Mercedes Benz S Class 2015 COMAND Operator Instruction Manual

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COMAND

Operating Instructions

Order no. 6515 7776 13 Part no. 222 584 40 02 Edition B-2015

COMAND Operating Instructions

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Contents

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

Operating safety ................................. 14

At a glance ........................................... 17

System settings .................................. 43

Vehicle functions ................................ 57

Navigation ........................................... 75

Telephone .......................................... 135

Online and Internet functions .......... 171

Radio .................................................. 197

Media ................................................. 209

Sound ................................................. 249

Rear Seat Entertainment System .... 259

SIRIUS Weather ................................ 281

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

360° camera

Displaying images ............................ 73

Settings ...........................................72

Switching on/off .............................. 72

911 emergency call .......................... 137

Access data of the mobile phone network provider

Deleting ......................................... 177

Editing ........................................... 177

Making entries ............................... 175

Selecting ........................................ 174

Acoustic locking confirmation

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 60

Adding bookmarks ............................ 192

Address book

Adding a new contact .................... 164

Adding information to a contact .... 164

Automatically importing contacts

from the phone .............................. 167

Browsing ........................................ 163

Calling up ....................................... 163

Changing the category of an entry .. 166 Changing the display and sorting

criteria for contacts ....................... 167

Deleting contacts ........................... 168

Deleting imported contacts ........... 169

Displaying contact details .............. 164

Editing a contact ............................ 166

Entering characters ......................... 36

Importing contacts ........................ 168

Introduction ................................... 162

Making a call ................................. 165

Receiving vCards ........................... 169

Saving a contact ............................ 167

Searching for a contact ................. 163

Sending e-mails ............................. 165

Sending text messages .................. 165

Starting route guidance ................. 165

Storing a phone number as a

speed dial number ......................... 166

Voice tag ....................................... 166

Address entry menu ............................ 83

Adjusting the volume

COMAND ......................................... 25

Traffic announcements .................... 25

Alternative Route .............................. 110

Ambient lighting

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

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode

Activating ....................................... 215

Gracenote®Media Database ......... 218

Playback options ........................... 216

Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-

ment System) ................................ 274

Automatic folding mirror function

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 60

Automatic locking feature

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 61

Automatic time

Switching on/off .............................. 46

Automatic volume adjustment

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

AUX (audio)

Notes/socket ................................ 237

Switching to ................................... 238

AUX jacks

CD/DVD drive ............................... 264

Avoiding an area ................................ 127

Back button ......................................... 24

Bluetooth

Activating/deactivating ................... 51

Activating audio mode ................... 232

Connecting another mobile phone .. 141

Connecting audio devices .............. 228

De-authorizing (de-registering) a

device ............................................ 231

Device list ...................................... 229

Displaying connection details ........ 142

Entering the passcode ................... 140

External authorization (audio

device) ........................................... 230

Increasing the volume using

COMAND ....................................... 233

Interface ........................................ 136

Index

Reconnecting an audio device .......230

Searching for a mobile phone ........139

Starting playback if the Bluetooth®audio device has been

stopped ......................................... 232

Telephony ...................................... 138

Telephony notes ............................ 136

Burmester®high-end 3D surround sound system

Balance/fader ............................... 255

Calling up the sound menu ............ 254

Changing the loudspeaker source .. 256

Equalizer ........................................ 255

Equipment ..................................... 254

Setting the sound profile ...............257

VIP & BAL selection ....................... 256

Burmester®surround sound system

Balance/fader ............................... 253

Calling up the sound menu ............ 252

Changing the loudspeaker source .. 253

Equalizer ........................................ 252

Equipment ..................................... 252

Surround sound .............................254

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

Call lists

Displaying details ........................... 152

Opening and selecting an entry ..... 152

Saving an entry in the address

book .............................................. 152

Camera

Rear view camera ............................ 73

Car pool lanes ...................................... 82

Category list (music search) ............ 221

Inserting ........................................ 212

Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 213 Inserting/loading (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 273

Notes on discs ............................... 220

Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 273

Selecting a track ............................ 217

Sound settings (balance, bass,

fader, treble) .................................. 250

Characters

Entering (navigation) ........................ 37

Climate control

Calling up climate control

(COMAND) ....................................... 68

Calling up the climate control bar .... 67

Climate control bar (COMAND) ........67

Cooling with air dehumidification

(COMAND) .......................................68

Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 71

Perfume atomizer (COMAND) .......... 70

Rear-compartment climate

control (COMAND) ........................... 69

Setting the air distribution

(COMAND) ....................................... 68

Setting the airflow (COMAND) .........67

Setting the climate mode

(COMAND) ....................................... 70

Setting the departure time

(COMAND) ....................................... 71

Setting the footwell temperature

(COMAND) ....................................... 70

Setting the temperature

(COMAND) ....................................... 67

Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 68

Climate control bar

Calling up ......................................... 67

COMAND

Active multicontour seat .................. 64

Basic functions ................................ 25

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

Display ............................................. 20

Multicontour seat ............................ 64

Seat functions .................................. 63

Settings ......................................... 192

Switching on/off .............................. 25

Telephone keypad overview ............. 24

COMAND display

Additional display area ..................... 45

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

Setting ............................................. 44

Contacts

Deleting ......................................... 168

Importing ....................................... 168

Index

Cordless headphones

Setting the volume .........................266

Country-specific information (nav-

igation) ............................................... 125

Date format, setting ............................ 47

Day design, setting .............................44

Delayed switch-off time

Setting (COMAND) ...........................61

Deleting

Call lists ......................................... 153

Destination

Storing in the address book ........... 118

Destination/route download

Changing the vehicle identifica-

tion number (VIN) .......................... 184

Deleting a destination from the

server ............................................ 184

Displaying destinations in the

vehicle ........................................... 182

Displaying the vehicle identifica-

tion number (VIN) .......................... 184

Importing destinations ................... 183

Placing a call at the destination ..... 183

Procedure and general information .. 182 Sending destinations to the server .. 182 Using a destination for route guid-

ance ............................................... 183

Using destinations ......................... 183

Destination (navigation)

Entering a destination using the

map ................................................. 93

Entering a point of interest .............. 89

Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 97

Entering using Mercedes-Benz

Apps ................................................ 96

Keyword search ............................... 87

Saving ............................................ 117

Selecting an address book con-

tact as a destination ........................ 89

Selecting from the list of last des-

tinations ........................................... 88

Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 143

Display

Selecting the design ........................ 44

DVD

Inserting/loading (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 273

Notes on discs ............................... 220

Removing/ejecting (DVD changer)..214 Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 273

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 59

E-mail

Answering ...................................... 160

Calling up the settings menu ......... 155

Changing the name of the e-mail

account .......................................... 156

Configuring an e-mail account ....... 156

Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 156

Deactivating the e-mail function .... 156

Deleting ......................................... 162

Displaying details ........................... 158

Downloading e-mails manually ...... 156

Editing text templates .................... 160

Forwarding ..................................... 160

Reading .......................................... 157

Saving the sender in the address

book .............................................. 162

Settings ......................................... 155

Storing the sender as a new entry

in the address book ....................... 161

Using a phone number in the text .. 161

Using text templates ...................... 160

Writing ........................................... 159

E-mails

Inbox .............................................. 157

Entering the address (example) ......... 84

Entering the city .................................. 84

Factory setting (reset function) ......... 55

Favorites

Adding ............................................. 41

Deleting ........................................... 42

Displaying and calling up ................. 41

Moving ............................................. 42

Index

Overview .......................................... 41

Renaming ......................................... 42

Favorites (Internet) ........................... 194

Favorites button ..................................52

Google®Local Search

Calling up Local Search ................. 179

Calling up Settings ......................... 181

Deleting search queries ................. 181

Entering a search position and

search term ................................... 179

Setting the search radius ............... 181

Google™ Local Search

Importing a destination/route ....... 180

Popular Searches ........................... 180

Search history ...............................180

Using as the destination ................ 180

GPS reception ...................................... 76

Gracenote®Media Database ............ 218

Handwriting recognition

Touchpad ......................................... 32

Heading up (navigation) ................... 121

Headphones

Changing batteries ........................ 267

Home address

Entering and saving ......................... 85

Incident (traffic report) ..................... 113

Indicator lamp

Remote control .............................. 263

Interior motion sensor

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 62

Intermediate destinations

Accepting for the route .................... 96

Creating ........................................... 94

Editing .............................................. 95

Entering ........................................... 94

Searching for a gas station when

the fuel level is low .......................... 96

Internet

Conditions for access .................... 173

Creating favorites .......................... 194

Entering the URL ............................ 190

Favorites manager ......................... 194

Favorites menu .............................. 194

Menu functions .............................. 191

Options menu ................................ 191

Selecting/setting access data ....... 173

Setting automatic disconnection

of the Internet connection ............. 178

Setting up an Internet connection .. 173

Internet radio

Calling up ....................................... 189

Searching for stations .................... 189

Lane recommendations

Explanation .................................... 105

Presentation .................................. 105

Lights

Setting the ambient lighting

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

List of access data

New provider ................................. 175

List of mobile phone network providers

With the selected provider ............. 175

Locator lighting

Setting (COMAND) ........................... 61

Lumbar support

Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 64

Map (navigation)

Adjusting the scale ........................ 120

Building images ............................. 125

Elevation modeling ........................ 125

Heading ......................................... 121

Map settings .................................. 120

Moving ............................................. 79

North orientation ........................... 121

Notes ............................................. 120

Rotating the 3D map ...................... 124

Updating ........................................ 130

Map functions .................................... 120

Index

Massage

Selecting a program ......................... 65

Media Interface

Mode ............................................. 234

Playback options ........................... 237

Search ........................................... 236

Selecting music files ...................... 236

Switching to Media Interface ......... 235

Video function ...............................237

Media Register

Basic display .................................. 224

Calling up memory space informa-

tion ................................................ 227

Copying files .................................. 224

Deleting all files ............................. 226

Renaming/deleting files ................ 226

Selecting a playback mode ............ 227

Switching on .................................. 223

Media search

Category list .................................. 221

Current tracklist ............................ 221

Keyword search ............................. 222

Music genres ................................. 222

Selecting by cover ......................... 222

Starting the media search .............. 220

Menu overview

CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 213

Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 187

Microphone, switching on/off ......... 145

Mobile phone

Authorizing .................................... 140

Connecting (Bluetooth®interface)..138 Connecting another mobile phone .. 141

De-authorizing ............................... 142

Displaying Bluetooth®connection

details ............................................ 142

Enabling for Internet access .......... 174

MP3

Notes ............................................. 219

Safety notes .................................. 212

MP3 mode

Stop and playback function ........... 217

Multi-Seat Entertainment System

Adjusting sound settings ...............269

AUX mode ...................................... 280

Changing the picture format .......... 270

Cordless headphones .................... 266

Overview ........................................ 260

Picture settings .............................. 270

Replacing batteries ........................ 267

Setting the brightness ................... 270

Setting the color ............................ 270

Setting the contrast ....................... 270

System settings .............................268

Video DVD mode ........................... 276

Navigation

Adjusting the volume of the navi-

gation announcements .................... 25

Alternative route ............................ 110

Avoiding an area ............................ 127

Basic settings .................................. 80

Blocking a route section affected

by a traffic jam ............................... 112

Calling up the compass display ..... 130

Calling up the menu ....................... 130

Drive Information ........................... 131

Entering a destination ...................... 83

Entering a destination using the

map ................................................. 93

Entering a point of interest .............. 89

Entering characters (character

bar) .................................................. 37

GPS reception .................................. 76

Important safety notes .................... 76

Info on navigation .......................... 131

Lane recommendation ................... 105

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

nation) ........................................... 112

Online map display ........................ 130

Reading out traffic reports ............. 117

Repeating announcements ............ 107

Selecting a destination from the

list of last destinations ..................... 88

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

ries) ................................................. 80

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

economic route) ............................... 80

Showing/hiding the menu ............... 78

Starting route calculation ................ 86

Index

Switching announcements on/off..107

Switching to ..................................... 78

Navigation announcements

Switching off ....................................26

North orientation (navigation) ......... 121

Off-road .............................................. 112

Online and Internet functions

Calling up the device list ................ 176

Destination/routes download ........ 181

Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-

net access ..................................... 174

Ending the connection ................... 178

Establishing a connection .............. 178

Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 187

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

vider .............................................. 175

Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 187

Options menu ................................ 188

Resetting settings .......................... 188

Selecting the access data of the

mobile phone network provider ..... 174

Setting automatic disconnection

of the Internet connection ............. 178

Setting up an Internet connection .. 173

Web browser .................................. 190

Panel heating

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 59

Parental control

Locking/unlocking rear compart-

ment displays .................................. 72

Switching the rear compartment

displays on/off ................................ 72

Pause function

Video DVD ..................................... 245

Perfume atomizer

Setting the perfume intensity

(COMAND) ....................................... 70

Personal POIs and routes

Alert when approaching (personal

POI) .................................................. 98

Editing ........................................... 100

Recording the route ....................... 101

Saving .............................................. 98

Selecting .......................................... 99

Settings for personal POIs ............... 97

Phone book

Adding a new contact .................... 150

Adding information to a contact .... 150

Calling up ....................................... 148

Deleting a contact ......................... 151

Displaying the details of an entry ... 149

Entering characters ......................... 36

Icon overview ................................. 148

Saving a contact ............................ 150

Searching for a contact ................. 148

Phone call

Dialing ........................................... 143

Picture viewer

Changing view ............................... 247

Displaying pictures ........................ 246

Exiting the picture viewer .............. 247

POI (navigation)

Category .......................................... 91

Defining the position for the POI

search .............................................. 90

Entering ........................................... 89

Previous destinations (navigation) .. 119

Quick access for audio and telephone

Changing the audio source .............. 34

Changing the station/music track ... 34

Sending DTMF tones ........................ 35

Radio

Overview ........................................ 198

Setting the waveband .................... 199

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) ............................................ 202

Index

Storing stations ............................. 201

Tagging music tracks (downloading/purchasing tracks from the

iTunes Store) ................................. 200

Radio station

Storing ........................................... 201

Read-aloud function

Automatic ...................................... 117

Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 158

Real-time traffic reports ................... 113

Rear-compartment screens .............. 261

Rear Seat Entertainment System

Adjusting sound settings ............... 269

Adjusting the brightness ................ 270

Adjusting the color ........................ 270

Adjusting the contrast ................... 270

AUX jacks ...................................... 264

AUX mode ...................................... 280

Changing the batteries .................. 267

Changing the picture format .......... 270

Cordless headphones .................... 266

Overview ........................................ 260

Picture settings .............................. 270

System settings ............................. 268

Video DVD mode ........................... 276

Rear view camera

Displaying the image ........................ 73

Object detection .............................. 74

Switching object detection on/off ... 74

Receiving vCards ............................... 169

Redialing (telephone) ........................ 144

Remote control

Button lighting ............................... 262

Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 261 Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 261

Reserve fuel level

Switching the function on/off in

COMAND ......................................... 81

Resetting (factory settings) ............... 55

Route (navigation)

Selecting an alternative route ........ 110

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

ries) ................................................. 80

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

economic route) ............................... 80

Starting calculation .......................... 86

Route guidance

Continue ........................................ 109

Freeway information ...................... 106

General notes ................................ 101

Lane recommendations ................. 105

Off-road ......................................... 112

Traffic reports ................................ 113

Safety notes

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 212

Using the telephone .............. 136, 172

Video DVD mode ........................... 240

SatRadio

Channel list updates ...................... 207

Displaying information ................... 207

Memory functions .......................... 205

Music and sports alerts ................. 206

Notes ............................................. 202

Registering .................................... 203

Selecting a category ...................... 204

Selecting a channel ....................... 205

Switching to ................................... 204

Tagging music tracks ..................... 206

Screen

Selecting for remote operation ...... 262

SD memory card

Inserting ........................................ 215

Seat-belt adjustment function

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 60

Seats

Adjusting the lumbar support

(COMAND) ....................................... 64

Balance (seat heating) ..................... 65

Massage function ............................ 65

Resetting settings ............................ 66

Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 63

Selecting for adjustment

(COMAND) ....................................... 63

Selecting stations

Radio ............................................. 199

Selecting the country .......................... 84

Index

Sending DTMF tones .........................146

Setting access data

Online and Internet ........................ 174

Settings

Sound settings ............................... 250

Setting the audio format

Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 279 Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 279

Setting the language

COMAND ......................................... 52

Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 279 Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 279

Setting the night design ..................... 44

Setting the text reader speed ............ 48

Setting the volume

Telephone calls ................................ 25

SIRIUS weather display

5-day forecast ................................ 282

Daily forecast ................................. 282

Detail information .......................... 283

Information chart ........................... 282

Selecting the area for the weather

forecast ......................................... 283

Switching on/off ........................... 282

Weather map ................................. 286

SIRIUS weather map

Storm Guide .................................. 292

Storm Watch Box ........................... 292

Sound

Switching on/off .............................. 26

Sound settings

Balance/fader ............................... 251

Calling up the sound menu ............ 250

Changing the loudspeaker source .. 251

Equalizer ........................................ 250

Speed dial

Deleting ......................................... 154

Setting up ...................................... 154

SPLITVIEW

Switching on/off .............................. 28

Transferring a destination to the

driver ............................................... 29

Station list ......................................... 201

Stop function

Video DVD ..................................... 245

Storing stations

Radio ............................................. 201

Switching between summer time

and standard time ............................... 46

Switching on media mode

Starting at a different seat ............. 212

Using the Media button ................. 210

Via the device list .......................... 211

Via the main function bar ............... 211

Via the number keypad .................. 211

System settings

Automatic volume adjustment ......... 51

Bluetooth®....................................... 51

Date ................................................. 46

Importing/exporting data ................ 54

Language ......................................... 52

Text reader speed ............................ 48

Time ................................................. 46

Time zone ........................................ 46

Voice Control System ...................... 48

Telephone

Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 143

Adding a call .................................. 145

Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 25

Authorizing a mobile phone (con-

necting) ......................................... 140

Call lists ......................................... 151

Calls with several participants ....... 146

Call waiting .................................... 147

Conference calls ............................ 146

Connecting a mobile phone (gen-

eral information) ............................ 138

De-authorizing (disconnecting) a

mobile phone ................................. 142

Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 154

Deleting messages ........................ 162

Displaying Bluetooth®connection

details ............................................ 142

Downloading messages manually .. 156

E-mail ............................................. 155

E-mail conditions ........................... 155

E-mail settings ............................... 155

Ending an active call ...................... 147

Entering a number ......................... 143

Entering phone numbers ................ 143

Establishing the connection from

the mobile phone ........................... 141

Index

Function restrictions ...................... 137

Functions available during a call .... 145

General notes ................................ 136

Incoming call during an existing

call ................................................. 147

Making a call ................................. 143

Message conditions ....................... 155

Message settings ........................... 155

Operating options .......................... 137

Phone book .................................... 147

Reading messages ......................... 157

Reception and transmission vol-

ume ............................................... 142

Reconnecting a mobile phone

automatically ................................. 141

Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 143

Safety notes .......................... 136, 172

Sending DTMF tones ...................... 146

Setting up a speed dial .................. 154

Switching between calls (call wait-

ing) ................................................ 146

Switching between mobile phones .. 141 Switching the microphone on/off..145

Telephone menu overview ............. 137

Text message conditions ...............155

Text messages (SMS) .................... 155

Text message settings ................... 155

Toggling ......................................... 146

Using the telephone ....................... 143

Writing e-mails ............................... 159

Writing text messages ................... 158

Telephone keypad overview

COMAND ......................................... 24

Telephone mode

Redialing ........................................ 144

Telephone number

Entering ......................................... 143

Text messages

Calling up the settings menu ......... 155

Configuring the text messages

displayed ....................................... 156

Displaying details ........................... 158

Downloading manually ................... 156

Editing text templates .................... 160

Inbox .............................................. 157

Settings ......................................... 155

Using a phone number in the text .. 161

Using text templates ...................... 160

Writing ........................................... 158

Text messages (SMS)

Calling the sender .......................... 161

Deleting ......................................... 162

Reading .......................................... 157

Reading aloud ................................ 158

Storing sender in address book ..... 162

Storing the sender as a new

address book entry ........................ 161

Time

Setting ............................................. 47

Setting the format ............................ 47

Setting the time ............................... 47

Setting the time/date format .......... 47

Setting the time zone ....................... 46

Switching automatic time on/off ..... 46

Touchpad

Calling up quick access for audio

and telephone .................................. 31

Changing the audio source .............. 34

Changing the input language for

handwriting recognition ................... 33

Changing the station/music track ... 34

Character suggestions ..................... 33

Deleting characters ......................... 33

Entering a space .............................. 33

Entering characters ......................... 32

Gesture control ................................ 30

Handwriting recognition ................... 32

Hiding the quick access for audio

and telephone .................................. 31

Moving the map ............................... 31

Operating the touchpad ................... 30

Overview .......................................... 30

Quick access for audio and tele-

phone .............................................. 34

Switching input line ......................... 33

Zooming in on the map .................... 32

Zooming out of the map ................... 32

Tow-away alarm

Arming/deactivating (COMAND) ..... 62

Track information .............................. 275

Traffic jam function ........................... 112

Index

Traffic reports

Calling up a list .............................. 115

Reading out on route ..................... 117

Real-time traffic report .................. 116

Trunk lid opening height restriction

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ....................................... 63

Updating the digital map .................. 130

USB audio mode

Selecting a track ............................ 217

USB devices

Connecting to the Media Interface .. 215

Vehicle settings ................................... 58

Video

see Video DVD

Video-AUX

Connecting an external video

source ............................................ 239

Switching to ................................... 239

Video DVD

Control option ................................ 241

DVD's control menu ...................... 243

DVD functions ............................... 244

DVD menu ..................................... 244

Function restrictions ...................... 241

Menu options ................................. 242

Notes on discs ............................... 240

Operation ....................................... 240

Overview ........................................ 242

Pause function ............................... 245

Picture settings .............................. 243

Playing conditions .......................... 241

Safety notes .................................. 240

Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 245

Stop function ................................. 245

Switching to ................................... 241

Video menu ................................... 244

Voice Control System

Settings ........................................... 48

Volume, adjusting

Navigation messages ....................... 25

Weather forecast

Calling up ....................................... 185

Displaying a saved location ........... 187

Information chart overview ............ 185

Saving a location ........................... 186

Selecting a location from the

information chart ........................... 186

Weather map overview .................. 186

Weather map (SIRIUS)

Calling up ....................................... 286

Legend ........................................... 291

Moving ........................................... 286

Showing/hiding layers ................... 286

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 286

Time stamp .................................... 291

Weather memory (SIRIUS)

Selecting an area ........................... 285

Storing an area .............................. 285

Web browser

Entering a web address ................. 190

WLAN

Activating ......................................... 49

Connecting the device ..................... 49

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 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

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

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:

The vehicle's operating state

Incidents

Malfunctions

In general, this technical information documents the state of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings.

These include, for example:

operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels

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

malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes

malfunctions in important system components. e.g. lights, brakes

Operating safety

vehicle reactions and operating conditions in special driving situations, e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of stability control systems

ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature

This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:

assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects

assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions

analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident

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:

repair services

service processes

warranties

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:

accident reports

damage to the vehicle

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

Overview .............................................. 19

Basic COMAND functions ................... 25

SPLITVIEW ........................................... 27

Touchpad ............................................. 30

Rear Seat Entertainment System ...... 35

Character entry (telephony) ............... 36

Character entry (navigation) .............. 37

Favorites .............................................. 41

At a glance

COMAND 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

Components

COMAND display

;

DVD changer/single DVD drive

Controller and buttons

The image shows the equipment with telephone keypad.

COMAND consists of:

the COMAND display

The COMAND display has 1440 x 540 pixels.

the DVD changer/single DVD drive

the controller

the touch-sensitive telephone keypad or the touchpad

the buttons

ports in the center console (2x USB, AUX)

An iPod®is connected via USB cable.

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

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.

At a glance

Functions

HD FM radio/HD AM radio/satellite radio

Internet radio, see Communication

Media

Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD video, 2 x USB, SD card, iPod®, Bluetooth

Overview

audio, 10 GB Media Register on the hard drive

Music search using all media

Sound system

You can select from three sound systems:

Standard sound system

Burmester®surround sound system

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Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system for ultimate listening pleasure

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

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

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

Setting the multicontour seat with new massage program

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).

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

At a glance

Overview

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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

Seat adjustment button

Navigation button

Radio button

Media button

Telephone, address book and Internet button

Vehicle and system settings button

Controller

g Favorites button

The image shows the equipment with telephone keypad.

Overview

At a glance

Overview

At a glance

Switches COMAND on/off

;

Adjusts the volume or mutes

Touchpad

Back button

Seat adjustment button

Navigation button

Radio button

Media button

Telephone, address book and Internet button

Vehicle and system settings button

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.

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.

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:

select menu items from the COMAND display

enter characters

enter a destination on the map

save entries

The controller can be:

turned

slid left or right1

slid forwards or back 4

slid diagonally 2

pressed briefly or pressed and held

Basic COMAND functions

Adjusting 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.

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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.

To activate the touchpad: press the surface of the touchpad.

Further information (Y page 30)

Basic COMAND functions

Switching 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.

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.

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.

Basic COMAND functions

Switching the sound on or off

Media source sound

Press the thumbwheel beside the controller.

Press the 8 button on the multifunction

At a glance

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.

Even if the sound is switched off, you will

still hear navigation system announcements.

Switching navigation announcements off and on again

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.

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

again (Y page 25).

Start a new route calculation (Y page 86).

Select +: while route guidance is active, show the menu and press the controller (Y page 107).

Function menu

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.

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.

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

SPLITVIEW

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 ; 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:

switch to telephone mode

call up the address book

call up the Internet

call up the digital operating instructions for the telephone/®

Press the % button. If telephone mode was the last mode selected, the last telephone display selected will appear.

To select Tel/Tel/®: slide 5 and press the controller. The menu appears. PhonePhone is at the front.

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

You can only adjust the volume for the headphones supplied, directly on the headphones.

Only entertainment functions, i.e. audio, TV, video and Internet, for example, may be used with SPLITVIEW.

Videos cannot be shown on the driver's side while the vehicle is in motion.

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.

If you use the same medium on both sides, you can both carry out the respective settings. The "last one wins" principle applies

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SPLITVIEW

here, i.e. the last setting activated is favored.

The Internet can be separately used by both the driver and front passenger at the same time.

Internet can only be used if it is set and connected via a mobile phone on the driver's side.

At a glance

The multifunction steering wheel can only be used for functions which relate to the driver's side.

The driver can lock/unlock the other screens (override feature) (Y page 72).

Switching SPLITVIEW on/off

From the driver's side

Deactivating

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

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

Press the Ø button. The Vehicle menu appears.

Slide 6 the controller. The menu bar is shown.

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

To select the SPLITVIEW display using the COMAND remote control (Y page 261): turn thumbwheel : until the SPLITVIEW icon appears in the window.

Press the u button on the COMAND remote control.

Deactivating

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.

SPLITVIEW

The menu called up on the driver's side is shown.

If COMAND is switched off by removing the key from the ignition lock while SPLITVIEW is activated and then switched on again within 30 minutes, SPLITVIEW is activated with the last settings.

If COMAND is switched on again after more than 30 minutes, SPLITVIEW is not activated. If SPLITVIEW is activated on the frontpassenger side, the settings from the driver's side will be used.

From media mode

SPLITVIEW can be switched on from any media mode.

Activating

From any media mode, e.g. Media Interface: slide 6 the controller. The menu bar is shown.

To select OptionsOptions: turn and press the con- troller. A menu appears.

Select Start Application at OtherStart Application at Other

SeatSeat.

A menu appears.

Select SplitViewSplitView. A window with the StartingStarting SourceSource inin

SplitView…SplitView… message appears.

SPLITVIEW switches on. The ù symbol appears in the status bar.

Deactivating

From the driver's side, use the Ø button (Y page 28).

From the front-passenger side, use the COMAND remote control.

Additional options

To select Additional Options…Additional Options… in the menu: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To switch SPLITVIEW on/off: proceed as described under "Switching the rear-compartment displays on/off" (Y page 72). Instead of selecting a rear-compartment display, select SplitViewSplitView.

To lock/unlock SPLITVIEW: proceed as described under "Locking/unlocking the rear-compartment displays" (Y page 72). Instead of selecting a rear-compartment display, select SplitViewSplitView.

Transferring a destination to the driver

Using SPLITVIEW you can select a destination from the front-passenger side and transfer this to the driver's side.

Switch on SPLITVIEW (Y page 28).

To select ICON_SplitViewICON_SplitView OnOn in the menu bar: turn and press the controller. The SPLITVIEW symbol appears in the display and the ù display switches to OffOff.

Select ® in the main function bar with the COMAND remote control. A menu appears.

Using the COMAND remote control, select

Mercedes-Benz AppsMercedes-Benz Apps.

You see the selection of Mercedes-Benz Apps.

Select Google Local SearchGoogle Local Search with the COMAND remote control (Y page 179). A menu appears.

Select a search position, e.g. In theIn the

Vicinity of the DestinationVicinity of the Destination.

A menu appears.

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Touchpad

Select a type of search inquiry, such as

Enter search termEnter search term.

An input field appears.

Enter the destination using the COMAND remote control and press the b button. The Google™ results list appears.

Select the destination using the COMAND remote control.

At a glance

A menu appears.

Select Set as DestinationSet as Destination.

The prompt Accept the navigationAccept the navigation

data from Mercedes-Benz Apps?data from Mercedes-Benz Apps?

appears on the driver's side.

Select YesYes or NoNo. If you select YesYes, the navigation data is used for route guidance.

Touchpad

Touchpad overview

Touch-sensitive surface

;

Favorites button

Calls up quick access for audio and telephone

Back button

Using the touchpad, you can:

select menu items in the display (Y page 30).

enter characters (handwriting recognition) (Y page 32).

control the active audio source (Y page 34).

create, manage and call up favorites (Y page 41).

enter destinations in navigation

save entries

Further information on operating the touchpad (Y page 30).

Do not press your fingers too hard on the touchpad. Do not use any sharp objects on the touchpad. This can lead to damage to the touchpad or to malfunctions.

Operating the touchpad

Selecting a menu item

Use one finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface.

Glide 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 your selection

Touchpad

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.

Glide your fingers up. Quick access is displayed.

Further information on quick access for audio and telephone (Y page 34).

Hiding the quick access for audio and telephone

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

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Use two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive surface.

Glide your fingers down. Quick access is hidden.

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

Touchpad

Touch the touch-sensitive surface again with one finger.

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

Zooming in on the map

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

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

Active input line

;

Enters a space (Y page 33)

Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface

Deletes characters (Y page 33)

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 33).

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.

Handwriting recognition

Handwriting recognition overview

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

Back

;

To return to handwriting recognition

To use the phone book or text templates

To continue character input with the character bar

To change the input language

To finish character entry

To display the menu: press the touchpad.

Entering characters

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

Touchpad

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 33).

Character suggestions

Character recognized

;

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.

Switching input line

Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown.

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

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

Moving the cursor within the input line

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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 glide to the right. A space is entered into the input line.

Deleting characters

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

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

Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown.

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

To move the cursor: glide to the left or right.

Changing the input language for handwriting recognition

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

Touchpad

Press the touchpad. A symbol is shown.

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

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

At a glance

The input language for handwriting recognition has been changed.

Searching in lists

Quick access for audio and telephone

Changing the station/music track

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 32).

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.

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

Character entry using the controller is active.

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 31). The current audio source is displayed.

To select the previous or next station/ music track: glide to the right or left. The selected station/music track is played.

Changing the audio source

Call up quick access (Y page 31). The current audio source is displayed.

To display the available audio sources: glide down with one finger.

To select an audio source: glide your finger to the left or right and press. The selected audio source is played.

Rear Seat Entertainment System

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 31).

To select the desired characters: glide to the left or right respectively and press. Every character selected will be transmitted immediately.

Rear Seat Entertainment System

Media overview

not be played separately on the rear lefthand operating position. However, it is possible to use the radio, memory card, MUSIC REGISTER, Media Interface, USB, online and Internet functions or AUX.

If you use the same medium on both sides, you can both carry out the respective settings. The "last one wins" principle applies here, i.e. the last setting activated is favored.

The Internet can be used separately at all operating positions.

The Internet can only be used if it is set up and connected via a telephone (Y page 173).

You can select from the following media:

MEDIUM Function/location

AUX Devices that are

connected to the AUX socket. The AUX socket is located under the center console armrest in the rear compartment.

At a glance

You can access various types of media from all operating positions in the vehicle.

The media can be connected to any jack or inserted into the various drives.

If media from different sources are used, they can be used separately from each of the operating positions. Example: a film from the DVD drive is played on the rear right-hand operating position. This means that another film from the same DVD can-

COMAND disc CDs or DVDs that

are inserted into COMAND at the front of the vehicle.

COMAND memory card

Memory card inserted into COMAND in the front compartment.

COMAND Media Interface

Devices inserted into the USB ports at the front of the vehicle.

Disc CD or DVD inserted

into the CD/DVD drive in the rear compartment.

Character entry (telephony)

MEDIUM Function/location

Media Register Media found in the

MEDIA REGISTER.

Media Interface 1

Media Interface 2

Devices connected to USB ports 1 and

2. USB ports 1 and 2

At a glance

are located under the center console armrest in the rear compartment.

Bluetooth Audio Devices connected

with COMAND via Bluetooth®.

TV Television

Accessing media in the vehicle

To show the menu: press the : button on the remote control.

Using the :=; buttons on the remote control, select DevicesDevices. The discs/devices available are shown. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Select the device/disc using the :9 buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. If the device/disc contains music or video files, these will be played.

Further information on media in the rear compartment (Y page 261).

Character entry (telephony)

Writing a text message is used as an example. Further information on writing a text message (Y page 158).

Entering characters:

Turn and press the controller. The character selected in character bar ; is entered into telephone number input line :.

Deleting characters:

To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.

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

Switching input line:

To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.

To select 5: turn and press the controller.

Slide ZV the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

To select an input line for the text of the text message: slide VÆ 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 (navigation)

Further functions available in the character bar

Symbol Function

Entering characters:

Turn and press the controller. The character selected in character bar ? is entered into text message input line =.

Deleting characters:

To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.

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

Deleting an entire entry:

To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.

To select F: turn and hold the controller until the entire entry has been deleted.

Changing the country setting for the character bar:

To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.

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

To select the language: turn and press the controller. The country setting for the character bar has been changed.

Switches between digits and symbols

Switches the character bar to uppercase/lowercase letters

Changes the country setting for the character bar

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 telephone keypad or the touchpad, depending on the vehicle equipment. With the controller, you enter characters using a character bar. By pressing the corresponding key one or more times, you can enter the characters via the telephone keypad. To enter using the touchpad, draw the character in the entry field. COMAND supports this using a handwriting recognition function.

At a glance

Character entry (navigation)

Entering characters using the character bar

At a glance

Characters entered by the user STUTSTUT (orange)

;

Characters automatically added by COMAND EBÜLLEBÜLL

To switch to keyword search

Characters not currently available

Currently selected character

Characters currently available

Character bar

The example shows the address entry (Y page 84).

To select a character: turn 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.

Alternatively, depending on the vehicle

equipment, you can enter characters using the telephone keypad or the touchpad.

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.

Alternatively, you can also delete the

entry using the telephone keypad.

To switch to keyword search: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting = (Y page 87).

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 85).

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

Character entry (navigation)

At a glance

4, 5 Selects the input line

2, 3 Moves the cursor within the

Switches between digits and symbols

Switches the character bar to uppercase/lowercase letters

Changes the character bar language

Deletes a character/an entry

Switches to keyword search (Y page 87)

input line

Confirms an entry

Cancels input

Character entry (navigation)

Entering characters using the telephone keypad

If your vehicle is equipped with a telephone keypad, you can also use this to enter characters.

For example, to enter the letter II: press the n number key briefly three times in suc- cession. As soon as you touch the number key, the number is highlighted in the additional display area.

The character appears at the bottom of the display the first time the key is pressed and

At a glance

shows all the available characters. It switches to the next character each time the key is pressed.

Wait until the character display goes out. The selected character is entered in the input line.

To delete the character: press the $ button.

To delete an entire entry: press and hold the $ button until the entire entry is deleted.

Entering characters using the touchpad

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad, you can also use this to enter characters (Y page 30). Character entry is supported by a handwriting recognition function.

An example is the address entry (Y page 84).

With one finger, draw the desired character, e.g. the letter BB, 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 recognized character. Character entry can be continued.

To delete a character: touch the touch-sensitive 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 41)

;

To rename a selected favorite (Y page 42)

To move a selected favorite (Y page 42)

To delete a selected favorite (Y page 42)

Displaying the favorites overview:

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

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 41).

Displaying and selecting favorites

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

To select a favorite: turn the controller.

To call up a favorite: press the controller.

Adding favorites

Favorites

To select Assign NewAssign New: turn and press the controller. The categories for the available favorites are displayed.

NavigationNavigation

EntertainmentEntertainment

TelTel

VehicleVehicle

Climate ControlClimate Control

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

To select the desired favorite: turn and press the controller.

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.

Call up the phone book (Y page 148).

Search for the contact and display the phone number: (Y page 148).

To store the phone number as a favorite: press and hold the favorites button on the controller until the favorites are displayed.

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.

At a glance

Adding predefined favorites

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

To show the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

Favorites

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 controller.

At a glance

To select RenameRename: turn and press the con- troller.

Enter characters using the controller (Y page 36) or the touchpad (Y page 32).

To finish the entry: select OKOK. The favorite has been renamed.

Moving favorites

Deleting favorites

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

To select the favorite to be deleted: turn the controller.

To show the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

To select DeleteDelete: turn and press the con- troller.

To select YesYes: turn and press the controller. The favorite is deleted.

To select NoNo: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled.

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 controller.

To select MoveMove: turn and press the control- ler.

To store the favorite in the desired order: turn and press the controller. The favorite has been moved.

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

Your COMAND equipment .................. 44

Display settings .................................. 44

Time settings ....................................... 46

Text reader settings ............................ 48

Voice Control System settings .......... 48

WiFi ...................................................... 48

Bluetooth®settings ............................ 51

Automatic volume adjustment .......... 51

Setting the system language ............. 52

Assigning a favorites button .............. 52

Importing/exporting data .................. 54

Reset function ..................................... 55

System settings

Display settings

Your COMAND equipment

System settings

equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Display settings

Setting the brightness

The brightness detected by the display light sensor affects the setting options for this function.

The display brightness can be adjusted

individually for the two COMAND displays at night using the controller.

Display design

The COMAND display features optimized designs for operation during daytime and night-time hours. You can set the design by manually selecting day or night design or opt for an automatic setting.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select DisplayDisplay: turn and press the con- troller. A menu appears.

Select Day ModeDay Mode, Night ModeNight Mode or AutoAuto. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Design Explanation

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select DisplayDisplay: turn and press the con- troller. A menu appears.

Select BrightnessBrightness. A control appears.

Select the desired brightness.

Day ModeDay Mode

The display is set permanently to day design.

Night ModeNight Mode

The display is set permanently to night design.

AutoAuto If the AutoAuto setting is

selected, COMAND evaluates the readings from the automatic vehicle light sensor and automatically switches between the display designs.

Display settings

Additional display area

The additional display area occupies the left-hand or right-hand third of the display. You can choose content information depending on the context. For instance, you can select an album cover in media mode or a permanent display, such as a small navigation map, in the additional area on the display.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select DisplayDisplay: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

Select Additional Display AreaAdditional Display Area. A menu appears.

Select Context-dependentContext-dependent, Navigation MapNavigation Map, Entertainment InformationEntertainment Information, SIRIUSSIRIUS

WeatherWeather, ConsumptionConsumption or Analog ClockAnalog Clock.

The # dot indicates the current setting.

Context-dependentContext-dependent

The additional area shows one of the following depending on the context, e.g. album cover in media mode.

Navigation MapNavigation Map

The navigation map is shown in the additional area.

Entertainment InformationEntertainment Information

Entertainment information is shown in the additional area, e.g. album cover, artist and track.

SIRIUS WeatherSIRIUS Weather

SIRIUS weather information is shown in the additional area.

ConsumptionConsumption

Consumption information is shown in the additional area.

Analog ClockAnalog Clock

System settings

Time settings

A clock is shown in the additional area.

Time settings

General information

COMAND can automatically set the time and date.

The following navigation system functions require the time, time zone and summer/ standard time to be set correctly in order to work properly:

route guidance on routes with time-

System settings

dependent traffic guidance

calculation of expected time of arrival

Switching automatic time on and off

The Automatic Time SettingsAutomatic 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. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select TimeTime: slide 6, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Automatic Time SettingsAutomatic 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 TimeAutomatic Time

SettingsSettings function must be activated

(Y page 46).

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select TimeTime: slide 6, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Time Zone:Time Zone:: turn and press the controller. A list of countries appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Select the country you are currently in by turning and pressing the controller. 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 46).

Setting summer and standard time

You can use the Daylight Savings TimeDaylight Savings Time

(Summer)(Summer) 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 Savings Time (Summer)Daylight Savings Time (Summer) menu or the AutomaticAutomatic option is not availa- ble in all countries.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select TimeTime: slide 6 the controller, turn and press to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Daylight Savings TimeDaylight Savings Time

(Summer)(Summer): turn and press the controller.

A list of available options for setting summer time appears.

To select AutoAuto, OnOn or OffOff: turn and press the controller.

Time settings

Setting Function

AutomaticAutomatic

The summer and standard time are automatically changed over.

OnOn

The clock is advanced one hour ahead of standard time.

OffOff

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. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select TimeTime: slide 6 the controller, turn and press to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Set Time ManuallySet 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 SettingsAutomatic Time Settings function is deactivated ª.

If AutomaticAutomatic is set for the summer time changeover, a prompt will appear asking whether the automatic changeover should be maintained between summer and winter time.

The Daylight Savings Time (Summer)Daylight Savings Time (Summer) menu or the AutomaticAutomatic option is not avail- able in all countries.

If Automatic Time SettingsAutomatic Time Settings is reacti-

vated, the previous settings for time zone and summer time changeover are restored.

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. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select TimeTime: slide 6 the controller, turn and press to confirm. A menu appears.

To select FormatFormat: turn and press the con- troller.

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/DDYYYY/MM/DD

Year/Month/Day

date format, year (all four digits)

YY/MM/DDYY/MM/DD

Year/Month/Day

date format, year (two digits)

MM/DD/YYYYMM/DD/YYYY

Month/Day/Year

date format, year (all four digits)

System settings

WiFi

Abbreviation Meaning

DD/MM/YYYYDD/MM/YYYY

Day/Month/Year

date format, year (all four digits)

HH:MM (24 hrs)HH:MM (24 hrs)

Hours : Minutes

(24 hour time format)

HH:MM (AM/PM)HH:MM (AM/PM)

Hours : Minutes

(AM/PM time format)

System settings

Text reader settings

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Text Reader SpeedText Reader Speed: turn and press the controller. A list appears.

Select FastFast, MediumMedium or SlowSlow. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Voice Control System settings

Opening/closing the help window

The help window also shows you information on audible instructions:

during individualization

during subsequent operation of the Voice Control System.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller to confirm. A menu appears.

To select Voice ControlVoice Control: turn and press the controller.

Select Help WindowHelp 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.

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.

WiFi

Activating WiFi

To select VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the controller.

Select System SettingsSystem Settings. The system settings menu is shown.

Select WiFiWiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select ActivateActivate.

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 can be found on the operating instructions for the device you wish to connect.

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 VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the controller.

Select System SettingsSystem Settings. The system settings menu is shown.

Select WiFiWiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Connect Via WPS PINConnect Via WPS PIN.

Select the vehicle from the device to be connected and "Connect using WPS PIN". The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MBMB

WLAN XXXXXWLAN 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)

System settings

WiFi

Prerequisite:

For this type of connection, the device to be connected must support "Connect via push button".

To select VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the controller.

Select System SettingsSystem Settings. The System SettingsSystem Settings menu is displayed.

Select WiFiWiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

System settings

Select Connect via WPS PBCConnect via WPS PBC.

Select the vehicle from the device to be connected and "Connect via WPS PBC". The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MBMB

WLAN XXXXXWLAN XXXXX.

Select ContinueContinue in COMAND.

Connecting the device via SSID and security key

Example display

To select VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the controller.

Select System SettingsSystem Settings. The system settings menu is shown.

Select WiFiWiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Connect Using Security KeyConnect Using Security Key.

Select the vehicle from the device to be connected. The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB WLAN XXXXXMB 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

Example display

To select VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the controller.

Select System SettingsSystem Settings. The system settings menu appears.

Select WiFiWiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Generate Security KeyGenerate Security Key.

Select RegenerateRegenerate. A new security key is generated.

To save the security key: turn the controller and select SaveSave. 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 49).

Automatic volume adjustment

Changing the name of the SSID

Example display

To select VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To switch to the menu bar: slide V¬ the controller.

Select System SettingsSystem Settings. The system settings menu is shown.

Select WiFiWiFi. The WiFi menu appears.

Select Change SSIDChange 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 ConnectConnect UsingUsing SecuritySecurity KeyKey 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 49).

Bluetooth®settings

General information about Blue-

tooth

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 Bluetooth®name.

Bluetooth®technology is a standard for short-range wireless data transmissions up to approximately 10 meters. You can use Bluetooth®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 Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth

Press the Ø button.

The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Activate BluetoothActivate Bluetooth: turn and press the controller. This switches Bluetooth®on O or off ª.

Automatic volume adjustment

General information

With the Automatic Volume AdjustmentAutomatic 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 AdjustmentAutomatic 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.

System settings

Assigning a favorites button

Switching automatic volume adjustment on and off

Press the Ø button

Press VehicleVehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Automatic Volume Adjust‐Automatic Volume Adjust‐

mentment: turn and press the controller.

System settings

Switch the function Automatic VolumeAutomatic Volume

AdjustmentAdjustment 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. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select LanguageLanguage: 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.

Assigning a favorites button

Vehicles equipped with a touchpad

You can call up the favorites function via the

FavoriteFavorite FunctionsFunctions function in the system

menu or via the favorites button on the touchpad.

To call up the Favorites function via the system menu:

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Favorite FunctionsFavorite Functions: press the controller. The favorites are displayed.

To select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐Phone‐

bookbook: turn and press the controller.

To call up the Favorites function via the touchpad:

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

To select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐Phone‐

bookbook: 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

Select the % button in the display

Further information on favorites (Y page 41).

Vehicles equipped with a telephone keypad

You can display the favorites by pressing the g button on the telephone keypad. You can edit the favorites via the FavoriteFavorite

FunctionsFunctions function in the system menu.

Assigning a favorites button

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Favorite FunctionsFavorite Functions: press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Assign FunctionAssign Function: press the controller. The list of predefined functions appears.

To select the desired function, e.g. Enter‐Enter‐

tainmenttainment: turn and press the controller.

A menu appears.

Select the desired function, e.g. PlayPlay

More Like ThisMore Like This.

A menu appears with the prompt PleasePlease

select a favorites button:select a favorites button:.

To select the desired button, e.g. m: turn and press the controller. A message appears stating that the button has been assigned the selected function.

For certain functions, e.g. Assign Chan‐Assign Chan‐

nel/Station or Media Sourcenel/Station or Media Source, a mes-

sage appears. This explains how you can save the desired station/channel directly from the respective function menu in three steps.

Overview of all current favorites:

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Favorite FunctionsFavorite Functions: press the controller. A menu appears.

Select Overview of Current Favor‐Overview of Current Favor‐

itesites.

An overview of all the current favorites appears.

To change the alias:

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Favorite FunctionsFavorite Functions: press the controller. A menu appears.

Select Change AliasChange Alias. A menu appears with the prompt PleasePlease

select a favorites button:select a favorites button:.

To select the desired favorite, e.g. n: turn and press the controller.

Enter the desired alias and select b. The alias is changed.

Up to six characters are available for the

alias. An entry with fewer characters is also possible.

To call up a favorite:

Press the g button. You call up the favorites functions menu. The g symbol lights up.

Press a favorites button, e.g. n. This calls up the predefined function.

To exit the favorites function menu:

press the g button. The favorite functions menu is closed.

If you have pressed the g button and

do not press any other buttons, the favorites functions menu is exited automatically after 16 seconds.

You can select the following predefined functions in a menu, for example:

Spoken Driving Recomm. On/OffSpoken Driving Recomm. On/Off: to

switch the current driving recommendations on/off.

Sound MenuSound Menu: to call up the sound settings.

From Mercedes-Benz AppsFrom Mercedes-Benz Apps: to call up

apps for online and Internet functions.

System settings

Importing/exporting data

To reset favorite(s):

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Favorite FunctionsFavorite Functions: press the controller. A menu appears.

Select Reset Favorite(s)Reset Favorite(s). A menu appears with the prompt PleasePlease

select a favorites button:select a favorites button:.

System settings

Select the desired favorites, e.g. p or

Reset AllReset All.

A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset.

Select YesYes or NoNo. If you select YesYes, the favorite is reset to its pre-installed favorite function.

If you select NoNo the process is canceled.

You can also assign the Favorites button

directly from a relevant function, such as in the radio menu (Y page 201).

Activating/deactivating PIN protection

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Data Import/ExportData Import/Export: turn and press the controller.

Select Activate PIN ProtectionActivate PIN Protection. Activate O or deactivate ª PIN protection. When activating PIN protection, you will be prompted to enter a PIN.

Importing/exporting data

General notes

Never remove the stick or card when writ-

ing 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/vehicle to another.

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.

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

Reset function

PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can deactivate PIN protection by resetting your personal COMAND data (Y page 55).

Importing/exporting data

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 215).

Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory stick) (Y page 215).

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬ and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select Data Import/ExportData Import/Export: turn and press the controller.

Select Import DataImport Data or Export DataExport 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 DataExport Data.

To enter the PIN: turn the controller and press ¬. PIN protection is deactivated.

To select Memory CardMemory Card, USB 1USB 1 or USB 2USB 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.

Reset function

You can completely reset COMAND to the factory settings. Amongst other things, this will delete all personal COMAND data. This includes the station presets, entries in the destination memory and in the list of previous destinations in the navigation system and address book entries. 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. You can also delete music files from the MEDIA REGISTER using the "Delete all media files" function (Y page 226).

Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

System settings

Reset function

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: slide V¬, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To select ResetReset: turn and press the con- troller. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset.

Select YesYes or NoNo. If you select NoNo the process is canceled.

If you select YesYes a prompt will appear again asking whether you really wish to reset.

Select YesYes or NoNo.

System settings

If you select YesYes a message will be shown. COMAND is reset to the factory settings and restarted.

If you select NoNo the process is canceled.

Your COMAND equipment .................. 58

Vehicle settings .................................. 58

Seats .................................................... 63

Climate control settings ..................... 66

Child-proof locks ................................. 72

360° camera ....................................... 72

Rear view camera ............................... 73

Vehicle functions

Vehicle settings

Your COMAND equipment

Vehicle functions

Vehicle settings

Calling up vehicle settings

Ambient lighting

General notes

You can set the following for the ambient lighting:

Zone

The zone setting determines the area in which the brightness setting is to be applied. If the Complete zone is selected for longer than 0.5 seconds, the brightness of the Front zone is adopted for the entire vehicle.

Brightness

This setting makes an additional change to the brightness of the ambient lighting. The brightness change is only effective for the selected zone. For this reason, the zone for which the brightness change is to be active must be selected first.

Color

This setting changes the color of the ambient lighting.

Setting the brightness of the zones

Press the Ø button on the controller. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select VehicleVehicle SettingsSettings: turn the con- troller and press to confirm. The menu for the vehicle settings 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 VZ the controller.

Exiting the vehicle settings:

To select &: slide V¬ and press the controller.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Ambient Light: BrightnessAmbient Light: Brightness: turn and press the controller. The left-hand setting element is active. The brightness value for the currently selected zone is displayed.

Press the controller.

To change the brightness value: turn and press the controller.

To select a zone: slide VY and turn the controller.

You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Setting the color

Once a color is set, it is used for all zones.

The brightness of the color used can be set separately for each zone.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Ambient Light: ColorAmbient Light: Color: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active.

To select a color: turn the controller.

You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Switching the display lighting on/off

Vehicle settings

Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can make the following settings for the EASYENTRY/EXIT feature:

Steering ColumnSteering Column

Steering Column and SeatSteering Column and Seat

OffOff

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Easy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exit: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

When you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature, the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is also activated.

You can find further information on the crashresponsive EASY-EXIT feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Vehicle functions

This display lighting adjustment function is only available if the vehicle is not equipped with the "Ambient lighting" package.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Ambient Light: DisplayAmbient Light: Display: turn the controller and press to confirm. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

The brightness can be changed using the

control between the two displays.

You can find further information on the interior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Activating/deactivating the panel heating

Vehicle settings

The panel heating function warms the surfaces with which the vehicle occupants frequently come into contact. Activation of the panel heating using COMAND as described below only works if seat heating is activated (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Panel HeatingPanel Heating: turn and press the controller.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation

Vehicle functions

You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Acoustic Lock FeedbackAcoustic 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 seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Belt AdjustmentBelt Adjustment: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Activating/deactivating the automatic folding mirror function

When the AutomaticAutomatic MirrorMirror FoldingFolding func- tion 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 SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Automatic Mirror FoldingAutomatic Mirror Folding: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Switching locator lighting on/off

If you switch on the LocatorLocator LightingLighting func- tion, the exterior lighting is switched on for a short time when it is dark. The light switch must be set to Ã.

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.

You can find further information on the automatic headlamp mode in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Vehicle settings

Switching the automatic locking feature on/off

When the automatic locking feature is activated, the vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is traveling faster than walking pace.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Automatic LockingAutomatic Locking: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Vehicle functions

Switching the locator lighting on/off

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Locator LightingLocator Lighting: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

You can find further information 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.

Vehicle settings

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Interior Lighting DelayedInterior Lighting Delayed

Switch-offSwitch-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 in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Exterior lighting delayed switch-off

If you switch on the Exterior LightingExterior Lighting

Delayed Switch-offDelayed 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.

Vehicle functions

The exterior lighting lights up 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.

Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm

An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while the tow-away alarm is armed. This can occur if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for example.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Tow-away AlarmTow-away Alarm: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Exterior Lighting DelayedExterior Lighting Delayed

Switch-offSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.

The setting element is active.

To change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller.

Arming/disarming the interior motion sensor

When the interior motion sensor is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if movement is detected in the vehicle interior. This can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle interior without authorization, for example.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Interior Motion SensorInterior Motion Sensor: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

Seats

You also can save and call up the current

settings of a seat function using the memory button and the corresponding memory position switch (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Activating/deactivating the trunk lid opening height restriction

Activating the Trunk Opening-heightTrunk Opening-height

RestrictionRestriction function allows you to avoid

bumping the trunk lid on a low garage ceiling, for example.

Call up Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings (Y page 58).

To select Trunk Opening-heightTrunk Opening-height

RestrictionRestriction: turn and press the control-

ler. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.

Seats

Selecting the adjustment function and seat

Press the T button. The seat settings menu is shown.

To select VehicleVehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

To select SeatSeat SettingsSettings in the menu: turn and press the controller. The menu for selecting seat functions is activated.

To select the required seat function: turn and press the controller.

To switch between DriverDriver and FrontFront

PassengerPassenger: slide XVY the controller.

Vehicle functions

Overview

Using the T button next to the controller or the seat settings menu item in the vehicle menu, you can call up the following adjustment functions:

Backrest side bolsters

Lumbar

Shoulder area

Massage

Dynamics

Seat heating balance

Seats

Adjustment functions

Adjusting the backrest side bolsters

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

To select Backrest SidesBackrest Sides: turn and press the controller.

Vehicle functions

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

To change the setting: turn the controller. You will see the changes you have made in the settings display.

To exit the menu: press the % button.

Adjusting the seat contour in the lumbar region of the seat backrest

To activate the setting element: press the controller.

To change the setting: slide ZV¬ or XVY the controller. The change will be visible in the setting element.

To exit the menu: press the % button.

Adjusting the shoulder area

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

To select ShouldersShoulders: turn and press the controller.

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

To change the setting: turn the controller. You will see the changes you have made in the settings display.

To exit the menu: press the % button.

This function allows you to adjust the air cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest (4-way lumbar support).

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

To select LumbarLumbar: turn and press the con- troller.

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

Adjusting the driving dynamics

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

To select Dynamic Multicontour SeatDynamic Multicontour Seat: turn and press the controller.

You can select:

00: Off

11: Level 1 (weak)

22: Level 2 (strong)

To select the setting: turn the controller.

To exit the menu: press the % button.

Seat heating balance

The balance function controls the distribution of heat on the seat backrest and cushion.

The balance function influences the currently set heating level of the seat heating (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

To select Seat Heating BalanceSeat Heating Balance: turn and press the controller.

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

To change the setting: turn the controller. You will see the changes you have made in the settings display.

The settings represent the following:

00 — the backrest and seat cushion are

evenly heated according to the setting selected with the seat heating button.

11 to 33 — the heat output to the seat cushion

is reduced one level at a time.

-1-1 to -3-3 — the heat output to the backrest is

reduced one level at a time.

To exit the menu: press the % button.

Seats

Massage programs

Overview

You can select the following massage programs:

Hot Relaxing Massage, BackHot Relaxing Massage, Back

Relaxing massage program starting in the pelvic area, warm pressure points can be felt, full back massage, stretching the pelvic area, ending with gentle soothing movements

Hot Relaxing Massage, ShouldersHot Relaxing Massage, Shoulders

Relaxing massage program starting in the pelvic area, warm pressure points can be felt, full back massage, stretching the pelvic area, ending with gentle soothing movements

Activating MassageActivating Massage

Activating massage through increasing twin-waves and then soothing movements

Classic MassageClassic Massage

Massage with increasing waves, soothing movements

Mobilizing MassageMobilizing Massage

Mobilization of the spinal column and the complete upper body by means of pressure point mobilizing massage at chest height

Active WorkoutActive Workout

The Active Workout program requires your active participation. It is suitable for training your stomach muscles during a traffic jam, for example, by means of targeted tensing and relaxing. You can use the program to be sporty in the vehicle.

Vehicle functions

Climate control settings

As soon as you feel a pressure point in the backrest cushion, this indicates that you should press against this point.

As soon as you feel pressure on your back, press against it.

Keep the pressure under your feet even. Do not wedge yourself against the pedals.

You will feel how your stomach muscles tense.

Continue to breathe normally, do not hold your breath.

When the pressure in the backrest cushion stops, stop pressing against it and relax briefly.

Vehicle functions

Selecting a massage program

Resetting all adjustments

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

Select a seat (Y page 63).

To select ResetReset: turn and press the con- troller.

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

To reset: press the controller. A prompt appears.

To select YesYes or NoNo: turn and press the con- troller. If you select NoNo the process is canceled.

After selecting YesYes all seat adjustments are reset to the default values (factory setting).

Call up the seat functions (Y page 63).

To select MassageMassage: turn and press the con- troller.

To select the seat: slide XVY the controller.

To select a massage program (1 to 6): turn and press the controller. The massage program runs for approximately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the setting.

To change the massage intensity: turn the controller to : and press to confirm. The intensity changes between gentle and vigorous each time the controller is pressed.

To exit the menu: press the % button.

Climate control settings

Overview

You have the following options for adjusting climate control settings:

using the climate control bar

using the climate control menu

You can set the most important climate control functions such as temperature, airflow and air distribution using the climate control bar. The climate control bar is visible in most displays.

You can find all the climate control functions in the climate control menu. You can use the climate control bar (Y page 67) to switch to the climate control menu.

Climate control settings

Settings in the climate control bar

Overview

You can set the most important climate control functions directly in the climate control bar and change them in the climate control menu.

Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distribution, left, as well as displaying the current setting

;

Calls up the climate control menu and displays the current cooling and airflow setting

Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distribution, right, as well as displaying the current setting

To switch to the climate control bar:

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Slide 6, release, then slide 6 again, turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

Calling up the climate control bar

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the climate control bar is activated.

Setting the temperature

Call up the climate control bar (Y page 67)

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.

You can also use the climate control menu

(Y page 68) to set the temperature.

Setting the airflow

Call up the climate control bar. (Y page 67)

To select J on the left or right: turn and press the controller. The airflow setting scale appears.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

You can also use the climate control menu

(Y page 68) to set the airflow.

Vehicle functions

Climate control settings

Setting the air distribution

Call up the climate control bar (Y page 67)

To select the current air distribution display on the left or right, e.g. O: turn and

Vehicle functions

press the controller. The air distribution setting scale appears.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

You can also use the climate control menu

(Y page 67) to set the air distribution.

Settings in the climate menu

Overview

In the climate control menu there are settings available in the bottom bar and the main area.

Calling up the climate control menu

Switch to the climate control bar (Y page 67).

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.

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 68).

To switch to the footer: slide 6 the controller.

To select OO Climate Ctrl OnClimate 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.

Climate control settings

Activating the cooling with air dehumidi-

fication facilitates the cooling of the vehicle interior even with high outside temperatures.

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To switch to the footer: slide 6 the controller.

To select A/CA/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 67).

Deactivating the cooling with air dehu-

midification function reduces fuel consumption.

Synchronizing the climate control settings

This setting is made in the bottom bar of the climate control menu.

With the OO SyncSync (synchronization) option, you can decide whether you wish to activate the climate control settings for all zones together or separately.

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To switch to the footer: slide 6 the controller.

To select OO SyncSync: turn and press the con- troller.

Switch the synchronization function on O or off ª.

With the synchronization function switched off, you can alternate between driver and front passenger.

To switch from the footer to the main area: slide 5 the controller.

To switch between left and right: slide 1 the controller. Not all climate control functions allow switching between the driver and front passenger.

Further information (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Rear-compartment air conditioning settings

This setting is made in the bottom bar of the climate control menu.

You can also set the rear-compartment air conditioning from the front.

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To switch to the footer: slide V¬ the controller.

To select Rear SettingRear Setting: turn and press the controller. Activate the rear-compartment climate control settings. The vehicle interior display changes accordingly.

To switch the setting back to the front again: select Return to FrontReturn to Front. After a short time, COMAND automatically switches the adjustment functions back to the front.

Vehicle functions

Climate control settings

Adjusting the footwell temperature

This setting is made in the main area of the climate control menu.

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

Vehicle functions

To select Adjust FootwellAdjust Footwell: turn and press the controller.

If necessary, change sides: slide XVY the controller.

To change the setting: turn and press the controller.

Exiting a menu

Press the % button.

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To select Climate ModeClimate Mode: turn and press the controller.

If necessary, change sides: slide 1 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: DIFFUSEDIFFUSE, MEDIUMMEDIUM or FOCUSFOCUS (Y page 67).

Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer

Adjusting the climate mode settings

This setting is made in the main area of the climate control menu.

By setting the climate mode you determine the type of airflow. The setting is only active when the air-conditioning system is set to Ã (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

This setting is made in the main area of the climate control menu.

The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent the air in individual compartments in the vehicle interior. Further information on the perfume atomizer (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To select Air FreshenerAir 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.

Climate control settings

Switching the ionization on/off

This setting is made in the main area of the climate control menu.

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 68).

To select IonizationIonization: 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.

Auxiliary heating

Selecting the pre-set time:

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To select Auxiliary HeatingAuxiliary Heating: turn and press the controller.

Turn the controller.

Changing the pre-set time:

Call up the climate control menu (Y page 68).

To select Auxiliary HeatingAuxiliary Heating: turn and press the controller.

To select the departure time that will be changed: turn and press the controller. A menu for changing the time opens.

To select the required setting element (analog clock, hours or minutes): slide 5 and 9 the controller.

To change the setting: turn the controller.

To exit the menu: press the controller.

Vehicle functions

This setting is made in the main area of the climate control menu.

You can pre-set three departure times for automatic activation of the auxiliary heating.

360° camera

Child-proof locks

Switching the rear compartment displays on/off

This function serves to switch the rear-compartment displays on/off.

Vehicle functions

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Parental ControlParental Control: turn and press the controller. The menu to select the side in the rear compartment is activated.

Select Rear LeftRear Left or Rear RightRear Right.

To switch DisplayDisplay on/off: turn the con- troller.

Exiting the vehicle settings:

To select &: slide V¬ and press the controller.

Locking/unlocking rear compartment displays

This function serves to lock/unlock the rearcompartment displays.

Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To select Parental ControlParental Control: turn and press the controller. The menu to select the side in the rear compartment is activated.

Select Rear LeftRear Left or Rear RightRear Right.

To select LockLock to lock/unlock the rear compartment displays: slide VY and press the controller. The display is locked, a corresponding message with & appears on the screen.

UnlockUnlock appears in the display.

Exiting the vehicle settings:

To select &: slide V¬ and press the controller.

The volume can still be adjusted if you

have locked the rear compartment display. It can also be switched on/off using the integrated switch.

360° camera

Important notes

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.

Overview

The 360° camera surveys the vehicle surroundings and assists you, for example when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.

For further information on the 360° camera, see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

Settings for the 360° camera

When you activate the Activation by RActivation by R

geargear function, the image from the 360° cam-

era is displayed when you select reverse gear.

Activating/deactivating using the reverse gear:

Press the Ø button in the center console. The vehicle menu is displayed.

To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the controller.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: turn and press the controller.

Select 360° Camera360° Camera.

Select Activation by R gearActivation by R gear. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

Displaying the 360° camera image

The 360° camera image can be displayed if:

your vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera

COMAND is switched on (Y page 25)

the 360° Camera360° Camera function is switched on

Displaying the image of the 360° camera:

Press the Ø button in the center console. A menu appears.

Select 360° Camera360° Camera. The 360° camera image appears in splitscreen mode.

You will see the previous view on the display if you have switched the function on:

and turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock

select transmission position P

the vehicle exceeds a speed of approx. 30 km/h

Manually switching the display

To select &: slide 6 and press the controller.

Automatically switching the display:

You can automatically switch the 360 camera display using reverse gear (Y page 72).

Rear view camera

Opening the camera cover for cleaning

To select OpenOpen CameraCamera CoverCover in the 360° camera menu: turn the controller and press to confirm. The PleasePlease Wait...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 speed of approx. 30 km/h

Rear view camera

Important notes

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.

Overview

The rear view camera covers the immediate surroundings of the vehicle and assists you when parking.

You can find further information about the rear view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Settings for the rear view camera

When you activate the Activation by RActivation by R

geargear function, the image from the rear view

camera is displayed when you select reverse gear.

Vehicle functions

Rear view camera

Activating/deactivating using the reverse gear:

Press the Ø button in the center console. The vehicle menu is displayed.

Slide 6 the controller.

To select System SettingsSystem Settings: turn and press the controller.

Select Rear View CameraRear View Camera. The Rear View CameraRear View Camera menu appears.

Select Activation by R gearActivation by R gear. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

When you start the vehicle and engage

Vehicle functions

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).

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 only able to detect and mark stationary objects when your vehicle is moving. By contrast, stationary objects will always be detected and marked.

Switching object detection on/off

To select Object DetectionObject 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 CoverOpen Camera Cover in the rear view camera menu: turn and press the controller. The PleasePlease Wait...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

Your COMAND equipment .................. 76

Introduction ......................................... 76

Basic settings ...................................... 80

Destination input ................................ 83

Personal POIs and routes ................... 97

Route guidance ................................. 101

Real-time traffic reports ................... 113

Storing destinations ......................... 117

Map functions ................................... 120

Navigation functions ........................ 130

Problems with the navigation sys-

tem ..................................................... 132

Navigation

Introduction

Your COMAND equipment

Navigation

Introduction

Important safety notes

WARNING

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.

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

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

In certain countries, data entry is restricted if the vehicle is traveling at more than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). The restriction is deactivated as soon as the vehicle speed drops below about 2 mph (3 km/h).

When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made. This will be indicated by the fact that certain menu items are grayed out and cannot be selected.

The following entries are not possible, 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

direct entry via the telephone keypad (if available)

Other entries are possible, such as entering points of interest in the vicinity of the destination or current position.

Introduction

Navigation

Introduction

Switching to navigation mode

Navigation

Press the ß button. The map shows the vehicle's current position.

Additional activation option:

To activate the menu: slide 5 the controller (e.g. in radio mode).

To select NaviNavi: turn and press the controller.

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.

Introduction

To show: slide 6 the controller when the map appears in full screen mode.

Glide down the touchpad with one finger. Route guidance is not active: DestinationDestination is highlighted. Route guidance is active: y is highlighted.

Route guidance inactive: no destination has been entered yet and no route has been calculated.

Route guidance is active: the destination has been entered, the route has been calculated. The display shows the route, changes of direction and lane recommendations. Navigation announcements guide you to your destination.

Navigation

To hide: press the % button.

Slide 5 the controller. Full screen symbol : appears.

Press the controller.

Moving the map

Basic settings

Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (Y page 78).

Press the controller. The crosshair is shown.

Slide 1, 4 or 2 the controller. The map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair.

To select a destination on the map: press the controller. If navigable destinations are available, they will be displayed in a list.

Turn and press the controller.

To show the menu: press the controller.

Select MenuMenu.

Basic settings

Navigation

Setting route type and route options

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select OptionsOptions: turn and press the con- troller.

Select Route SettingsRoute 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.

FastFast RouteRoute

DynamicDynamic TrafficTraffic RouteRoute

COMAND calculates a route with a short journey time.

Based on the Fast RouteFast Route route type and includes traffic reports on the route for the route guidance.

You can receive real-time traffic reports via satellite radio (Y page 113).

Eco RouteEco Route

COMAND calculates an economical route. The journey may take slightly longer compared to taking the fast route.

ShortShort RouteRoute

To calculate alternative routes: select

COMAND calculates a shorter route.

Calculate Alternative RoutesCalculate Alternative Routes.

Switch the function on O or off ª.

Function activated: after each route calculation, route alternatives are offered that correspond to the local conditions (Y page 110).

If desired, you can have COMAND calculate alternative routes even during route guidance (Y page 110).

Basic settings

To avoid/use route options: select

Avoid OptionsAvoid 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

Avoid AreaAvoid Area (Y page 127)

COMAND enables you to avoid areas you do not wish to drive through.

Avoid HighwaysAvoid Highways

Avoid FerriesAvoid Ferries

Avoid Auto TrainsAvoid Auto Trains

Avoid TunnelsAvoid Tunnels

Avoid Unpaved RoadsAvoid Unpaved Roads

The function is not available in all countries.

Use Toll RoadsUse Toll Roads

Use Carpool LanesUse 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 AvoidAvoid FerriesFerriesis ena- bled. COMAND will notify you of this visually as well as through a navigation message.

To avoid toll roads: the route calculation excludes routes which require you to pay a usage fee (toll).

To exit a menu: slide 1 the controller.

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.

Selecting announcements

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select OptionsOptions: turn and press the con- troller.

Select SettingsSettings. A menu appears.

Select an option. Switch the option on O or off ª.

Navigation

Basic settings

AnnounceAnnounce StreetStreet NamesNames

AudioAudio FadeoutFadeout

Gas onGas on ReserveReserve

Navigation

Atten‐Atten‐ tiontion AssistAssist

COMAND announces the names of the streets to which the impending change of direction will lead.

The function is not available in all countries.

The volume of an active media source is automatically reduced during a navigation announcement.

Function activated: once the reserve fuel tank level is reached, a message appears in COMAND to help you start the search for a gas station.

Function activated: if ATTENTION ASSIST displays a warning in the multifunction display, a message appears in COMAND to help you start the search for a rest stop.

If a route contains highways, a rest stop search is started in the vicinity. The map is shown with the message

Searching For a RestSearching For a Rest Area in the Vicinity…Area in the Vicinity…. If

service stations are found, the nearest service station is highlighted on the map.

Further information about ATTENTION ASSIST can be found in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

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 can use a carpool lane if their vehicle's emission level or fuel consumption is below a fixed threshold.

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‐Use Car‐

pool Lanespool Lanes, COMAND uses carpool lanes

when calculating the route. COMAND then guides you in and out of carpool lanes using visual and acoustic driving directions.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select OptionsOptions: turn and press the con- troller.

Select Route SettingsRoute Settings.

Select Avoid OptionsAvoid Options.

Select Use Carpool LanesUse Carpool Lanes. Carpool lanes will either be used O or avoided ª when calculating the route.

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

Destination input

Important safety notes

WARNING

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.

As an address

Calling up the address entry menu

Navigation

To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Address EntryAddress Entry.

Address entry options

You can enter the address, e.g as:

city/ZIP code, street, house number

city/ZIP code, street

city/ZIP code, center

city/ZIP code, street, intersection

street, city/ZIP code, house number

street, city/ZIP code, intersection

Entering the street before the city is use-

ful if the address has an unusual street name.

Destination input

While entering an address, you can also switch to other destination entry options:

Keyword search (Y page 87)

Map (Y page 93)

Point of interest (Y page 89)

Entering the address

Navigation

The example shows how to enter an address, e.g. for your home address.

In the address entry menu, select StreetStreet: press the controller (Y page 83).

Enter BROADWAYBROADWAY. Character entry (Y page 37).

Calling up a list

Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

To select OKOK: turn and press the controller.

To select TownTown: press the controller.

Enter the city, e.g. New YorkNew York. Then call up the list and select an entry. Proceed in the same way as when entering a street.

To select No.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 destinations are entered using the character bar, 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. However, zip codes are not available for some countries.

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 UsedLast 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.

Select the address entry menu (Y page 83).

To select State/ProvinceState/Province, ZIP CodeZIP Code,

Ctr.Ctr. or IntersectionIntersection: turn, slide 6 and

press the controller.

Select an entry (Y page 84).

Destination input

Saving an address

You can store the address you have entered either as your home address or as another navigable contact in the address book (Y page 163).

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 83).

To select SaveSave: slide 6, turn and press the controller.

As the home address: select As "MyAs "My

Address"Address".

COMAND stores your home address under

My AddressMy Address in the list of contacts.

As a contact: select As New AddressAs New Address

Book EntryBook Entry.

Select Not ClassifiedNot Classified, HomeHome or WorkWork.

Enter a last name and first name (Y page 36).

To select OKOK: turn and press the controller. The destination address is saved in the address book as a navigable contact.

Navigation

Destination input

Starting route calculation

The entered destination appears in the address entry menu.

Navigation

To confirm StartStart or ContinueContinue: press the controller. If you select StartStart: the route is calculated with the current route settings (Y page 80). 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 nondigitized road, the system displays the linear distance to the destination, the direction to the destination and the Road Not MappedRoad Not Mapped message.

If you select ContinueContinue: alternative routes are calculated. You can display these and select them for route guidance (Y page 110).

If route guidance has already been activated, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance.

To select YesYes or Set as Intermediate DestinationSet as Intermediate Destination: turn and press the controller.

YesYes cancels the current route guidance and starts route calculation to the new destination. Set as Intermediate DestinationSet as Intermediate Destination adds the newly entered intermediate destination in

addition to the existing destination. The intermediate destinations menu appears (Y page 94).

The route is calculated using digital map data. The calculation time depends on the dis-

tance from the destination, for example.

The calculated route may differ from the ideal route, e.g. due to road works or incomplete map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (Y page 130).

Calling up the keyword search

To select the magnifying glass symbol: while in the address entry menu, slide 6, turn and then press the controller.

Viewing the vicinity of the destination

To select symbol :: turn the controller and press to confirm. You can explore the destination area.

Destination input

Requirement for exploring a destination: mbrace must be activated for Internet access (Y page 173).

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 Houses of Parliament or Big Ben. The keyword search finds geotolerant hits. If, for example, you are searching for a street located on the edge of a 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 DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword SearchKeyword Search.

Enter the first few letters of the city and street, e.g. STUTSTUT and KÖNKÖN. While entering the information, the number of exact matches/all hits is shown.

---/------/--- is displayed if fewer than three

characters have been entered.

999+999+ is displayed if there are too many hits.

Select OKOK.

The search results are divided into categories, such as addresses. The number of exact/total hits is shown in brackets.

The search results will be displayed if POIPOI

SearchSearch and/or FuzzyFuzzy SearchSearch are enabled in

the search options.

Selecting an address

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.

To select an entry: turn and press the controller. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address.

To start route calculation: select StartStart (Y page 86).

Navigation

Destination input

Selecting a point of interest

To select POIsPOIs inin thethe VicinityVicinity or AllAll

POIsPOIs: turn and press the controller.

A list appears.

Select a point of interest. The POI is shown.

To start route calculation: select StartStart (Y page 86).

Using online search

To select Online SearchOnline Search: turn and press the controller. The search switches to the online functions.

Online search requirement: mbrace must

Navigation

be activated for Internet access (Y page 173).

Selecting search options

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword SearchKeyword Search.

To select SearchSearch OptionsOptions: slide 5, turn and press the controller.

Select Fuzzy SearchFuzzy Search or POI SearchPOI Search. Switch the setting on O or off ª.

Error-tolerant search: useful if parts of the address are incomplete or the spelling is unclear.

POI search: points of interest are taken into account in the search.

Select Keyword SearchKeyword Search.

To select CountryCountry: slide 5, turn and press the controller. The alphabetical list of countries is displayed.

Select a country: turn and press the controller.

Searching via COMAND

Requirement: mbrace must be activated for Internet access (Y page 173).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Keyword SearchKeyword Search.

To select Online SearchOnline Search: slide 5, turn and press the controller. The search switches to the online functions.

Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations

Selecting the country

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

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 DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Last DestinationsFrom Last Destinations.

Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address.

To start route calculation: select StartStart (Y page 86).

Selecting an address book contact as a destination

Destination input

Selecting a destination from POIs

Calling up the points of interest menu

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select From POIsFrom POIs.

Navigation

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 AddressMy Address.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select From ContactsFrom Contacts.

Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the contact and associated destination address.

To start route calculation: select StartStart (Y page 86).

Destination input

Defining the position for the point of interest search

Selection Instructions

Menu item NearNear Desti‐Desti‐

nationnation

(when route guidance is

Call up the POI menu (Y page 89).

To select Near DestinationNear Destination: turn and press the controller.

Select a POI category (Y page 91).

active)

Menu item CurrentCurrent

PositionPosition

Search in the vicinity of

Call up the POI menu (Y page 89).

To select Current PositionCurrent Position: turn and press the controller.

Select a POI category (Y page 91).

the current vehicle position

Menu item Other CityOther City

Navigation

After entering a city, the search is performed within the city's boundaries

Option 1

Call up the POI menu (Y page 89).

To select Other CityOther City: turn and press the controller.

Select the country, if desired (Y page 84).

Enter the city (Y page 84).

Select a POI category (Y page 91).

Option 2:

Enter a city in the address entry menu (Y page 84).

To select POIsPOIs: slide 6, turn and press the controller.

Select a POI category (Y page 91).

Selection Instructions

Menu item Search BySearch By

NameName

Search for all POIs on the digital map or around one of the three previously specified positions

Call up the POI menu (Y page 89).

To select Search By NameSearch By Name: turn and press the controller.

Select All POIsAll POIs or one of the three previously selected posi- tions. The point of interest list with character bar appears.

Enter a name.

To select Mercedes-Benz ServiceMercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the con- troller.

Menu item Search BySearch By

Phone NumberPhone Number

This function gives you access to all points of interest that have a phone number.

Call up the POI menu (Y page 89).

To select SearchSearch ByBy PhonePhone NumberNumber: turn and press the con- troller. 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

Destination input

Navigation

Selecting a POI category

POI categories appear after choosing the menu items Near DestinationNear Destination, CurrentCurrent

PositionPosition and after entering another city.

Select a POI category: 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 point of interest

the name of the point of interest

Select a point of interest. The complete address of the POI is shown.

Destination input

Selecting a point of interest

Requirement for "Calling a POI": a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 138).

Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the destination" and "Loading data from the Internet": mbrace must be activated for Internet access (Y page 173).

Navigation

The complete address of the POI is shown.

Viewing the vicinity of the destination

To select symbol :: turn the controller and press to confirm. If street images are available, the street in the vicinity of the destination address is shown.

Calling up the map

Select MapMap.

Move the map, change the map scale and select the POI (Y page 93).

Calling up the POI

Select CallCall. If a telephone number is available, COMAND switches to the telephone function.

Loading data from the Internet

Select wwwwww. If an Internet address is available, data is loaded from the Internet.

Saving a POI

To select SaveSave: turn and press the controller. The POI can be saved as:

a navigable contact in the address book

My Address

Starting route calculation

To select StartStart: press the controller (Y page 86).

Destination input

Using the map

Crosshair

;

Distance of crosshair position from current vehicle position

To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Using MapUsing 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. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map; turning counter-clockwise zooms in.

Navigation

To select a destination: press the controller. The list contains the MenuMenu menu item. If there are multiple destinations around the crosshair, a selection list will also appear.

To show the menu: press the controller.

Destination input

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 StartStart (Y page 86).

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 pur-

Navigation

pose, e.g. GAS STATIONGAS STATION or RESTAURANTRESTAURANT. You can also use the destination entry options to enter intermediate destinations.

To select a category or OtherOther: turn and press the controller. After selecting a category, the POIs which

Creating intermediate destinations

are available along the route and in the vicinity are displayed.

COMAND first searches for destinations along the route. The search for destinations is then initiated in the area around the vehicle position.

After selecting OtherOther, select one of the destination entry options from the list.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Intermediate DestinationsIntermediate Destinations. The destination is entered in the intermediate destinations menu.

To select Add New:Add New:: press the controller.

Selection Action

AddressAddress EntryEntry

KeywordKeyword SearchSearch

Enter a destination by address (Y page 84).

Select a destination by means of a keyword search (Y page 87).

From LastFrom Last Destina‐Destina‐ tionstions

From Con‐From Con‐ tactstacts

Select a destination from the list of last destinations (Y page 88).

Select a contact from the address book as the destination (Y page 89).

From POIsFrom POIs

Select a point of interest (Y page 89).

Destination input

Selection Action

Using MapUsing Map

Enter a destination using the map (Y page 93).

From MemoryFrom Memory CardCard

FromFrom Mercedes-Mercedes- Benz AppsBenz Apps

Using Geo-Using Geo- CoordinatesCoordinates

Select a personal POI (Y page 99).

Enter a destination from Mercedes-Benz Apps (Y page 96).

Enter a destination using the geo-coordinates (Y page 97).

Accepting an intermediate destination

To select StartStart: press the controller. The destination is entered in the intermediate destinations menu.

If in the basic settings Calculate Alter‐Calculate Alter‐

native Routesnative Routes is enabled, the menu item ContinueContinue is displayed instead of StartStart

(Y page 80).

To select details: turn and press the controller.

To make a call: select CallCall. If the intermediate destination has a telephone number and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 138), the call is connected.

To call up the map: select MapMap.

You can move the map and select the destination.

To store an intermediate destination in the destination memory: select SaveSave

(Y page 118).

Editing intermediate destinations

Navigation

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. StartStart is highlighted.

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.

Destination input

To select an intermediate destination in the intermediate destinations menu: turn and press the controller. A menu appears.

To change an intermediate destination:

select EditEdit in the menu.

Change the address, e.g. the city and street.

To select OKOK: turn and press the controller. The intermediate destinations menu appears and displays the changed intermediate destination.

You can change the sequence of the intermediate destinations entered and the desti-

Navigation

nation. To change the sequence, at least one intermediate destination and the destination must have been entered.

To change the order: in the menu, select

MoveMove.

Turn the controller and move the intermediate destination or destination to the desired position.

Press the controller.

To delete an intermediate destination:

select DeleteDelete in the menu.

Accepting intermediate destinations for the route

To select Start Route GuidanceStart 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, the intermediate destination will be displayed in the intermediate destinations menu with a green tick mark. Once the route has been recalculated, the intermediate destination is deleted from the intermediate destinations menu.

Searching for a gas station when the fuel level is low

Requirement: the setting Gas on ReserveGas on Reserve must be enabled (Y page 81).

If the fuel tank reserve level is displayed, you will see the GasGas onon ReserveReserve DoDo youyou wantwant

to start a search for surroundingto start a search for surrounding gas stations?gas stations? message.

To select YesYes or NoNo: turn and press the con- troller. If you select YesYes, 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 NoNo, the search is canceled.

Select the gas station. The address of the gas station is displayed.

To select StartStart: 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 YesYes, the gas station is transferred into the list and intermediate destination 4 is deleted.

Entering a destination from Mercedes-Benz Apps

Requirement: mbrace must be activated for the Mercedes-Benz Apps (Y page 173).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select From Mercedes-Benz AppsFrom Mercedes-Benz Apps. A list shows the available destinations that have been transmitted to the vehicle up to this point (Y page 181).

Personal POIs and routes

Using geo-coordinates

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.

To select DestinationDestination: turn and press the controller.

Select Using Geo-CoordinatesUsing Geo-Coordinates. Geo-coordinates are entered in degrees, minutes and seconds.

Entering the latitude and longitude coordinates

To change the value: turn the controller.

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.

Saving destination

To select SaveSave: turn and press the control- ler. The destination can be saved as:

a navigable contact in the address book

to an SD memory card

My Address

Starting route calculation

To select Start Route GuidanceStart Route Guidance: turn and press 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 are filed in categories:

Not ClassifiedNot Classified

Standard entry for personal POIs

Mercedes-Benz AppsMercedes-Benz Apps

Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you have imported via the online functions (Y page 183)

Categories which you have created yourself, e.g. on your PC

Personal routes are not categorized.

Settings for personal POIs

Displaying on the map

Requirement: an SD memory card with personal POIs is inserted (Y page 215).

All personal POIs of the selected category are displayed on the map with a corresponding symbol.

If the "Alert when approaching" (Y page 98) function is activated, the symbols are displayed 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 OptionsOptions: turn and press the con- troller.

Select Personal POIsPersonal POIs.

Select Display on the MapDisplay 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.

Navigation

Personal POIs and routes

Alert when approaching

Requirement: an SD memory card with personal POIs is inserted (Y page 215).

If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI, this is highlighted on the map and/or an audi-

Navigation

ble signal sounds.

For this purpose both the corresponding function "Alert when approaching" 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 OptionsOptions: turn and press the con- troller.

Select Personal POIsPersonal POIs.

Select Approaching POI CueApproaching POI Cue. The menu displays the categories available on the SD memory card.

Select AudibleAudible or OpticalOptical. 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.

Personal POI from current vehicle position or crosshair position

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 215).

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

NotNot ClassifiedClassified category on the SD mem-

ory card and also stored in the "Last destinations" memory.

If the "Move map" function is selected (Y page 79), the crosshair position is saved.

If no SD memory card is inserted, the per-

sonal POI will only be stored in the "Last destinations" memory.

Personal POI from destination address

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 215).

To switch to navigation mode: press the

ß button.

Call up the address entry menu and enter the destination address (Y page 83).

To select SaveSave: slide 6 the controller.

Turn and press the controller.

To select ToTo MemoryMemory CardCard: 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 Last DestinationsFrom Last Destinations or From Con‐From Con‐ tactstacts memories and save it on the SD

memory card.

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