COMAND automatic climate control
Introduction
i The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 68).G
Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages and
pages in the “Controls in detail” chapter.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
You can operate the climate control via
COMAND or via the buttons on the climate
control panel (Y page 338).
Some of the special climate control functions
can only be operated via COMAND.
The following climate control functions can
be operated via COMAND:
R Temperature ( Y page 194)
R Air distribution (Y page 195)
R Air volume ( Y page 195)
R Switching off cooling (Æ)
(Y page 196)
R Central climate control (Mono)
(Y page 196)
R Footwell temperature ( Y page 197)
R Air flow from air vents (Y page 197)
The climate control menu is called up via the
climate control settings. Climate control settings with functions (submenus)
:
Temperature, driver’s side
; Air distribution, driver’s side
= Air volume, driver’s side
? Central menu, climate control
A Air volume, passenger side
B Air distribution, passenger side
C Temperature, passenger side Setting temperature
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 339.
Use the temperature controls w
(Y page 338) in the center console or
COMAND climate control settings to
separately adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment.
X Select climate control settings Q
Temperature, left or right and then press
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Select climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
X Selecting Mono: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd.
X Confirming selection: Press W.
A checkmark appears when the function
has been selected. X
Exiting menu: Press back button % in
the center console (Y page 69) or slide
XVY.
The Mono function is automatically switched
off when you:
R change a climate control setting for the
front passenger side using COMAND
R operate a button from the climate control
for the front passenger side
R operate one of the buttons for the rear
climate control system
Adjusting footwell temperature i
In automatic mode, this setting optimizes
the footwell temperature when outside
temperatures are low.
The Footwell Temperature function is used
to adjust the temperature difference between
the footwell and the rest of the passenger
compartment.
The higher the selected value, the higher the
temperature in the footwell will be.
X Select climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
X Selecting Footwell Temperature: Slide
ZVÆ or rotate cVd and then press W. X
Changing temperature difference: Slide
ZVÆ or rotate cVd.
X Exiting menu: Press W, back button
% in the center console (Y page 69) or
slide XVY.
The setting is saved.
Adjusting air flow from air vents i
In automatic mode, this setting optimizes
the air flow when outside temperatures are
high.
The Airflow setting defines air distribution
and air volume in automatic mode:
R Focused (default setting, increased air
flow)
R Medium (reduced air flow)
R Diffuse (minimal air flow)
i When the interior ambient temperature of
the vehicle is very hot and the climate
control is cooling the interior, the setting
for air flow is temporarily overridden.
X Select climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu Q Airflow.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dot #. COMAND automatic climate control
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The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel. :
Multifunction display
;
Press button
6
to answer a call
to dial26
to redial 26
~ to end a call
to reject an incoming call
8 to mute Press button
W
X
to set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER
27 =
Press button
?
to activate the Voice Control
System ?
Press button briefly
%
to cancel the Voice Control
System
to go back
to confirm messages Press and hold button
%
to select the standard display A
Press button
;
=
to select menus Press button briefly
9
:
to select function or scroll
through lists
within Audio menu to select
previous or next track, scene or
stored station
within Telephone menu to
switch to the phone book and
select a name or number Press and hold button
9
:
within
Audio to select previous
or next station in station list or
wave band
within Telephone menu to
start the quick search in the
phone book Press button
a
to confirm selection or
messages Depending on the selected menu, pressing
the buttons on the multifunction steering
26 Function only available in telephone menu.
27 AMG vehicles only. 202
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The engine oil temperature will be shown in
blue if the engine oil temperature has not yet
reached 176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid
driving at full engine speed.
If the engine reaches the overspeed range in
the manual shift program, you will see
up next
to gear indicator : as a reminder to upshift.
Use buttons : or 9 to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:
R RACETIMER (Y page 209)
R Overall analysis ( Y page 210)
R Lap analysis (Y page 210)
RACETIMER G
Warning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
X Press button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
X Press button 9 to select the
RACETIMER. :
Gear indicator
; Second hand
= RACETIMER
? Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 262). While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
W or X.
X
Starting: Press button W.
X Displaying intermediate time: Press
button X while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.
X Stopping: Press button W.
When you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 262) or, in
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button W after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
When you switch on the Night View Assist
(Y page 333) while the RACETIMER is
operating, the RACETIMER will continue to
run in the background but cannot be operated
with the multifunction steering wheel
buttons.
To stop the RACETIMER, switch off the Night
View Assist first.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
X Press button X while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.
X Press button X within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be saved
as a lap time.
The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap.
The new lap begins to be timed as soon as
the intermediate time is called up. Instrument cluster control system
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Voice Control System introduction
Safety notes
G
Warning!
Only use the Voice Control System when road
and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Otherwise you could be involved in an
accident in which you or others could be
injured. G
Warning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
While the system permits hands-free phone
operation, attention
to traffic may be diverted
not only by physical operation of a phone, but
also by the distraction of a phone
conversation while driving. As such, for safety
reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the
vehicle in a safe place before answering or
placing a phone call.
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
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. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. Maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
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. G
Warning!
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you
while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use navigation announcements
instead of consulting the map display for
directions. Consulting the symbols or map
display for directions may cause you to divert
your attention from driving and increase your
risk of an accident. G
Warning!
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change
in a stressful situation. This could
cause a delay in completing your phone call
in a timely manner. This could distract you in
an emergency situation and cause you to be
involved in an accident. General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, you can
operate the following systems via the Voice
Control System:
R Telephone ( Y page 225)
R Navigation ( Y page 219)
R Address book (Y page 229)
R Audio ( Y page 231) (AM/FM radio,
Satellite radio, CD/DVD changer, MP3
mode (SD
card, USB, Music Register, Media
Interface), AUX)
R Video
You control these systems using spoken
commands. Moreover, controls such as the
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
(Y page 218) allow you to keep your hands
on the steering wheel.
The Voice Control System recognizes
commands and number sequences,
irrespective of the speaker. To optimize
speech recognition for your voice follow the
individualization process ( Y page 250). Voice Control System introduction
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.
this device must accept anyinterference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Factory setting X
Global unlocking: Press button %.
Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R The vehicle will be locked again.
R The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
X Global locking: Press button &.
Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogramm the SmartKey. Pressing button
% will then only unlock the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
X Switching on/off: Press
and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp (Y page 255) flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as follows:
X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Press button % once.
X Global unlocking: Press button %
twice.
X Global locking: Press button &. KEYLESS-GO
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each
with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into
the SmartKey.
The validity of the SmartKey is
checked every time you grasp an outside door
handle.
When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicle
unlocks
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
When you open a door, the windows on that
side lowers slightly. Once you close the door,
the windows move up again.
! A window will not work if it is blocked with
ice or if the vehicle battery is discharged. If
you cannot shut a door, do not force it or
you could damage the door or the window.
Fix whatever is affecting the window before
trying to shut the door. Locking and unlocking
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R
The vehicle could be inadvertently
unlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m)
of the vehicle and
-an outside door handle is splashed with
water
or
- you attempt to clean an outside door
handle
R Remember that the engine can be started
by anyone with a SmartKey that is left
inside the vehicle.
Possibility 1 (One SmartKey in the vehicle,
one SmartKey outside the vehicle):
If you leave the SmartKey behind when
exiting and locking the vehicle, no message
appears in the multifunction display.
Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle,
no SmartKey outside the vehicle):
When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle,
the message Key Detected In Vehicle
appears in the multifunction display. The
vehicle will not be locked.
Factory setting X
Global unlocking: Pull an outside door
handle.
Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R The vehicle will be locked again.
R The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed. X
Global locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey. Pulling the
driver’s outside door handle will then only
unlock the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
X
Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp (Y page 255) flashes twice.
KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows:
X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Pull the driver’s outside door handle.
X Global unlocking: Pull the outside door
handle on the passenger side.
X Global locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :. Checking SmartKey batteries
Example illustration: SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
X
Press button & or % on the
SmartKey.
Battery check lamp : comes on briefly to
indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in
order.
If the battery check lamp does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries
are discharged.
X Replace the batteries ( Y page 461). Locking and unlocking
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against an occupant or object. The seat will
slide forward and stop.
Investigate and correct the cause of
interruption.
Now use memory button or seat
adjustment switch to bring the seat into the
desired position.
When folding the seat backrest forward
from a reclined position, and then folding it
back, the seat backrest stops in a more
upright position for the safety of any rear-
seat passenger. Adjust the seat backrest
until your arms are slightly angled when
holding the steering wheel.
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment X
Push or pull on the lower edge of the head
restraint cushion to the desired position. Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle. When entering and
exiting the vehicle, the driver’s seat moves to
its most rearward position. The steering
wheel moves to its uppermost position.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated
the steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver’s seat moves to its most rearward
position
R when you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch, or
R when you open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1
or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 1
The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched
on or off in the Vehicle menu of the
COMAND system (Y page 190). G
Warning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/
exit feature is activated.
To stop seat/steering wheel movement, do
one of the following:
R Press seat adjustment switch.
R Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R Press one of the memory position buttons
or the memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not activate the easy-entry/exit
feature if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move the seat backrest to an upright
position.
The steering wheel and driver’s seat will
return to their last set memory position or a
factory-set maximum forward position
R when you close the driver’s door with the
ignition switched on
R when you insert the SmartKey into the
starter switch
R when you press the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop button once with the driver’s door
closed Seats
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