FunctionPagePress button W or X :to set the volumeto operate the RACETIMER 3APress button
?:to activate Voice Control
System
239
to accept a call156BInstrument cluster
illumination
326
CSwiveling COMAND display78DCOMAND display
illumination
78
ECOMAND display78FClock92GCD/DVD changer179HSD card slot180IRear window sunshade
switch
386
JHead restraint release
switch
291
KProgram mode selector
switch for automatic
transmission
322
LShortcut button for:CD/DVD/SD card181Radio166MBack button87NHazard warning flasher
switch
302
OSeat menu button216PShortcut button for:Telephone150Navigation101FunctionPageQCOMAND on/off button77RVolume control88SFavorite button94TTelephone keypad150UCOMAND controller793 AMG vehicles onlyControl systems35At a glance221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 35Z
Function?T Seat menu button
(Y page 216)
AS Shortcut button for:
RTelephone (Y page 148)
RNavigation (Y page 95)
Bu COMAND on/off button
(Y page 77)
CH Volume control (Y page 88)Dh Favorite button (Y page 94)
COMAND display
In the COMAND display, you will find the
function currently selected and the
corresponding menus. The COMAND display
is divided into several areas.
:Status line;Main functions=Main area?SubmenusAClimate control settings
The currently selected main function is
highlighted.
Once you have selected a main function, main
area = is active.
iThe layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Adjusting COMAND display illuminationXIncreasing the illumination: Turn
knob : clockwise.
XDimming the illumination: Turn knob :
counterclockwise.
Swiveling COMAND display
iThis function is not available in vehicles
with SPLITVIEW.
With button : or ; you can swivel the
COMAND display to the left or right.
Instrument cluster multifunction
display
This section describes features and controls
via the COMAND controller, display and
shortcut buttons only.
Related COMAND features are described in
the “Instrument cluster control system”
section (Y page 220). It contains function
descriptions and operation of the instrument
cluster multifunction display and the
multifunction steering wheel buttons.
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RBluetooth Q Search for Bluetooth
Devices, Bluetooth activated. For
information on the Bluetooth® interface
see (Y page 151).
RUpload/Download Data Q Copy Data
to Storage Medium, Import Data from
Storage Medium (Y page 95)
RReset: Resetting the COMAND system to
factory settings
Display settings
Switching the display on or off
XSwitching off: Select Vehicle Q
Display OFF.
XSwitching back on: Rotate cVd or slide
ZVÆ, XVY or press W.
or
XPress button u.
Setting the display design
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Display.XSelect Day Mode, Night Mode or
Automatic.
iIn the Automatic setting, COMAND sets
the display design automatically. The
setting depends on the information
retrieved from the vehicle's light sensor.
Time settings
The time of day is set automatically according
to the GPS signal and the selected time zone.
All time information always applies to the
local time at the current vehicle position.
Time information changes when entering a
different time zone.
iThe correct time zone, daylight savings
time/standard time and the time itself
must be set for the following navigation
system functions to operate correctly:
RRoute guidance on routes with time-
dependent traffic guidance
RCalculation of estimated arrival time
The settings are adopted for the analog
clock in the dashboard.
Change the settings in the following order:
1. Time zone
2. Daylight savings time/standard time
3. Time lag (only necessary in exceptional
cases)
Setting the time zone and switching
between daylight savings time and
standard time
XSetting time zone: Select Vehicle Q
System Q Time Q Time Zone.
The country list appears. The dot # in front
of a list entry indicates the current setting.
XSelect the country in which you are.
A time zone list may also be displayed,
depending on the selected country.
XSelect the desired time zone.
Subsequent operation depends on
Rwhether your navigation system has GPS
reception
Rwhich country you have set previously
You may either switch between Daylight
Savings Time (Summer) and Standard
Time.
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Example illustration: Map with route guidanceinactive and with the menu system hidden (fullscreen map display)
:Current vehicle position;Map orientation (Y page 103)=Map scale (Y page 102)
Hiding or showing the menu system
XHiding: Slide ZV.
The Full Screen menu item appears in
the main area of the display.
XPress W.
or
XPress and hold back button % in the
center console (Y page 87).
The menu system is hidden. The map can
be seen in the full screen.
XShowing: Press W in the full-screen map
display.
Adjusting the map scale
iIt is only possible to adjust the map scale
with the menu system hidden (full-screen
map display).
XRotate cVd until the desired map scale is
set.
:Currently set map scale as number;Scale=Pointer indicating the currently set map
scale
?Previously set value (only visible when the
setting has been changed)
As soon as you rotate cVd, scale ; appears.
Rotating clockwise zooms out, rotating
counterclockwise zooms in.
Saving current vehicle position as
destination in last destinations list
XShowing menu system, if necessary:
Press W.
XSaving: Select Position Q Store
Vehicle Position.
COMAND saves the current vehicle
position as a destination in the last
destinations (Y page 147).
iThe cross hair may not be visible when
using this function. Otherwise the position
of the cross hair will be stored.
Moving the map
iIt is only possible to move the map with
the menu system hidden (full-screen map
display).
XSlide ZVÆ, XVY or aVb.
A cross hair appears on the map.
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Entering a destination from the list of
last destinations
XSelect Navi Q Destination Q From
Last Destinations.
The list of last destinations appears. The
most recent destination is at the top of the
list.
XSelect desired destination.XStarting route calculation: Select Start,
see also (Y page 120).
Entering a destination from the map
iDepending on the factory settings of the
vehicle, it may not be possible to enter a
destination while the vehicle exceeds a
preset speed. As soon as the vehicles
speed drops to below the preset speed, the
function is available again.
Calling up the map
XIn the address input menu, select Map
(Y page 107).
You will see the map with a cross hair. The
map is set to the address set in the address
input menu.
or
XSelect Navi Q Destination Q Via
Map.
You will see the map with a cross hair.
:Cross hair;Details of the cross hair position=Map scaleiDisplay ; may be the name of a road, for
example, provided the digital map contains
the necessary data.
If no data is available, display ; shows:
Rthe coordinates if the Geo
Coordinates display is switched on
(Y page 105)
Rno display if the Geo Coordinates
display is switched off (Y page 105)
Moving the map and selecting the
destination
XMoving map: Slide ZVÆ, XVY or aVb.XAdjusting map scale: Rotate cVd.
Rotating clockwise enlarges the map,
rotating counterclockwise reduces it.
XSelecting a destination: Press W.
If the cross hair is located off the edge of
the digital map, a route cannot be
calculated to this destination and you will
see the message The destination is
located off the map..
XSelect OK.XMove the map and select a destination
again.
If the destination can be attributed, you will
see the address of the destination. If not,
you will see the display Destination
from map.
XStarting route calculation: Select Start,
see also (Y page 120).
Entering a stopover
When route guidance is active, you can enter
a stopover. Stopovers can be predefined
destinations from the following predefined
categories:
RMercedes-Benz Service Center
RHospital
RGas Station
RParking Lot
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Displaying infoXSelect Info in map view with the menu
system displayed (Y page 102).
The route information appears.
Example illustration: Display with main destinationand stopover
:Distance/estimated time of arrival/
estimated journey time to the stopover
destination
;Stopover destination P=Street, city and state/province?Main destination OADistance/estimated time of arrival/
estimated journey time to the main
destination
iCOMAND uses the time set in COMAND
as the basis for calculating the estimated
arrival time. The clock must be set correctly
in COMAND (Y page 92). The arrival time is
displayed in local vehicle time, based on
the time zone set in the vehicle.
The following data cannot be seen until the
route calculation has been completed:
RDistance to destination
REstimated arrival time
REstimated remaining travel time
If the destination is located within a
partially digitized area, the following data
may differ from the facts:
RDistance to destination
REstimated arrival time
REstimated remaining travel time
Displaying route information
XSelect Route Q Route Info in map view
with the menu system displayed
(Y page 102).
The route information appears.
:Information for highlighted portion of
route
;Highlighted portion of route=Next portion of routeXClosing route info: Select Back and press
W or press back button % in the center
console (Y page 87).
XDisplaying next or previous route
section: Select Next or Previous.
XZooming into or out of route: Select N
or M.
Where am I?
You can display your current position while
route guidance is active as well as when route
guidance has been canceled.
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XBriefly press emergency release
button :.
The emergency release button unlocks and
opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing
still or in motion.
Illumination of the emergency release button:
RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after
opening the trunk.
RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after
closing the trunk.
The emergency release button does not open
the trunk, if the vehicle battery is discharged
or disconnected.
Valet locking
You can lock the trunk separately with the
mechanical key. This denies unauthorized
access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park
the vehicle.
XLeave only the SmartKey less its
mechanical key with the vehicle.
XValet locking: Close the trunk.XRemove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 499).
XInsert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2 and remove the mechanical
key in that position to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
You can then only open the trunk with the
mechanical key.
XCanceling: Insert the mechanical key in
the trunk lid lock.
XTurn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position 1 and remove the
mechanical key in that position to unlock
the trunk.
You can now open the trunk.
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid
It is not necessary to slam the door or trunk
lid closed. An electrical power-assisted
mechanism draws doors and trunk lid closed
quietly and automatically once door and trunk
lid has been latched. When the electrical
power-assisted mechanism has stopped,
doors and/or trunk can be reopened.
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door or
trunk opening when closing a door or the
trunk lid. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
In case of danger, pull the inside or outside
door handle, or pull the trunk lid handle.
To prevent personal injury, never actuate the
closing assist mechanism by tampering with
the door or trunk lid latch.
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otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with one axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(Y page 32).
GWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
Rspeed
Routside temperature
Rwarning/indicator lamps
Rmalfunction/warning messages
Rfailure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
(Y page 94).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
Ropen a door
Rswitch on the ignition
Rswitch on the exterior lamps
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
XTo brighten illumination: Turn knob :
clockwise.
XTo dim illumination: Turn knob :
counterclockwise.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
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