following:

if the SD memory card is inserted, it must not be removed during recording.

if route recording is started manually, it must be finished manually before COMAND is switched off (e.g. when the engine is switched off).

COMAND minimizes the number of route points recorded. Therefore when the recorded route is subsequently commenced, it may differ from the route that was originally recorded.

Starting/finishing route recording

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination, turn and press the controller.

Select From Memory Card.

Select Start Route Recording. The route is recorded and REC appears at the bottom edge of the screen.

To stop recording, select End Route

Recording from the menu.

The route is stored under Personal

Routes.

Displaying/editing the recorded route

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Memory Card.

Personal POIs and routes

Navigation

Select Personal Routes. Previously recorded routes are displayed.

To select a route, turn and press the controller. The map appears with a menu. The recorded route is shown on the map in blue.

To calculate a route: select Start.

To change the name and symbol: select

Edit

Select Change Name or Edit Icon.

Character entry (Y page 31).

Select a symbol.

Route guidance

General notes

COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following, for example:

traffic lights

stop and yield signs

parking or stopping restrictions

road narrowing

temporary traffic rules and regulations

The navigation system can give differing driving recommendations if the actual street/ traffic situation does not correspond with the digital map's data. For example, if the road layout or the direction of a one-way street has been changed.

For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over system driving recommendations.

Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated (

Y page 69).

COMAND guides you to your destination by means of navigation announcements in the form of audible navigation announcements and route guidance displays.

The route guidance displays can be seen if navigation mode is switched on.

If you do not follow the navigation announcements or if you leave the calculated route, COMAND automatically calculates a new route to the destination.

If the digital map contains the corresponding information, the following applies:

during route guidance, COMAND tries to avoid roads with restricted access. Those roads, for example, that are closed to through-traffic.

roads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed on Sundays and public holidays) are considered for route guidance on days when they are open. For this purpose, the relevant times must be correctly stored in the database.

Change of direction

Overview

Changes of direction have three phases:

Preparation phase

Announcement phase

Change-of-direction phase

Changes in direction are also shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Preparation phase

COMAND prepares you for the upcoming change of direction, e.g. with the announcement "Prepare to turn right". You see the fullscreen map.

Route guidance

Navigation

Announcement phase

Next road or direction

;

Point at which the change of direction takes place (white dot)

Change of direction (turn right here)

Distance to the next change of direction

COMAND announces the imminent change of direction. The change of direction is announced ahead of time, such as with the announcement "Turn right in 200 meters".

The display is now split into two sectors. The map is shown on the left side of the display, and a detailed image of the intersection or a 3D image of the imminent change of direction is shown on the right side of the display.

Change-of-direction phase

COMAND announces an imminent change of direction. The change of direction is announced ahead of time, e.g. with the announcement "Now turn right".

The display is split in two like in the announcement phase.

The change of direction is performed when the light-color bar on the right drops down to

0 ft and the current vehicle position symbol has reached the white change-of-direction point.

When the change of direction is completed, the map will appear in full screen mode again.

Display on highways

The image shows an example of route guidance at a highway intersection when driving on a highway.

Lane recommendations

Display on multi-lane roads

Lanes not recommended (dark gray)

;

Possible lane (light gray)

Recommended lanes (white)

If the digital map contains the relevant data, COMAND can display lane recommendations on multi-lane roads for the next change of direction.

Lane not recommended :: you will not be able to complete the next change of direction if you stay in this lane.

Route guidance

Navigation

Possible lane ;: you will only be able to complete the next change of direction in this lane.

Recommended lane =: in this lane you will be able to complete the next change of direction and the one after that.

COMAND shows the lane recommendations for the next two changes of direction. Lane recommendations are also shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Approaching new lanes

Approaching new lane

During the change of direction, new lanes may be added. These will be shown in the display of lane recommendations with a lower boundary line.

Highway information

Display mode

Requirement: the Highway Information map content must be enabled (Y page 98).

While driving on the highway, gas stations, rest stops, rest areas and highway exits are

displayed along with their immediate distances from the current vehicle position.

Calling up the selection mode

When highway information is displayed, slide 9 the controller. The marker is on the highway information. The associated position is highlighted on the map.

To select the desired rest stop/freeway exit: turn and press the controller.

The available POIs are displayed.

Starting route guidance to a POI

To select a POI: turn the controller and press to confirm. The POI details are displayed.

You can perform the following functions:

store in the address book (Y page 94)

view on the map (Y page 99)

call if a phone is connected and a phone number is available (

Y page 118).

select for route guidance and a route to it calculated (

Y page 69).

Route guidance

Navigation

Using the traffic jam function

Highway information enables the use of the traffic jam function. The remaining route on the highway in this case is blocked in the direction of travel from the selected exit.

To select Detour: turn and press the controller. The traffic jam function appears (

Y page 89).

Destination reached

Once the destination is reached, you will see the checkered flag. Route guidance is finished.

Navigation announcements

Repeating navigation announcements

If you missed the current navigation announcement, you can call it up again.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select +: turn and press the controller. The navigation announcement is repeated.

If the Repeat Spoken Driving Recom‐

mendations function has previously been

added as a favorite, you can alternatively select the function using the favorites button (

Y page 35).

Setting the volume manually

Set the volume using the thumbwheel to the right of the controller during the navigation announcement.

When you start the engine, the volume is

set to the lowest setting.

Switching navigation announcements on/off

To switch off navigation announcements: during a navigation announcement,

press the thumbwheel to the right of the controller.

Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel during a navigation message. The Spoken

driving recommendations

have been deactivated. message

appears.

To switch navigation announcements back on: slide 6 the controller.

To select +: turn and press the controller.

COMAND automatically switches the navigation announcements back on when:

a new route is calculated.

you switch COMAND on again or start the vehicle

A navigation message is given if the route is recalculated during dynamic route guidance due to new traffic reports (

Y page 91).

Route guidance

Navigation

Canceling/continuing route guidance

Canceling route guidance

Slide 6 the controller. The menu is shown.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Cancel Active Route Guidance. The blue route line is no longer shown on the map.

Resuming route guidance

Slide 6 the controller. The menu is shown.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select Continue Route Guidance. COMAND calculates the route.

Route information

Destination information

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Route: turn and press the controller.

Select Destination Information. The destination and existing intermediate destinations are displayed with distances, travel time and arrival time.

To select destination or intermediate destination: turn and press the controller.

The address appears.

Select Save. The destination or intermediate destination can be saved as:

as a navigable address book contact

as a home address

To call up the map, select Map.

Move the map, change the map scale and select the destination or the intermediate destination (

Y page 75).

To call the destination or intermediate destination, select Call

. If a phone is connected and a phone number is available, COMAND switches to the telephone function.

Take alternative route

If the Calculate Alternative Routes setting is activated O, different routes will be offered each time a route is calculated (

Y page 65).

Route guidance

Navigation

You can call up alternative routes to the current route.

Routes 1, 2 and 4 are displayed with a dark blue line.

Route 3 is the most economic route and is displayed with a green line.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Route: turn and press the controller.

Select Alternative Route. Route 1 is shown.

To display additional routes: select Next or

To start a new route guidance: select

Start

Route list

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Route: turn and press the controller.

Select Route List. The route list shows the next change of direction and the immediate distances from the current vehicle position.

To display additional route sections:

turn the controller. The position of the change of direction that belongs to the respective route section is indicated on the map with a cross.

Where am I?

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Position: turn and press the controller.

Select Where am I?. The street you are currently on and the previous and next intersections are displayed.

Traffic jam function

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

Route guidance

Navigation

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Route: turn and press the controller.

Select Detour.

To specify the start of the traffic jam

section: select Beginning

. The next possible traffic jam section starting point is marked.

Turn the controller. The marking moves along the route to the next starting position.

Press the controller. The start of the traffic jam is set.

To specify the end of a traffic jam sec-

tion: select End

. The next possible traffic jam section end point is marked.

Turn the controller. The marking moves along the route to the next end position.

Press the controller. The end of the traffic jam is determined.

To calculate the detour: select Start.

Off-road

General notes

The navigation system may guide you to offroad routes that your vehicle cannot drive on without causing damage to the tires or wheels or the vehicle itself. It is the driver’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the route. The condition of the off-road routes may vary. The navigability of off-road routes may be influenced by various factors such as time of day, time of year and prevailing weather conditions. The navigation system cannot judge these factors or take them into account for route guidance.

Route guidance to an off-road destination

COMAND can guide you to destinations which are within the area of the digital map, but which are not themselves on the map.

These destinations are known as off-road destinations, which you can enter using the map, for example. In these cases, COMAND guides you for as long as possible with navigation announcements and displays on roads known to the system.

If the vehicle reaches an area which is not part of the digital map, the display appears as a split-screen view. On the right, an arrow appears that points to the off-road destination. You hear the announcement: "Please follow the arrow on the display". As the vehicle approaches the destination, you will see a display to this effect.

Route guidance from an off-road location to a destination

Off-road location: the vehicle's position is on the digital map, but the map does not contain any information about that location. COMAND is able to guide you to a destination even from an off-road location.

At the start of route guidance, you will see the

Road Not Mapped

message, an arrow and the distance to the destination. The arrow shows the compass heading to the actual destination.

As soon as the vehicle is back on a road known to the system, route guidance continues in the usual way.

Off-road during route guidance

Due to road construction, for example, there may be differences between the data on the digital map and the actual course of the road.

In such cases, the system will temporarily be unable to locate the vehicle position on the digital map. The vehicle is therefore in an offroad position.

Route guidance

Navigation

In the display, you will then see the Road Not

Mapped message, an arrow and the distance

to the destination. The direction arrow shows the compass heading to the destination.

As soon as the system can assign the vehicle position to the map again, route guidance continues in the usual way.

Real-time traffic reports

Prerequisites

This function is currently not available for Canada.

In order to receive real-time traffic reports via satellite radio, you need to subscribe to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service.

Further information on satellite radio (

Y page 170).

COMAND can receive traffic reports via satellite radio and take account of these for route guidance in the navigation system. Received traffic reports are displayed on the map either as text or as symbols.

Real-time traffic reports on the map

COMAND can show certain traffic incidents on the map with symbols (type of incident) and colored lines (extent). Traffic reports are shown on the map at scales of 1/32 mi to 20 mi.

When : is displayed, traffic reports can be received or traffic reports are available. If it is not displayed, no reception is possible.

To hide the menu: slide 5 and press the controller. The map can be seen in the full-screen display.

To set the map scale: turn the controller until the desired map scale is selected.

Traffic jam on the route

;

Slow-moving traffic on the route

Road blocked

Traffic disruption

Traffic warning

Dashed red and white line delimiting the traffic warning

Road block (crosses along the affected road)

Slow-moving traffic (orange line along the affected route)

Traffic jam (red line along the affected route)

Displaying real-time traffic reports

Starting a search for traffic reports

Real-time traffic reports

Navigation

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller. If satellite signals cannot be received or there are no traffic reports, you will see a message to this effect.

To close the report: press the controller.

Traffic symbol information

Affected roads with indication of direction

;

Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow message

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller.

To select Traffic Symbol Information: turn and press the controller. The map appears and shows the available traffic information as icons. The first traffic information is highlighted.

To highlight additional traffic symbols, select Next

or Previous.

To move the map: select Map. You can move the map to enable further traffic information to be displayed.

You can have the traffic report relevant to a traffic icon shown.

To select Details: turn and press the controller.

The report shows the following information:

State/province, road and display of the affected direction

Section of the road to which the traffic report applies

Traffic icon and traffic report

To close the detailed display: press the

% button.

Displaying reports on the route

The function is only available while route guidance is active. It shows the available traffic reports affecting the current route.

If there are no reports for the route or the function is not supported in the selected language: the Messages

On Route menu item is

gray and cannot be selected.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

Real-time traffic reports

Navigation

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller.

To select Messages On Route: turn and press the controller. The traffic report window appears. Several traffic reports may be available for the calculated route, marked for example by 1/3.

The report shows the following information:

State/province, road and display of the affected direction

Section of the road to which the traffic report applies

Traffic icon and traffic report

To display the next/previous traffic report: turn the controller.

To close the display: press the % but- ton.

Displaying all traffic reports

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller.

To select All Messages: turn and press the controller. A list is shown containing all roads, areas or regions affected by traffic reports. Roads, areas or regions not on the route also appear in the list.

To select the road, area or region: turn the controller and press to confirm. The traffic report is displayed (

Y page 92).

There may be several traffic reports for the affected road.

To close the display: press the % but- ton.

Settings for the display on the map

You can switch these displays on/off on the map:

Incidents

Speed & Flow

Free Flow

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller.

To select Traffic Information On Map: turn and press the controller.

Select Incidents, Speed & Flow or Free

Flow.

The display is on O or off ª.

Reading out traffic reports on the route

Introduction

The read-aloud function is only available while route guidance is active. It reads out traffic reports affecting the current route.

You can select from the following text reader properties:

Language (Y page 45)

Text reader speed (Y page 41)

You can start the text reader function manually or set it to automatic.

Real-time traffic reports

Navigation

Starting the text reader function manually

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller.

Select Read Out All Messages on

Route.

COMAND reads out the reports in sequence.

If there are no reports for the route, the

Read

Out All Messages on Route menu

item is gray and cannot be selected.

To cancel the read-aloud function: select

Cancel Read-Aloud Function

. COMAND reads out the current report and then exits the read-aloud function.

Automatic read-aloud function

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Traffic: turn and press the controller.

Select Read Traffic Announcements

Automatically.

Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.

Recalculating the route dynamically

The Dynamic Traffic Route route type takes into account all of the traffic reports it receives for the current route when calculating the route (

Y page 64).

If you have selected Dynamic Traffic

Route as the route type, COMAND guides you

to your destination along the updated route.

Storing destinations

General notes

If a route to a destination has been calculated, COMAND saves the destination to the last destinations memory. If the memory is full, COMAND overwrites the oldest destination. When you save the current vehicle position or a crosshair position, this position is stored in the "Last destinations" memory.

You can save destinations permanently in the address book and on an SD memory card. For instance, this is possible immediately after entering an address.

Requirement: the SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).

Storing the destination in the address book

The example shows a POI.

To select Save: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

New contact: select As New Contact. If the address book already contains contacts, the entry Add to Contact

is also

available.

Select Not Classified, Home or Work. An input menu shows the destination address.

Storing destinations

Navigation

Enter a surname and first name. Character entry (

Y page 31).

To select OK: turn and press the controller. The Saving Successful

message appears. The destination address is saved in the address book as a navigable contact.

To add to a contact: select Add to Con‐

tact.

The address book appears.

Search for a contact (Y page 126).

Press the controller. The Saving Successful

message appears. The destination address is allocated to a contact in the address book.

Telephone numbers are not transferred to the telephone number fields of the address book. After selecting the destination address from the address book for navigation, the associated telephone number will be displayed.

If the contact already has two destination addresses, a prompt will appear asking if a destination address should be overwritten.

Select Yes or No. If you select Yes

, a list showing both des-

tination addresses appears.

To select the destination address: turn and press the controller. The destination address is overwritten.

Saving destination to the SD memory card

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 182).

Display a point of interest, for example (

Y page 94).

To select Save: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

Select To Memory Card.

Not Classified or, if available, select a

category that you have created yourself. An input menu appears.

Enter a surname and first name. Character entry (

Y page 32).

Select OK. The Saving Successful

message appears. The destination is saved to the SD memory card.

Saving the current vehicle position

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Position: turn and press the controller.

Select Save. The current vehicle position is saved in "Last destinations".

Saving the crosshair position

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To display the crosshair: press the controller.

Move the map to the desired position (

Y page 64).

To show the menu: press the controller.

To select Position: turn and press the controller.

Select Save. The crosshair position is saved in the last destinations.

Storing destinations

Navigation

Editing the last destinations

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Previous Destinations. The "Last destinations" memory appears.

To save the destination: select the destination. The destination address appears.

Store the destination in the address book (

Y page 94).

Save a destination to the SD memory card (

Y page 95)

To view the details: while in the "Last destinations" memory, turn the controller and highlight the entry.

Slide 9 the controller. A menu appears.

To select Details: press the controller.

The destination address can be changed if desired. For instance, a different street or house number can be selected.

To delete one or all destinations: while in the "Last destinations" memory, turn the controller and highlight the entry.

Slide 9 the controller. A menu appears.

To select Delete or Delete All: turn and press the controller. A prompt appears.

Select Yes or No. Selecting Yes

deletes the selected desti-

nation or all destinations.

Map functions

General notes

Company logos displayed on the map are trademarks of the respective companies and used solely for the purpose of indicating the locations of these companies. The use of such logos on the map does not indicate approval of, support of or advertising by these companies for the navigation system itself.

Alternatively, you can carry out this oper-

ation using the touchpad (

Y page 25).

Map settings

Setting the map scale

Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (

Y page 63).

The lower left-hand section of the map shows the currently set map scale and compass needle.

Right-hand-drive vehicles: the currently set map scale and compass needle are displayed in the lower right-hand section of the map.

To show the map in full screen mode: to hide the menu, push the % button.

Slide the controller to the center of the map and press to confirm.

To set the map scale: as soon as you turn the controller, the scale bar appears on the bottom of the display.

Turn the controller until the needle points to the desired map scale. Once you are finished selecting a map scale, the new map scale will be shown.

Map functions

Navigation

Selecting map orientation

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Map Orientation. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Turn and press the controller. The map orientation is set.

The image is an example of the 3D map display with crosshair.

Change map direction

Explanation

North Up

0 The map view is displayed so that north is always up.

Heading Up

¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The direction of travel is always at the top; the red tip of the symbol points north.

3-D Map

¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The map displays a 3D oblique view with elevation; the red tip of the symbol points north.

Selecting POI symbols on the map

POIs can be displayed as symbols in the map display. POIs include, for example, gas stations, hotels and restaurants.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Map Content.

Select POI Symbols On Map. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Turn and press the controller.

Default Symbols

shows symbols of pre-

defined categories in the map.

Map functions

Navigation

Custom Symbols allows symbols to be

selected from other/all available categories.

Turn and press the controller. You have the option of selecting symbols to be displayed O or not displayed ª on the map.

The list shows all symbols that are contained on the digital map across all countries. However, not all points of interest are available in all countries. As a result, certain point of interest symbols may not be displayed on the map, even if the symbol display is switched on.

Selecting text information on the map

At the bottom of the display, you can specify whether to display geo-coordinates or not to display text information for the street you are currently on.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Map Content.

Select Text Information On Map. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Turn and press the controller.

Current Street

shows the current street

at the bottom of the display.

Geo-coordinates

shows the longitude and latitude, elevation and number of satellites received.

The elevation shown may deviate from the actual elevation.

Turn and press the controller.

Switching highway information on/off

The following can be displayed when driving on a highway:

the nearest gas stations and rest stops

rest areas and highway exits

and their present distances from the vehicle's current position (

Y page 86)

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Map Content.

Select Highway Information. Switch the display in the map on O or off ª. Further information (

Y page 86).

Displaying the next crossroads

If route guidance is not active, the next crossroads can be displayed at the upper edge of the display.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select Options: turn and press the controller.

Select Map Content.

Select Next Intersecting Street. Switch the display in the map on O or off ª.

Showing the map version

The number of the map data version is shown. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

Map functions

Navigation

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