Contents
Switching to MP3 CD mode . . . . . . 74Loading a MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74
Ejecting a MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74
MP3 main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
Track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
AUX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
Satellite radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Vehicle Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Subscribing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85
Subscribing to satellite radio . . . . .
85
Satellite radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Changing the program category . . .
87
Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Displaying information . . . . . . . . . .
90
Displaying service information . . . .
91
Station list updates . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91
Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
93
Important
notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94
Vehicle Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94
Telephone operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
98
Switching telephone operation on .
98
Switching telephone operation off .
98
Emergency call “911” . . . . . . . . . . .
99
Entering codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Switching to telephone operation
102
Incoming call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
103
Outgoing calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
104
Active call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
113
Important
notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
114
Vehicle Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .
115
Navigation DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
115
Route guidance after the vehicle has been transported . . . . . . . . . . . . .
116
Trip interruption during route
guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
117
Navigation
main
menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
118
Activating the Navigation main menu 118Setting the routing mode . . . . . . .
120
Saving current location . . . . . . . . .
121
Destination input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
122
Activating the Enter street menu .
122
Selecting the state/province . . . .
123
Entering destination address . . . .
124
Selecting home address . . . . . . . .
135
Route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Starting route guidance . . . . . . . .
137
Route calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Recalculating an existing route . . .
137
Voice instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
138
Navigation displays . . . . . . . . . . . .
139
Partially digitized areas/unverified roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
142
Arriving at destination . . . . . . . . . .
147
Cancelling route guidance . . . . . .
147
During route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . .
148
Displaying the soft keys . . . . . . . .
148
Info menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
149
Selecting a detour . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150
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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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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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36 At a glanceQuick reference COMANDCommon balance and fader settings apply
to the following systems:
Radio operation
CD operation (
CD
)
CD changer operation (
CD
)
MP3 CD operation (
MP3
)
AUX operation
Satellite radio
When you make balance or fader settings,
the system will automatically save the
settings for the current operating mode
and others.
Setting balance and faderIn any audio source operation:
Press the
Bal/Fad
soft key.
Cross-hairs are displayed. The
horizontal hair line indicates the
balance setting. The vertical hair line
indicates the fader setting. You can
now make balance and fader settings.
Push the joystick to H or h.Move the cross-hairs horizontally and
adjust the balance.
or
Push the joystick to g or G.Move the cross-hairs vertically and
adjust the fader.
Press E or the
Back
soft key.
or
Wait until the display changes.The new setting is saved.
Balance and fader
iPush the joystick to F and f to
move the cross-hairs simultaneously in
vertical and horizontal direction.
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37 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Different bass and treble settings are
possible for the following operating modes:
Radio: FM-, AM- and
Weather (WB) bands
Single CD (
CD
) and CD changer
(CD
)
MP3 CD operation (
MP3
)
AUX operation
Satellite radio
When you adjust bass or treble, the
settings apply to other sources within the
group, but not to the other modes. For
example, if you adjust the bass while
listening to FM, that same bass level
applies to AM and Weather band, but not
to satellite radio or CD/MP3 CD.Activating the Bass or Treble menuIn any audio source operation:
Press the
Bass
or
Treble
soft key.
The Bass or Treble menu will appear.
Setting Bass and Treble
Push the joystick to H or h.Bass or Treble is adjusted.
Press E or the
Back
soft key.
or
Wait until the display changes.The new setting is saved.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
premium sound system, the sound
functions will be available for the following
operating modes:
Radio: FM-, AM- and
Weather (WB) bands
Single CD (
CD
) and CD changer
(CD
)
MP3 CD operation (
MP3
)
AUX operation
Satellite radio
The following sound functions are
available:
Default Settings:COMAND sets the default settings
(Bass, Treble, Bal/Fad) for the active
source mode.
Standard:COMAND sets the sound linear for the
center of the vehicle.
Bass and Treble
iPress the
Bass
or
Treble
soft key and
keep it depressed to move the cursor
continuously. Release the soft key to
set the current value.
Sound functions
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45
Audio
Audio operationRadio operation
CD
operation
CD changer operation
MP3 CD operation
AUX operation
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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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82 AudioAUX operation
AUX operation
An external audio source can be
connected to the COMAND via the 1/8"
socket located inside the glovebox.11/8 inch socket
Open the Audio menu
( page
46)
.
Press the
AUX
soft key.
The AUX menu is displayed. The exter
-
nal audio source is played back if it is
connected and switched to playback.
At the COMAND, you can set the following
for the AUX operation:
Volume
( page
34)
Balance control and fader
( page
36)
Bass and treble control
( page
37)
Sound functions
( page
37)
iFor further information please contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iFor instructions on how to operate the
external audio source, please see the
operation manual of the device con
-
nected.
iThe volume of external audio sources
varies. Therefore, the volume level of a
connected external audio device may
be higher or lower than expected or the
usual maximum volume cannot be
achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this
case, start at a moderate volume and
increase it slowly. In this way you can
determine whether the system is
capable of playback without distortion,
even at high volume.
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