2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4MATIC Command

Transmission positions .................... 320
Traveling abroad ............................... 438
Tread (tires) ....................................... 432
Tread depth (tires) .................... 423, 432
Treadwear .......................................... 424
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 423, 432
Trip menu ........................................... 223
Trunk
Closing ........................................... 280
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 478
Opening ......................................... 279
Opening/closing system ...............281
Opening-height restriction .............210
Tie-down hooks .............................. 381
Trunk lid emergency release ..........282
Unlocking manually .......................500
Valet locking .................................. 283
Turning off the engine ...................... 316
Turn signals ....................................... 301
Cleaning lenses ............................. 443
Indicator lamps ................................ 32
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 488
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 424, 432
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 235
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 541
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 275
Manually ........................................ 499
SmartKey ....................................... 274
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 446
USB devices (media interface) ......... 200
USB socket ........................................... 80
Useful features .................................. 384
V
Valet locking ...................................... 283
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 512
Care ............................................... 440
Control system .............................. 220
Identification Number (VIN) ...........524
Individual settings ..........................234
Locking/unlocking ........................274
Lowering (wheel change) ...............512
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 23
Towing ........................................... 516
Unlocking/locking manually ..........499
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 524
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC
Vehicle lighting .................................. 298
Vehicle loading
Instructions .................................... 379
Load limit ....................................... 419
Roof rack ....................................... 380
Terminology ................................... 430
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 432
Vehicle specification
S 450 4MATIC ............................... 527
S 550 ............................................. 527
S 550 4MATIC ............................... 528
S 600 ............................................. 529
S 63 AMG ...................................... 530
S 65 AMG ...................................... 531
Vehicle status message memory .... 233
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 450
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Video .................................................. 191
Video Aux ........................................... 186
Voice Control System
Address book ................................. 249
CD/DVD changer/MP3 .................255
Command list ................................ 257
External devices ............................. 257
Individualization ............................. 271
Introduction ................................... 237
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Vehicle equipment ..............................76
COMAND introduction ........................76
COMAND system settings .................91
COMAND navigation (introduction) ...95
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ....................106
COMAND navigation system (Point
of interest entry) ...............................124
COMAND navigation system (route
guidance) ...........................................129
COMAND navigation system (dur-
ing route guidance) ...........................135
COMAND navigation system (real-
time traffic) .......................................138
COMAND navigation system (des-
tination memory) ..............................143
COMAND navigation system (last
destinations) .....................................147
COMAND telephone ..........................148
COMAND FM/AM radio ....................165
COMAND satellite radio ...................170
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/
MP3 ....................................................176
Audio AUX and video AUX ................186
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....189
COMAND video DVD .........................191
Music Register ..................................196
Media Interface .................................200
COMAND vehicle menu ....................206
COMAND automatic climate control 211
COMAND seats ..................................216
Instrument cluster control system .220
Voice Control System introduction .237
Voice Control System navigation ....240
Voice Control System telephone .....245
Voice Control System address book 249
Voice Control System radio .............252
Voice Control System CD/DVD
changer/MP3 ....................................255
Voice Control System external
devices ...............................................257
Voice Control System command list 257
Voice Control System trouble-
shooting .............................................267
Voice Control System individuali-
zation .................................................271
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XSelect Daylight Savings Time
(Summer) or Standard Time .
The dot # in front of a list entry indicates
the current setting.XSaving setting and exit the menu: Slide
X V Y.
Adjusting time lags
i
In some exceptional cases, e.g. where
time zones border, the displayed time and
the local time may show a time lag.
This time lag can be adjusted in steps of 30
minutes.
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Time Q
Time .XSelecting hour or minutes: Slide XV Y.XSetting value: Rotate cV d or slide ZV Æ.XSaving setting: Press W.
Setting the date
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Time Q
Date .XSelecting month, day, or year: Slide
X V Y.XSetting value: Rotate cV d or slide ZV Æ.XSaving setting: Press W.
i
Setting the date is only necessary or even
possible if the COMAND system does not
receive a GPS signal.
Setting the time/date format
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Time Q
Format .
The format list appears. The dots # in
front of the list entries indicate the current
setting.XChanging format setting: Select desired
format.XSaving setting and exit the menu: Slide
X V Y.Voice Control System settings
Switching help window on or offXSelect Vehicle Q System Q Voice
Control .XSelect Help Window .
A checkmark appears when the help
window is switched on.
Individualization
Using individualization, you can fine-tune the
Voice Control System to your own voice and
thus improve voice recognition. The ability of
the system to recognize the commands of
other users does not deteriorate as a result.
Individualization consists of two parts. You
train the system to recognize digits in the first
part and specific commands in the second
part.
Starting new individualization
i The vehicle must be stationary to start
individualization. After starting the session,
acoustic instructions will guide you through
the individualization.
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Voice
Control Q Start New
Individualization .
A prompt appears asking whether you
would like further information.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select No, the first part of
individualization begins.
If you select Yes, an information display will
be shown with audio instruction.XClosing display: Select OK.
The first part of individualization begins.
At the end of the first part, you will see a
prompt asking whether you want to begin
the second part.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select No, individualization will be
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If you select Yes, the second part begins.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a message to
this effect. The data from the second part is
saved automatically.
Canceling during the first or second part
of individualization
XSelect Cancel.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do want to cancel.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the part at which
you exited is not saved.
If you select No, the part at which you
stopped begins again.
Deleting existing individualization data
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Voice
Control Q Delete
Individualization.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do want to delete.
XSelect Yes or No.
The individualization data will either be
deleted or not, depending on your
selection.
Setting the system language
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q
Language.
The language list appears. A dot #
indicates the current setting.
XChanging setting: Select the desired
language.
The language is set.
iFor some system languages, the
navigation announcements are made in
English (Y page 135).
Assigning the favorite button
You can assign the following predefined
functions to favorite button g:
RDriver's Seat Massage (Y page 219)
You can switch the massage function for
the driver’s seat on or off.
RFront Passenger Seat Massage
(Y page 219)
You can switch the massage function for
the passenger seat on or off.
RDriver and Front Passenger Seat
Massage (Y page 219)
You can switch the massage function for
the driver’s and passenger seat on or off.
RDisplay OFF (Y page 92)
You can use the favorite button to switch
the COMAND display on or off.
RRepeat Navigation Command
(Y page 135)
When route guidance is activated, you can
use the favorite button to generate or call
up a current navigation announcement.
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q
Favorites Button *.
The list of predefined functions appears.
The dot # in front of the list entry indicates
the current setting.
XChanging setting: Rotate cVd and select
desired function.
XSaving setting and exiting the menu:
Press W.
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COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road or traffic
situation. Maps do not cover all areas nor all
routes within an area. For example, if the
traffic routing has been changed or the
direction of a one-way road has been
reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.GWarning!
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.
Map software
The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimum route
guidance can only be provided by the
navigation system in conjunction with the
latest map software. Information about new
map software versions can be obtained from
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Displaying installed map version
XNavi Q Map Version
The installed map version is displayed.
For information on installing new map
software see ( Y page 96).
Installing the map software
Your vehicle is factory-equipped with map
software for the USA (including Alaska and
Hawaii), Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and
Puerto Rico.
You can install new map software from one or
more DVDs, depending on the size of the map
software.
Copy protection of map software
COMAND map software is subject to charges.
The map software requires an activation
code. The map software can be used for one
individual vehicle only and is
non-transferrable. The six-digit activation
code is available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center in case you have lost
your activation code or when the COMAND
system does not accept the activation code
you have received.
When reinstalling a map software that has
been installed in that vehicle already, an
activation code is not required.
Installation process
i The installation process can take
between 10 and 120 minutes, depending
on the size of the map software. If the radio
is switched on when you start the
installation process, you can still adjust the
volume. During the installation process,
some COMAND functions are suspended.
Still available are the COMAND functions
for automatic air conditioning operation
and canceling the installation process.
If possible, carry out the installation when
the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle
is stationary, the reading rate of the DVD
drive is higher than in a moving vehicle and
the installation process requires less time.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 76.
i COMAND may switch off during the
installation process automatically in order
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Symbol : indicates POIs for which additional
information is available.
XSelect a POI and press W.
Example illustration: Hotel with additionalinformation available
:Open late (hours vary by section);No credit cards accepted=Closed on Sundays?Key aspectsARatingsBCost
All ratings throughout this guide function are
on the Zagat 0 to 30 scale as follows:
Ratings0 - 9poor to fair10 - 15fair to good16 - 19good to very goodRatings20 - 25very good to
excellent
26 - 30extraordinary to
perfection
Ratings apply to the key aspects of each
category covered, for example, Dining,
Facility, Room and Service in the Hotel
category. See Ratings and Symbols in each
section.
Cost is covered differently in each category,
as noted in the Ratings and Symbols keys.
Select Details for a brief description of the
respective POI. Surveyor comments are
shown in quotation marks within reviews.
Calling a POI
XCalling a POI (Y page 124).
COMAND navigation system (route
guidance)
Route guidance
GObserve Safety notes, see page 95.
COMAND guides you to the destination using
navigation commands in the form of audible
navigation announcements and route
guidance displays.
iThe route guidance displays can only be
seen if the display is switched to navigation
mode.
If, for any reason, you do not follow the
navigation commands or if you leave the
calculated route, COMAND automatically
calculates a new route to the destination.
If the map data contains the relevant
information, COMAND tries to avoid roads
that only have limited access, e.g. roads
closed to through-traffic and non-residents.
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GWarning!
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:
RTelephone (Y page 245)
RNavigation (Y page 240)
RAddress book (Y page 249)
RAudio (Y page 252) (AM/FM radio,
Satellite radio, CD/DVD changer, MP3
mode (SD card, USB, Music Register, Media
Interface), AUX)
RVideo
You control these systems using spoken
commands. Moreover, controls such as the
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
(Y page 238) 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 271).
You can use the Voice Control System to call
up all of COMAND’s main menu items.
The commands can be spoken without
pausing between the individual words. If an
unavailable or incorrect command is used,
the Voice Control System will prompt you for
a new command by asking “Please repeat” or
“Please repeat your entry”.
The Voice Control System will confirm
important commands and inform you in case
of incorrect entries.
iTo support the user, the Voice Control
System contains an extensive help function
(Y page 267).
You can use the commands “Continue” or
“Back” to scroll up or down in lists.
The command “Correction” lets you repeat
the entry.
Controls
Operation via the multifunction
steering wheel
The Voice Control System is operational
approximately 30 seconds after switching on
the COMAND.
Item:?Activating the Voice Control
System
Answering a call
;%Canceling the Voice Control
System
=WIncreasing volumeXDecreasing volume
iThe Voice Control System can be
canceled at any time, even during a dialog.
Please note that if the Voice Control
System is canceled during a dialog, the
complete procedure stops. If reactivated,
dialog starts from the beginning.
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Starting the dialog with the Voice
Control System
XSwitch on the ignition (Y page 284).XPress button ? on the multifunction
steering wheel.
An acoustic signal sounds. The dialog is
started.
XSpeak a command.
Pausing and resuming a dialog
Pausing
You can pause the dialog when a selection list
is displayed in COMAND.
XSpeak the command “Pause”.
Continue With Push-to-talk appears
at the top of the selection list. You can
select an entry using the COMAND
controller.
Resuming
XPress button ? on the multifunction
steering wheel.
The dialog is resumed.
Aborting dialog
XPress button % on the multifunction
steering wheel.
or
XSpeak one of the commands “Stop”, “Quit”,
“Abort”, “Terminate”, “Cancel” or “Exit”.
This does not apply when entering voice
names or during the individualization
process.
or
XPress any COMAND button.
Setting volume level
XActivate the Voice Control System.XSpeak a command, for example “Help”.XPress button W or X. The volume is
increased or decreased during voice
output.
or
XSet volume for voice output using the
COMAND volume thumbwheel on the lower
part of the front center console
(Y page 88).
iYou can also set the text reader speed
(Y page 91).
Displays
COMAND Display
In addition to the acoustic help function, a
visual help function (Y page 93) is available
on COMAND display :.
Upon activating the Voice Control System,
the most important available commands for
the currently active mode appear on
COMAND display :.
When the Voice Control System requires
additional information from the user, a
selection list is shown on COMAND
display : in the address book and navigation
system.
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