2010 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class warning

Safety PrecautionsGWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
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.
GWarning
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health
risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific
community, should be largely prevented.
General Information
Vehicle Equipment
i This 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.
Making Calls via Bluetooth ®
Interface
The telephone function via the Bluetooth ®
interface is available in conjunction with a
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use
COMAND’s hands-free feature to download
electronic business cards (vCards) via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
Suitable Mobile Phones
Further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phones to COMAND is available via
the Internet at www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer
Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
Interruptions to the Connection
While Driving
Interruptions to the connection may occur if
R there is inadequate network coverage in
certain regions
R you are switching from one transmitting/
receiving station (cell) to another and there
is no voice channel available in this cell
R you are using a SIM card that is not
compatible with the available network
R when using a mobile phone with
“Twincard”, the mobile phone is
simultaneously logged into the network
with the second SIM card.
Operating Options
If the mobile phone is connected with
COMAND via the Bluetooth ®
interface, you
can operate the phone using the following
devices:
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XTo set the volume: Press 9 or : .
The red bar moves up or down.XTo confirm selection: Press 9.
“911” Emergency Call
GWarning
The 911 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:
R Phone switched on
R Mobile phone network available
RValid SIM card in the phone (not required
on all mobile phone networks)
R Mobile phone connected with COMAND via
Bluetooth ®
If you are unable to make an emergency call,
you will have to initiate rescue measures
yourself.
The “911” emergency number is a public
service. Any abuse is punishable by law.XEnter the digits on the COMAND control
unit ( Y page 107).XPress the 6 button.
The phone establishes the connection.XWait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Submenu Overview
NamePhoneCall lists or Mic On/OffDisplays the COMAND phone
bookPhone listDisplays or deletes call listsDownload ContactsSwitches hands-free
microphone on/off (during a
call)Delete ContactsAdjusts the VolumePhone Main Menu
Switching to Phone ModeXPress the function button % on the
COMAND control unit.
i If you press the 6 button with the
phone main menu already open, the call list
“Calls Dialed” appears .
or
From another Main Function
XSelect Phone£Phone £Phone .
i
If phone mode was active last, you only
need to select “Phone”.
Within the Phone FunctionXSelect Phone£Phone .
or
XIn the phone mode press the k button
repeatedly until the phone main menu
appears.100Submenu OverviewTelephone

Ending an Active Call XIf necessary, open the phone main menu
( Y page 100).XTo terminate call: Select 4.
or
XPress the ~ button on the COMAND
control panel or on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Call Waiting
i The call waiting function must be
supported and activated by the phone
provider.
If you are conducting a single call and you
receive another, the second call number is
entered into the received calls list and a signal
tone will sound.
Address Book
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use the COMAND 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.
General Information
The entries of the address book can be used
for making phone calls and navigation
destination entries.
i You should delete your personal data
before selling your vehicle, using the Reset
function ( Y page 45).
Opening the Address Book
From Another Main FunctionXSelect Phone£Phone £Address Book .
i
If the address book was last open in the
telephone function, you only need to select
Phone .
Within the Phone Function
XSelect Phone£Address Book .
The address book main display appears.
Address book with address book entry ¥ and
navigable data ¤
i An address book entry may contain up to
five phone numbers and both a private and
business address.
Submenu Overview for Address Book
Address BookSearchDownloading
contacts (from
mobile phone, from
memory card or
business cards)
Deleting contactsSearching for an
address book entryNewDeleteCreating a new
address book entryDeleting an address
book entryAddress Book109TelephoneZ

1Phone number of the provider, (SIRIUS
XM)2SIRIUS ID of your satellite receiver=SIRIUS ID of your traffic info moduleXTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Press ; or = .
Channel List Updates
While receiving a new channel list the
message Updating Channels will appear.
The channel last tuned to will be muted until
the update is completed. You cannot operate
the satellite radio.
After completion of the update, the Satellite
radio main menu will appear. The channel last
tuned to will begin to play.
Sound Settings
Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to
adjust sound settings.
R Volume ( Y page 32)
R Balance and fader control ( Y page 32)
R Bass and treble control ( Y page 32)
R Surround sound
CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3
Safety Instructions
GWarning
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
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
R Inserting a disc
R Ejecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
Notes on MP3 Mode
Permissible Storage Media
R CD-R and CD-RW
R DVD+R and DVD+RW
R DVD-R and DVD-RW
R SD memory card
Permissible File Systems
R ISO9660/Joliet for CD storage media
R UDF for DVDs
R FAT16 for SD card with storage medium
Multisession CDs
On multisession CDs, the content of the first
session determines how COMAND handles
the CD.
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Always wipe in a straight line from the
inside outwards, never in a circular motion.
R The discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
R After use, put the discs back into the box.
R Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Loading CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only insert a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
i If the CD/DVD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If
neither side is printed, the side to be played
must face downwards.
The system may not be able to play copy-
protected CDs/DVDs.
Loading the DVD Changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six built-
in compartments.
Loading an Individual Magazine
Compartment
XPress the Load button V.
A menu indicates which magazine
compartments are currently loaded. The
highlighted or currently playing
compartment is indicated by a red number.
Magazine Menu
XTo select magazine compartment:
Press ; or =XTo start loading: Press 9.
The DVD changer will switch to the selected
magazine compartment. The message
Please Wait... will be displayed.
Then message Please Insert Disc
will be displayed.
i
Only insert a CD after COMAND has
prompted you to do so with this message.
Only insert one CD per magazine
compartment.
XInsert a disc into the slot 1 with the
printed side upwards.
The DVD changer pulls in the disc and
places it in the selected magazine
compartment. The message Loading
Disc will be displayed.
i
The loading process may take a while,
depending on the type of disc. If you do not
insert a disc, the display will switch back to
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the magazine menu after approximately
20 seconds.
The DVD changer plays the disc if
R it has been inserted correctly
R it is a permissible disc
Magazine menu, one disc loaded
1Magazine compartment occupied,
ejecting possible2Empty magazine compartmentXTo exit menu: Press the Load button again.
or
XSelect Back
or
XPress the k button
Filling Empty Magazine Compartments
XPress the Load V button.
The magazine menu appears. The currently
playing compartment is indicated by a red
number or, if the magazine is empty,
compartment 1 is marked.XSelect Fill Empty Slots .
The message Please insert disc
will be displayed.
i Only insert a CD after COMAND has
prompted you to do so with this message.
Only insert one CD per magazine
compartment.
XInsert a disc into the slot with the printed
side facing upwards.
You see the Please wait... message.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changerswitches to the next empty compartment.
You see these messages: Please wait
and then Please insert disc .XRepeat the step until all compartments are
loaded.
The DVD changer plays the last disc you
loaded if it has been inserted correctly and
if it is a permissible type.
If loading is not completed, COMAND plays
the first disc inserted.XTo end loading procedure: Press the Load
V button again.
or
XSelect Back.
or
XPress the k button.
Loading SD Memory Card
i Not all SD memory cards and storage
media are designed for the temperatures
which may be reached in the vehicle.
Due to the wide range of SD memory cards
available on the market, playback cannot
be guaranteed for all brands of SD memory
card. Memory cards with over 4 GB of
storage capacity are not recommended.
XPush the SD memory card into the slot.
The end with the contact must point
towards the slot.
COMAND loads the memory card and
displays the message Reading Memory
Card . If no MP3 tracks can be found, a
message will be displayed.
Ejecting CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only eject a disc when the vehicle is
stationary. You may otherwise be distracted
from the traffic conditions and could cause an
accident.
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GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) 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.
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General Information
Safety Instructions
GWarning
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
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
R Inserting a disc
R Ejecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
Vehicle Equipment
i This 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.
Automatic Picture Switch-off
The video picture is only displayed if the
gearshift lever is in “P” position.
When the gearshift lever is moved out of the
“P” position, the following message is
displayed: In order not to distract
you from the traffic situation, the
picture is faded out while the
vehicle is in motion.
When the gearshift lever is moved back into
the "P" position, the picture switches back on.
Notes on Storage Media
i When playing copied discs, problems may
occur with the playback. A wide variety of
disc-writing software and writers are
available. Due to this variety we cannot
guarantee that the system will be able to
play discs that you have written/copied
yourself.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs,
as they could peel off and damage
COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to
bend, which can result in read errors and
disc recognition problems.
! COMAND is designed to hold discs which
comply with the EN 60908 standard. You
can therefore only use discs with a
maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they
cannot be ejected and can damage
COMAND.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter. Only use round discs
with a diameter of 12 cm.
Notes on the Care of Discs
R Only hold discs by the edge.
R Handle discs with care in order to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
R Avoid scratching, leaving fingerprints and
dust on the discs.
R Clean the discs occasionally with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Always wipe in a straight line from the
inside outwards, never in a circular motion.
R The discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
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