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Where to find it
This operator's manual has been designed to
help you use your COMAND control unit in all
situations. Since not all models have the
same standard equipment, your COMAND
system equipment may deviate from some
descriptions and illustrations.
At a Glance
Here you will find an overview of the
components of COMAND. Then you will find
examples illustrating how to operate
COMAND and information on the basic
functions. If you are operating a COMAND for
the first time or have rented the vehicle, you
should first read this chapter.
System Settings
Here you will find all the important
information regarding the system settings of
the COMAND.
Navigation
Here you will find detailed information
regarding the following topics:
R Setting options for the map display and the
route calculation
R Destination input
R POI input
R Route guidance
R Traffic information
R Destination memory
Telephone
The telephone functions are described here.
You will also find information on the address
book.
Audio
Here you will find all information regarding
the audio function and its Radio, HD Radio,
SatRadio, CD-audio/DVD audio/MP3, Music
Register, Media Interface and Audio Aux
modes.
Video
Here you will find all information regarding
the video system.
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
In this chapter the Rear Seat Entertainment
is explained.
Voice Control
Here you will find information about operating
several COMAND functions via Voice Control.
Tele Aid
Here you will find information on how to use
Tele Aid and the Search & Send function.
Indexes
Content and keyword indexes are intended to
help you find information quickly.
Symbols
You will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:
GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.
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iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.XThis symbol points to
instructions for you to follow. A
number of these symbols
appearing in succession
indicates a multiple-step
procedure.OThe continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.( Y page 11)This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on
this subject.DisplayMessages, menu items or soft
key names appearing in the
COMAND color display are
printed in the style shown here.
Operating Safety
GWarning
Any alterations of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, telephone and Voice
Control systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.GWarning
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
GWarning
Change or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
! Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
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to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.GWarning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8 inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
Declaration of Conformity Regarding
the Distribution of
Telecommunications Equipment
Daimler AG declares herewith that this device
conforms to the basic requirements and the
other relevant regulations of Directive
1999/5/EC (RTTE Directive).
Intended Purpose
Please bear the following information in mind
when using the COMAND:
R The safety instructions in this guide
R Road Traffic Regulations
i Tampering with electronic components or
systems (e.g. radio, DVD changer) and their
software may result in malfunctioning.
Systems which have not been changed may
be affected due to the connectivity of the
electronics. Malfunctions of the electronics
can seriously endanger the operational
safety of your vehicle.
i Always have all work or modifications to
electronic components carried out by a
qualified specialist workshop with the
necessary expertise and tools for any work
required. Daimler AG recommends a
Mercedes-Benz service center for this
purpose. Especially for safety-related
operations and operations on safety-
related systems, servicing by a qualified
specialist workshop is essential.
i This device is equipped with electronic
anti-theft protection. For more information
please refer to your Mercedes-Benz service
center.
Function Restrictions When Driving
the Vehicle
For safety reasons, some COMAND functions
are restricted or not available when the
vehicle is moving. This can be recognized, for
example, from the fact that certain menu
items cannot be selected or the COMAND
displays a corresponding message.
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COMAND Control System ...................20
Multifunction Steering Wheel ............23
Operating COMAND ............................27
Basic Functions of COMAND ..............3119At a Glance
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COMAND Control SystemFunctionPage1$Switch to radio mode119Switch wavebands1202WSwitch to system menu383hSwitch to CD audio/DVD
audio and MP3 operation
136
Switch to video DVD mode4%Switch to phone main menu
or address book
100
5VLoad/Eject button133, 1346Disc slotLoading CDs/DVDs133Ejecting CDs/DVDs134Update the map software49FunctionPageCSD memory card slotLoading SD memory card134Ejecting SD memory card135DCOMAND displayENumber keypadSelect stations via the
station preset
121
Store stations manually121Enter the Bluetooth
passkey
97
Enter the phone number107Send DTMF tones108USet map scale (enlarge)53TSet map scale (reduce)5320COMAND Control SystemAt a Glance
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FunctionPageF2Press briefly:
Delete individual
charactersPress and hold:
Erase an entire entryGkPress briefly:
Leave the menu and switch
to the next menu level upPress and hold:
Switch to the basic display
of the current operating
modeH9Press briefly:
Confirm a selectionStore the setting32Hide or show the menu
system
53
Press and hold:
Accepts a list entryI9 /: /; /=Select a station121Select a track139Select menu items or list
entriesExit menus or listsScroll the map54FunctionPageJSet the volume32KSwitch COMAND on or off31LF /ESelect stations121Select the next/previous
track
139
Fast rewind/forward139M6Accept a call107Redial108N~Reject a call107End an active call109OxSwitch the sound on and off31Switch off navigation
announcements
31
PØSwitch to navigation mode53Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.Function Overview
With COMAND you can operate the following
main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function with the radio, HD
Radio™, SatRadio, disc (CD audio, DVD
audio or MP3 mode), SD memory card
(MP3 mode), Music Register and Audio Aux
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Rthe telephone and the address book
function
R DVD video
R systems settings
You can call up the main functions:
R using the hard keys Ø, $ , % ,
h or W .
R using the main function line in the
COMAND display
COMAND Display
i Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. Should
the display need cleaning, use a mild
cleaning agent and a soft, antistatic, lint-
free cloth. Commercially available alcohol
and ammonia-free TFT or LCD cleaners are
recommended.
The COMAND display shows the function
currently selected and its associated menus.
The COMAND display is divided into several
areas.
The radio display is shown in the example.
Example: Audio main function display
1Status line2Main function line3Main area4Submenu lineStatus line 1 displays the time, the current
telephone status and the following symbols
indicating various operation modes.XAudio playback mutedCD/DVD insertedactive source to rearcopying process active
With the main function line 2 you can select
the main function. The selection is made
using the ; and = buttons
( Y page 27).
In the example, the audio main function is set
to radio mode and the main area 3 is active.
i The arrangement of the menus can vary,
depending on the equipment. Normally, the
menus for the full equipment version are
shown in this guide.
Menu Overview
Having selected a main function, you will find
the submenu line at the bottom edge of the
COMAND display.
If one of the main functions such as
Navigation, Audio, Video or Phone is currently
selected, additional menus are available from
the main function line ( Y page 23).
This is indicated by a small triangle behind the
main function label.
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