:Cursor;Data field=Two-row predictive spellerB Selecting languagep Changing character set*/E Selecting upper or lower case% BackF Deleting selection¬ Confirming selection?Preset categoryXEnter data into the data fields.XEntering data into data field: Select the
respective characters in predictive speller
=.
XMoving the cursor: Select the respective
arrow YÆXZ in predictive speller =.
XChanging to other data field: Slide ZV
until the predictive speller disappears.
XSlide ZVÆ and press W.
or
XSelect Æ in the predictive speller.XAborting data entry: Select Back.
When a data field contains data, you will be
asked whether you would like to save the
entry.
XSaving data: Select ¬.
The entry is created in the phone book and
the address book.
Deleting contacts XSelecting contact: Select Data/
Connections Q Delete Contacts Q
Internal Contacts or Imported from
memory card. or Imported via
Bluetooth. or Delete All.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
You will be asked whether you want to
delete the data.
XSelect Yes.
iAutomatically imported contacts cannot
be deleted (Y page 159).
Calling a number saved in an entry
Via phone book
XSelect Name.XSelect contact (Y page 160).XContact with multiple phone numbers
(entry with symbol G): Rotate cVd and
press W.
or
XPress 6 on the telephone keypad in the
center console.
XContact with one phone number (entry
without symbol G): Press W.
or
XPress 6 on the telephone keypad in the
center console.
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RForward and Rewind as well as Skipping
tracks
RSelecting the DVD menu and moving within
that menu
RChanging language, subtitles and camera
angle
RCalling up interactive DVD contents
The following functions will be applied to one
screen only:
RChanging audio, video and screen settings
RSwitching between full screen, menu
system and control menu
Switching between main functions
By selecting the main functions you set the
playback options of the various audio and
video sources.
Main functionDiscPlayback with rear
CD/DVD drive
COMANDPlayback with
COMAND System
AuxPlayback with an
external device
connected in the
rear
SystemMenu for basic
settings
When exiting a main function, the settings are
saved. When calling up again the function
later the following is possible:
RThe main function is already running on
both screens.
RThe main function does not run on the other
screen.
In the first case, the main function appears
the way it is already displayed on the other
screen.
In the second case, the setting at which you
have exited the main function the last time
appears.
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs
Loading or ejecting a disc is only displayed on
the screen on which the main function Disc
is selected. Storage of the current settings for
both screens are reset to the original settings.
Simultaneous usage of COMAND and
the Rear Seat Entertainment System
Adopting the audio signal from Rear
Seat Entertainment System for front
passenger
You can transmit the audio signal of the CD/
DVD drive of the Rear Seat Entertainment
System to the headphone of the front
passenger. The volume is adjusted on the
headphone. The audio signal is transmitted to
the COMAND when the main function Disc is
selected on either rear screen. When the
main function Disc is not selected on at least
one rear screen, the audio signal is not
transmitted to the COMAND.
XSelect Audio Q Rear in the COMAND.
Playing the active COMAND source on
the Rear Seat Entertainment System
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Back to the movieXPress back button % until you can see
the movie.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
or
XSelect a menu item of your choice from the
DVD menu.XSelect the menu item Back (to the
movie) in the selection menu.
i
Depending on the DVD, the menu item
Back (to the movie) or the back button
% may be without function.
Setting the language
i This function is not available for all DVDs.
If it is available, you can set the language
for the DVD menu and the audio language.
The number of settings you can make is
determined by the content of the DVD. It
may also be possible to make the settings
in the DVD menu ( Y page 194).
XSelect Video Q Video DVD .XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 193).XSelect DVD-V Q DVD Functions .XSelect Audio Language .
In both cases a selection list will appear.
The dot # in front of an entry indicates the
current language.XChanging the setting: Slide ZV Æ or turn
c V d, until you reach the desired setting.XSaving a setting: Press W.XExiting the menu: Slide XV Y.
Subtitles and camera angles
i This function is not available for all DVDs.
The number of settings you can make is
determined by the content of the DVD. It
may also be possible to make the settings
in the DVD menu ( Y page 194).XSelect Video Q Video DVD .XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 193).XSelect DVD-V Q DVD Functions .XSelect Subtitles or Camera Angle .
In both cases a selection list will appear.
The dot # in front of an entry indicates the
current language.XChanging the setting: Slide ZV Æ or turn
c V d, until you reach the desired setting.XSaving a setting: Press W.XExiting the menu: Slide XV Y.
Interactive content
i DVDs may include interactive content
(e.g. a video game). In a video game you can
control the play by selecting and initiating
actions. The type and number of actions
depends on the DVD.
XSelecting an action: Slide ZV Æ or XV Y,
or turn cV d, until you reach the desired
setting.XInitiating an action: Press W.
A menu appears, the first entry Select is
highlighted.XPress W.
Music Register
GObserve Safety notes, see page 76.
You can save MP3 or WMA audio files in the
Music Register. The storage capacity is
approximately 7 gigabyte.
! Keep your original music files in a safe
place. A fault with the COMAND may cause
the music files stored in the Music Register
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iThe menu option Music is not available
yet while the device is being activated.
Example illustration: Category list
:Device symbol and name or selected
category
;Available categoriesXSelecting category/playlist/folder:
Slide ZVÆ or rotate cVd and confirm with
W.
The content of the selected category or
folder appears.
iThe message Please wait... may
appear when data still needs to be read
from the connected device.
XIf necessary, repeat the above step until the
tracks of the desired folder or album are
displayed.
Example illustration: Current track list
:Back;Current category=Track symbol?Current trackXSelecting track: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd and confirm with W.
The track is played back.
XBack to previous folder: Select U and
confirm.
iSymbol U is always displayed at the
top of the respective folder.
Playing back the content of a
category or folder
XSelect a category or folder.XPress W for longer than 2 seconds.
The content of the selected category or
folder is played back according to the
selected playback option (Y page 206).
Alphabetical track selection
iPod® and MP3 player
iThis function is available for
alphabetically ordered categories and
folders.
XSelect a category, for example Artists.
The available artists appear.
XPress the respective button on the
telephone keypad once or more to enter
the first character of the desired artist
name. For example, press button ·
three times for an artist whose name starts
with a “C”.
The available characters are displayed on
the bottom of the display.
iWhen the entered character does not
match any entry, the entry that matches a
previously entered character appears first.
iThe quality of the search results for
iPods® and MP3 players depends
significantly on the version and language of
the software (e.g. iTunes®) that was used
to upload the medium.
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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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