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:Blocked route section;Current vehicle position; the triangle
indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel
=Information about the blocked route
section
iBlocked route section : is always
highlighted in red/white. The information
about blocked route section = shows
which section of the route is blocked and
the length of the blocked section.
XStarting route calculation: Select Start,
see also (Y page 120).
XDeleting blockage: Select Navi Q
Route Q Detour Q Delete.
Alternative Route
You can calculate and display alternative
routes in addition to the route that COMAND
displays automatically. The original route is
displayed in light blue while the alternative
route is dark blue.
XWith the menu system displayed
(Y page 102), select Route Q
Alternative Route.
:Route distance, time, and time of arrival
for the currently selected alternative
route marked in deep blue
;On the Route: Symbols indicate special
parts, such as tunnels, ferries or toll
roads, on the displayed alternative route.
=Mode: Current settings for the displayed
alternative route
Avoid: Symbols of route parts to avoid,
for example tunnels, ferries or toll roads
XDisplaying/selecting other alternative
routes: Select Previous or Next.
XAccepting the currently selected, deep
blue route for route guidance: Select
Start.
COMAND navigation system (real-
time traffic)
Traffic messages
iA subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio service provider is required for the
satellite radio reception referred to here.
You can find more information on satellite
radio in chapter “Satellite Radio”
(Y page 170).
COMAND can receive and incorporate traffic
messages via satellite radio into the
navigation system. Traffic report messages
and map symbols can then be viewed in the
COMAND display.
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Using the Bluetooth®
interface
COMAND provides telephony via the
Bluetooth ®
interface by connecting a
Bluetooth ®
-compatible mobile phone. The
following functions can be used when a
suitable mobile phone is connected to the
Bluetooth ®
interface:
R Hands-free phone operation
R Phone book
R Reception of electronic business cards
(vCards 10
)
i For further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth ®
-
enabled mobile phones to COMAND
R visit www.mbusa-mobile.com
R call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Calls disconnected while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if
R there is insufficient network coverage
R you move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free or the cell is full
Operating options
i The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 76).
You can operate the mobile phone using the
following:
R the keys on the mobile phone
R the COMAND telephone keypad in the
center console
R the COMAND controller
R the multifunction steering wheel
R the Voice Control System ( Y page 237)
Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions
and illustrations in this section apply to
COMAND or the telephone keypad in the
center console. Thus, in order to use the
described functions you always have to call
up the Telephone menu. The fastest way to
get to the Telephone menu is pressing
shortcut button S.
You can control other functions of the mobile
phone via the COMAND, instrument cluster
control system (Y page 230) or Voice Control
System ( Y page 237).
Caller ID
COMAND can display the telephone number
and the name of the caller, e.g. for an
incoming call and also in other menus or
displays.
For the telephone number to be displayed,
the caller must transmit his telephone
number.
This is also the case for name displays. For
this, the telephone number and the name of
the caller must also be saved in the mobile
phone book.
Functional restrictions
You will not be able to use the telephone, or
you may have to wait a while, in the following
situations:
R If the Bluetooth function in COMAND or
on the mobile phone is switched off.
R If the telephone has not yet logged into the
network.
The telephone tries to log into a network
automatically. If no network is available,
you will also not be able to make a “911”
emergency call. If you attempt to make an
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outgoing call, the No Service message will
appear for a short while.
RThe SIM card is not inserted in GSM type
phone.
RWhen you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch during a call in hand-free
mode, the call will be maintained for up to
30 minutes. It will then be terminated.
Switch to “Private Mode” on the mobile
phone before switching off COMAND to
maintain the call beyond that time limit.
Refer to the operating instructions of your
mobile phone.
RWhen you want to switch off COMAND
during a call in hands-free mode, the
message You cannot shut off COMAND
until you have finished your
telephone call. appears.
Activating telephone mode
XSelect Telephone.
or
XPress button 6 on telephone keypad.
or
XPress shortcut button S once or twice.
iThe number of times you have to press
shortcut button S depends on the
operating mode currently selected.
Telephone keypad
With the telephone keypad : you can:
REnter and clear numbers and special
characters.
RReject, answer, connect and end calls.
XEntering characters: Flip up cover ;.XEnter characters using buttons ´ -
Æ.
iYou can enter the * character by pressing
button à once. Pressing button Ã
again within 1.5 seconds enters the +
character.
XDeleting individual characters: Press
button $.
XDeleting an entire word or number:
Press and hold button $ until the word
or number is deleted.
“911” emergency call
iThe “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due cause
is a criminal offense.
iThis function places a call to the local
“911” provider. It does not initiate a Tele
Aid call.
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the COMAND head unit
when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile
phone is connected via the Bluetooth®
interface to COMAND. Unless otherwise
specified, the descriptions refer to the
COMAND head unit.
Consult the separate mobile phone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone for information on how to place a
“911” emergency call on the mobile phone.
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The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call via COMAND:
RMobile phone must be switched on.
RThe corresponding mobile
communications network must be
available.
iEmergency calls may not be possible with
all telephone networks or if certain network
services and/or telephone functions are
active. Check with your local service
providers.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures yourself.
Placing a “911” emergency call using
COMAND with the mobile phone
unlocked
XPress button S to switch to telephone
mode.
XEnter 911 using the telephone keypad in
the center console.
XPress button 6 on the telephone
keypad in the center console.
or
XSelect 6 in the COMAND display and
press W for dialing to begin.
Connecting call… appears in the
COMAND display while the mobile phone
establishes the connection.
XWait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
iDepending on the phone type, if no SIM
card is inserted in a GSM mobile phone or
if there is no service on a CDMA mobile
phone, NO SERVICE may appear in the
COMAND display. In that case, you only can
make an emergency call on the mobile
phone itself, without the use of COMAND.
Placing a “911” emergency call with the
mobile phone locked
iIf the mobile phone is locked, you only can
make an emergency call on the mobile
phone itself, without the use of COMAND.
Bluetooth interface
Bluetooth® is a technology for wireless
exchange of data over short distances of up
to approximately 33 feet (10 m). You can
connect your mobile phone to COMAND or
exchange vCards using Bluetooth®.
Activating and deactivating Bluetooth®
XSelect Vehicle Q System Q
Bluetooth Q Bluetooth activated.
Bluetooth® is activated when the check box
is checked.
Mobile phone prerequisites
A Bluetooth®-compatible mobile phone is
required for telephony via the COMAND using
the Bluetooth® interface.
iFor further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth®-
enabled mobile phones to COMAND
Rvisit www.mbusa-mobile.com
Rcall the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
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1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
The battery of the mobile phone should
always be charged sufficiently to avoid
malfunctions.
You should check the following on your
mobile phone (see your mobile phone
operating instructions) to prepare for
telephony via the Bluetooth ®
interface:
R Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
The mobile phone must support Hands-
Free Profile 1.0 or higher.
i Some displays, such as the signal
strength, appear depending on the
supported Hands-Free Profile version.
R Bluetooth ®
visibility
With certain mobile phones, the
Bluetooth ®
function must be activated but
also made "visible" to other devices.
R Bluetooth ®
device name
Each Bluetooth ®
device has a Bluetooth ®
device name. The device name is arbitrary,
but it may be identical for all devices of a
single mobile phone manufacturer. You
should therefore assign an individual and
unique device name to your mobile phone.
Connecting the mobile phoneXSwitch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN. Refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions for details.XActivate the Bluetooth ®
functionality on
the mobile phone. Refer to mobile phone
operating instructions for detail.
Bluetooth ®
is activated in the COMAND by
default. If the Bluetooth function in the
COMAND is not activated, the message
Bluetooth not activated in system
settings. appears. Activate Bluetooth ®
in
the COMAND manually ( Y page 151).
Authorizing the mobile phone
The mobile phone must be registered, e.g.
authorized, before you can use it in
connection with COMAND for the first time.
You can authorize several mobile phones.
COMAND will always connect to the last
connected mobile phone within range.
i If the connection to the last connected
mobile phone fails, COMAND searches for
the mobile phone that was connected
before that.
When authorizing a new mobile phone, it will
be connected automatically 11
.XSelect Data/Connections Q
Bluetooth Telephones Q Update .
The COMAND searches for Bluetooth ®
devices within range and lists them in the
Bluetooth ®
phone list.
The duration of the search depends on the
number of Bluetooth ®
devices within range
and the characteristics of the mobile
phone, such as Hands-Free Profile version
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Example illustration: Bluetooth® phone list
:Currently connected # and authorized
L mobile phone
;Mobile phone already authorized but not
within range (L appears in grey)
=New recognized mobile phone within
range, not authorized yet
iWhen the Bluetooth® phone list is full, you
will be prompted to deauthorize a
Bluetooth® device (Y page 154). If
COMAND cannot find your mobile phone,
an external authorization (Y page 154)
may be necessary.
XAuthorizing: Choose a mobile phone that
is not authorized yet = from the
Bluetooth® phone list and select Options
Q Authorize.
The prompt to enter the passkey appears.
The passkey is an arbitrary string of 1 to 16
digits. You have to enter the same passkey
for COMAND and the Bluetooth® device that
you want to authorize. Refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone for details.
The passkey should have at least four digits
in order to establish a secure Bluetooth®
connection.
Entering a passkey in COMAND
You can enter the passkey into COMAND via
the digits in the menu bar or the telephone
keypad.
XEntering via the menu bar: Select the
respective digits with the COMAND
controller and confirm the selection.
or
XEntering via the telephone keypad:
Press the respective digits on the
telephone keypad.
XConfirming: Select ¬ in the menu bar.
or
XPress z or ; on the telephone
keypad.
XDeleting entry: Select F in the menu bar
and press W.
or
XPress $ on the telephone keypad.
Entering a passkey into the mobile phone
You will be prompted to enter the passkey
(identification, code) into your mobile phone
after the Bluetooth® connection was
successful. Refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone for details.
XEnter the same passkey that you have
entered into the COMAND.
iYou might have to confirm the passkey on
your mobile phone. Check your mobile
phone display.
When the message Error during
authorization process. appears on
your COMAND display, you have either
exceeded the time limit or the passkey was
incorrect. Repeat the process.
The mobile phone is connected with the
COMAND (authorized). You can now make
phone calls via the hands-free function of the
COMAND.
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External authorization
Certain security settings in your mobile
phone may prevent COMAND from finding
your mobile phone. In this case, you might
want to check if your mobile phone can
recognize the COMAND. The Bluetooth ®
device name of COMAND is MB Bluetooth.XSelect Data/Connections Q
Bluetooth Telephones .XGo to Update and select Options Q
External Authorization .XActivate the Bluetooth®
search on the
mobile phone. Refer to mobile phone
operating instructions for detail.XSelect MB Bluetooth on the mobile phone.XWhen prompted, enter the passkey into
COMAND and the mobile phone
( Y page 153).
Show details
Details can be displayed for each mobile
phone in the Bluetooth ®
phone list.
XSelect Data/Connections Q
Bluetooth Telephones .XChoose the mobile phone from the list and
select Options Q Details .
The following mobile phone details appear:
R Bluetooth ®
name
R Bluetooth ®
address
R Availability status
R Authorization
R Bluetooth ®
Class (mobile phone,
notebook, etc.)XClosing detail display: Slide XV Y.Deauthorizing the mobile phone XSelect Data/Connections Q
Bluetooth Telephones .XChoose the mobile phone from the list and
select Options Q De-authorize .
You will be asked whether you want to
deauthorize the device.XSelect Yes.
i
You should delete the device name MB
Bluetooth from the Bluetooth ®
list of the
mobile phone before authorizing that
mobile phone again.
Connecting another mobile phone
You can switch between several mobile
phones that you have authorized.
i Switching to another authorized mobile
phone is only possible while no phone calls
are being made.
XSelect Data/Connections Q
Bluetooth Telephones .XSelect the mobile phone from the
Bluetooth ®
phone list.XConfirm the selection.
The selected mobile phone is connected
provided it is within Bluetooth ®
range and
Bluetooth ®
is activated on the respective
device.
You can only connect one mobile phone at
a time. The currently connected mobile
phone is indicated by a dot # in the
Bluetooth ®
phone list ( Y page 153).
Main telephone menu
When the connected mobile phone is ready,
the following display appears:
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:Network status12;Signal strength of mobile phone network
Ä12=Receiver symbol ¡ (active) or ¢
(inactive)
?COMAND phone bookACall listsBDigits for call number entryCBluetooth® name of the currently
connected mobile phone
Bars ; indicate the current signal strength
of the mobile network. When all bars full,
reception is best. When all bars are empty,
reception is poor or the mobile network is not
available at all.
Telephone submenu overview
Data/ConnectionsCall ListsBluetooth Telephones
Address Book
Download Contacts
Delete Contacts
Calls Received
Calls Dialed
Delete Call Lists13
Setting Transmission and Reception
Volume
Incorrect settings for transmission and
reception volume can impair call quality
significantly.
You can therefore optimize these settings.
For information on best settings for your
mobile phone
Rvisit www.mbusa-mobile.com
Rcall the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA)
Rcall Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100
(in Canada)
XSelect Data/Connections Q
Bluetooth Telephones.
XWhen the desired mobile phone is selected:
Select Options Q Reception Volume or
Transmission Volume.
iThe options Reception Volume and
Transmission Volume will only appear
when the selected mobile phone is
authorized.
12Visible when supported by the mobile phone.13Only available when using a mobile phone that does not support automatic download of call lists.
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