2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG phone

Operating the Multifunction DisplayGWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
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.
XTo select a menu: Press the \000@
or \000> button.
XTo select a submenu or scroll in a list:
Press the \000< or \000= button.
XTo select the next menu level up: Press
the \000A button.
XTo select the standard display: Press the
\000A button repeatedly until the standard
display with the odometer and trip
odometer appears again in the display.
or
XPress and hold the \000A button until the
standard display with the odometer and trip
odometer appears.
XTo confirm the selection: Press the
\000d button.
XTo confirm a display message: Press the
\000d or \000A button.
Multifunction Display
The description field on the multifunction
display shows you values and settings as well
as any display messages that may have been
generated.
1 Description field2 Line for menus
Text field 1 shows settings, functions,
submenus and any malfunctions that occur.
XTo show the line for menus 2: Press the
\000@ or \000> button.
Menus and Submenus
The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
Multifunction Display Menus
iThe following table only lists the functions
and submenus that are needed in
connection with COMAND. For information
on the vehicle-related submenus please
refer to the vehicle operator's manual.
MenusFunctions and SubmenusNaviNavigation messagesAudioSelecting radio stations
Operating the DVD changer/
Music register/Memory card
TelAccepting a call
Initiating a call
Rejecting a call
Ending a call
Selecting a phone book entry
Calls dialed
Navi Menu
The multifunction display shows navigation
instructions in the Navi menu.
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1 Current sceneXTo select the next or previous scene:
Briefly press \000< or \000=.
XTo search for the next or previous
scene: Press and hold \000< or \000=.
Tel Menu
GWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
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.
You can use the functions in the Tel menu to
operate your mobile phone.
XSwitch on COMAND (Y page 89).XSelect the Tel menu (Y page 152).
Mobile Phone Status
RIf the mobile phone has not yet been
authorized, the message in the
multifunction display is:
Ready for Bluetooth Telephony...
(Y page 149).
RIf the mobile phone is switched on and
authorized, the message Phone READY
appears in the multifunction display.
Accepting a Call
If someone calls you while you are in the
Tel menu, the following message appears in
the multifunction display:
XPress \000j to answer a call.
You can also take a call if you have not
selected the Tel menu.
iThe name of the caller only appears if it is
included in the phone book.
Rejecting or Ending a Call
XPress \000.
You can also reject or end a call if you have
not selected the Tel menu.
Dialing a Number from the Phone Book
If your mobile phone is able to receive calls,
you can search for and dial a number from the
phone book in COMAND at any time.
iYou can enter new numbers in the phone
book using COMAND (Y page 154).
XSelect the Tel menu.
The multifunction display shows
Phone READY.
XPress \000=, \000< or \000d to call up the
phone book.
XPress \000= or \000< to select the name you
are searching for.
The stored names are displayed in
alphabetical order.
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XIf only one telephone number is stored
for a name: Press \000j or \000d to start
dialing.
The message Connecting Call... and
the selected number appear in the
multifunction display. The name also
appears, provided it is stored in the phone
book. The selected number is stored in the
CALLS DIALED list in COMAND
(Y page 156).
If a call is connected, the phone book entry
appears in the multifunction display.
or
XIf there is more than one number for a
particular name: Press \000j or \000d to
display the numbers.
XPress \000= or \000< to select the number
you want to dial.
XPress \000j or \000d to start dialing.
The message Connecting Call... and
the selected number appear in the
multifunction display. The name also
appears, provided it is stored in the phone
book. The selected number is stored in the
CALLS DIALED list in COMAND.
If a call is connected, the phone book entry
appears in the multifunction display.
iTo exit the phone book without making a
call, press the \000 button. Phone READY
appears in the multifunction display.
iIf you press and hold the \000= or \000<
button for more than one second, a rapid
scroll begins. After four seconds, the rapid
scroll speeds up. The rapid scroll stops
when you release the button or reach the
end of the list.
Redialing
COMAND saves the most recently dialed
names and numbers from the mobile phone.
This means that you do not have to search
through the entire phone book.
XSelect the Tel menu.
The multifunction display shows
Phone READY .
XPress \000j to go to the most recently
dialed number or name in the
CALLS DIALED menu.
XPress \000= or \000< to select the number
or name you are looking for.
XPress \000j or \000d to start dialing.
Operating COMAND
Opening Menu of a Main Function
Example: Audio Menu
Within the Audio Function
1 Main function line2 Audio menu3 The symbol R indicates current
operating mode.
XTo switch to main function line 1 :
Slide q m.
XTo select audio main function:
Rotate y m z or slide o m p.
XTo confirm selection: Press n
You will see the main display for the
selected audio mode.
XTo switch back to the main function line
1:
Slide q m and press n.
The Audio menu appears.
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Selecting a list entry
Town list in navigation mode
\000F \000L symbol for additional optionsXTo select a town: Rotate y m z or slide
q m r.
XTo confirm selection: Press n.
A town with the \000L symbol exists more
than once in the selected state/province
or it has subentries. Confirming this type of
town will result in a further selection. The
\000L symbol then switches to \000N.
Operating Example
Switching to Radio Mode and Calling up
the Station List
Initial situation: You would like to switch, for
example, from the phone function to radio
mode and request the Presets list from
there.
iIn this guide, the path to a menu item is
shown as an action in a special typeface.
Audio £ Audio £ FM/AM Radio £
Radio £ Presets.
iDepending on the initial situation, this
sequence of actions may be shorter.
If radio mode was active last, it is sufficient
to select Audio £ Radio £ Presets.
The individual steps for the above example
are described below.
Switching to the Current Audio Mode
iYou can also call up the current audio
mode using the buttons \000* or \000:.
XTo move to the main function line:
Slide q m.
XTo select the audio main function:
Rotate y m z or slide o m p.
XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
The main display of the previous audio
operating mode, e.g. CD audio, appears.
The selection bar is in the display/selection
window.
1 Selection bar
Switching to Radio Mode
XTo select Audio again: Slide q m.XTo confirm selection: Press n.
The Audio menu appears.
XTo select FM/AM Radio: Rotate y m z or
slide q m.
XTo confirm selection: Press n.
The radio main display appears.
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Tuning to a Station Manually
XSlide m r to highlight the lower menu bar.XRotate y m z or slide o m p to select FM,
AM or WB.
XTune to a station by rotating y m z or
sliding o m p.
The red line (tuning indicator) moves right
or left and stops when a receivable station
is found.
Basic Functions of COMAND
iThe COMAND components can be found
on (Y page 73). Operating examples can be
found on (Y page 85).
Switching COMAND On/Off
XPress the \000C button.
A warning message is displayed. COMAND
calls up the previously selected menu.
iIf you switch off COMAND, playback of
the current audio or video source will also
be switched off.
Sound
XTo switch on/off: Press the \000l button.
The sound from the active audio or video
source is switched on or muted.
iWhen the sound is muted, you will see the
X icon in the status bar.
If you change the audio or video source or
change the volume, the sound is
automatically switched on again.
iAnnouncements from the navigation
system can still be heard with the sound
switched off.
Switching Navigation Announcements
On/Off
XPress \000l during the announcement.
iThe navigation announcements are
switched on again if you start a new route
guidance or if COMAND is switched off and
on with the \000C button.
Setting the Volume
XTo set: Turn the \000C rotary/push button.
or
XPress the \000Z or \000[ button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
The volume of the selected audio or video
source changes.
Volume of Navigation Announcements
You can set the volume for navigation
announcements independently of the volume
for the active audio or video source.
During a navigation announcement:
XTurn the \000C rotary/push button.
or
XPress the \000Z or \000[ button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Audio Fadeout
The Audio Fadeout function, if activated,
lowers the volume of the current audio source
when a navigation announcement is issued.
As soon as the navigation announcement has
ended, the audio source will be played at the
previous volume (Y page 89).
Setting Volume for Phone Calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
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During a telephone call:XTurn the \000C rotary/push button.
or
XPress the \000Z or \000[ button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Sound Settings
You can select different sound settings for
each audio and video source. The sound
menu can be opened from the submenu of the
desired operating mode.
Examples:
RAudio £ FM/AM Radio £ Sound
RAudio £ Disc £ Sound
Setting Bass and Treble
XSelect Sound £ Treble or Bass.
The previously selected setting is indicated
by an empty bar.
Setting treble and bass
1 Last selected setting2 Current settingXTo change the setting: Rotate y m z or
slide q m r until the desired treble and bass
levels are set.
XTo save setting: Press n.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
XTo exit the menu without changes: Press
the \000= button or slide o m p.
Setting Balance
The balance determines whether the sound
intensity is higher on the driver’s side or on
the front passenger’s side.
XSelect Sound £ Balance.
Setting Balance (display image may differdepending on model)
1 Current settingXTo change the setting: Slide q m r or
o m p until the balance is set as desired.
XTo store a setting: Press the n button.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
XTo exit the menu without changes: Press
the \000= button.
Bang & Olufsen sound system
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bang & Olufsen sound system.
There are two settings available with True
Image™ sound technology:
Rreference
This setting provides a crisp, clear, luxury
high-end sound setting for a studio
atmosphere in your vehicle.
Rsurround
This setting enables a wide-ranging sound
experience for playing music and videos.
The Sound Mode function can be used to
optimize the selected sound setting for one
seat. The settings left, all and right can
be selected.
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Canceling the First or Second Part of
Individualization
XSelect Cancel.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do wish to cancel.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the current part is
not stored.
If you select No, the current part begins
again.
Deleting Existing Individualization Data
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control £ Delete
Individualization.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to delete.
XSelect Yes or No.
The individualization data will either be
deleted or not, depending on your
selection. You will see a corresponding
message.
Switching Individualization On and Off
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control £ Individualization On.
You have switched individualization on Ç
or off c.
Bluetooth®
General Information About Bluetooth®
iBluetooth-capable devices must
correspond to a particular profile to be
connected to COMAND. Every Bluetooth
device has a Bluetooth-specific name.
Bluetooth® technology is the standard for
short-range wireless data transmission of up
to approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth® can be
used to exchange vCards, for example.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
Switching Bluetooth On or Off
XSelect System £ Settings £
Bluetooth £ Activate Bluetooth.
Bluetooth is switched on Ç or offc.
Connecting Bluetooth Devices
iTo connect a Bluetooth device, the
Bluetooth function must be switched on in
COMAND and on the particular device. The
Bluetooth device must also be "visible" to
COMAND in order for COMAND to find and
display it. For the setting procedures,
please see the operating instructions for
the Bluetooth device.
It is possible to establish a Bluetooth
connection between COMAND and the
following types of device:
RMobile phone
RNotebook
iBluetooth-enabled mobile phones must
correspond to particular profiles to be
connected to COMAND.
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The volume of telephone conversations can
change after the phone has been
connected.
You can connect up to ten devices to
COMAND.
The connection process includes searching
for the device and its subsequent
authorization.
Calling up the Bluetooth Device List and
Searching for Devices
iYou must first switch on Bluetooth to be
able to call up the list of Bluetooth devices
(Y page 96).
XTo call up the list: Select System £
Settings £ Bluetooth £ Bluetooth
Device List.
XTo start the search: Select Update.
COMAND starts the search for devices
within reception range. The device list
appears after a short time.
iIf you call up the device list again, it may
not display all devices as you may have
removed one from the car for a while, for
example. In this case, start a new search to
update the device list.
XTo cancel the search: Select Cancel.
The device list can contain the following
devices:
RAll (available) devices detected, whether
authorized or not
RAll authorized devices, whether they have
been detected (are available) or not.
The device list may show the following icons
immediately after manual updating:
1 Currently connected R and authorized
device (Ò icon)
2 Device not within range but previously
authorized (¿ appears in grey)
3 Newly detected device within range but
not yet authorized (no Ò icon yet)
iIf the device list is already full, you will be
asked to de-authorize a device
(Y page 98). If COMAND does not detect
your Bluetooth device, external
authorization may be necessary
(Y page 98).
Displaying Details About a Bluetooth
Device
XCall up the Bluetooth device list
(Y page 97).
XSelect the desired device.XSelect Options £ Details.
The detailed display for this device
appears.
XTo close the detailed view: Rotate
y m z or slide o m p.
or
XPress n.
Authorizing a Bluetooth Device
XCall up the Bluetooth device list
(Y page 97).
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