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COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
Ejecting CDs and DVDs
Ejecting from the DVD changer
1Disc slot
2Magazine tray buttons 1 – 6
3Eject button (all discs)
Ejecting one disc: Press desired mag-
azine tray button 2.
Take disc out of slot 1.
If you do not take the disc out of
slot1, the DVD changer will draw it
back automatically in approximately
15 seconds.
Ejecting all discs: Press eject
button3.
The DVD changer switches to the first
loaded tray and ejects the disc.
Take disc out of slot 1.
The DVD changer switches to the next
loaded magazine tray and ejects the
disc.
Repeat last step until magazine is emp-
ty.
Ejecting a PCMCIA card
1Eject button
2Slot for PCMCIA card
Press eject button 1 twice.
The PCMCIA card is ejected.
Take PCMCIA card out of slot 2.
Warning!G
Only eject a disc when the vehicle is station-
ary. You may otherwise be distracted from
the traffic conditions and could cause an ac-
cident.
iIf you eject one disc while playing another
disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback. Play-
back continues once the disc has been ejected.
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COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
Submenu overview
iThe components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 81).
CD or DVD-A or MP3Pause/Stop/Play
(audio DVD mode only)Tracks/Track
List/Tracks A-ZFolders
(MP3 mode only)ChangerSound
Normal Track SequencePause playbackShow track list
(audio CD mode and
audio DVD mode)Select folderSelect mediumTreble
Random TracksStop playbackDisplay alphabetical
track listing
(MP3 mode only)Bass
Random folder
(MP3 mode only)Restart playbackBalance/Fader
Repeat folder
(MP3 mode only)3D Sound
Group
(DVD-Audio mode only)
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COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media
Select “Audio” “Audio”.
Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”.
COMAND begins playback.
In audio CD, audio DVD and MP3
mode: Select “Changer”.
or
In audio CD and audio DVD mode
only: Press n when the main area is
selected.
The media list appears. The dot R in-
dicates the current medium.
Select a medium or folder.
COMAND changes the medium.
Selecting a track
Selecting by skipping to tracks
Skipping forwards or backwards to
a track (in CD or DVD mode only):
Rotate ymz.
Selecting from the track list
Select “Audio” “Audio”.
Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”.
Select “Tracks”, “Tracks A-Z” or “Track
list”.
or
Only in MP3 mode: Press n when the
main area is selected.
The track list of the current folder ap-
pears. The dotR indicates the current
track.
Select a track by rotating ymz or slid-
ing qmr.
Fast forward/rewind
Select main area.
Slide and hold omp until desired place
is reached.
iSkipping forwards through the tracks skips
to the next track. Skipping backwards through
the tracks skips to the beginning of the current
track if the track has been playing for more than
8 seconds. If the track has been playing for less
than 8 seconds, it skips to the start of the previ-
ous track.
If you have switched on the “Random Tracks”
playback option, the order of the tracks is ran-
dom.
iIn MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks in
alphabetical order.
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COMAND navigation (introduction)
COMAND navigation (introduction)
Map software
The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same
way as conventional road maps. Optimum
route guidance can only be provided by the
navigation system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software.
Information about new map software ver-
sions can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Updating the map software
You can update the map software yourself
using a DVD.
Notes about handling DVDs
Only hold discs by the edge.
Handle discs carefully to prevent read
problems.
Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints
and dust on discs.
Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. Do not wipe them
with a circular motion, but only in
straight lines from the center out-
wards.
Place discs back in their boxes after
use.
Protect discs from heat and direct sun-
light.
Updating process
The updating process has the following
phases:
Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
(
page 150)
Updating process (page 151)
iThe updating process can take between 10
and 60 minutes, depending on the size of the
map software. If the radio was switched on be-
fore you started the updating process, you can
still adjust the volume. You can also use
COMAND to operate the automatic air condition-
ing and to cancel the process. Other functions
are not operational.
If possible, carry out the update when the vehicle
is stationary.
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COMAND navigation (introduction)
Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
1Disc slot
2Magazine tray buttons 1 – 6Switch on COMAND (page 81).
Press one of the magazine tray
buttons2.
If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected.
Take disc out of slot 1.
Wait until LED for magazine button 2
which you pressed flashes quickly.
Slide DVD into slot 1 with printed side
facing upwards.
COMAND loads the DVD.
iIf you carry out the update with the engine
switched off and the vehicle battery has insuffi-
cient power, COMAND may automatically switch
off during the process in order to protect the bat-
tery. If this occurs, restart the update with the
engine running period. Similarly, if the SmartKey
position is unintentionally switched to 0, restart
the update.
Warning!G
Never leave the engine running in an en-
closed space. The exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases
constitutes a health hazard and could lead
to loss of consciousness or even death.
iEach magazine tray button 2 indicates the
status of the corresponding magazine tray by
means of an LED.
LED off = magazine tray is empty
LED constantly lit = magazine tray is loaded
LED flashes = CD/DVD changer requesting
disc to be loaded
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COMAND navigation (introduction)
Updating
After you have loaded the DVD, you will
see a message to the effect that the disc
does not contain a recognizable audio for-
mat.
Confirming message: Press n.
COMAND checks whether the map
software on the DVD is compatible with
the vehicle’s navigation system and
whether it is compatible with the cur-
rent system software.
Map software is compatible with the
navigation system and the current sys-
tem software
COMAND now checks whether the map
data on the DVD is already installed.
Map data is not yet installed
You will see a comparison of the version
statuses in the display and a prompt will
appear asking whether you want to contin-
ue with the update.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, COMAND automati-
cally ejects the DVD and the map data
is not updated.
Take DVD out of the slot.
If you select “Yes”, the map data is up-
dated.
Map data is already installed
You will see a message that the map data
is already installed and a prompt will ap-
pear asking you whether you want to con-
tinue with the update.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, COMAND automati-
cally ejects the DVD and the map data
is not updated.
Take DVD out of slot.
If you select “Yes”, the existing map
data is saved again.Updating the map data
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The progress bars fills up from left to right
during the update.
1Progress bar
You can either cancel the update or allow
it to run to the end without canceling.Canceling an update on the DVD
changer: Press corresponding maga-
zine tray button 2 (
page 150).
The DVD will be ejected in both cases.
Take DVD out of slot.
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Instrument cluster control system
Menus
Trip (page 260)Navi (page 261)Audio (page 263)Telephone* (page 265)
Commands/submenus
Standard displayShowing route guidance in-
structions, current direction
traveledSelecting radio stationDialing a number from the
phone book
Fuel consumption statistics
since startSelecting satellite radio chan-
nel (USA only)Redialing
Fuel consumption statistics
since the last resetOperating DVD changer/ audio
CD/ audio DVD/MP3Answering a call
Resetting fuel consumption
statisticsEnding a call or rejecting an in-
coming call
Distance to empty
Digital speedometer
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Selecting satellite radio channel
(USA only)
The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap-
plication.
Turn on COMAND and select
“Sat Radio” (
page 100).
Press ( or & to select the
“Audio” menu.
Press % or $ to select a station.
1Channel number and/or name
2SAT mode
Press æ or ç to adjust the
volume.Operating DVD changer/audio CD/
audio DVD/MP3
Turn on COMAND and select “CD”,
“DVD-Audio” or “MP3” (
page 107).
Press ( or & to select the “Au-
dio” menu.
Press % or $ to select a track.
Example: audio CD
1Current track
Press æ or ç to adjust the vol-
ume.
i A subscription to SIRIUS satellite radio ser-
vice provider is required for the satellite radio op-
eration. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for details and availability for your vehi-
cle.
For more information on satellite radio
(
page 100).
iWhen you play a CD or DVD with text, the
multifunction display shows the name and num-
ber of the track. For MP3s, only the track is
shown.
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