Mercedes Benz CLS 2015 COMAND Manual
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2185848200
COMAND
Operating Instructions
Order no. 6515 7879 13 Part no. 218 584 82 00 Edition B-2015
COMAND Operating Instructions
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First, familiarize yourself with your COMAND
system. Read these operating instructions,
particularly the safety and warning notes,
before you drive off.
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pleasure from your COMAND system and to
avoid endangering yourself and others.
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Contents
3
Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 13
Overview and operation ..................... 17
System settings .................................. 31
Vehicle functions ................................ 45
Navigation ........................................... 53
Telephone .......................................... 101
Online and Internet functions .......... 135
Radio .................................................. 157
Media ................................................. 169
Sound ................................................. 197
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 205
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
360° camera
Settings ...........................................50
911 emergency call .......................... 103
A
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting .........................................140
Editing ...........................................140
Making entries ............................... 139
Selecting ........................................ 138
Adding bookmarks ............................ 152
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 118
Adding information to a contact .... 119
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 121
Browsing ........................................ 117
Calling up ....................................... 117
Changing the category of an entry .. 120
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 121
Deleting contacts ........................... 122
Deleting imported contacts ........... 123
Displaying contact details .............. 118
Editing a contact ............................ 120
Importing contacts ........................ 122
Introduction ................................... 116
Making a call ................................. 119
Receiving vCards ........................... 123
Saving a contact ............................ 122
Searching for a contact ................. 117
Sending e-mails .............................119
Sending text messages .................. 119
Starting route guidance ................. 119
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 120
Voice tags ...................................... 120
Address entry menu ............................ 59
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 23
Traffic announcements .................... 23
Alternative Route ................................ 82
Ambient lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 46
Armrest
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 48
Audio CD/MP3 mode
Switching to ................................... 170
Audio CDs
Saving ............................................ 178
Automatic time
Switching on/off .............................. 33
Avoiding an area .................................. 94
B
Back button ......................................... 22
Bang & Olufsen sound system
Balance/Fader ............................... 202
Calling up the sound menu ............ 201
Equalizer ........................................ 202
Features ........................................ 201
VIP selection .................................. 203
Bluetooth
Buttons and controller ........................ 22
®
Activating audio mode ................... 185
Activating/deactivating ................... 40
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 107
Connecting audio devices .............. 181
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 185
Device list ...................................... 182
Displaying connection details ........ 108
Entering the passcode ................... 106
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 183
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 187
Interface ........................................ 102
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 184
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 105
Starting playback if the Bluetooth®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 186
Telephony ...................................... 104
Telephony notes ............................ 102
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Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 124
Index
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Opening and selecting an entry ..... 124
Saving an entry in the address
book ..............................................125
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 50
Rear view camera ............................ 51
Car pool lanes ...................................... 58
Category list (music search) ............ 179
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............177
Inserting ........................................ 174
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 174
Notes on discs ............................... 173
Selecting a track ............................ 177
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 198
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 176
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 25
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 26
Clear button ......................................... 23
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 48
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 48
Basic functions ................................ 23
Components ....................................18
Control panel ...................................21
Display ............................................. 19
Functions ......................................... 18
Multicontour seat ............................ 48
Seat functions .................................. 48
Switching on/off .............................. 23
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 20
Setting ............................................. 32
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 122
Importing ....................................... 122
Controller ............................................. 22
D
Date format, setting ............................ 35
Day design, setting ............................. 32
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 47
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 47
Destination
Saving to SD memory card .............. 89
Storing in the address book ............. 88
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 68
Entering a point of interest .............. 65
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 72
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 72
Keyword search ............................... 62
Saving .............................................. 88
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 64
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 64
Destination/route download
Deleting a destination from the
server ............................................ 146
Displaying destinations in the
vehicle ........................................... 144
Displaying the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) .......................... 146
Importing destinations ................... 145
Placing a call at the destination ..... 145
Procedure and general informa-
tion ................................................ 143
Sending destinations to the
server ............................................ 144
Using a destination for route guid-
ance ............................................... 145
Using destinations ......................... 144
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 109
Display
Selecting the design ........................ 32
Switching on/off .............................. 33
DVD
Notes on discs ............................... 173
Removing/ejecting (DVD
changer) ........................................ 175
Index
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E
E-mail
Answering ...................................... 132
Calling up the settings menu .........127
Changing the name of the e-mail
account .......................................... 128
Configuring an e-mail account ....... 128
Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 128
Deactivating the e-mail function .... 128
Deleting ......................................... 133
Displaying details ........................... 130
Downloading e-mails manually ...... 129
Editing text templates .................... 132
Forwarding ..................................... 132
Inbox .............................................. 129
Reading .......................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 127
Storing the sender as a new entry
in the address book ....................... 133
Using a phone number in the text .. 133
Using text templates ...................... 132
Writing ........................................... 131
Entering the address (example) ......... 60
Entering the city .................................. 60
F
Factory setting (reset function) ......... 43
Favorites
Adding ............................................. 28
Deleting ........................................... 29
Displaying and calling up ................. 28
Moving ............................................. 29
Overview .......................................... 28
Renaming ......................................... 29
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 154
Favorites button .................................. 41
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ............ 47
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Google™ Local Search
Calling up Local Search ................. 142
Entering a search position and
search term ................................... 142
Importing a destination/route ....... 143
Popular Searches ........................... 143
Search history ............................... 143
Using as the destination ................ 143
GPS reception ...................................... 54
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 178
H
Harman kardon®Logic 7®surround sound system
Balance/Fader ............................... 200
Calling up the sound menu ............ 199
Equalizer ........................................ 200
Features ........................................ 199
Surround sound ............................. 200
Heading up (navigation) ..................... 91
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 61
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Incident (traffic report) ....................... 84
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 71
Creating ........................................... 69
Editing .............................................. 71
Entering ........................................... 69
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 71
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 137
Creating favorites .......................... 154
Entering the URL ............................ 151
Favorites manager ......................... 154
Favorites menu .............................. 155
Menu functions .............................. 152
Options menu ................................ 152
Selecting/setting access data ....... 137
Setting automatic disconnection
of the Internet connection ............. 140
Setting up an Internet connection .. 137
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 150
Searching for stations .................... 150
K
Keyword search (navigation)
Entering keywords ........................... 62
Selecting search options ................. 63
Selecting search results ................... 63
Index
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Using online search .........................64
L
Lane recommendations
Explanation ...................................... 78
Presentation .................................... 78
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off .........47
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 46
List of access data
New provider ................................. 138
List of mobile phone network providers
With the selected provider ............. 138
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 47
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 48
M
Map
Selecting map content ..................... 90
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale .......................... 90
Building images ................................ 93
Displaying the next intersection ...... 92
Heading ........................................... 91
Map settings .................................... 90
Moving ............................................. 56
North orientation ............................. 91
Notes ............................................... 90
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 93
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ................................................. 91
Selecting text information on the
map ................................................. 92
Showing the map version .................93
Switching highway information
on/off .............................................. 92
Switching the range on the map
on/off .............................................. 92
Updating .......................................... 96
Map functions ...................................... 90
Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 49
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 187
Playback options ........................... 189
Search ........................................... 188
Selecting a music file ..................... 188
Switching to Media Interface ......... 187
Video function ............................... 189
Media search
Category list .................................. 179
Current tracklist ............................ 180
Keyword search ............................. 181
Music genres ................................. 180
Selecting by cover ......................... 180
Starting the media search .............. 179
Menu overview
CD audio and MP3 mode ............... 173
Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 148
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 111
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 106
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 104
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 107
De-authorizing ............................... 108
Displaying Bluetooth®connection
details ............................................ 108
Enabling for Internet access .......... 137
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 173
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 177
Notes ............................................. 172
Safety notes .................................. 171
MP3 mode
Stop and playback function ........... 177
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 23
Alternative route .............................. 82
Avoiding an area .............................. 93
Basic settings .................................. 56
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 83
Calling up the compass display ........ 96
Calling up the menu ......................... 96
Index
8
Entering a destination ...................... 59
Entering a destination using the
map .................................................68
Entering a point of interest .............. 65
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 26
GPS reception .................................. 54
Important safety notes .................... 54
Info on navigation ............................ 97
Lane recommendation ..................... 78
Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ............................................. 83
Online map display .......................... 96
Reading out traffic reports ............... 87
Repeating announcements .............. 80
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 64
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 57
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 56
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 55
Starting route calculation ................ 61
Switching announcements on/
off .................................................... 80
Switching to ..................................... 55
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 24
North orientation (navigation) ........... 91
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Off-road ................................................ 83
Online and Internet functions
Calling up the device list ................ 139
Destination/routes download ........ 143
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 137
Ending the connection ................... 141
Establishing a connection .............. 141
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 149
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 138
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 148
Resetting settings .......................... 149
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 138
Setting automatic disconnection
of the Internet connection ............. 140
Setting up an Internet connection .. 137
Web browser .................................. 151
P
Pause function
Video DVD ..................................... 194
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) .................................................. 73
Editing .............................................. 75
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 74
Recording the route ......................... 76
Saving .............................................. 74
Selecting .......................................... 75
Settings for personal POIs ............... 73
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 115
Adding information to a contact .... 115
Calling up ....................................... 113
Deleting a contact ......................... 116
Displaying the details of an entry ... 115
Entering characters ......................... 25
Saving a contact ............................ 116
Searching for a contact ................. 114
Symbol overview ............................ 114
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 109
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 196
Displaying pictures ........................ 195
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 196
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 67
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 66
Entering ........................................... 65
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 89
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Radio
Overview ........................................ 158
Setting the waveband .................... 159
Index
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Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 161
Storing stations ............................. 160
Switching on .................................. 158
Tagging music tracks (downloading/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store®) ............................... 160
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 160
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 87
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 130
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 87
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 84
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 51
Settings ........................................... 51
Receiving vCards ............................... 123
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 109
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 58
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 43
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 82
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 57
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 56
Starting calculation .......................... 61
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 81
Freeway information ........................ 79
General notes .................................. 77
Lane recommendations ................... 78
Off-road ........................................... 83
Traffic reports .................................. 84
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Safety notes
Audio CD and MP3 mode ............... 171
Using the telephone ....................... 102
Video DVD mode ........................... 190
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 166
Overview ........................................ 163
Registering .................................... 162
Switching to ................................... 163
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 167
Memory functions .......................... 165
Music and sports alerts ................. 165
Notes ............................................. 162
Selecting a category ...................... 163
Selecting a channel ....................... 164
Tagging music tracks ..................... 166
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 176
Inserting ........................................ 175
Inserting/removing ........................ 175
Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 49
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 49
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 49
Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 49
Resetting settings ............................ 50
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 48
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 111
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 138
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 40
Setting the night design ..................... 32
Setting the text reader speed ............ 36
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 23
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 198
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 206
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Index
Daily forecast ................................. 206
Detail information .......................... 207
Information chart ........................... 206
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 207
Switching on/off ........................... 206
Weather map ................................. 209
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 214
Storm Watch Box ........................... 213
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 23
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 198
Calling up the sound menu ............ 198
Equalizer ........................................ 198
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 126
Setting up ...................................... 126
State/province
Selecting .................................... 60, 64
Stop function
Video DVD .....................................194
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 160
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 34
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 170
Via the device list .......................... 171
Via the main function bar ............... 171
Via the number keypad .................. 171
System settings
Bluetooth®....................................... 40
Date ................................................. 33
Importing/exporting data ................ 41
Language ......................................... 40
Text reader speed ............................ 36
Time ................................................. 33
Time zone ........................................ 33
Voice Control System ...................... 36
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Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 109
Adding a call .................................. 111
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 23
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 106
Call lists ......................................... 124
Call waiting .................................... 112
Calls with several participants ....... 111
Conference calls ............................ 112
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 104
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 108
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 126
Deleting messages ........................ 133
Displaying Bluetooth®connection
details ............................................ 108
Downloading messages manually .. 129
E-mail ............................................. 127
E-mail conditions ........................... 127
E-mail settings ............................... 127
Ending an active call ...................... 113
Entering a number ......................... 109
Entering phone numbers ................ 109
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 107
Function restrictions ...................... 103
Functions available during a call .... 110
General notes ................................ 102
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 112
Making a call ................................. 109
Message conditions ....................... 127
Message settings ........................... 127
Operating options .......................... 103
Phone book .................................... 113
Reading messages ......................... 129
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 108
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 107
Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 109
Safety notes .................................. 102
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 111
Setting up a speed dial .................. 126
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 111
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 107
Switching the microphone on/off..111
Telephone menu overview ............. 103
Index
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Text message conditions ............... 127
Text message settings ...................127
Text messages (SMS) .................... 127
Toggling ......................................... 111
Using the telephone ....................... 109
Writing e-mails ............................... 131
Writing text messages ................... 130
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 109
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 133
Calling up the settings menu ......... 127
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 128
Deleting ......................................... 133
Displaying details ........................... 130
Downloading manually ................... 129
Editing text templates .................... 132
Inbox .............................................. 129
Reading .......................................... 129
Reading aloud ................................ 130
Settings ......................................... 127
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 133
Using a phone number in the text .. 133
Using text templates ...................... 132
Writing ........................................... 130
Time
Setting ............................................. 34
Setting the format ............................ 35
Setting the time ............................... 34
Setting the time zone ....................... 33
Setting the time/date format .......... 35
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 33
Traffic jam function ............................. 83
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 85
Real-time traffic report .................... 86
U
Updating the digital map .................... 96
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 177
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 176
V
Vehicle settings ................................... 46
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 190
DVD functions ............................... 193
DVD menu ..................................... 193
DVD's control menu ...................... 192
Function restrictions ...................... 191
Menu options ................................. 192
Notes on discs ............................... 190
Operation ....................................... 190
Overview ........................................ 191
Pause function ............................... 194
Picture settings .............................. 192
Playing conditions .......................... 190
Safety notes .................................. 190
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 194
Stop function ................................. 194
Switching to ................................... 191
Video menu ................................... 193
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 36
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 23
W
Weather forecast
Calling up ....................................... 147
Displaying a saved location ........... 148
Information chart overview ............ 147
Saving a location ........................... 148
Selecting a location from the
information chart ........................... 147
Weather map overview .................. 148
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 210
Calling up ....................................... 209
Legend ........................................... 213
Moving ........................................... 210
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 210
Time stamp .................................... 213
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 209
Index
12
Web browser
WiFi
Storing an area .............................. 209
Entering a web address ................. 151
Activating ......................................... 37
Connecting the device ..................... 37
Connecting via WPS PBC ........... 38, 39
Connecting via WPS PIN .................. 38
Selecting a hotspot .......................... 37
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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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
G
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:
R
traffic lights
R
stop and yield signs
R
merging lanes
R
parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Introduction
R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
R
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 Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
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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
G
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.
Observe the following information when using
COMAND:
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the safety notes in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Roof antenna functionality (telephone, satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the use of
roof carrier systems.
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 obtained 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 vehi-
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cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle functions.
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:
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how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
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whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
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how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
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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 recorded 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 component 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.
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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
this website: http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/opensource.
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system
may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Overview .............................................. 18
Basic functions .................................... 23
Character entry (telephony) ............... 25
Character entry (navigation) .............. 26
Favorites .............................................. 28
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Overview and operation
Overview
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Overview
Components
Overview and operation
:
Display (Y page 19)
;
COMAND control panel (Y page 21)
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Controller and buttons (Y page 18)
COMAND consists of:
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the display
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the COMAND control panel with a single drive or DVD changer
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the controller and buttons
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two connection options for USB or via Media Interface in the center console
An iPod®is connected via USB cable.
Functions
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HD FM radio/HD AM radio/satellite
radio
Internet radio (call up via communication
functions)
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Media
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Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
via Media Interface, SD card, Bluetooth
audio
An iPod®, for example, can be connected
directly to the USB via the integrated
Media Interface.
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Music search using all media
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Sound system
You can select from two sound systems:
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harman/kardon®Logic 7®surround
sound system
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound
system
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Navigation system
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Navigation via the hard drive
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Destination entry, e.g. using keyword
search
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Realistic 3D map with textured city models
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Personal POIs and routes using SD memory card
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Navigation functions, e.g. compass display
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Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
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Communication
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Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
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Address book
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Internet browser
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Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local
Search™, Destination/Route Download,
Weather, Facebook, Google Street
View™, Internet radio, stock prices,
news and much more
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Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
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WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
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WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the customer's mobile phone
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SIRIUS Weather
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Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
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Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurricanes, tornadoes)
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Vehicle functions
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Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption
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360° camera
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Rear view camera
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Seat functions, e.g. setting driving
dynamics
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Favorites button
Overview
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller
Display
General notes
Do not use the space in front of the dis-
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play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
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
In the status bar at the top you will see the
time and other displays, depending on the
settings.
Below it you will see the main display field.
The climate control status display is briefly
displayed when you operate the climate control system.
The example shows media playback in SD
memory card mode.
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Overview and operation
Overview
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Cleaning instructions
Do not touch the display. The display has
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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/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
Overview and operation
with a dry microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.
COMAND control panel
Overview
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Overview and operation
Function Page
:
Switches to radio mode 158
Calls up the Radio menu 159
;
Switches to the last selected media mode 170
Calls up the Media menu 170
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Inserts and removes a disc
from the single CD/DVD
drive 174
Inserts a CD/DVD into the
DVD changer 174
Ejects a CD/DVD from the
DVD changer 175
?
Selects the previous station
from the station list 159
Skips backwards to a track 177
Rewinds 177
A
Loads/ejects the CD/DVD
8 Single drive
V DVD changer
B
Clear button 23
• Deletes characters
• Deletes an entry
174
174
Function Page
C
Selects the next station
from the station list 159
Skips forwards to a track 177
Fast forward 177
D
Number pad
• Saves a station 160
• Authorizes (connects) a
mobile phone 106
• Telephone number entry 109
• Searches for a contact 114
• Character entry 26
z Displays the current
track being played (if the
data medium supports
track information)
g Selects stations by
entering the frequency
manually 159
g Selects a track
E
Switches COMAND on/off 23
Adjusts the volume 23
F
Inserts/removes an SD
memory card 175
171
177
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Overview
Function Page
G
Accepts a call 109
Making a call 109
Redial 109
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call waiting) 112
H
Rejects a call 109
Ends an active call 113
I
Switches the sound on or
off 23
Overview and operation
Switches off navigation
announcements 24
Buttons and controller
Overview
:
Clear button
;
Switches the display on/off
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Favorites button (if available)
?
Back button
A
Controller
Instead of the display on/off button, the vehicle may be equipped with the T seat setting button.
For AMG vehicles: the controller is equipped
with buttons : and ?.
Function Page
J
Switches to navigation
mode 55
Calls up the navigation system menu 96
K
Calls up the telephone
menu 103
L
Calls up vehicle settings 46
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
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select menu items on the display
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enter characters
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select a destination on the map
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save entries
The controller can be:
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turned 3
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slid left or right 1
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slid forwards or back 4
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slid diagonally 2
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press briefly or press and hold 7
Back button
You can use the % button to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X
To exit the menu: briefly press the %
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
X
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.
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Clear button
X
To delete individual characters: briefly
press the j button.
X
To delete an entire entry: press and hold
the j button.
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using
the favorites button g and call them up by
pressing the button (Y page 41).
Display off button
You can switch the display on and off with the
_ button (Y page 33).
Seat button
If the controller is equipped with the T
button, you can call up the menu for seat settings (Y page 48).
Basic functions
Switching COMAND on/off
X
Press the q control knob.
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.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
X
Turn the q control knob.
or
X
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:
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Turn the q control knob.
or
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Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
You can set the volume for navigation
i
announcements to be different from the
volume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
X
Turn the q control knob.
or
X
Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Setting the volume for the Voice Control
i
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions.
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
X
Press the 8 button on the COMAND
controller or the multifunction steering
wheel.
The sound is switched off. 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.
Even if the sound is switched off, you will
i
still hear navigation system announcements.
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Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
X
To switch navigation announcements
off: press the 8 button during an
announcement.
The SpokenSpoken drivingdriving recommendationsrecommendations
have been deactivated.have been deactivated. message
appears.
X
To switch navigation announcements
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (Y page 23).
or
X
Start a new route calculation (Y page 61).
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or
X
Select +: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(Y page 80).
Function menu
X
To show the menu: slide 4 the con-
troller.
The menu for the selected functions
appears. Depending on the operation, the
marking is shown in main function bar (top)
or menu bar (bottom).
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To select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
If you have selected a menu item from the
main function bar, switch to the last menu
set for the selected function.
The menu bar features options within the
currently set function.
Selecting the operating mode for a
main function
For the main functions, e.g. communication
or media, you can choose from the available
operating modes.
In the communication menu, you can:
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switch to telephone mode
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call up the address book
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call up the Internet
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call up the digital operating instructions for
the telephone/®
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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
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears.
X
Press the % button.
The phone menu appears.
X
To call up the menu: press the % but-
ton again.
or
Character entry (telephony)
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X
To select Tel/Tel/®: slide 5 and press the
controller.
The communication menu appears. PhonePhone
is at the front.
X
To select Internet, for instance, turn and
press the controller.
Character entry (telephony)
Entering characters using the character bar
In the example, a new entry is added to the
phone book (Y page 115). The new entry has
three input lines for entering the last name,
first name and phone number. The input line
for the surname is selected automatically.
Entering characters
X
Turn and press the controller.
The character selected in character bar ;
is entered into surname input line :.
X
Enter the complete last name.
Deleting individual characters
X
To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide 6 the controller.
X
To select F: turn and press the controller.
The character last entered is deleted.
Deleting an entire entry
X
To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide 6 the controller.
X
To select F: turn and hold the controller
until the entire entry has been deleted.
Switching input line
X
To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide 6 the controller.
X
To select 5: turn and press the controller.
The input line for the first name is selected.
You can enter the characters for the first
name.
When the telephone number input line is
selected, the character bar is adapted for
entering digits.
Entering characters
X
Turn and press the controller.
The character selected in character bar ?
is entered into telephone number input line
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Finishing an entry and saving a contact
X
To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide 6 the controller.
X
To select ¬: turn and press the controller.
Further functions available in the character bar
Symbol Function
Ä
Switches the character bar for
entering characters, digits and
symbols
*
Switches the character bar to
uppercase/lowercase letters
B
Changes the country setting for
the character bar
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F
Deletes a character/an entry
Character entry (navigation)
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Symbol Function
4, 5 Selects the input line
2, 3 Moves the cursor within the
input line
b
%
S
Confirms an entry
Cancels input
Inserts a paragraph
Entering characters using the number
keypad
Overview and operation
If an input line for text or numbers is selected,
the number keypad is used for the character
entry.
X
For example, to enter the letter cc: press the
l number key briefly three times in succession.
An additional display area is shown with all
the available characters. Press the key
repeatedly to go through the characters
until cc is highlighted.
X
Wait until the character display goes out.
The letter cc is entered in the input line.
Character entry (navigation)
Entering characters using the character bar
=
Characters not currently available
?
Currently selected character
A
Characters currently available
B
Character bar
The example shows the address entry
(Y page 60).
X
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 A 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.
X
To delete a character: slide 6 and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting
F.
X
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.
X
To confirm an entry: slide 6 and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting¬.
or
X
Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
The location selection list appears. The
selected entry is highlighted.
:
Characters NEWNEW (orange-color) entered by
the user
;
Characters YORKYORK automatically added by
COMAND
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The example shows the character entry when
you save a destination as a navigable contact
in the address book (Y page 61). The cursor
is located in the input line.
X
To select an input line: slide 6 and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting
4 or 5.
or
X
Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
X
Turn and press the controller.
X
To move the cursor: select the input line.
X
Slide 6 and turn the controller, then
press it after selecting 2 or 3.
X
To change the character bar language:
slide 6 and turn the controller, then
press it after selecting B.
A menu appears.
X
To select the language: turn and press the
controller.
The character set for the selected language
is set.
The character bar entry functions are listed in
the table.
Symbol Function
F
è
Deletes a character/an entry
Switches to keyword search
(Y page 62)
4, 5 Selects the input line
2, 3 Moves the cursor within the
input line
¬
&
Confirms an entry
Cancels input
Entering characters using the number
keypad
X
Press one of the number keypad buttons,
e.g. l, once or repeatedly in quick succession.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display when the key is pressed. The first
available letter is highlighted.
You see which characters you can enter
with that key. Each time the key is pressed,
the next character is selected.
X
Wait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown
in the list.
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Symbol Function
Ä
Switches between digits and
symbols
*
Switches the character bar to
uppercase/lowercase letters
B
Changes the character bar language
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Favorites
Overview of favorites
:
To add a new favorite (Y page 28)
Overview and operation
;
To rename a selected favorite
(Y page 29)
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To move a selected favorite
(Y page 29)
?
To delete a selected favorite
(Y page 29)
Displaying the favorites overview
X
Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X
To show the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and display a favorite (Y page 28).
Displaying and selecting favorites
X
Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X
To select a favorite: turn the controller.
X
To call up a favorite: press the controller.
Adding favorites
X
To select Assign NewAssign New: turn and press the
controller.
The categories for the available favorites
are displayed.
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NavigationNavigation
R
EntertainmentEntertainment
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TelTel
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VehicleVehicle
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Climate ControlClimate Control
X
To select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The corresponding favorites are displayed.
X
To select the desired favorite: turn and
press the controller.
X
To store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been added.
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.
X
Call up the phone book (Y page 113).
X
Search for the contact and display the
phone number: (Y page 114).
X
To store the phone number as a favorite:
press and hold the favorites button on the
controller until the favorites are displayed.
X
To store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been added.
If a favorite is stored over another favorite,
the favorite underneath is deleted.
Adding predefined favorites
X
Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X
To show the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.
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