The sockets for external audio and video
sources (AUX) are located in the glove box.
i
For operation of the external audio and
video sources, refer to the operating
instructions of the respective device. You
may have to adjust the proper video
standard on the external audio and video
source to ensure proper replay.
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
Proper function of the device could be
impaired due to excessive temperatures,
for example when exposing to direct
sunlight or when the outside temperature
is extremely low. Mercedes-Benz does not
assume liability for damage to external
devices. G
Warning!
Operating an external audio source while the
vehicle is in motion will distract you. You may
not notice changing road and/or traffic
conditions which may cause an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
For your safety and the safety of others, pull
over to a safe location and stop before
operating an external audio source. G
Warning!
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages of the
vehicle may be much louder. You may need to
disable these system messages or adjust the
volume of these messages manually.
i The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that 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.
X Connect external audio and video sources
as described in the following sections. Audio and video AUX sockets in the
glove box
:
Video AUX socket, yellow socket
; Audio AUX socket, left channel, white
socket
= Audio AUX socket, right channel, red
socket
i Vehicles with media interface: Instead of
the external audio and video sockets, the
media interface ( Y page 183) is located in
the glove box. Switching to audio AUX operation
(COMAND)
X Select Audio Q AUX.
The Audio AUX menu appears. You will hear
the medium in the external audio source
provided it is connected and set to
playback.
You can adjust the following during audio AUX
operation:
R Volume ( Y page 76)
R Balance and fader ( Y page 77)
R Treble and Bass (Y page 77)
R 3D Sound (Y page 77) Audio AUX and video AUX
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For your safety and the safety of others, pull
over to a safe location and stop before
operating an external audio source.
Connections i
Always store the devices in a safe place.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz
connector cables.
Suitable connector cables are located in
the vehicle or can be purchased at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The media interface allows for connection of
the following media to the COMAND:
R iPod ®
R USB devices
R MP3 player
i For further information on compatible
multimedia devices
R visit www.mbusa-mobile.com
R call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Supported USB devices The following USB devices are supported:
R
USB flash drives
R USB hard drives (1", 1.8", and 2.5") with a
starting/steady current not to exceed
800 mA (separate power supply may be
necessary)
R selected MP3 players
i The media interface supports USB
storage devices of “USB Device
Subclass 6”. Information on “USB Device
Subclass 6” is available from the
manufacturer of the respective device. Supported file formats on USB devices The following file formats are supported:
R
MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
Special characteristics of USB devices
R Do not store data other than audio data on
a USB device. Doing so will increase the
time required to initialize the USB device.
R A maximum of 8 directory levels with up to
1000 tracks each are supported.
R Do not use USB extensions or adapters.
They could impair functionality.
R Playlists on the USB device will be searched
for in the background. Playlists that were
found will be available in separate
categories among the folders. The
initialization of large USB storage devices
that contain a large number of files may
take several minutes.
i Files that are protected via DRM
(Digital Rights Management) are not
supported by the media interface. Connecting external devices
The media interface is located in the glove
box.
Only connect one device at a time. Otherwise
you will not be able to operate the external
device. For more information contact an
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Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle. Proper function of the device could
be impaired due to excessive
temperatures, for example when exposing
to direct sunlight or when the outside
temperature is extremely low. Mercedes-
Benz does not assume liability for damage
to external devices. :
3.5 mm stereo jack AUX cable (4-pin) for
connecting external devices via AUX port,
e.g. MP3 players (audio and video)
; iPod ®
cable
= USB cable for supported USB devices
(optional)
? Example device: iPod ®
X Connect the audio device to the media
interface in the glove box using the
required cable :, ;, or = while the
vehicle is standing still.
COMAND activates the device 23
.
When you disconnect a device, the message
No device connected. appears.
i Do not operate iPods ®
or MP3 players via
a remote control, for example Bluetooth ®
remote control, while operating the
respective device via the media interface.
This could cause unpredictable
interactions.
Connecting a completely discharged
iPod ®
or MP3 player can increase the
initialization time. i
Error messages appear while activating a
device when
R COMAND does not support the
connected device
R the power consumption of the connected
device is too high
R the media interface is malfunctioning
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if required.
Notes on operating a device via the AUX
socket G
Warning!
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages of the
vehicle may be much louder. You may need to
disable these system messages or adjust the
volume of these messages manually.
i The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that 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. Switching to media interface
operation
i Starting individual function may take
several minutes, depending on the external
device and the content of the medium, for
example video podcasts.
Do not use software other than the genuine
software for uploading your iPod ®
or MP3
player. Otherwise some or all functions
may not be available.
23 Does not apply to AUX devices. Media Interface
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“Media Interface”
Use the command “Media Interface” to
switch
to
the media interface in the glove box.
“USB” Use the command “USB” to switch to the USB
interface in the glove box.
Voice Control System command list
This section
contains an overview of the most
important commands for Voice Control
System operation. Which commands are
available for use depends on the equipment
level in your vehicle.
i Some functions can be operated using
several different commands. In the
following list, these commands are
grouped in one cell. When multiple similar,
alternative commands are possible they
are separated by a slash “/”. Choose your
preferred command from those available.
Possible additions to the commands are in
brackets “( )”. Other commands are
possible. Refer to the respective help
function. General commands
R
yes
R right
R ok R
no R
cancel
R stop
R quit
R abort
R terminate
R exit R
pause R
address book R
CD-Player R
CD-Changer R
navigation
R route guidance
R navi
R nav
R destination guidance R
DVD audio R
DVD video R
radio R
sat radio
R satellite radio
R SIRIUS R
HD radio R
telephone (on)
R phone (on) R
video R
vehicle
R service
R system R
correction
R wrong
R incorrect R
help R
help functions
R help devices
R help scope of functions Voice Control System command list
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Fix whatever is affecting the window before
trying to shut the door.
Automatic central locking
You can switch the automatic central locking
on or off using the COMAND system
(Y page 193).
The doors and the trunk lock automatically
when the vehicle is set into motion.
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
The doors are designed to unlock
automatically after an accident if the force of
the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph
(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is
on a test stand. Locking and unlocking from the inside
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51.
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the
inside using the central locking or unlocking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if you
want to lock the vehicle before starting to
drive.
The central locking or unlocking switch does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the
interior storage compartments, such as the
glove box. X
Locking: Press central locking switch ;.
When the passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
X Unlocking: Press central unlocking
switch :.
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
R and the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
door is opened from the inside
R and the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the door opened from inside
is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not
unlock using the central unlocking switch. Opening the trunk
G
Warning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid
swings open upwards. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance. Locking and unlocking
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If you are driving faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is
not available.
Switching on
X
Make sure the engine is running.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L or c (Y page 275).
or
X Activate the daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 276).
X Switch on the left or right turn signal,
depending on whether you are turning left
or right.
The respective corner-illuminating lamp
comes on. If you have switched on the turn
signal for one side but turn the steering
wheel in the other direction, the corner-
illuminating lamp comes on on the side of
the turn signal.
or
X Turn steering wheel in desired direction.
Driving forward: The corner-illuminating
lamp on the side of your steering direction
comes on.
Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating
lamp opposite to your steering direction
comes on.
The corner-illuminating lamps will come on
automatically depending on the steering
angle, even if you did not switch on either turn
signal. If the corner-illuminating lamps came
on automatically, they will also go out
automatically depending on the steering
angle and vehicle speed.
The corner-illuminating lamps temporarily
come on on both sides of the vehicle if you
turn the steering wheel in one direction and
then again in the other direction shortly
thereafter.
The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for a
short time only. It then goes out
automatically. Switching off X
Switch off the left or right turn signal.
or
X Steer straight ahead.
The corner-illuminating lamp goes out.
i There may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating lamps go out. Interior lighting
i Even with the SmartKey being removed
from the starter switch you can still use the
lighting for the storage compartment, glove
box and vanity mirrors, when you open a
door or press one of the interior lighting
buttons. If a lamp is switched on and you
do not lock the vehicle, it will be switched
off automatically after 30 minutes.
When you lock the vehicle from the outside,
the interior lighting is switched off. :
p Left front reading lamp on/off
; s Rear interior lighting on/off
= c Front interior lighting on/off
? ~ Automatic control on/off
A p Right front reading lamp on/off
Automatic control X
Activating: Press button ~.
The OFF indicator lamp next to the button
goes out.
The interior lighting comes on, when you Lighting
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load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest
items being placed towards the front of the
vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
R
Always place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
R The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
front or rear seat backrests. Parcel nets
G
Warning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
Parcel nets are located in the front passenger
footwell and on the right trunk side wall. Retaining hook
A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo
items such as bags.
! Do not use the retaining hook to tie down
cargo. X
Pull strap : of retaining hook ; down. Front storage compartments
G
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Glove box X
Opening: Press glove box lid release :.348
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Closing: Push the glove box lid upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
Eyeglasses compartment X
Opening: Press eyeglasses compartment
mark :.
X Closing: Guide eyeglasses compartment
upward until it engages. Front armrest storage compartments X
Opening storage tray: Press button :
and swing armrest to left or right side.
X Opening storage compartment: Press
button ; and swing armrest upward. Rear storage compartments
G
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Rear armrest storage compartment !
Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Before storing the armrest in the seat
backrest, close the storage compartment
cover.
X Fold the rear armrest down. Loading and storing
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