Supported Data Formats (USB devices)
The following data types are supported:
R MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
In order to display the metadata during
playback, ID3 tags (version 1.x, 2.3, 2.4) and
WMA tags in ASCII and UTF16 coding are
supported.
Notes on USB Devices
R In order to keep the initialisation time short,
do not store data other than music files on
the USB device.
R Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks are supported.
R Do not use a USB extension cable or
adapter. These may impair functionality.
R Playlists are searched for in the
background on the USB device and, if
available, are offered beside folders in a
separate category. The initialisation of
large USB mass storage devices can take
several minutes.
i Files protected with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) are not supported by the
Media Interface.
Connecting External Devices
For the connection of external devices to the
Media Interface device-specific adaption
cables are needed, which are included in the
delivery of the Media Interface. You will find
the connection sockets in the glove
compartment or in the storage compartment
of the center console (SL-Class).
Never connect more than one device at a
time. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center for further information.
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle, as functionality cannot be
guaranteed above certain temperatures
(such as inside a vehicle in direct sunlight).
Mercedes-Benz does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices.1Connection socket for 1/8 inch jack plug,
for MP3 players, for example.2iPod plug for connecting an iPod ®3USB socket for connecting a USB device4Example device: iPod®XConnect the external device using
appropriate connection 1, 2 or 3.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the No Device
Connected message appears.
i The connected iPod or USB device should
not be operated with a remote control
(such as a Bluetooth remote control) while
it is being operated with Media Interface,
as this could cause unforeseen technical
difficulties.
i The initialisation period may be extended
if you connect an iPod or USB device which
has a fully discharged battery.
i Error messages appear while the device
is being activated if:
R you have connected two devices at the
same time
R COMAND does not support the device
connected
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Overview
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.
The Tele Aid System
(Tele Aid – Telematic Alarm Identification on
Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types
of response:
R automatic and manual emergency
R Roadside Assistance
R Information
R Search & Send
i Tele Aid is only available in the US and in
Canada.
Emergency Calls
Automatically
An emergency call is initiated automatically
following an accident in which the emergency
tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy.
Initiating an Emergency Call ManuallyXBriefly press SOS button cover to open.XPress SOS button (for longer than 2
seconds).
The indicator lamp in the SOS button will
flash until the emergency call is concluded.XWait for a voice connection to the
Response Center.XClose cover after the emergency call is
concluded.
i During the emergency call message
Emergency Call Connected is displayed,
operation from COMAND is not possible.
For a complete description and additional
information on Emergency calls please refer
to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance button º is
located in the center console.
XPress and hold Roadside Assistance Button
º (for longer than 2 seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The
button will flash while the call is in progress.
For a complete description and additional
information on Roadside Assistance calls
please refer to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
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Information Calls
The Information button E is located in the
center console.XPress and hold Information button E
(for longer than 2 seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance Center
will be initiated. The button will flash while
the call is in progress. The operator in the
Customer Assistance Center can download
a destination (e.g service center) to your
COMAND system, which you can use for
navigation as described in the section
“Search & Send” ( Y page 217).
For a complete description and additional
information on Information calls please refer
to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Search & Send
i In order to utilize Search & Send your
vehicle must be equipped with Tele Aid,
Navigation, and an active Tele Aid
subscription.
“Search & Send” is a navigation destination
address entry service. A destination address
located using Google Maps ®
or Yahoo Local
Maps ®
websites can be delivered via Tele Aid
directly to the Navigation system in your
vehicle.
Specify and Send a Destination
Address
i Please refer to any specific instructions
provided by either website regarding
entering or sending an address. Each
website functions differently and is subject
to change.XGo to maps.google.com or
maps.yahoo.com and enter a destination
address in the address entry field.XDepending on which website you are using,
click on the appropriate button to send the
destination address to your Tele Aid
account email address.XEnter the email address you specified when
you activated your Tele Aid account in the
appropriate field when the “Send” dialog
box appears.XClick “Send”.
Retrieve Destination Address
XPress the Tele Aid Information button to
begin the download of the destination
address to your vehicle's navigation
system.
i If you have sent more than one
destination address to your vehicle you
must make one Information Call for each
destination address download.
XSelect Yes when the message appears
asking if you would like to start navigation.Search & Send217Tele AidZ
