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8 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 9)  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 
Messages, menu items or 
soft key names appearing in 
the COMAND color display 
are printed 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.
 
         
        
        
     
        
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45 Audio
CD operation
Only touch the CD on the sides.
Avoid touching the CD surface with 
your fingers.
Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth. 
Wipe them from the inside to the outer 
edge. Never wipe the CD in a circular 
motion.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents 
to clean the CDs.
Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct 
sunlight.
Do not write or put stickers on CD.Ejecting/loading a CD into the CD driveTips on caring for your CDs
Loading CDsWarning
G
In order to avoid distraction which could 
lead to an accident, the driver should insert 
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and 
operate the audio system only if permitted 
by road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a 
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) 
every second. 
iThere are two l buttons. One is on 
the display unit. The other is located 
left of the CD AUDIO slot behind the 
display, see next page.  
         
        
        
     
        
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8 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 9)  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 
Messages, menu items or 
soft key names appearing in 
the COMAND color display 
are printed 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.
 
         
        
        
     
        
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45 Audio
CD operation
Only touch the CD on the sides.
Avoid touching the CD surface with 
your fingers.
Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth. 
Wipe them from the inside to the outer 
edge. Never wipe the CD in a circular 
motion.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents 
to clean the CDs.
Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct 
sunlight.
Do not write or put stickers on CD.Ejecting/loading a CD into the CD driveTips on caring for your CDs
Loading CDsWarning
G
In order to avoid distraction which could 
lead to an accident, the driver should insert 
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and 
operate the audio system only if permitted 
by road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a 
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) 
every second. 
iThere are two l buttons. One is on 
the display unit. The other is located 
left of the CD AUDIO slot behind the 
display, see next page.  
         
        
        
     
        
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92 NavigationImportant notes
 Important notesWarning
G
For safety reasons, you should only enter a 
destination when the vehicle is stationary. 
When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger 
should enter the destination. Study manual 
and select route before driving. 
Do not watch display screen or operate but-
tons while the vehicle is in motion - let voice 
instructions guide you. Stop at a safe locati-
on before using buttons or making correc-
tions.
Traffic regulations always have priority over 
any route recommendations given.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is co-
vering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 
14 m) every second. 
The route calculated by COMAND is a re-
commendation on how to best reach your 
selected destination.
During route guidance, you will not receive 
any information on
Traffic lights
Stop and yield signs
Parking or stopping zones
One-way streets
Narrow bridges
Similar traffic regulation data
You should therefore always strictly observe 
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road 
signs even if they contradict COMAND in-
structions. 
Warning
G
The Navigation DVD module contains a 
Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of 
invisible laser radiation if the cover is ope-
ned or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The Navigation 
DVD module does not contain any parts ser-
viceable by the user. For safety reasons, 
have any necessary service work performed 
by qualified personnel. 
The display unit can cause injury if contac-
ted when open. Return the display unit after 
inserting a Navigation DVD to its closed 
position (
page 147). 
         
        
        
     
        
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125 Navigation
During route guidance
This function allows you to select an 
intermediate destination while route 
guidance is active. A stopover destination 
may be a gas station or a restaurant or any 
other place. When the route to the 
stopover destination is calculated, the 
system calculates the route from the 
stopover destination to the main 
destination.
Entering a stopover destination
Activate the soft key display 
(page 121).
Press the 
Stopovr
 soft key.
The map is displayed in full view.
or
The Stopover still active menu will 
appear (
page 127) if a stopover 
already exists.Available soft keys
After pressing a softkey on the left side, a 
corresponding list (
page 126) or, if a POI 
is close by, the map will appear with one 
POI spotlighted (
page 141).
 soft key:
Shows a list of restaurants or the map 
with one restaurant spotlighted.
 soft key:
Shows a list of filling stations or the 
map with one filling station spotlighted.
 soft key:
Shows a list of parking facilities or the 
map with one parking facility 
spotlighted.
 soft key:
Shows a list of ATMs or the map with 
one ATM spotlighted.
 soft key:
Shows a list of hospitals or the map 
with one hospital spotlighted.
If you press this soft key the following 
warning message will appear:
Stopover function