
COMAND display
COMAND display with its functions and respective
menus
:
Status bar
; Main functions
= Main area
? Submenus
A Air-conditioning function bar
The active area is highlighted in colour.
If you have selected a main function ;, main
area =is active.
i The layout of the menus may vary depend-
ing on the equipment in the vehicle. COMAND controller You can use the COMAND controller to select
the menu functions in the COMAND display.
The COMAND controller can be:
R
pressed briefly or pressed and held
R turned clockwise or anti-clockwise
R slid to the left, to the right, up, down or
diagonally
This allows you to navigate within a menu, to
select a menu item or to exit a menu. Symbol Operating the
COMAND controller Functions
W
Press briefly R
Selects a menu item
R Exits the full-screen view (e.g. for navigation
system*, TV* or video) Press and hold until
the selected action is
carried out R
Stores a station
R Accepts a destination in the navigation sys-
tem* cVd
Turn R
Scrolls through vertical or horizontal menus
R Scrolls through text
R Makes settings ZVÆ Slide R
Scrolls through a vertical menu
R Exits a horizontal menu Slide and hold R
Moves in the navigation map* Introduction
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Example display with main destination and inter-
mediate stop
:
Distance to the intermediate stop
; Estimated time of arrival at the intermedi-
ate stop
= Estimated remaining driving time to the
intermediate stop
? Intermediate stop
A Distance to the main destination
B Estimated time of arrival at the main des-
tination
C Estimated remaining driving time to the
main destination
D Main destination
i COMAND uses the time set in COMAND
as the basis for calculating the estimated
arrival time. For this reason, the clock must
be set correctly in COMAND
(Y page 161). The calculation of the esti-
mated time of arrival does not additionally
take into account whether summer time or
standard time is applicable at the destina-
tion. If the destination is in a different time
zone, time of arrival ;orB is displayed
for the time set on the vehicle. The distance
to destination, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time are not
shown until the route calculation is com-
plete. Displaying route information
You can use Route info to display an over-
view and to view information and details
about each section of the route.
X Select RouteQRoute info in map view
with the menu system displayed
(Y page 127).
At the top of the display, you will see infor-
mation about the highlighted route section,
for example the road and the distance to be
driven on the road.
The highlighted route section is marked in
white with a red border on the map.
X To view the next or previous route sec-
tion: select NextorPrevious.
X To increase or reduce the size of the
map: select NorM.
X To close the route info: selectBack. Where am I?
You can view your current position whether
or not route guidance has been interrupted. :
Current position
; Next junction or exit
= Most recent junction or exit
? Current street
X Select NaviQPosition QWhere am
I?. Navigation system* (route guidance)
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Navigation* (route guidance with
RDS-TMC) Introduction to RDS-TMC
An RDS-TMC radio station transmits free-of-
charge RDS-TMC traffic reports in addition to
the radio programme. COMAND can receive
the RDS-TMC traffic reports and take them
into consideration for dynamic route guid-
ance. Thus, for example, the navigation sys-
tem can guide you around a traffic jam.
In Germany, COMAND uses top-quality traffic
data provided by T-Systems Traffic for the
TMCpro traffic jam warning service. This
information is available nationwide and 24
hours a day. In contrast to the public TMC
service, TMCpro uses reports from public
sources. Moreover, TMCpro utilises exclusive
data from its own automated sensor network
for monitoring traffic conditions. The traffic
announcements which are read over public
radio stations (TA) may differ from TMCpro
traffic announcements. Dynamic route guidance
The Dynamic route is the same type of route
as the Fast route. In addition, COMAND
takes RDS-TMC traffic announcements that
have been received into consideration 23
when calculating the route for dynamic route
guidance. If a quicker route is determined due
to reception of an RDS-TMC traffic announce-
ment, the navigation system changes the
route. If possible, it will bypass blockages.
X To switch on: setDynamic route as the
route type 23
.
Proceed as described in the "Setting the
route type" section (Y page 131).
X To switch off: select a different route type.
i COMAND calculates a new route if you
change the route type setting with route
guidance active. If you change the route
type setting when route guidance is inac- tive, COMAND uses the new setting for the
next route guidance.
If TMCpro is received, this is indicated by the
TMCpro symbol at the lower right in the dis-
play.
If a public TMC service is received, the TMC
symbol appears at the lower right in the dis-
play.
If RDS-TMC reception is not possible, no sym-
bol will appear. RDS-TMC displays on the map
COMAND can show certain traffic incidents
on the map. These displays can be seen on
map scales 50 m (0.05 miles) to 50 km (50
miles).
X To set the map scale: turncVduntil the
desired map scale is set.
Turning clockwise enlarges the map, turn-
ing anti-clockwise reduces the map. Example display of a traffic jam on the route
:
Icon concerning an incident on the route:
in this example, a traffic jam
; Section of route affected
= Current position and direction of travel
? Map scale selected
i COMAND uses corresponding sym-
bols ;to highlight the entire section of the
affected route. Symbols ;are displayed
on the side of the carriageway affected by
the incident.
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i
If the navigable address data for the des-
tination being deleted is also assigned to
an address book entry, COMAND will also
delete this data from there. If the corre-
sponding address book entry does not con-
tain any further data, such as telephone
numbers, COMAND deletes the entire
address book entry. Navigation system* (previous desti-
nations) General notes
COMAND automatically stores the previous
destinations for which the route calculation
was launched. If the memory is full, COMAND
deletes the oldest destination.
You can also store one destination from the
list of previous destinations in the destination
memory. It will be stored there permanently. Storing a destination permanently in
the destination memory
X Proceed as described in the "From the list
of previous destinations" section
(Y page 159) Storing the vehicle position in the list
of previous destinations
X To set the map to the vehicle position:
select NaviQPosition QVehicle
position map.
X To save: selectNaviQPosition Q
Save crosshair position. Storing the crosshair position in the
list of previous destinations
i A crosshair appears on the map if you
have moved the map manually. You can
store the crosshair position as a destina-
tion in the list of previous destinations. X
If necessary, display the menu system:
press W.
X Select PositionQSave crosshair
position. Deleting a previous destination
X Select NaviQDestination QFrom
last destinations .
The list of previous destinations appears.
X Select the desired destination.
The address of the destination appears.
X Select Delete. System
Menu overview
You will not be able to use the system settings
in the following menus:
R Display QDay design, Night design, Auto-
matic
R Time QClock, Date, Format, Time zone
R LINGUATRONIC* QHelp window, New
individualisation, Delete individualisation
R Language QLanguage selection
R Favourites button QAssign programma-
ble button
R Reset QReset COMAND to factory set-
tings
R Text reader QSet read-aloud speed
R Bluetooth ®
Q Search for Bluetooth ®
devi-
ces, activate Bluetooth ®
R Data upload/download QCopy data to
storage medium, import data from storage
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Setting the side air vents
X
To open/close: turn control=up or
down.
i Demister vent :is never completely
shut, even if side air vent ;is shut.
Setting the stowage compartment air
vent The stowage compartment can be ventilated
when the automatic air-conditioning system
is activated, for instance to cool its contents.
The level of airflow depends on the airflow and
air distribution settings. The temperature of
the air is approximately the same as that of
the air flowing from the centre air vents.
! Close the stowage compartment air vent
when heating mode is activated and acti-
vate the "cooling with air dehumidification"
function if the outside temperature is high.
Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items
stored in the stowage compartment could
be damaged. X
To switch the ventilation on/off: push
rocker switch down ;or up :.
Setting the glove compartment air vent The glove compartment can be ventilated
when the automatic air-conditioning system
is activated, for instance to cool its contents.
The level of airflow depends on the airflow and
air distribution settings.
! At high outside temperatures, open the
air vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove compartment could be damaged. X
To open: turn control :anti-clockwise
from position 3to position 2.
X To close: turn control :clockwise from
position 2to position 3.
Setting the rear-compartment air vents :
Rear-compartment air vent, left
; Rear-compartment air vent, right 266
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Vehicles with a spare wheel*
:
Spare wheel
; Fastening element
= Vehicle tool kit, jack, folding chock
X Turn fastening element ;anti-clockwise.
X Remove spare wheel :.
Setting up the folding wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves as an
additional measure for securing the vehicle
against rolling away, e.g. when a wheel is
being changed. X
Fold both plates :upwards.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =. Display messages
Notes
G
Risk of accident
The on-board computer detects and shows
messages or warnings from certain systems
only. You should therefore make sure your
vehicle is operating safely at all times. Other-
wise, you may cause an accident.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by a warning tone or a continuous tone.
The display messages in the multi-function
display are white, yellow or red. Red display
messages have the highest priority.
Please respond in accordance with the dis-
play messages and follow the additional
notes in this Owner's Manual. G
Risk of accident
If the instrument cluster or the multi-function
display fails, it can no longer show any display
messages.
You will not then be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed, out-
side temperature, warning and indicator
lamps, display messages or the failure of sys-
tems. Handling characteristics may be affec-
ted. Adjust your driving style and speed
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the instructions provided for HOLD
(Y page 245) and parking (Y page 204).
Calling up display messages The on-board computer stores certain display
messages which can be called up later.316
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Cornering light
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Pull housing cover :by retaining lug ;in
the direction of the arrow and remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ?anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder ?.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ?and
push it down as far as it will go.
X Insert bulb holder ?into the guide in the
headlamp.
Left-hand headlamp: cable outlet =of
bulb holder ?must be pointing down and
to the left.
Right-hand headlamp: cable outlet =of
bulb holder ?must be pointing up and to
the right.
X Turn bulb holder ?clockwise.
X Replace housing cover :and tighten it
until it engages audibly. Replacing the wiper blades
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. Replace
the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring
and autumn. G
Risk of accident
The wiper arms could start moving and cause
an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers
switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock before
replacing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper. Removing
Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position Vehicles without KEYLESS GO*
X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Set the windscreen wipers to posi-
tion ° on the combination switch.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position, turn the key to position 0and
remove it from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen until it engages.
X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm.
Vehicles with KEYLESS GO*
X Switch off the engine.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to posi-
tion ° on the combination switch.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position: press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen until it engages.
X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm. 372
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