Daimler AG: Not to be reprinted, translated
or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part,
without written permission from Daimler AG.
Vehicle manufacturer
Daimler AG
Mercedesstraße 137
70327 Stuttgart
Germany
As at 18.09.2013
Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have further questions.
The Operator's Manual and all supplements
are integral parts of the vehicle. You should
always keep it in the vehicle and pass it on to
the new owner if you sell the vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant
motoring.
2225844002
É2225844002ÃËÍ
Contents
3
Index ....................................................... 4
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
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.)
Operating safety
15
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:
R
the safety notes in this manual
R
traffic rules and regulations
R
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.
Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:
R
The vehicle's operating state
R
Incidents
R
Malfunctions
In general, this technical information documents the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R
operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels
R
the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position
R
malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes
R
malfunctions in important system components. e.g. lights, brakes
Z
Operating safety
16
R
vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. air bag
deployment, intervention of stability
control systems
R
ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R
assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects
R
assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions
R
analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident
R
optimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
R
repair services
R
service processes
R
warranties
R
quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network
(including manufacturers) using special diagnostic devices. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the
information is deleted from the malfunction
memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if necessary, under consultation with an authorized
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R
accident reports
R
damage to the vehicle
R
witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case
of an emergency.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
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.
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.
COMAND features ............................... 18
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
At a glance
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
Overview
Components
:
COMAND display
;
DVD changer/single DVD drive
=
Controller and buttons
The image shows the equipment with telephone keypad.
COMAND consists of:
R
the COMAND display
The COMAND display has 1440 x 540 pixels.
R
the DVD changer/single DVD drive
R
the controller
R
the touch-sensitive telephone keypad or the touchpad
R
the buttons
R
ports in the center console (2x USB, AUX)
An iPod®is connected via USB cable.
R
headphones for the front passenger (cordless or connected by means of a cable to the audio
jack in the footwell)
COMAND can be operated from the front-passenger side using the corresponding remote
i
control if your vehicle is equipped with the front-passenger entertainment system. The
COMAND display can show separate information for the driver and the front passenger. The
front passenger views the display in SPLITVIEW.
19
At a glance
Functions
R
HD FM radio/HD AM radio/satellite
radio
Internet radio, see Communication
R
Media
-
Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, 2 x USB, SD card, iPod®, Bluetooth
Overview
20
audio, 10 GB Media Register on the hard
drive
-
Music search using all media
R
Sound system
You can select from three sound systems:
-
Standard sound system
-
Burmester®surround sound system
At a glance
-
Burmester high-end 3D surround sound
system for ultimate listening pleasure
R
Navigation system
-
Destination entry using keyword search
-
Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-
Personal POIs and routes using SD memory card
-
Navigation functions for passengers,
such as Drive Information and Google™
Maps
-
Dynamic route guidance via SIRIUS satellite radio
R
Communication
-
Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
-
Address book
-
Internet browser
-
Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, Destination Download,
Weather, Facebook, Google™ Street
View, Internet radio, stock prices, news
and much more
-
WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND and the option
of remote control for the front passenger
(SPLITVIEW) and the Rear Seat Entertainment System
-
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-
WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the customer's mobile phone
R
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)
R
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
-
Setting the multicontour seat with new
massage program
R
Favorites button
Fast access to up to twelve favorites functions using the favorites button and number keys on the telephone keypad (if available) or the favorites button on the touchpad (if available).
R
Multi-Seat Entertainment System
-
All passengers have access to entertainment options via COMAND
-
Digital remote control operation and digital cordless headphones
COMAND display
General notes
Do not use the space in front of the dis-
!
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 temporarily switch
off completely.
Overview
21
At a glance
Overview
22
Overview
At a glance
Example: audio CD mode basic display
:
Status bar with time, can show other displays
;
Main display field
=
Climate control status display
?
Context display in additional display area
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 COMAND 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. Then, dry the surface
with a dry microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.
Buttons and controller
Overview
:
Switches COMAND on/off
;
Adjusts the volume or mutes
=
Telephone keypad
?
Back button
A
Seat adjustment button
B
Navigation button
C
Radio button
D
Media button
E
Telephone, address book and Internet button
F
Vehicle and system settings button
G
Controller
H
g Favorites button
The image shows the equipment with telephone keypad.
Overview
23
At a glance
Overview
24
At a glance
:
Switches COMAND on/off
;
Adjusts the volume or mutes
=
Touchpad
?
Back button
A
Seat adjustment button
B
Navigation button
C
Radio button
D
Media button
E
Telephone, address book and Internet button
F
Vehicle and system settings button
G
Controller
The image shows the equipment 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.
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.
Telephone keypad
The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive: as
soon as one or several of the keys are gently
touched, the telephone keypad is shown in
the COMAND display. The key being touched
is highlighted.
Alternatively, COMAND may be equipped
with a touchpad.
Controller
The controller is used to:
R
select menu items from the COMAND display
R
enter characters
R
enter a destination on the map
R
save entries
The controller can be:
R
turned
R
slid left or right1
R
slid forwards or back 4
R
slid diagonally 2
R
pressed briefly or pressed and held
Basic COMAND functions
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X
Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
25
At a glance
Touchpad
Alternatively, COMAND may be equipped
with a touchpad instead of a telephone keypad.
As an alternative to the controller, the touchpad enables menu items to be selected and
character entry including handwriting recognition, for example.
X
To activate the touchpad: press the surface of the touchpad.
Further information (Y page 30)
Basic COMAND functions
Switching COMAND on/off
X
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.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traffic or navigation announcements:
X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X
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 thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
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.
Basic COMAND functions
26
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
X
Press the thumbwheel beside the controller.
or
X
Press the 8 button on the multifunction
At a glance
steering wheel.
If the audio output is switched off, the
i
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.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
X
To switch off navigation announcements: press the thumbwheel beside the
controller during the announcement.
The SpokenSpoken drivingdriving recommendationsrecommendations
have been deactivatedhave been deactivated message
appears.
X
To switch navigation announcements
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (Y page 25).
or
X
Start a new route calculation (Y page 86).
or
X
Select +: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(Y page 107).
Function menu
X
Press the Õ button or the ß, $,
%, or Ø button.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears.
Navigation: the map or the last navigation
menu called up appears.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio
mode set appears.
Communication: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears.
X
For radio, media and telephone: press
the $, Õ or % button repeatedly.
The menu for the available radio modes,
media sources or communication functions
is displayed.
X
To show the menu: slide 4 the con-
troller.
The menu for the selected functions
appears. Depending on the operation, the
SPLITVIEW
27
marking is shown in main function bar : or
menu bar ;.
X
To select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
Once you have selected a menu item in :,
the last menu set for the selected function
appears.
Menu bar ; provides options in the current media mode.
Selecting operating modes, sources
and functions
You can call up available modes, sources or
functions for the functions of the main function bar.
Example: in the communication menu, you
can:
R
switch to telephone mode
R
call up the address book
R
call up the Internet
R
call up the digital operating instructions for
the telephone/®
X
Press the % button.
If telephone mode was the last mode
selected, the last telephone display
selected will appear.
X
To select Tel/Tel/®: slide 5 and press the
controller.
The menu appears. PhonePhone is at the front.
X
To select Internet, for instance, turn and
press the controller.
The Internet basic display appears.
SPLITVIEW
Method of operation
SPLITVIEW allows you to simultaneously use
different COMAND functions on the frontpassenger side and on the driver's side. Different content is seen depending on your perspective when viewing the display.
The navigation function, for example, can be
used from the driver's side while a video is
watched from the front-passenger side.
SPLITVIEW is operated with the COMAND
remote control from the front-passenger
side.
To do so, use the special radio headphones.
Using the headphones on the correct sides
ensures an optimal sound.
You can connect your own headphones to a
special headphones jack. You can use the
COMAND remote control to operate them.
Points to remember
R
You can only adjust the volume for the
headphones supplied, directly on the headphones.
R
Only entertainment functions, i.e. audio,
TV, video and Internet, for example, may be
used with SPLITVIEW.
R
Videos cannot be shown on the driver's
side while the vehicle is in motion.
R
If media from different sources are used,
these can be used separately from the driver's and front-passenger sides. Example: if
a medium from the DVD changer is being
played on the driver's side, then another
medium that is also played from the DVD
changer cannot be played separately on
the front-passenger side. However, other
media can be used on the front-passenger
side at the same time, including the radio,
memory card, MEDIA REGISTER, Media
Interface, USB or AUX.
R
If you use the same medium on both sides,
you can both carry out the respective settings. The "last one wins" principle applies
At a glance
28
SPLITVIEW
here, i.e. the last setting activated is
favored.
R
The Internet can be separately used by both
the driver and front passenger at the same
time.
R
Internet can only be used if it is set and
connected via a mobile phone on the driver's side.
At a glance
R
The multifunction steering wheel can only
be used for functions which relate to the
driver's side.
R
The driver can lock/unlock the other
screens (override feature) (Y page 72).
Switching SPLITVIEW on/off
From the driver's side
Deactivating
X
To select ù OffOff in the menu bar: turn
and press the controller.
The display changes to ICON_SplitViewICON_SplitView
OnOn.
ù is hidden in the status bar.
Locking/unlocking SPLITVIEW
X
Proceed as described under "Locking/
unlocking the rear-compartment displays"
(Y page 72). Instead of selecting a rearcompartment display, select SplitViewSplitView.
From the front-passenger side
:
SPLITVIEW switched on
;
To switch SPLITVIEW on/off
Activating
X
Press the Ø button.
The Vehicle menu appears.
X
Slide 6 the controller.
The menu bar is shown.
X
To select ICON_SplitView OnICON_SplitView On: turn and
press the controller.
SPLITVIEW symbol : appears. The ù
display changes to OffOff ;.
The front passenger sees the display of the
function last activated. If the switch-on
time was longer than 30 minutes previously, the display from the driver's side is
shown.
Activating
X
To select the SPLITVIEW display using the
COMAND remote control (Y page 261):
turn thumbwheel : until the SPLITVIEW
icon appears in the window.
X
Press the u button on the COMAND
remote control.
Deactivating
X
Press the u button on the COMAND
remote control again.
The display changes to ICON_SplitViewICON_SplitView
OnOn.
The SPLITVIEW symbol is hidden in the status bar.
Loading...
+ 268 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.