to protect the battery. This may happen
when the engine is switched off and the
vehicle battery has insufficient power. If
this occurs, restart the installation with the
engine running. Similarly, if the SmartKey
position is unintentionally switched to 0,
restart the installation.GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated.
Installing
Notes about handling DVDs ( Y page 179).
XLoad the map software DVD into the DVD
changer ( Y page 179).
The COMAND system verifies the DVD and
a respective message appears in the
COMAND display.
Map software incompatible with
navigation system
A message indicates that installation of the
map software is not possible.
XConfirming message: Press W.
The DVD is ejected.XRemove the DVD from the slot.XInsert a DVD that is compatible with the
navigation system of the vehicle.
Map software incompatible with the
current system software
A message indicates that the system
software and the map software are
incompatible.
XConfirming message: Press W.
The DVD is ejected.XRemove the DVD from the slot.XHave the system software updated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The system software must be updated before
you can install the map software.
Map software compatible with
navigation software and current
system software
The COMAND system verifies whether the
map data on the DVD have been installed
already.
Map data installed already
A message that indicates that the map data
have been installed already appears. Also,
you are being asked if you would like to install
the map software anyhow.
XSelect Yes or No.
When you select Yes, the current map data
will be overwritten.
When you select No, the DVD will be ejected
automatically and the installation process
is cancelled.XRemove the DVD from the slot.
Map data not installed yet
The versions of the map software on the DVD
and of the installed map software appear in
the COMAND display. You are then asked if
you want to install the map software.
XSelect Yes or No.
When you select Yes, the map data will be
installed.
When you select No, the DVD will be ejected
automatically and the installation process
is cancelled.XRemove the DVD from the slot.
When an activation code is required, you will
be prompted to enter it.
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XEnter the activation code and confirm by
pressing !.
Installation of the map software starts.
When you enter an invalid activation code,
you are prompted to reenter the activation
code. After entering an invalid activation code
for the third time, the prompt for reentering
the activation code will be delayed. The delay
increases by 5 minutes each time an invalid
activation code is entered to a maximum
delay of 5 hours.
Map software installation
Immediately before installation, the
COMAND system reboots.
A corresponding message and a progress bar
appear during the installation process.
XCanceling installation on the DVD
changer: Press the respective magazine
tray button.
XRemove the DVD from the slot.
iWhen you cancel the installation, the
navigation system will be inoperative. You
can resume a canceled installation at a
later time.
XInstallation of multiple DVD map
software: After installation of the first
DVD, a message appears that prompts you
to insert the next DVD. Follow the
instructions on the COMAND display.
XContinue installation without
canceling: Let the installation continue
without pressing any buttons.
When the installation has been completed,
a corresponding message appears.
XConfirming message: Press W.
The DVD is ejected.
XRemove the DVD from the slot.
The installation is finished.
When the installation has been completed
successfully, a corresponding message
appears.
XConfirming message: Press W.
The DVD is ejected.
XRemove the DVD from the slot.
If the installation was unsuccessful:
RThe DVD is dirty or scratched.
XClean the DVD (Y page 179).XStart the installation of the map
software once more.
RThe system may be overheated due to
excessive temperature in the vehicle
interior.
XWait until the vehicle interior has
cooled.
XStart the installation of the map
software once more.
RIf these measures do not solve the problem:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
General notes
Operational readiness of the navigation
system following a system software
update by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
After a system software update by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the
installed map software may no longer be
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Such damages are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Only use round discs with a diameter of
12 cm.
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs
ROnly hold discs by the edge.
RHandle discs carefully to prevent playback
problems.
RAvoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on discs.
RClean discs from time to time with a
commercially-available cleaning cloth. Do
not wipe them with a circular motion, but
only in straight lines from the center
outwards.
ROnly use a pen designed for such a purpose
to label discs.
RPlace discs back in their boxes after use.
RProtect discs from heat and direct sunlight.
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs
GObserve Safety notes, see page 176.
iIf the CD/DVD has a printed side, this
must face upwards when the CD/DVD is
inserted. If neither side is printed, the side
to be played should face downwards.
DVD changer
The DVD changer contains a built-in magazine
with six trays.
Magazine tray status:RIndicator lamp on magazine tray button
= is off: Magazine tray is empty
RIndicator lamp on magazine tray button
= is on: Magazine tray is loaded
RIndicator lamp on magazine tray button
= flashes: Magazine tray ready to be
loaded
XLoading individual tray: Press button =
of the magazine tray you want to load.
XWhen magazine tray is loaded, remove the
disc from slot :.
XWait until the message Please insert
disc _. appears in the COMAND display
and the indicator lamp on magazine tray
button = that you pressed flashes in quick
succession.
XInsert the disc into slot :.
When the disc was inserted correctly and
is of permissible type, the disc is played
back.
XLoading all trays: Press button ;.
The DVD changer evaluates which
magazine trays are loaded and changes to
the first empty tray.
XWait until the message Please insert
disc _. appears in the COMAND display
and the indicator lamp on the respective
magazine tray button flashes in quick
succession.
XInsert the disc into slot :.
The DVD changer changes to the next
empty tray.
XRepeat the previous two steps until all
magazine trays are loaded.
When the disc was inserted correctly and
is of permissible type, the disc that was
loaded last is played back.
iWhen you remove a disc while another
one is played back, the DVD changer stops
the playback. After removing the disc,
playback is continued.
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XRemoving a disc: Press desired magazine
tray button =.
XRemove the disc from slot :.
If you do not remove the disc from slot :,
the DVD changer will automatically pull it
back in after a short time.
XRemoving all discs: Press button ?.
The DVD changer ejects the disc from the
currently selected magazine tray.
XRemove the disc from slot :.
The DVD changer changes to the next
loaded magazine tray and ejects the disc.
XRepeat the last step until all magazine trays
are empty.
CD/DVD drive (vehicles with Rear Seat
Entertainment System)
iPress button ; before loading a disc.
This will ensure that the drive is empty.
XRemoving disc: Press button ;.XWhen magazine tray is loaded, remove the
disc from slot :.
If you do not remove the disc from slot :,
the drive will automatically pull it back in
after a short time and playback continues.
XLoading disc: Insert the disc into slot :.XPlaying back disc: Select the main
function Disc in the Rear Seat
Entertainment System (Y page 190).
Inserting/ejecting an SD cardGObserve Safety notes, see page 176.
iSome SD cards might not be suitable for
use in temperatures that may occur in a
vehicle.
SD cards with over 32 GB of storage
capacity are not recommended.
Due to the number of SD cards available
today, Mercedes-Benz cannot ensure that
playback from every SD card is possible.
XLoading SD card: Push the SD card into
slot :. The side with the bevel must point
to the right.
When the SD card contains MP3 tracks,
COMAND will start playback automatically.
XRemoving SD card: Briefly push on SD
card in slot : and release it.
XPull the SD card out.
Audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 submenu
overview
iThe components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on (Y page 76).
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:Media type Music Register;Track number=Track name?Elapsed track timeAElapsed track time (graphical display)BCurrent playback option (no display in
“Normal Track Sequence”)
CSound settingsDMedium selectionECurrent folderFSearch functionsGMedium position in media listHCalling up Music Register menu
Copying audio data into the Music
Register
You can copy audio files from storage media
in the DVD changer, a memory card, or from
external USB storage devices that contain
MP3 or WMA audio files. External USB
storage devices must be connected to the
built-in USB socket for that purpose. The
optional media interface is not intended for
this purpose.
iCertain functions are not available while
copying. A corresponding message will
then appear.
Selecting mediumXSelect MUSIC REGISTER Q Copy Music
Files.
The media list appears. Media with data
that can be copied are highlighted.
:Selected mediumXSelecting medium: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd and confirm with W.
The medium is being loaded.
Selecting audio files
XSelect All Music Files.
All audio files of the selected medium are
copied. The symbol in front of All Music
Files filled.
or
XSelect individual tracks.XSelect Continue.
The copy menu appears.
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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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The system reads out the list of stations.
When the system reads the station to be
deleted:XPress button ?.
The station to be deleted is selected. The
system reads out the selected station
again.^Do you want to delete “Favorite
Station 37
”?\Yes.^Station deleted.
The system deletes the station and reads out
the remaining entries in the Presets.
or
^No.
The system continues reading the Presets
entry by entry.
“HD Radio on”, “HD Radio off”
Use “HD Radio on” or “HD Radio off” to switch
the HD Radio™ on or off.
“Sirius”
Use “Sirius” to switch to SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio.
Voice Control System CD/DVD
changer/MP3
Safety notes
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the audio functions.
Only use the Voice Control System when road
and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Otherwise you could be involved in an
accident in which you or others could be
injured.
Operation
You can use the Voice Control System to
R select a CD/DVD or another medium
R select a track
R select a folder in MP3 mode
R change the category when in media
interface mode
R select a group in audio DVD mode
R select a chapter or scene when in video
DVD mode
i Upon the command “Next/Previous CD/
DVD”, the DVD changer switches from one
CD/DVD to the next. It will skip empty
slots. When you select an empty slot using
the commands “CD/DVD 1” through “CD/
DVD 6”, the current slot remains selected.
i The following commands “DVD audio”,
“DVD video”, “Next/Previous CD/DVD”
and “CD/DVD 1” to “CD/DVD 6”, cause
the DVD changer to switch from one slot to
another, regardless of the type of medium
found in the selected slot. In your
command, you can therefore replace the
term “CD/DVD” with “Medium”.
Selecting CD/DVD modeXPress button ? on the multifunction
steering wheel.XSpeak one of the following commands:
R “CD player”
R “CD changer”
R “DVD audio”
R “DVD video”
R “Hard disk”
R “Memory card”
R “Media interface”
R “USB”
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XPress button ? on the multifunction
steering wheel.XSpeak one of the following commands.
Commands
For a list of commands, see ( Y page 257).
Help commands
Use the following commands and the Voice
Control System will read out a list of available
commands for the audio/video functions:
R “Help CD”
R “Help DVD audio”
R “Help DVD video”
R “Help MP3”
R “Help hard disk”
R “Help memory card”
R “Help media interface”
R “Help USB”
R “Help music register”
“Next CD/DVD/Medium”
Use the command “Next CD”, “Next DVD” or
“Next Medium” to select the next available
medium in the CD/DVD changer.
“Previous CD/DVD/Medium”
Use the command “Previous CD”, “Previous
DVD” or “Previous Medium” to select the
previous medium in the CD/DVD change.
“CD/DVD/Medium 1” to “CD/DVD/
Medium 6”
Use commands “CD/DVD/Medium 1” to
“CD/DVD/Medium 6” to select one of up to
six mediums in your CD/DVD changer.
“Track 1” to “Track 99”
Use the commands “Track 1” to “Track 99”
to select a title number from a loaded
medium.
“Next track”
Use the command “Next track” to select the
next track.
“Previous track”, “Repeat track”
Use the command “Previous track” or
“Repeat track” to play again the track you are
listening to. When you speak the command
during the first seconds of the track, the
previous track is played back.
“Group 1” to “Group 9”
The “Group 1” to “Group 9” commands are
used to select a group on the inserted audio-
DVD.
“Next group”, “Previous group”
Use the command “Next group” or “Previous
group” to select a group on the inserted
audio-DVD.
“DVD audio”
Use the command “DVD audio” to start an
audio DVD in the COMAND.
“DVD video”
Use the command “DVD video” to start a
video DVD in the COMAND.
“Select scene”, “Select chapter”
Use the command “Select scene” or “Select
chapter” to select a scene or chapter on the
current video DVD.
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