2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Comand Manual

1
Where to find itIntroduction

Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-
vide support information for you, the
COMAND operator. Each chapter has its
own guide color to provide fast access to
information.At a glance
Here you will find an overview of
all COMAND control elements and system
components. If you are operating
COMAND for the first time or if you have
rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the
chapter you should read first.
Audio
Here you will find all the information on
how to use the radio, cassette player*, CD-
player, CD changer and adjust the audio
system settings.Telephone
Here you can learn in detail about the
many functions of the telephone, SMS,
how to initiate an emergency call and use
service numbers.Navigation
This chapter provides detailed information
on the following topics:
Destination input

Route selection and calculation

Route guidance including detour

Destination memory
Info Services* and System settings
This chapter provides information on how
to:
Request and display info services such
as news, weather, stocks and sports

Adjust COMAND system settings
Directories
The glossary explains the most important
technical terms.
The table of contents and index directory
will help you quickly locate the information
you need.

2 IntroductionSymbols

SymbolsYou will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:
* The asterisk identifies optional
equipment. Since not all models
have the same standard equip-
ment, your COMAND system equip-
ment may deviate from some
descriptions and illustrations.

This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
The continuation symbol
marks an interrupted proce-
dure which will be continued
on the next page.
(
page 3) This symbol tells you where
to look for further infor-
mation on this subject.
-> This symbol is used in the
glossary. It indicates that
the term immediately follo-
wing the symbol is also exp-
lained in the glossary.
Display
Words appearing in the mul-
tifunction display are prin-
ted in the type shown here.
Warning
G
Warning notices draw your attention to ha-
zards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.


3 Introduction
Operating safety

Operating safety
Warning
G
Any alterations made to electronic compo-
nents and the software can cause malfunc-
tions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer and tele-
phone* are interconnected. When one of
the components is not operational or has
not been removed/replaced properly, the
function of other components may be im-
paired.
This condition might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning
G
In order to avoid distraction, which could
lead to an accident, system settings should
be entered with the vehicle at a standstill.
The driver should only operate the system
when road and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mp/h (approximately 50 km/h), your car
is covering a distance of 50 feet (approxima-
tely 14 m) every second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we encoura-
ge the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe
place before answering or placing a call, or
consulting the COMAND screen to read na-
vigational maps, instructions, or downloa-
ded information.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, including
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. This al-
ways remains your personal responsibility
when you drive. CD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.

4 IntroductionOperating safety

5 At a glance
COMAND control unit
Multifunction display
Quick reference COMAND

6 At a glanceCOMAND control unit

COMAND control unit
ON
FM1
FM Presets
Auto PresetsSound
WB Scan
RADIO 1
TELNAV
CD
DEL BACK MAP
FM/AM
SVC
MNO
ABCJKL GHI
DEF
2
1
3
5
4
6
TUV PQRS
WXYZ8
7
9
0
9
10
1213
24 23 2221
20
1918
17 16 15
157
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68
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324
- SEEKSEEK +
DETR RPT INFO DISP MUTE
PWR
FM1
FM Presets
Auto PresetsSound
WB Scan
97.1 FM
TELNAV
CD
FM/AM
MNO
ABCJKL GHI
DEF
2
1
3
5
4
6
TUV PQRS
WXYZ8
7
9
0
9
10
1213
24 23 2221
20
1918
17 16 15
157
P82.85-9301-31US
68
1114
324
SVC
- SEEKSEEK +
DEL BACK MAP
DETR RPT INFO DISP MUTE
OPR Z+
Z-

7 At a glance
COMAND control unit
/
Function
Page
1
Switching COMAND on
and off
12
2, 3
Radio operation:
Automatic seek tuning
Manual tuning
CD operation:
Track select
Fast forward/reverse
30
31
51
52
4
Requesting and dis-
playing Info Services
Adjusting system set-
tings
184
187
5
Switching radio operati-
on on
Quick reference
Changing the radio band
28
24
29
6
Switching CD operation
on
Quick reference
50
42
7
Switching telephone
operation on
Quick reference
78
74
8
Switching the navigation
system on
Quick reference
122
116
9
CD drive for an audio or a
navigation CD
10
Color screen, e.g. with
main radio menu
14
11
Radio operation:
Selecting a station
Saving stations manually
CD operation:
Selecting a track or CDs
Telephone:
Entering the unlock code
Entering the telephone
number
30
34
51, 52
78
82
Function
Page
Navigation (Destination
input):
Selecting destination via
the map

131
12
Subsequent dialing
Displaying a long list en-
try in full in a window
Removing a window
Zooming out for less de-
tailed map
84
127
127
158
13
Subsequent dialing
Zooming in for more de-
tailed map
84
158
14
Turn to highlight a func-
tion or a menu field
Press to start a function
or activate a submenuFunction
Page

8 At a glanceCOMAND control unit
Function
Page
Function
Page
15
From within a system:
Return to the previous
menu
Telephone:
Ending a call
81
16
General:
Altering or deleting
entries
CD operation:
Deleting a CD name
Telephone:
Altering or deleting the
unlock code or a tele-
phone number
18
57
83
17
Muting of:
Audio source

Voice output during
route guidance
28
153
18
Setting the display dim-
ming characteristics
(day and night display)
198
19
Ejecting an audio or a na-
vigation CD
45
20
Requesting destination
and route information
147
21
Route guidance is active:
Switching between map
and symbol display or ac-
tivating the map
Route guidance is
not active:
Activating the location
map
156
149
22
Selecting a detour during
route guidance
162
23
Press to repeat the cur-
rent voice output
154
Function
Page
24
Turn to adjust the volu-
me of 
Audio source

Hands-free operation
of the telephone

Voice output during
route guidance
14

Function
Page