2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class navigation system

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Where
to find
it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Operating
safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Radio
operating
elements . . . . . . . . . .
12
Single CD operating elements . . . . . . .
14
CD changer operating elements. . . . . .
16
MP3 CD operating elements . . . . . . . .
18
Satellite radio operating elements . . . .
20
Telephone* operating elements . . . . . .
22
Navigation operating elements . . . . . .
24
Service operating elements . . . . . . . . .
26
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . .
28
Selecting the multifunction display
29
Menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Quick
reference
COMAND . . . . . . . . . .
34
Switching the COMAND

control unit on and off . . . . . . . . . .
34
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
Bass and Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Audio
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Opening the Audio menu . . . . . . . .
42
Selecting an audio source . . . . . . .
42
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43
Switching the radio operation on . .
43
Changing the Radio band . . . . . . . .
43
Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
CD
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
General Information on

CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Tips on caring for your CDs . . . . . .
53
Playback information . . . . . . . . . . .
53
Switching to CD operation . . . . . . .
54
Loading CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57
Selecting a CD (CD changer only). .
58
Track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61
MP3-CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Tips on caring for your MP3-CDs . .
64
Tips on creating MP3 CDs . . . . . . .
64
Tips on creating MP3 tracks . . . . . .
66
Tips on copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Switching to MP3-CD operation . . .
67
MP3-CD main menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
68
Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
MP3 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
General information on

DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
DVD playback requirements . . . . . .
76
Switching to DVD operation . . . . . .
76
Loading a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77
Ejecting a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Soft key display and status bar. . . .
79
Soft key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
DVD menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83
Adjusting brightness, contrast

and color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Selecting a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86

7
Where to find itIntroduction


Where
to
find
it
This 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 glanceHere 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.
AudioHere you will find all the information on
how to use the radio, CD player (CD,

MP3-CD), CD changer (CD, MP3-CD) and
DVD drive.
Satellite radioThis chapter provides information on how
to select a station and a program category.Telephone*Here you can learn in detail about the
many functions of the telephone, how to
initiate an emergency call and use the pho
-
ne book.NavigationThis chapter provides detailed information
on the following topics:
Destination input

Route guidance including detour

Last destinations and destination

memory

POIs
ServiceHere you will find all the information about:
SMS

Address book

Tele Aid
System settingsThis chapter provides information on how
to adjust COMAND system settings.DirectoriesThe glossary explains the most important
technical terms.The table of contents and index directory
will help you quickly locate the information
you need.

9 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, satellite ra
-
dio, telephone*, navigation module and
voice control system* are interconnected.
When one of the components is not operati
-
onal or has not been removed/replaced pro
-
perly, the function of other components may
be impaired. This condition might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out
only by qualified personnel.
Warning
G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a stand
-
still and operate the system only 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 44 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
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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
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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. DVD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.

11
At
a glance
Radio
operating
elements
Single
CD
operating
elements
CD
changer
operating
elements
MP3
CD
operating
elements
Satellite
radio
operating
elements
Telephone*
operating
elements
Navigation
system
operating
elements
Service
operating
elements
Multifunction steering wheel
Menu
system
Quick
reference
COMAND

31 At a glance
Menu system


Menu system
The menu system allows for easy
operation of COMAND. Main menus are provided for the following
main functions:
Audio(Radio, CD, CDC, MP3-CD, DVD)

Satellite radio

Telephone*

Navigation

Service
Calling up main menus Audio (
 page
42):

Press A.
Satellite radio (
 page
92):

Press B.
Telephone* (
 page
108):

Press a.
Navigation (
 page
130):

Press b.
Service (
 page
184):

Press C.
Menu displayA display may consist of three areas.Example: FM menu
1Soft key sections2Main area3Status barThe functions currently assigned to the
soft keys are displayed in the soft key
sections 1.
iA maximum of five soft keys may be
displayed on each side of the main area
2.

34 At a glanceQuick reference COMAND

Quick
reference
COMAND
Switching on
Turn the key in the steering column
lock to position 1 or 2.
or
Press e.In both cases, the system will activate
the operating mode which was active
when the system was switched off.
Switching off
Turn the key in the steering column
lock to position 0 and pull the key out.
or
Press e.
The volume is adjusted jointly for the
telephone*, the navigation system and the
Voice control system.The volume setting applies to other
operating modes as well: Radio, CD,

CD changer, MP3-CD and DVD.When you adjust the volume, the system
will automatically store the setting for the
current operating mode. The volume for
the navigation announcements can only be
changed while an announcement is being
made.
iYou have the following options to
control the system:
at the COMAND

at the multifunction steering wheel
(refer to vehicle Operator’s Manual)

using the Voice control system*
(refer to separate operating
instructions for further information)
This Operator’s Manual describes the
control at the COMAND.Unless otherwise indicated, the
descriptions and illustrations refer to
the COMAND.
Switching the COMAND control unit
on and offiIf the key is not in the steering lock in
position 1 or 2, the system will
automatically stop after around 30
minutes. A warning is displayed prior to
the system switching off.
Volume

36 At a glanceQuick reference COMANDCommon balance settings apply to the
following sytems:
Radio operation

Single CD operation (
CD
)

CD changer operation (
CD
)

MP3-CD operation

DVD operation

Satellite radio
Different balance settings can be set for
navigation and telephone*.
The balance settings for navigation
announcements are described at “Audio
settings for the navigation
announcements”
( page
133)
.
When you change balance settings, the
system will automatically save the settings
for the current operating mode and others.In Radio, CD, CDC, MP3-CD, DVD or
satellite radio operation:

Press the
Balance
soft key.
Cross-hairs are displayed. The
horizontal line indicates the balance
setting. You can now make balance
settings.

37 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND

Press H or h.Move the cross-hairs horizontally and
adjust the balance.

Press E or the
Back
soft key.
or
Wait until the display changes.The new setting is saved.
Different bass and treble settings are
possible for the following operating
modes:
Radio operation (FM and AM band)

Single CD operation (
CD
)

CD changer operation (
CD
)

MP3-CD operation

DVD operation

Satellite radio operation

Navigation operation
The Bass/Treble settings for navigation
announcements are described at “Audio
settings for the navigation
announcements”
( page
133)
.
When you adjust Bass or Treble, the
system will automatically save the settings
for the current operating mode.In Radio, CD, CDC, MP3-CD, DVD or
satellite radio operation:
Press the
Bass
or
Treble
soft key.
The Bass or Treble menu will appear.
You can now make bass or treble
settings
( page
38)
.