
Menu system
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?To adjust the trebleATo adjust the bass
Fast forward/rewind
XPress and hold the E or F button on
the remote control until the desired
position has been reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Pause function
XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the 9 button to confirm.
XTo pause playback: select « and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Stop functionXTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the 9 button to confirm.
XTo interrupt playback: select ± and
press the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M. The video
image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The menu is hidden.
XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select ± again and press the
9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. M is highlighted.
XTo restart playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Selecting a scene/chapter
Notes
Further information on this function is
available in the Video section (Y page 239).
Skipping forwards/backwards
XPress the = or ; button on the
remote control.
or
XPress the E or F button.
The navigation menu (Y page 237) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
Selecting a scene/chapter directly
These examples illustrate how to select
scene/chapter 5.
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XOption 1: while the film is playing, press
the h button on the remote control.
XPress the corresponding number key, such
as ¿.
XOption 2: while the film is playing, press
the 9 button on the remote control and
show the menu.
XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
to confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect Scene selection and press 9 to
confirm.
XSelect 5 using the 9 or : button and
press the 9 button to confirm.
In both cases, playback will begin from the
fifth scene/chapter after a brief pause.
Selecting a film/title
Notes
Further information on this function is
available in the Video section (Y page 239).
Option 1
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.
XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect Title selection and press the
9 button to confirm.
XTo call up the selection list: press the
9 button.
XSelect a film/track.
Option 2:
Example: selecting film 2
XPress the · button.
After a brief pause, the second film is
played.
DVD menu
Notes
You will find further information on the DVD
menu in the Video section (Y page 240).
Calling up the DVD menu
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.
XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect Menu and press the 9 button to
confirm.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting menu items in the DVD menu
XSelect a menu item using the
9:=; buttons on the
remote control and press the 9 button to
confirm.
A menu appears.
iMenu items which cannot be selected are
shown in gray.
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XConfirm Select by pressing the 9 button.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
executes the action or shows a submenu.XIf available, additional options can now be
selected.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System then
switches back to the DVD menu.
i Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
the Back (to the movie) , Play ,
Stop , . , / or Go up menu item may
not be operative or operative only at certain
points of the DVD. To indicate this, the
K icon appears in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of a scene
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.XTo stop the film: select the Stop menu
item and press the 9 button on the remote
control to confirm.XTo skip to the end of a scene: select
the / menu item and press the 9
button to confirm.XTo skip to the beginning of a scene:
select the . menu item and press the
9 button to confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
XOption 1: press the % back button on
the remote control or select the
corresponding menu item in the DVD
menu.XOption 2: select any menu item in the DVD
menu.XSelect the Go up menu item in the menu
and press the 9 button to confirm.
Back to the film
XOption 1: press the % back button on
the remote control repeatedly until you see
the film or select the corresponding menu
item in the DVD menu.XOption 2: select any menu item in the DVD
menu and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect the Back (to the movie) menu
item in the menu and press the 9 button
to confirm.
Setting the audio format
This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the audio language
or the audio format. The number of settings
is determined by the DVD content. It is
possible that the settings may also be
accessed in the DVD menu.
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.XSelect DVD functions and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Audio language and press the 9
button to confirm.
A menu appears after a short while.
The # dot in front of an entry indicates the
currently selected language.XSelect a language using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu.
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.XSelect DVD functions and press the 9
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XSelect Subtitles or Camera angle and
press the 9 button to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The # dot in front of an entry
indicates the current setting.XSelect a setting using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
Interactive content
DVDs can also contain interactive content
(e.g. a video game). In a video game, you may
be able to influence events by selecting and
triggering actions. The type and number of
actions depend on the DVD.
XSelect an action using the
9;:= buttons on the
remote control and press the 9 button to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress the 9 button.
AUX mode
Introduction
You can connect one external video source to
each of the displays of the Rear Seat
Entertainment System (AUX display) and also
one external video source to the rear-seat
CD/DVD drive (AUX drive) with a sound and
video signal.
Please see the corresponding operating
instructions for information on how to
operate the external video source.
For further details about external video
sources, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Connecting AUX equipment
AUX drive
The AUX drive jacks are located on the CD/
DVD drive on the right next to the CD/DVD
eject button ( Y page 139).
Display AUX
The AUX display jacks are located on the side
of the screen ( Y page 137).
Audio and video connection
XInsert the audio plugs for the left and right
signals into the corresponding L and R
jacks.XInsert the video plug into the V jack.
Activating AUX mode
AUX drive
XSelect Aux in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The AUX menu appears.XSelect Source from the AUX menu and
press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Disk drive Aux and press the 9
button to confirm.
You will hear and see the content of the
external video source if it is connected to
the CD/DVD drive and switched to
playback. If no video image is available
from the AUX source connected, you will
see an audio menu.
Display AUX
XSelect the screen to which the external
video source is connected using the remote
control ( Y page 123).XSelect Aux in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
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XSelect Source from the AUX menu and
press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Display Aux and press the 9
button to confirm.
You will see and hear the content of the
video source if it is switched to playback. If
no video image is available from the AUX
source connected, you will see an audio
menu.
Selecting the active COMAND source
XSelect Aux in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Source from the AUX menu and
press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect COMAND and press the 9 button to
confirm.
The audio or video mode selected in
COMAND is transmitted to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
Operation with an active COMAND
source
You can transfer an audio or video mode
selected in COMAND to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
i If you subsequently switch modes in
COMAND, the new source will not be
transmitted to the Rear Seat Entertainment
System.
XSwitching on the function in COMAND:
switch on the desired audio mode in
COMAND or show the menu in video DVD
mode.XSelect the menu item at the bottom left,
e.g. CD in audio CD mode, by sliding VÆ
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.XSelect Active source for rear and
press W to confirm.
In the status bar at the top, you will see the
headphones icon and the _ icon for the
source that has been switched on.XTo switch off the function in COMAND:
switch on the desired audio mode in
COMAND or show the menu in video DVD
mode.XSelect the menu item at the bottom left,
e.g. CD in audio CD mode, by sliding VÆ
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.XSelect _Rear off and press W the
COMAND controller to confirm.
Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
XSelect Source in the rear-compartment
screen and press the 9 button on the
remote control to confirm.XSelect Display Aux or Disk drive Aux
and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Brightness , Contrast or color
and press the 9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XSelect Source in the AUX menu and press
the 9 button on the remote control to
confirm.XSelect Display Aux or Disk drive Aux
and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect 16:9 optimized , 4:3 or
Widescreen using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The ä icon in front of a menu item
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XTo set the interior/exterior lighting
delayed switch-off time: select Vehicle
in the main function bar by sliding XVY and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The main area is active.
XSelect the Interior lighting delayed
switch-off/Exterior lighting
delayed switch-off menu by sliding
XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller.
The interior/exterior lighting delayed
switch-off time menu appears. The current
setting is indicated by a # dot.
XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
The selected setting is indicated by a #
dot.
Setting the ambient light
You can make the following settings:
RSOLAR (yellow interior lighting)
RNEUTRAL (white interior lighting)
RPOLAR (blue interior lighting)
RBrightness of the interior lighting on a
scale of 0 (off) to 5 (bright)
XTo set the ambient lighting: select
Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding
XVY and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The main area is active.
XSelect the Ambient lighting menu by
sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller.
The ambient lighting menu appears. The
current setting is indicated by a # dot.
XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
The selected setting is indicated by a #
dot.
Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on the locator lighting, the
following come on in the dark after you have
unlocked the vehicle using the remote
control:
Rthe side lamps
Rthe tail lamps
Rthe license plate lamp
Rthe front fog lamps
Rthe entry lamps in the exterior mirror
The locator lighting switches off again when
you open the driver’s door. If you do not open
the driver’s door, the locator lighting switches
off automatically after 40 seconds.
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Loading guidelines
GWarning!
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
Never drive a vehicle with the trunk open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants). The values are
specified on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar of the driver's door.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the trunk as
possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear seat
backrests.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find the following installed in the
glove box: an audio and video AUX jack, a
USB socket or Media Interface, a universal
interface for portable audio equipment, e.g.
for an iPod or USB device, and a bracket for
a remote control (see the COMAND section
of this Operator's Manual.
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Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
If your vehicle has been stolen:
XContact the police.
The police will issue an incident report. This
report has a number.XThis number will be forwarded to the
Response Center together with your PIN.
The Response Center will then attempt to
covertly contact the mbrace system. The
Response Center contacts you and the
local law enforcement authority if the
vehicle is located. However, only the law
enforcement authority is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system remains
activated for longer than thirty seconds,
mbrace is automatically connected to the
Customer Assistance Center.
Garage door opener
Important safety notes
The remote control integrated in the rear-view
mirror allows you to operate up to three
different door and gate systems.
i Certain garage door openers are not
compatible with the integrated remote
control. If you experience problems when
programming the integrated remote
control, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or call the following service
hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service under
1-800-387-0100
GWarning
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. When
programming a garage door opener, the door
moves up or down. When programming a gate
operator, the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control with
any garage door opener that lacks safety stop
and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the door
to stop and reverse - does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible death.
i USA only:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC requirements. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. The device must not cause harmful
interference.
2. The device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Unauthorized modification of this device
could void the device's operating permit.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
requirements of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. The device must not cause harmful
interference.
2. The device must withstand any
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