2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class rear seat

At a glance
COMAND operating system
Overview
FunctionPage:COMAND display120;COMAND controller and
function buttons116
=Telephone keypad118
Components of COMAND
COMAND consists of:
Rthe COMAND display/SPLITVIEW
Rthe DVD changer
Rthe COMAND controller
Rthe COMAND function buttons
Rthe telephone keypad
Rconnections in the glove box (USB,
additional USB, jack plug and iPod®
connection)
Ra remote control for the front passenger
and for use with the Rear Seat
Entertainment System
Rtwo sets of cordless headphones for the
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rcordless headphones for the front
passenger
Rtwo screens (Rear Seat Entertainment
System)
RCD/DVD drive (Rear Seat Entertainment
System)
Raudio/video connections on the screen
(Rear Seat Entertainment System)
Raudio/video connections on the drive (Rear
Seat Entertainment System)
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
Rthe navigation system
Rthe audio functions in radio, SatRadio, disc
(audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode) SD
memory card (MP3 mode), MUSIC
REGISTER mode, Bluetooth® audio mode,
Media Interface mode and audio AUX mode
Rthe telephone and the address book
Rthe video function in video DVD and video
AUX mode
Rthe system settings
You can call up the main functions:
Rusing the corresponding buttons
Rusing the main function bar in the COMAND
display
COMAND controller
You can use the COMAND controller to select
the menu items in the COMAND display.
You can call up menus and lists, scroll through
menus or lists and exit menus and lists.
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NaviAudioTelephoneVideoVehicleModeFM/AM radioVideo DVDECOMap orientationSatRadioAUXMulticontour
seat/lumbar
settingsPoint of interest
symbols on the mapDiscVideo offRear window
blindRoad signs on the
mapMemory cardEASY-ENTRY/
EXIT systemText information on
mapMUSIC
REGISTERExterior
lighting
delayed
switch-off timeO Speed Limit AssistMedia
InterfaceInterior
lighting
delayed
switch-offO Topographical
mapUSBAmbient
lightingO City viewRearO Automatic
mirror fold-in
functionO Freeway
informationAUXO Locator
lightingO Audio fadeoutAudio offO Automatic
lockingSIRIUS serviceO Interior
motion sensorMap versionO Tow-away
protectionO Trunk lid
opening height
restrictionSPLITVIEW
SPLITVIEW allows the driver and front
passenger to use separate COMAND
functions at the same time. Depending on the
viewing angle of the display (from the driver's
seat or from the front passenger seat), you
will see two different displays.
For example, the "Navi" function can be
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Cleaning instructions
! Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you
have to clean the screen, however, use a
mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free
cloth.
When cleaning, the display must be switched
off and cooled down. Clean the display
screen, when necessary, with a commercially
available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent
for TFT/LCD displays. Then, dry the surface
with a dry microfiber cloth.
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, SPLITVIEW and either one
of the rear-compartment screens.
:To switch the screen on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System only)
;To switch button lighting on/off=To select the screen for remote control
operation (COMAND, SPLITVIEW, L
REAR and REAR R can be selected)
?To select a menu or menu itemATo confirm a selection or settingBTo switch the sound on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System in conjunction with
corded headphones)
CTo adjust the volume (Rear Seat
Entertainment System in conjunction with
corded headphones)
DCOMAND: e.g. to set the station, skip
track, fast forward/rewind. Rear Seat
Entertainment System: skip track, fast
forward/rewind
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ECOMAND: e.g. to select a station from
presets, select a track, enter directly,
enter a phone number. Rear Seat
Entertainment System: to select a
track, enter directlyFTo leave the menu (back)XPoint the remote control at the
corresponding screen and execute the
functions by pressing the corresponding
button.
i The 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 the screen on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System only)
If the key is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition
lock (see vehicle Operator's Manual), or the
key is not inserted, the screens in the rear will
switch off after 30 minutes. Before the
screens switch off, they show a message to
this effect.
You can switch the screens back on,
However, this will discharge the starter
battery.
XPoint the remote control at the rear-
compartment screen which has been
selected for remote operation.XPress button : on the remote control.
The respective rear screen switches on or
off.
i You can only switch the screens on using
the remote control if the ignition is
switched on.
Switching button lighting on/offXPress button ; on the remote control.
Depending on the previous status, the
button lighting is switched on or off.
i If 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
This function is available for COMAND and for
the Rear Seat Entertainment System in
conjunction with corded headphones.
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.
Selecting a menu/menu item and
confirming your selection
XSelect a menu/menu item using the
=;9: buttons and press
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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.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Components
Overview
The Rear Seat Entertainment System*
comprises:
Rtwo screens for the rear behind the front-
seat head restraints
Rthe remote control
Ra CD/DVD drive
RAUX jacks on both screens (display AUX)
and on the CD/DVD drive (drive AUX)
Rtwo sets of cordless headphones
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Selecting a menu/menu item and
confirming your selection
XSelect a menu/menu item using the
=;9: buttons and press
the 9 button to confirm.
CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks
The CD/DVD drive is located in the center
behind the front seats.
:CD/DVD slot;AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal=AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal?AUX, jack for video signal (V)ACD/DVD eject button
The AUX jacks shown are for the drive AUX.
Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand
side of the rear-compartment screens
(display AUX), (Y page 137).
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Switching on video AUX modeXSelect Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If video AUX mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another video source is switched on, you
can now switch to video AUX mode in the
video menu.XSelect Video and press W to confirm.XSelect Aux and press W to confirm.
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the content of the external video
source if it is connected and switched to
playback.
For details on how to operate the external
video source, see the respective device's
operating instructions.
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Volume and sound settings
You will find details on volume ( Y page 132)
and sound ( Y page 133) settings in the "At a
glance" section.
GWarning!
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
i It may be the case that a device which is
connected as an external video source
seems quieter or louder in the vehicle, or
that the usual maximum volume cannot be
reached. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately. In this case,
start at a medium volume and increase it
gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the
music at high volume without distorting it.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
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.
General information
Important safety notes
GWarning
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
GWarning
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headset while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car’s horn,
etc.).
GWarning
When not in use, headsets or external video
sources should be stored in a safe location
(e.g. one of the vehicle’s storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
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accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants.
GWarning
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision.
Changing the batteries
Both the remote control and the two sets of
wireless headphones require batteries.
GWarning!
Keep the batteries out of the reach of
children. Consult a doctor immediately if a
child should swallow a battery.
Do not dismantle, short-circuit or burn a
battery.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of discharged batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
In the remote control:Battery tray;Lug=Battery compartment cover?Retaining lugsABatteries
The remote control contains 2 type AAA
1.5 V batteries.
XTo open the battery compartment:
remove battery compartment cover = on
the back of the remote control.
XTo do so, press lug ; downwards and take
off battery compartment cover =.
XRemove discharged batteries A from the
compartment.
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