2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 Owner's Manual

144 Control systems
COMAND telephone*
Adding a telephone number to an ad-
dress book entry
Select address book entry
(
page 139).
Select “Options”
“Add Number”.
Selecting a number category:
Select a category, e.g. “Home”.
Selecting a telephone category:
Select a category, e.g. “Land Line”.
Confirming selection: Select “Save”.
If four numbers are saved for the entry
in the selected number category, a
prompt will appear asking whether one
of the existing numbers should be over-
written.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “Yes”, a selection list
will appear containing the four ex-
isting numbers.
Select number to be overwritten.
The input menu appears with the
data field for entering the new tele-
phone number.
Entering digits: Select all digits one
by one from the input characters.
Moving cursor in the data field:
SelectY or Z.
Deleting individual digits: Select)
and briefly press n.
The digit to the left of the cursor is de-
leted.
Deleting an entire number:
Select) and press and hold n until
the number is deleted.
Saving entry: Select?.
Canceling an entry: Select “Back”.
If you have already entered data, a
prompt will appear asking whether the
entry should be saved.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
The entry will either be saved or
not, depending on your selection.
iThis function is used to add a telephone
number to an existing address book entry. The
telephone number can be entered manually.
iAll entries with the symbol or without a
symbol are address book entries.
i“Add Number” does not function if you have
selected the main entry for an address book en-
try with subentries.

145 Control systems
COMAND telephone*
SMS messages (Short Message
Service)
SMS functions
The following functions are available:

Receive

Read
The following conditions must be fulfilled
in order to use the functions:

The mobile phone is inserted in the cra-
dle and switched on.

The PIN has been entered (only GSM
mobile phones).

The mobile phone is logged into a mo-
bile network.

Mobile phone book must be download-
ed and available in COMAND.Inbox
Calling up the SMS inbox
Select “Telephone”
“Telephone”.
The main telephone menu appears.
1Symbol for unread messages in the
SMS inbox
Select “Text Message”.
The SMS inbox appears.1Date and time the highlighted SMS
message was received
2To call up options
3Highlighted SMS message
4Symbol for unread SMS message
5Back to main telephone menu
iThe symbol only appears for those mes-
sages which are received while the mobile phone
is inserted in the cradle.
i“Text Message” does not function if the
SMS inbox contains no SMS messages. The SMS
inbox only shows the messages which are re-
ceived while the mobile phone is inserted in the
cradle.

146 Control systems
COMAND telephone*
Selecting an SMS message
Rotate ymz or slide qmr and then
pressn.
Showing abbreviated sender display in
full
Select SMS message
“Options”

“Details”.
The detailed view appears.
Closing detailed view: Slide qmr or
press n.Calling an SMS sender
Select SMS message
“Options”

“Call”.
The telephone connects the call.
Saving SMS sender as new COMAND
address book entry
Selecting an SMS message: In the
SMS inbox, select a message
“Op-
tions”
“Save Number”
“New En-
try”.
Selecting a number category:
Select a category, e.g. “Home”.
Selecting a telephone category:
Select a category, e.g. “Land Line”.
Saving: Select “Save”.
The input menu appears with the data
fields. The data field for the telephone
number is filled in automatically.1Data field
2Input mark (cursor)
3Input characters
Proceed as described in the “Changing
data field” paragraph in the “Assigning
a New Entry in the Address Book” sec-
tion (
page 140).
Adding an SMS sender’s telephone num-
ber to an existing address book entry
Selecting an SMS message: In the
SMS inbox, select a message
“Op-
tions”
“Save Number”
“Add”.
iThe SMS messages are sorted by the date
and time they were received. The most recent
message is at the top of the list.
If the name and telephone number of the sender
is saved in the address book or phone book of
the mobile phone, you will see the name of the
sender in the SMS inbox. Otherwise, you will see
the telephone number of the sender.

147 Control systems
COMAND telephone*
Proceed as described in the “Selecting
a number category” paragraph in the
“Adding a telephone number to an ex-
isting address book entry” section
(
page 143).
Exiting the SMS inbox
Select “Back”.
The main telephone menu appears.
Reading an SMS message
In the SMS inbox, select an SMS mes-
sage and press n.
The SMS message appears.Using data in a text message
Selecting data from the text:
Rotateymz or slide qmr.
Using data: Press n
“Use”.
If you have selected a telephone num-
ber, the telephone connects the call.
If you have selected a navigable ad-
dress, it is transferred to the navigation
system.
Calling an SMS sender
Press n
“Call”.
The telephone connects the call.Saving SMS sender as new address book
entry
Press n
“Save Number”
“New
Entry”.
Proceed as described in the “Selecting
a number category” paragraph in the
“Saving SMS sender as new address
book entry” section (
page 146).
Adding an SMS sender’s telephone num-
ber to an existing address book entry
Press n
“Save Number”
“Add”.
Proceed as described in the “Selecting
a number category” paragraph in the
“Adding a telephone number to an ex-
isting address book entry” section
(
page 143).
Closing an SMS message and returning
to SMS inbox
Press n
“Back”.
iIf the SMS message contains telephone
numbers or navigable address data, you can se-
lect this data and place a telephone call or trans-
fer the address data to the navigation system.
iThis function is not possible with all SMS
senders.
iThis function is not possible with all SMS
senders.

148 Control systems
COMAND navigation
Safety precautions
Warning!G
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the ve-
hicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the desti-
nation without taking account of the follow-
ing, for example:

Traffic lights

Stop and right-of-way signs

Parking or stopping prohibited areas

Lane merging

Other road and traffic rules and regula-
tions

Narrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map
does not correspond with the actual
road/traffic situation. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
For example, if the traffic routing has been
changed or the direction of a one-way road
has been reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and regula-
tions during your journey. Road and traffic
rules and regulations always have priority
over the navigation commands generated by
the system.Warning!G
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.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.

149 Control systems
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.

150 Control systems
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

151 Control systems
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.