2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-Class change time

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
System operating elements . . . . . . . . .
26
Vehicle Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . .
28
Selecting the multifunction display
29
Audio search function. . . . . . . . . . .
30
Menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Quick
reference
COMAND . . . . . . . . . .
34
Switching the COMAND control unit on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Balance and fader. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
Bass and Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
System
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Vehicle Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Selecting the language . . . . . . . . . .
41
Switching verification and notification tones on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Selecting display settings . . . . . . . .
42
Switching the screen off or on . . . .
43
Resetting all settings to the factory

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Audio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Vehicle Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Opening the Audio menu . . . . . . . .
46
Selecting an audio source . . . . . . .
47
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
Switching to radio operation. . . . . .
48
Changing the Radio band . . . . . . . .
48
Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
CD
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
General Information on CD

operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Tips on caring for your CDs . . . . . .
56
Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
CD changer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Switching to CD changer mode . . .
59
Loading CDs into the CD changer. .
59
CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61
Switching to CD operation . . . . . . .
61
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62
Selecting a CD (CD changer only). .
63
Track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67
MP3 CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Tips on data storage media . . . . . .
70
Tips on caring for your MP3 CDs . .
71
Tips on creating MP3 CDs . . . . . . .
71
Tips on creating MP3 tracks . . . . . .
73
Tips on copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
73
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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.
Since all models do not have the same
standard equipment, your COMAND sys
-
tem equipment may deviate from some de
-
scriptions and illustrations.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.
System settingsThis chapter provides information on how
to adjust COMAND system settings.
AudioHere you will find all the information on
how to use the radio, CD player (CD, MP3
CD), CD changer (CD, MP3 CD) and AUX
operation.Satellite radioThis chapter provides information on how
to select a station and a program category.TelephoneHere 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

Today’s plan
ServiceHere you will find all the information about:
SMS

Tele Aid
DirectoriesThe glossary explains the most important
technical terms.The table of contents and index directory
will help you quickly locate the information
you need.
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32 At a glanceMenu systemThe main area 2 shows messages and
settings.You can change the settings by operating
the system.The status bar 3 is divided into three
areas.Left side: The current operating mode is indicated. In
this example: Radio
Center:The status of the current operating mode
or other selectable functions are indicated.In this example:
FM = current waveband

1 = memory location of station,

e.g. “1”
Right side:General status information is indicated
independent of the operating mode.In this example:
= Reception strength of the
mobile phone

Time
Menu functions and submenusUsing the soft keys, functions can be
switched ON or OFF, or submenus can be
called up.E.g. the radio menu:
The
FM/AM
soft key switches between
FM and AM band.

The
Scan
soft key starts/stops the
channel scan.
iA maximum of five soft keys may be
displayed on each side of the main area
2.
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42 System settingsSystem settings
The respective tones are activated or
deactivated. You hear the tone when
you activate it.

Press the
Back
soft key.
The System settings menu will appear.
The setting is saved.

In the System settings menu, press the Display
soft key.
You can use the following functions:
set the display dimming characteristics

adjust the display brightness
Setting the display dimming
characteristics
Push the joystick to
G
or g
to
select an entry.
Day modeThe display is continuously set to
daylight design.Night modeThe display is continuously set to night-
time design.AutomaticThe display changes depending on the
ambient light sensor in the vehicle.

Press E
.
The setting is applied. The System
settings menu will appear.
Adjusting the display brightness 
Press the
Bright.
soft key.

Push the joystick to H or h
direction to adjust the brightness.
or
Press the
Bright
. soft key longer than
2 seconds.
The display brightness changes
gradually. When the slider reaches the
end of the left or right border, it starts
moving into the opposite direction.The display brightness changes
gradually. When the slider reaches the
end of the left or right border, it starts
moving into the opposite direction.
Selecting display settingsOption
Symbol
Display mode selected
_
Display mode not
selected
-
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46 AudioAudio operation

Audio operation
In chapter “Audio” you will find detailed
information regarding
radio operation

CD operation (CD drive, CD changer)

MP3 CD operation

AUX operation
If you have not done so already, please fa
-
miliarize yourself with these functions by
reading chapter “At a glance”.

Press A.
Audio menu
Vehicle EquipmentiThis Operator’s manual describes all
features, standard or optional,
potentially available for your vehicle at
the time of purchase. Please be aware
that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in
this manual.General notes
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 audio system only if
permitted by road, weather and traffic con
-
ditions. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is co
-
vering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Opening the Audio menu
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61 Audio
CD operation


CD operation
Playback locations for audio CDs are:
the CD drive in the COMAND

the CD changer.
CD driveCD changer
In the Audio menu
( page
46)
, press
the
CD
or the
CD
soft key.
CD changer main menu1CD number or name of the CD currently
playing2Track number or name of the track
currently playing 3CD
- CD changer
CD
- CD drive
Actual track number/max. track
number on CD and elapsed playback
time
4Symbol for inserted CD
Switching to CD operationiThe CD drive is located behind of the
display unit
( page
57)
.
iThe CD changer can accomodate up to
6 audio or MP3 CDs. The CD changer is
located in the glove box.If a CD changer is connected to the
COMAND, the
CD
soft key is
available.
iThe
Magaz.
soft key is only assigned
when the CD changer is active.
If the CD changer has already read the
magazine, the Magazine menu will
appear
( page
64)
when you press the
Magaz.
soft key.
Otherwise the message
Magazine scan
Please wait
will appear first.
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63 Audio
CD operation
You can select an audio or MP3 CD:
in the CD list
( page
63)

with the number keypad
( page
63)

in the magazine menu
( page
64)
In the CD list
The CD list includes all loaded CDs. Only
one list entry is visible at a time.The entry is displayed above the track
indication. It shows the number of the CD
currently playing.

Push the joystick to H or h to
select another CD from the list.Loading CD
is displayed.
After the CD is loaded, playback
begins.
With the number keypad
Selecting a CD (CD changer only)iSelection is possible if the

CD changer has loaded the magazine
(COMAND knows the position of filled
and empty slots) and at least two audio
or MP3 CDs are loaded.
iThe number keys 1 - 6 can be used
for direct selection.Keys
1 - 6
magazine slots 1 to 6
of the CD changer
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65 Audio
CD operation
Previous track or start of title (if more
than 10 seconds of playing time has
elapsed)
Press g.Playback begins.
Select any desired track
Press g or h as many times as
necessary.
With the joystick
Push the joystick to g or G to play
the next or previous track.
With the number keypad
Activate the CD main menu ( page
62)
.

Press *.An input line will appear in the CD main
menu.
1Number of tracks on CD corresponds
with the valid number range2Input lineE.g.: Track 14.
Press 1 and 4 in short succession.

After entering the track number, wait
approximately 3 seconds.The selected track is played. The CD
main menu is displayed.iEntries higher than the number of
tracks available on the CD are not
possible.During MP3 playback
CD drive:You can select the tracks of the
current folder
( page
79)
.

CD changer:You can select the first 99 tracks of
a MP3 CD.
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