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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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 and navigation module are in
-
terconnected. When one of the components
is not operational or has not been removed/
replaced properly, 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,
weather 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
-
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
-
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.
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11
At
a glance
Radio operating elements
Single CD operating elementsCD changer operating elements
MP3 CD operating elements
Satellite
radio
operating
elements
Telephone operating elementsNavigation operating elements
System operating elementsMultifunction steering wheel
Menu system
Quick
reference
COMAND
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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 (AM/FM radio, CD, CD changer,
MP3 CD, AUX)
Satellite radio
Telephone
Navigation
Service
Calling up main menus
Menu displayA display may consist of three areas.Example: FM menu1Soft keys area2Main area3Status barThe functions currently assigned to the
soft keys are displayed in the soft key
sections 1.
Main function
Activating main
menu
Audio ( page
46)
Press A.
Satellite radio ( page
86)
Press B.
Telephone ( page
102)
Press a.
Navigation ( page
118)
Press b.
System ( page
40)
Press
.
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34 At a glanceQuick reference COMAND
Quick
reference
COMAND
Switching on
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2 if the COMAND was
switched off by turning the key in the
starter switch to position 0 and
removing it.
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 starter switch to
position 0 and pull the key out.
or
Press e.
When the audio is playing, the volume
knob will adjust the audio volume, and also
the volume for telephone and navigation.During a telephone call (talking or ringing),
the volume knob will adjust the telephone
voice and ringer volume.The volume for the navigation announce-
ments can only be changed while an
announcement is being made.When you adjust the volume, the system
will automatically store the setting for the
current operating mode.
iYou have the following options to
control the system:
at the COMAND
at the multifunction steering wheel
(refer to vehicle Operator’s Manual)
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 offiFor an explanation of starter switch
positions, refer to vehicle Operator’s
Manual.iIf the key is not in the starter switch in
position 1 or 2, the system will automa-
tically stop after around 30 minutes.
Volume
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40 System settingsSystem settings
System settings
Press
.
The System menu will appear.
System settings menuIn the System settings menu you can:
set the time
select the language
( page
41)
switch verification and notification
tones on and off
( page
41)
adjust display settings
( page
42)
reset all settings to the factory settings ( page
43)
open the text message (SMS) inbox
folder
( page
179)
In the System menu, press the
Timeset
soft key.
The hour digit of the time is highlighted.
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.Activating the System menu
Setting the timeiYou can set the time in steps of 30
minutes if your vehicle is equipped with
Navigation and receives a GPS signal
(GPS controlled time). If your vehicle has no navigation
function or if there is no GPS reception,
the time can be set in steps of one
minute.
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115 Navigation
Important notes
COMAND calculates the route with the
help of data that is stored on the navigati
-
on DVD.Only use Mercedes-Benz navigation DVDs.
Using other navigation DVDs or CDs will
cause malfunctions and/or damage.Because of changes in local traffic patterns
(e.g. road works) and/or incomplete data,
errors in calculation may occur. As a result, the recommended route may
deviate from the ideal route. The data
stored on the DVD only reflects local con
-
ditions at the time of DVD production. DVD
maps do not cover all areas nor all routes
within an area.
Loading/ejecting a DVD DVDs are loaded and ejected at the DVD
Navigation slot. The DVD Navigation slot is
located behind the display unit.
Open the display unit to get access to
the DVD Navigation slot as described in
“Starting an update”
( page
175)
.
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.Navigation DVD
!GPS (
Global
Positioning
System) sig
-
nals received make it possible to deter
-
mine the current vehicle position.Deviations from the actual position
may occur
if the reception of GPS signals is
disturbed e.g. in parking garages
and tunnels
if road conditions are bad
depending on the vehicle’s conditi
-
on
iThere are two l buttons. One is on
the display unit. The other is located
left of the DVD NAVIGATION slot
behind the display
( page
174)
.
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