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If no Gracenote ®
data is available, the
Gracenote Media Database menu item
appears greyed out.
X To switch the display off: selectNone.
In the basicd isplay of the CD mode
(Y page 173), Track 1,Track 2etc. are
shown instead of the Gracenote ®
data, for
example.
X To switch on the display: select an entry
from the menu, e.g. 0002.
Updating Gracenote ®
music recognition
technology and the Gracenote Media
Database
The digital data on the Gracenote ®
Media
Database becomes obsolete due to the
release of new CDs. Optimum functionality
can only be attained with up-to-date Grace-
note ®
music recognition technology. Infor-
mation about new versions can be obtained
from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Setting the audio format i
You can only set the audio format in audio
DVD mode. The number of audio formats
available depends on the DVD. The content
of an audio DV Dis called an "album", which
can be divided into up to nine groups. A
group may contain music in various sound
qualities (stereo and multi-channel for-
mats, for example), or bonus tracks. Each
group can contain up to 99 tracks. If an
audio DVD only contains one audio format,
the "Group" menu item(s) cannot be selec-
ted.
X Switch to audio DVD mode (Y page 173).
X Select DVD-A0004Group.
The list of available audio formats appears.
The 0023dot indicates the format currently
selected.
X To change the setting: turn002800130029 or slide
001F0013000D.
X Press 0017. X
To exit the menu: slide002B0013002C.
or
X Press the 0001back button next to the
COMAND controller.
Playback options The following options are available to you:
R
Normal track sequence
The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
R Random tracks:
The tracks are played in a random order
(e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.).
R Random folder (MP3 mode only)
You hear the tracks in the current active
folder and any subfolders in random order.
X To selecto ptions:switch to audio CD,
audio DVD or MP3 mode (Y page 173).
X Select CDorDVD-A orMP3.
The options list appears. A 0023dot indicates
the option selected.
X Select an option.
The option is switched on. For all options
excep t"Normal track sequence", you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window.S ee example of display:
audio CD mode (Y page 173), item0013.
i The "Normal trac ksequence" option is
automatically selected when you change
the medium you are currently listening to
or when you select a differen tmedium. If
an option is selected, it remains selected
after COMAND is switched on or off. MUSIC REGISTER
You can store music files in MP3, WMA or AAC
format in the MUSIC REGISTER. The memory
has a capacity of 4GB.
! Retai nthe original music files in a secure
location. An error in COMAND might result
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You can connec
tthe following data carriers
to COMAND via the Media Interface:
R iPod ®
R USB devices
i iPod ®
is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc., Cupertino, California, USA.
For further information refer to the "Connect-
ing external devices" section (Y page 184).
Supported iPod ®
variants
The following are examples of supported
iPod ®
variants:
R iPod ®
mini
R iPod ®
nano
R iPod ®
classic
R iPod ®
touch
Supported USB devices
The following USB devices are supported:
R USB sticks (flash memory)
R USB hard drives (1-inch, 1.8-inch and 2.5-
inch drives) with a starting/continuous cur-
rent of up to 800 mA (a separate power
supply may be required in some cases)
R selected MP3 players
i The Media Interface supports USB stor-
age media of "USB Device Subclass 6".
Information concerning USB Device Sub-
class 6is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
Supported data formats (USB devices)
The following data formats are supported:
R MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
Characteristics of USB devices
R If possible, store only music data on the
USB device so that the start-up time is not
extended unnecessarily.
R Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks per directory are supported. R
Do not use a USB extension cable or an
adapter. These may impair functionality.
R A background search of the USB device is
performed and any playlists found are
shown in a separate category in addition to
the folders. Initialisation of larger USB
mass storage devices containing a high
number of files may take several minutes.
i DRM (Digital Rights Management) protec-
ted files are not supported by the Media
Interface.
Connecting external devices To connect external devices to the Media
Interface, device-specific adapter cables are
required. These are included in the Media
Interface scope of delivery.
For further details and a list of supported
devices, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre or visit http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect .Then follow the instruc-
tions in the "Media Interface" section.
You will find the connection sockets in the
glove compartment.
Never connect more than one device. Other-
wise, you will be unable to use the external
equipment. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for further information.
i Do not leave external devices in the vehi-
cle. At extreme temperatures, e.g. in direct
sunlight or extremely low outside temper-
atures, it cannot be guaranteed that they
will function correctly (see operating
instructions for the respective device).
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
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0001
4-pin socket for 3.5 mm jack plu gfor MP3
players, for example
0002 iPod ®
socket, to connect an iPod ®
0015 USB socket, to connect aUSB device
0014 Example of device (iPod ®
)
X Connect the external device to correspond-
ing socket 0001,0002or0015.
COMAND activates the device. If you remove a device, the
No device con‐
nected message appears.
i A connected iPod ®
or MP3 player should
not be operated with a remote control
(such as a Bluetooth ®
remote control) while
it is being operated with the Media Inter-
face, as this could cause unforeseen tech-
nical difficulties.
i Activation of a device will resul tinerror
messages if:
R COMAND does not support the device
connected.
R the connected device consumes too
much power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty. Where necessary, consult a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Switching to Media Interface mode Access from one of the other main func-
tions
i
In extreme cases, the initialisation of indi-
vidual functions can take up to several
minutes. This depends on the external
device and the nature of the stored data
(e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to store data
on iPods and MP3 players .Otherwise,
some or all functions may not be available.
X Select Audio0004 Audio0004Media Inter‐
face in the audio menu display.
i If you previously selected operatio nwith
the Media Interface, you only need to select
Audio.
or
X Press the 000Efunction button.
The disc mode last selected is activated.
i If you previously selected operation with
the Media Interface, it will now be switched
on.
X Press number key 000C(for systems with a
DVD changer*) or 0014(for systems with a
single DV Ddrive).
This directly selects the connected external
audio equipment.
or
X In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode: select
Media.
The media list appears. The 0023dot indi-
cates the current medium being played.
X Turn 002800130029 or slide 001F0013000Duntil position 9
(DVD changer*) or 4 (single DVD drive) is
highlighted in the media list.
i If no device is connected, you will see the
Media Interface entry instead of a
device name. Audio
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Within audio mode
X
Select Audio0004Aux.
The audio AUX menu appears .You will hear
the external audio source medium if it is
connected and switched to playback. i
For operation of the external audio
source, please see the corresponding oper-
ating instructions.
You can set the following in audio AUX mode:
R volume (Y page 67)
R treble and bass ( Ypage 68)
R balance (Y page 68)
R Bang &Olufsen sound system (Y page 68)G
Risk of accident
External audio sources may have differen tvol-
umes, which can mean that system messages
such as traffic announcements and navigation
system announcements are much louder. If
necessary, please deactivate the system mes-
sages or adjust their volume manually.
i The volume of external audio sources can
vary. It may be the case that a device which
is connected as an external audio source
seems quieter or louder in the vehicle, or
that the usual maximum volume cannot be
achieved. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately. In this case,
start with a medium-level volume and
increase it gradually. This enables you to
determine whether the system is able to
play the music at high volume without dis-
torting it. X
To increase the volume on COMAND:
select Volume.
Am enu appears.
X Select Standard orBoost. Video
Video DVD mode
Safety notes G
Risk of injury
COMAND is classified as a class 1laser prod-
uct .You must not open the casing. If you open
the casing, or if the casing is faulty or dam-
aged, there is a risk of exposure to invisible
laser radiation. This may damage your eyes,
or those of others.
COMAND does not contain any parts that can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
all maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified aftersales technicians. G
Risk of accident
Only when the vehicle is stationary should
you:
R load a disc
R eject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the
road and traffic conditions if this is done while
the vehicle is in motion.
Automatic picture shutoff If the vehicle is travelling faster than approx-
imately
5km/h, the picture automatically
switches off in video DVD mode.
The following message appears in the display:
In order not to distract you from
the traffic situation, the picture
is faded out while the vehicle is in
motion.
As soon as the vehicle spee ddrops to below
approximately 5km/h, the picture switches
back on again. 190
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Notes on discs
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There may be playback problems when
playing copied discs .There are a large vari-
ety of discs, DVD authoring software, writ-
ing software and writers available. This vari-
ety means that there is no guarantee that
the system will be able to play discs that
you have copied yourself.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs,
as they could peel off and damage
COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to
bend, which can result in read errors and
disc recognition problems.
! COMAND is designed to accommodate
discs which comply with the EN 60908
standard. You can therefore only use discs
with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they can-
not be ejected and can damage COMAND.
Use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter.
Notes on handling discs R
Only hold discs by the edge.
R Handle discs carefully to prevent playback
problems.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on discs.
R Clean discs from time to time with a com-
mercially available cleaning cloth. When
cleaning CDs, you should wipe in straight
lines from the centre outwards rather than
in a circular motion.
R Only use a pen specifically made for label-
ling discs.
R Place discs back in their cases after use.
R Protect discs from heat and direct sunlight. DVD playback conditions It is possible to buy video DVDs which do not
conform to current standards.
Such DVDs may have picture, sound or other
playback problems. COMAND can play back
video DVDs produced according to the fol-
lowing standards:
R
region code 2orregion code 0(no region
code)
i If you insert a video DVD with a different
regio ncode, you will see a message to this
effect.
R PAL or NTSC TV standard
You will generally find the relevant details
either on the DVD itself or on the DVD case.
i COMAND is set to region code 2 at the
factory. This setting can be changed at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This will
allow you to play video DVDs with a differ-
ent region code, provided that they are pro-
duced in accordance with the PAL or NTSC
TV standard. The region code can be
changed a maximum of five times.
Background video mode If another main function is active, such as
navigation, you can use the
0001or0002
button to carry out the following functions in
video DVD mode:
R select a scene/chapter
R fast forward or rewind
Aw indow shows information about the selec-
ted function.
Function restrictions Depending on the DVD, it is possible that cer-
tain functions or actions will be temporarily
blocked or may not function at all. As soon as
you try to activate these functions or actions,
you will see the
0008symbol in the display. Video
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Adjusting the sea
tcushio nangle X
Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow 0015.
Adjusting the seat height X
Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow 0014.
Adjusting the backrest contour and lat-
eral structure You can adjust the contour of the seats in the
back and side areas individually. 0001
To adjust the upper back support
0002 To adjust the contour of the backrest in
the lumbar region
0015 To adjust the lateral structure and sup-
port of the seat
X To adjust the seat: select key position2
with the Start/Stop button.
X Press the upper or lower section of but-
ton 0001, 0002or0015.
i If, after a certain amount of time, the seat
no longer has the desired contour, repeat
the adjustment. Adjusting the bucket seat*
The bucket seats cannot be adjusted electri-
cally. Adjusting the seat fore-and-aft position
X
Pull handle 0001up and slide the seat for-
wards or backwards.
X Release handle 0001again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Adjusting the seat height You can have the seat height adjusted to one
of three levels. To do so, please contact a
qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Seat heating
G
Risk of injury
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3repeatedly. Seats
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G
Risk of injury
A seat belt which is not worn correctly ,or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot perform its intended
protective function. Under certain circum-
stances, this could result in severe or even
fatal injuries.
Make sure that all occupants –inparticular,
pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-
rectly at all times.
R The seat belt must fit snugly on your body
and must no tbe twisted. Therefore, you
should avoid wearing bulky clothing (e.g. a
winter coat). The shoulder belt section
must be routed across the centre of your
shoulder –onno account across your neck
or under your arm –and pulled tight against
your uppe rbody. The lap belt must always
pass across your lap as low down as possi-
ble, i.e. over your hip joints – not across
your abdomen. If necessary, push down the
belt strap slightly and then retighten it in
the roll-up direction.
R Do not route the belt strap across sharp
edges or fragile objects, especially if these
are located on or in your clothing, e.g. spec-
tacles, pens, keys, etc. The seat belt strap
could be damaged and tear in an accident,
and you or other vehicle occupants could
be injured.
R Only one person should use each seat belt
at any one time. Children must never travel
sitting on the lap of other occupants. It
would not be possible to restrain the child
in the event of a sudden change in direc-
tion, braking or an accident .This could
result in severe or even fatal injuries to the
child and other occupants.
R Persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot wear
the seat belts correctly. For this reason,
secure persons less than 1.50 mtall in spe-
cially designed, suitable restraint systems.
R Children less than 1.50 m tall or under
12 years of age canno twear the seat belts
properly. Therefore, they always should be
secured in a suitable child restraint system on a suitable vehicle seat. You can find
more information under "Children in the
vehicle" in the "Safety" section of the Own-
er's Manual. Follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions when fitting the
child restraint system.
R Do not secure any objects with a seat belt
if the seat belt is also being used by one of
the vehicle's occupants. G
Risk of injury
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection unless the backrest is almost
vertical. Under certain circumstances, this
could result in severe or even fatal injuries.
Before starting a journey, make sure that the
seat is properly adjusted and that the back-
rest is almost vertical. G
Risk of injury
Ad irty or damaged seat belt or a seat belt that
has been subjected to a load in an accident
or which has been modified no longer offers
the intended level of protection. Under certain
circumstances, this could result in severe or
even fatal injuries.
For this reason, chec kregularly that the seat
belts are not damaged or dirty.
Always have damaged seat belts or seat belts
that have been subjected to a load in an acci-
dent replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Consult a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use seat belts which have
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle. Seat belts
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Lights
Exterior lighting
Notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Ben
zrecom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations .Inthese countries, the daytime driv-
ing lights are automatically switched on when
the engine is started.
i The dipped-beamh eadlamps are asym-
metrical. In countries in which traffic drives
on the opposite side of the road to the
country where the vehicle is registered,
oncoming traffic may be dazzled. Have the
headlamps changed to symmetrical dipped
beam when driving in these countries. You
can obtain information about this from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The exterior lighting (except for the parking
lamps/side lamps) switches off automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging. 214
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