X
Selecting a preset position: Slide ZVÆ or
rotate cVd.
Saving a channel to a selected preset
position If you have called up the channel preset
screen using option 1:
X
Press W briefly.
In options 2 and 3:
X Press and hold W until you hear a signal.
The channel is saved. Displaying information
X Select Audio Q Sat. Radio Q Info (if
available).
i If the program provider does not offer any
information, the Info menu item cannot be
selected.
You will see a screen that may contain the
following information:
R the selected program category
R the selected channel
R the artist of the track currently being played
R the name of the current track
i The program provider determines what
information is displayed on the screen.
COMAND shows no more than two lines per
item of information. If an item of information is too long, COMAND shortens
it.
X Closing screen: Slide XVY or press W. Channel update
The service provider may conduct a channel
update.
During the update, the message Updating
channels... will appear on the display. No
functions can be operated in satellite radio
mode during the update. Calling SIRIUS XM Service Center
i It may be necessary to call the SIRIUS XM
Service Center if, for example:
R You want to cancel the subscription or
resubscribe at a later date.
R You have forgotten to pay the bill.
R You sell the vehicle.
X Select Audio Q Sat. Radio Q Sat.
Radio Q Service.
The telephone number of the SIRIUS XM
Service Center and the twelve-digit
electronic serial number (SIRIUS-ID) of the
particular receiver are displayed.
X Closing screen: Slide XVY or press W. COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
Safety notes
G
Warning!
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. There
is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation
if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty
or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that you
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reasons, all maintenance work must be
carried out by qualified technicians.
G
Warning!
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
R Inserting a disc/device
R Ejecting a disc/device
There is
a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
disc/device while the vehicle is in motion.
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. Notes about MP3 mode
Permissible media for MP3/WMA files R
CD-R and CD-RW
R DVD-R and DVD-RW
R DVD+R and DVD+RW
R SD cards
R USB flash drives
R iPod ®
R MP3 players
Permissible file systems R
ISO9660/Joliet for CDs
R UDF for DVDs
R FAT16 or FAT32 for storage media
Multisession CDs For multisession CDs, the first session type
of the CD determines how COMAND will
process the CD.
For example, if the first session type is
according to the audio CD standard and the
second session type is according to the data
CD standard containing MP3/WMA tracks, COMAND will treat the CD as a conventional
audio CD. This means that it is only possible
to
access
the audio CD tracks. Access to the
MP3/WMA tracks is not possible.
Similarly, if the first session type is according
to the data CD standard containing MP3/
WMA tracks and the second session type is
according to the audio CD standard,
COMAND will treat the CD as a data CD. This
means that it is only possible to access the
MP3/WMA tracks. Access to the audio CD
tracks is not possible.
File structure on a disc When you create an audio disc, the tracks can
be
organized
in folders. A disc may contain a
maximum of 4000 tracks.
The directory depth may not exceed a
maximum of 8 levels. The system will ignore
files in lower levels.
Notes on USB storage media Do not store data other than audio data on a
USB storage medium. Doing so will increase
the
time
required to initialize the USB storage
medium.
A maximum of 8 directory levels with up to
4000 tracks each are supported.
For information on connecting USB storage
media to the built-in USB socket in the glove
box see ( Y page 72).
Track and folder names When you create an audio medium, you can
assign names to the tracks and folders.
COMAND uses these names for the
corresponding display. Empty folders or
folders which contain data other than MP3/
WMA tracks are not displayed by COMAND.
If MP3/WMA files are saved in the root
directory itself (uppermost directory on
storage medium), the root directory will also
be treated as a folder. COMAND will then
show the name of the root directory as the
folder name.COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
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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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X
Select MUSIC REGISTER Q Rename/
Delete Files.
or
X Press W when the main area is highlighted.
The contents of the current folder are
displayed. :
Back
; Song title
= Current folder
X Back to previous folder: Select symbol
U.
The previous folder appears.
Renaming folders and tracks X
Select Rename/Delete Files.
X Selecting folder or track: Slide ZVÆ or
rotate cVd.
X Select Options Q Change.
X Enter a name for the folder or track.
X Saving changes: Select ¬.
Deleting folder or track: X
Select Rename/Delete Files.
X Selecting folder or track: Slide ZVÆ or
rotate cVd.
X Select Options Q Delete.
You will be asked if you really want to
delete. Playback options
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence
Tracks are played back in the order in which
they are stored on the disc, e.g. track 1, 2,
3, etc.
R Medium Mix
Tracks of the current medium are played
back in random order.
R Track List Mix
Tracks of the currently active track list are
played back in random order.
X Selecting options: Switch to Music
Register ( Y page 180).
X Select MUSIC REGISTER.
The list of options appears. The dot#
indicates the currently selected option.
X Select an option.
The option is activated. The corresponding
display appears, except when Normal
Track Sequence is selected, see position
B in example illustration ( Y page 181).
i The option Normal Track Sequence is
activated automatically when you change
the current medium or select another
medium. An activated option remains
active after switching COMAND off and on
again. Media Interface
Notes on media interface operation
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. Media Interface
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i
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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Approach 1: Selecting vehicle
functions via the main area of the
COMAND display
:
Menu item Vehicle
; Main area
X Select menu item Vehicle :.
Main area ; is active. You can select the
individual vehicle functions by sliding
XVY or rotating cVd.
Approach 2: Selecting vehicle
functions via the submenu :
Submenu
X Select Vehicle Q Vehicle.
Submenu : opens. In the submenu, you
can select the individual vehicle functions
by sliding ZVÆ or rotating cVd and
confirming the selection with W.
The following sections always describe
approach 1. Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade
i The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 68).
This function is used to extend or retract the
rear sunshade. G
Warning!
When operating the rear window sunshade,
be sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the extending or retracting
procedure.
i At temperatures below -4‡ (-20†), the
rear window sunshade is switched off. X
Select Vehicle.
The main area is active.
X Selecting Rear Window Sunshade
function: Slide XVY or rotate cVd.
X Opening/closing rear window
sunshade: Press W. Setting easy-entry/exit feature
i The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 68). 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. 190
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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
W. 194
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X
Changing air volume: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd.
or
X Switching back to automatic mode:
Rotate cVd and select AUTO.
X Exiting menu: Press W, back button
% in the center console (Y page 69) or
slide XVY.
The setting is saved. Central climate control menu via
COMAND
The central climate control menu is in the
center of the climate control settings. When
the climate control is activated, you will see
AC in the central menu. The following
functions can only be operated in the central
climate control menu via COMAND:
R Deactivating 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)
X Select climate control settings Q Central
menu. Activating/deactivating air
conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while the
engine is running and cools the interior air to
the temperature set by the operator. In addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies
the interior air and helps prevent window
fogging.
i
Condensation may drip out from
underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction. G
Warning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
X Select climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
X Selecting Æ: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd.
X Confirming selection: Press W.
A checkmark appears when the cooling is
deactivated.
Æ appears in the central menu of the
climate control settings. !
If the air conditioning cannot be activated
again, this indicates that the air
conditioning is losing refrigerant. The
compressor has turned off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Selecting Mono mode Mono is used to adjust the climate zones for
the entire vehicle at the same time. When the
Mono function is switched on and you change
the climate on the driver’s side, these
changes will be carried out in the same
manner for all climate zones.196
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