
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These products can
damage the display surface. Do not apply
pressure to the display surface when cleaning
it as this could cause irreversible damage.
Remote control
Overview
You can use the remote control to operate the
COMAND display and SPLITVIEW.
:To switch the screen on/off (SPLITVIEW
only)
;To switch button lighting on/off=To select the screen for remote control
operation (COMAND or SPLITVIEW can
be selected)
?To select a menu or menu itemATo confirm a selection or settingBMuteCTo adjust the volumeDE.g. to set the station, skip track, fast
forward/rewind
EE.g. to select a station from presets,
select a track, enter directly, enter a
phone number
FTo leave the menu (back)XPoint the remote control at the
corresponding screen and execute the
functions by pressing the corresponding
button.
iThe remote control's function may be
restricted depending on the angle at which
it is pointed at the respective screen.
Selecting the screen for the remote
control
XTurn thumbwheel = until the desired
display is highlighted in the window.
Switching button lighting on/off
XPress button ; on the remote control.
Depending on the previous status, the
button lighting is switched on or off.
iIf you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Mute
XPress button B on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off.
Adjusting the volume
XPress one of buttons C on the remote
control.
The volume of the currently selected audio
or video source changes.
For COMAND, you can also adjust the
volume for phone calls and navigation
announcements.
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Calling up the audio function
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The basic display of the current audio
operating mode, e.g. audio CD, appears.
Switching on radio mode
Option 1
XPress the R function button.
The radio display appears.
iRepeated pressing of this function button
switches between radio and the most
recently active audio source.
Option 2
XSelect Audio again by sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The Audio menu appears. Radio is
highlighted.
:Current audio operating mode;Main function bar=Audio menuXPress W the COMAND controller and
confirm Radio.
The radio basic display appears with the
waveband last selected.
XTo set a station: turn cVd or slide XVY
the COMAND controller while the display/
selection window in the radio display is
active.
Entering characters in navigation mode
(entering a city)
General information
The following section describes how to enter
characters using city input for NEW YORK as
an example.
If you want to use the address entry menu
(Y page 190) to enter a city, a street or a
house number, for example, COMAND
provides either a list with a character bar
(option 1) or a selection list (option 2).
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You can enter the characters using either the
character bar or the number keypad. In the
selection list, you select an entry to copy it to
the address entry menu.
Option 1: city list with character bar
XCall up the city list with character bar
(Y page 140).
The alphabetically sorted city list shows the
first available entries.
Entering characters using the character
bar
XSelect N by turning cVd COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
:Character entered by the user: N;Characters automatically added by
COMAND: ANTICOKE
=List entry that most closely resembles the
current entry by the user
?To switch to the selection listATo delete an entryBCharacters not currently availableCCharacters currently availableDCurrently selected characterECharacter barFTo cancel an entryGList
List G shows all existing city names
beginning with N. The list entry most closely
resembling the user's current entry = is
always highlighted at the top of the list
(NANTICOKE in the example).
All characters currently entered by the user
are shown in black : (N in the example).
Letters added by COMAND are shown in
gray ; (ANTICOKE in the example).
Character bar E shows the letters still
available for selection in black C. These can
be selected. In the example, the letter O is
highlighted D. Which characters remain
available depends on the characters already
entered by the user and on the data stored in
the digital map. Characters that are no longer
available are shown in gray B.
XSelect E, W, space, Y one by one, confirming
each one by pressing W.
Entering characters using the number
keypad
XBriefly press number button p on the
number keypad twice in rapid succession
to enter the letter N.
Once a button has been pressed, the
character display appears at the lower
edge of the display. The first available letter
is highlighted.
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You see which character can be entered with
the button. Each time the button is pressed,
the next character is selected.
Example: key p:
Rpress once = M
Rpress twice = N
Rpress three times = O
XWait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown
in the list.
XEnter E, W, space, Y using the corresponding
buttons.
iEnter the space using number button 9.
Further functions in the list with
character bar
XTo delete characters: select F by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XTo delete an entry: select F and press
and hold W the COMAND controller until
the entire entry has been deleted.
XTo switch the character set: select
B and press W to confirm.
XTo cancel an entry: select the & symbol
in the bottom left of the character bar and
press W to confirm.
or
XPress the % back button.
The address entry menu appears.
XTo accept the first list entry: press and
hold the COMAND controller W until the
address entry menu appears.
The accepted list entry is shown there.
Calling up the list as a selection list
Select the desired city from the selection list.
If there are several entries for a city or if
several cities of the same name are stored,
then ¬ is highlighted in the character bar.
XPress the W COMAND controller.It is also possible to switch the city list to the
selection list at any time during character
input.
XSlide the COMAND controller W
repeatedly until the city list appears as a
selection list.
or
XSelect ¬ in the character bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Option 2: city list as selection list
COMAND either shows the selection list
automatically or you can call up the selection
list from the list with character bar.
The example shows the selection list after the
city NEW YORK has been entered. The entry is
highlighted automatically.
XPress W the COMAND controller to
confirm NEW YORK.
The address entry menu appears. You can
now enter a street, for example.
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Selecting settings for the Bang & Olufsen
sound system
Calling up the selection menu
XSelect Sound.XHighlight Bang&Olufsen.XPress W.
A selection menu appears.
A # dot in front of an entry indicates the
current setting.
Selecting the setting for True Image™
XTurn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight
reference or 3D sound.
XPress W.
Selecting sound mode
XSelect Sound Mode in the selection menu.XTurn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight left,
all or right.
XPress W.XTo exit the menu: press the % back
button beside the COMAND controller.
or
XSlide XVY.
iPlease bear the following in mind:
You will achieve the best sound results on
your Bang & Olufsen sound system by
playing high-quality audio DVDs and CDs.
MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least
224 kbit/s.
When playing using an iPod®, the bit rate
should also be at least 224 kbit/s.
For optimum playback quality:
XDeactivate the EQ setting on the
iPod®.
Surround-sound playback does not
function for mono signal sources, such as
the medium wave range (MW) in radio
mode.
On some stereo recordings, the sound
characteristics may differ from
conventional stereo playback.
System settings
Vehicle equipment
iThese Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described.
Display settings
Switching the display on/off
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Display off by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XTo switch on the display: press W or
cVd turn the COMAND controller.
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Display design
Your COMAND display features optimized
designs for operation during daytime and
night-time hours. You can customize the
design to suit your personal preferences by
manually selecting day or night design or opt
for an automatic setting.
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Display and press W to confirm.XSelect Day design, Night design or
Automatic by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The # icon indicates the current setting.
DesignExplanationDay designThe display is set
permanently to day
design.
Night designThe display is set
permanently to night
design.
AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the brightness around
the vehicle.
iIn the Automatic setting, COMAND
evaluates the readings from the automatic
vehicle light sensor and switches between
the display designs automatically.
Time settings
General information
If COMAND is equipped with a navigation
system and has GPS reception, COMAND
automatically sets the time and date. You can
also adjust the time yourself in 30-minute
increments, but the date cannot be changed.
iIf you set the time in 30-minute
increments, any time zone settings and
settings for changing between summer and
standard time are lost (Y page 130).
iThe following navigation system functions
require the time, time zone and summer/
standard time to be set correctly in order
to work properly:
Rroute guidance on routes with time-
dependent traffic guidance
Rcalculation of expected time of arrival
Setting the time
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Time and press W to confirm.:To set the time;Current date (set automatically by
COMAND)
XSet the time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
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Authorizing a Bluetooth® device
(registering)
XIn the Bluetooth® device list, select not yet
authorized device = by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Authorize and press W to confirm.
The passcode is any one to sixteen-digit
number combination which you can
determine yourself. You must enter the same
number combination in COMAND and in the
Bluetooth® device to be authorized (see
mobile phone operating instructions).
iSome mobile phones require a four-digit
(or longer) passcode.
iIf you want to re-authorize a device
following de-authorization (Y page 135),
you can select a different passcode.
XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: press
the number keys in sequence.
¬ is highlighted after the first number
has been entered.
or
XSelect the digits one by one by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
XTo confirm an entry in COMAND: select
¬ using the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XEnter the same passcode into the
Bluetooth® device (see the operating
instructions for the respective device).
The device is authorized.
External authorization
If COMAND does not detect your
Bluetooth® device, this may be due to
particular security settings on your
Bluetooth® device. In this case, check
whether your Bluetooth® device can locate
the COMAND system. The Bluetooth® device
name of COMAND is "MB Bluetooth".
XIn the Bluetooth® device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect External authorization and
press W to confirm.
XStart the Bluetooth® scan process on the
Bluetooth® device (see separate operating
instructions of the respective device).
XSelect COMAND ("MB Bluetooth").XWhen prompted, enter the passcode on the
Bluetooth® device and then on COMAND.
Displaying the details of a Bluetooth®
device
XIn the Bluetooth® device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Details and press W to confirm.
The detailed view for this device appears.
XTo close the detailed view: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
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If you select Yes, another prompt appears
asking whether you really wish to reset.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, a message will be shown.
COMAND is reset and restarted.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
Navigation
Vehicle equipment
i These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described.
Introduction
Important safety notes
GWarning
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the
vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following:
R Traffic lights
R Stop and right-of-way-signs
R Lane merging
R Parking or stopping prohibited areas
R Other road and traffic rules and regulations
R Narrow bridges
GWarning
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/traffic
situation. Digital maps do not cover all areas
nor all routes within an area. For example, if
the traffic routing has been changed or the
direction of a one-way road has been
reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.GWarning
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Looking at the icons or map display can
distract you from traffic conditions and
driving, and increase the risk of an accident.
General information
Operational readiness of the navigation
system
The navigation system must determine the
position of the vehicle before first use or
whenever operational status is restored.
Therefore, you may have to drive for a while
before precise route guidance is possible.
GPS reception
Among other things, correct functioning of
the navigation system depends on GPS
reception. In certain situations, GPS
reception may be impaired, there may be
interference or there may be no reception at
all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
Input restriction
On vehicles for certain countries, there is a
restriction on entering data.
The restriction is active at vehicle speeds
above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). The
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