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distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a memory card while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
COMAND supports 16-bit full-size type I and II
PCMCIA memory cards.
iCOMAND supports commercially
available PCMCIA cards or PCMCIA card
adapters with storage media that may not
be designed for the temperatures which
occur in the vehicle. You should therefore
remove the PCMCIA card from the vehicle
when not in use since extreme
temperatures could damage these devices.
1 PCMCIA memory card slotXPush the PCMCIA memory card into the
slot.
The end with the contact must point
towards the slot.
COMAND loads the memory card and
displays the message Reading Memory
Card. If no MP3 tracks can be found, a
message will be displayed.
Ejecting CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only load a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
iIf you eject a disc while another is being
played, the DVD changer interrupts
playback. Playback will continue once the
disc has been ejected completely.
Ejecting One Disc
XPress Eject \000; button.
The magazine menu appears. The magazine
compartment containing the current disc is
highlighted.
1 Magazine compartment occupied,
ejecting possible
2 Disc type3 Disc name (only if stored on disc)4 Current discXTo select occupied magazine
compartment: Rotate y m z or slide
o m p.
XPress n.
The Ejecting disc ... message
appears. Then you see the following
message:
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XRemove the disc from the slot.
If you do not remove the disc from the slot,
the DVD changer will automatically pull it
back in after a short while and resume
playback.
Ejecting All Discs
XPress the Eject \000; button.
The magazine menu appears.
XSelect Eject All.
The DVD changer ejects the first disc
found. The message Ejecting disc
... is displayed.
XRemove the disc from the slot when you
see the message prompting you to do this.
The DVD changer switches to the next
occupied magazine compartment and
ejects the disc.
XRepeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
Ejecting a PCMCIA Memory CardGWarning
Only load a memory card when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a memory card while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
1 Eject button2 PCMCIA memory card slotXPress Eject button 1 twice.
The PCMCIA memory card is ejected.
XTake the PCMCIA memory card out of
slot 2.
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Switching to Audio Aux Mode
From Another Main Function
XSelect Audio £ Audio £ Aux in the
audio menu display.
iIf the last mode was audio Aux mode, you
only need to select Audio.
Within the Audio Function
XSelect Audio £ Aux.
The Audio Aux menu appears. The medium
in the external audio source is heard,
provided it is connected and switched to
playback.
iPlease see the corresponding operating
instructions for how to operate the external
audio source.
You can set the following in audio Aux mode:
RVolume (Y page 89)
RBalance (Y page 90)
RTreble and bass (Y page 90)
RBang & Olufsen (Y page 90)
GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) may be much
louder. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually.
iThe volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at high volume.
Video
General Information
Safety Notes
GWarning
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. There
is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation
if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty
or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that you
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
RInserting a disc
REjecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
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iIn vehicles equipped with a rear view
camera, the Video Aux connection cannot
be used for external video sources.
Switching to Video Aux
From Another Main Function
XSelect Video £ Video £ Video Aux
iIf Video Aux mode was active last, you
only need to select Video.
Within the Video Function
XSelect Video £ Video Aux
The Video Aux menu appears. The medium
in the external video source is played,
provided it is connected and switched to
playback.
iPlease refer to the relevant operating
guide for operation of the external video
source.
Video Aux Settings
The following settings can be made in Video
Aux mode:
RVolume (Y page 89)
RBalance (Y page 90)
RTreble and bass (Y page 90)
RBang & Olufsen sound system (Y page 90)
RPicture (Y page 203)
GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) may be much
louder. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually.
iThe volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at a high volume.
Voice Control
Overview
Operating Safety
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
While the system permits hands-free phone
operation, attention to traffic may be diverted
not only by physical operation of a phone, but
also by the distraction of a phone
conversation while driving. As such, for safety
reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the
vehicle in a safe place before answering or
placing a phone call.
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
pay attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
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Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
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.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.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
GWarning!
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This could
cause a delay in completing your phone call
in a timely manner. This could distract you in
an emergency situation and cause you to be
involved in an accident.
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Symbols Only Used in this Chapter
The following symbols indicate:
sthat you have to say somethingtthat there is a voice output from the
voice controluthat the system shows information on
the display.Usage
You can use the voice control system to
operate the following systems depending on
the equipment in your vehicle:
R Phone
R Navigation
R Address book
R Audio (radio, satellite radio, DVD changer,
memory card, music register, media
interface)
Say the commands without pausing between
individual words. If you enter a command that
does not exist or is incorrect, the voice
control system asks you for a new command
with Please repeat or Please repeat
your entry! . The voice control confirms
important commands to you and gives you
instructions in the event of incorrect entries.
Command Types
Voice control distinguishes between the
following types of command:
R Global commands:
These are commands which can be called
up at any time (e.g. help, navigation or
phone commands).
R Local commands:
These are commands which are only
available for the active application (e.g.
“Save”).
Active Application
The local commands refer to the application
currently shown on the display and to the
audio source you are currently listening to.
For example, if you are listening to the radio
while the navigation application is active on
the display, you can operate both
applications using voice control.
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XPress the 005A or 005B button.
The volume increases or decreases during
voice output.
or
XSet the volume for the voice output on the
volume control for COMAND.
Display Messages
The audible help function can be
supplemented by visual help on the display
( Y page 95). If the help function is switched
on, the most important commands that are
currently possible appear in the display when
you start the dialog.
In the address book and navigation system, a
selection list is shown in the display if voice
control requires additional information from
you.
Entering Numbers
R Digits from “zero” to “nine” are permitted.
R Say the phone number in groups of three
to five digits.
Spell
R The letters of the alphabet and the numbers
0 to 9 are permitted.
R Say the letters in groups of five to seven
letters.
R Say each individual letter clearly.
i Using individualization, you can fine-tune
voice control to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The process of
individualization is described in chapter
“System Settings” ( Y page 95).
i If you use individualization, it may impair
recognition of other users. Switch off
individualization if it makes recognition of
other users worse.
PhoneGWarning
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.
Operation
You can use voice control to:
R place a call by using your voice to input a
phone number
R store names and numbers in the address
book
R dial a number from the address book
R dial a number from the received calls or
latest calls list
R listen to the phone book
R retrieve and manage your voice mail and
recorded announcement services
R redial
Voice control recognizes whether:
R your phone is switched on
R your phone is connected via Bluetooth ®
R the car phone is registered with the
relevant mobile phone network
R it is possible to dial
If it is not possible to dial, voice control issues
a message to this effect.
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NavigationGWarning!
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
pay attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given. 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.
During route guidance, you will not receive
information on:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield signs
R parking or stopping zones
R one-way streets
R narrow bridges
R other traffic regulation data
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive
carefully and always obey traffic laws and
road signs, even if they contradict navigation
system instructions.
GWarning!
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This could
cause a delay in completing your phone call
in a timely manner. This could distract you in
an emergency situation and cause you to be
involved in an accident.
Operation
You can use voice control to:
R enter a state
R enter a province
R enter a city
R enter a district (center)
R enter a street
R enter an intersection
R enter a house number
R enter an entire address
R enter a zip code
R find address
R enter a point of interest
R select one of your previous destinations
R call up route information
R store a destination
R display the map
R enlarge/reduce the size of the map
R listen to the destination memory
R start and stop route guidance
R switch the guidance instructions on and off
XTo select the navigation application press
the 0062 button on the multifunction
steering wheel.XGive the “Navigation” command.XPress the 0062 button.XGive one of the navigation commands
explained below.
Commands
You cannot start the route guidance until all
the necessary address data has been
entered.
“Help Navigation”/“Help”
Using the “Help navigation” command, you
can have all the essential commands for the
navigation system read out.
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XTo select an entry and set an address:
Press the 0062 button at the selected
entry.tIf there is more than one address, the
system asks “Navigate to: home or
work?”sHome
The system starts route guidance.
XTo cancel the dialog: Press the 0041
button.
You have canceled the dialog. The system
confirms by responding “Cancel”.
Address Book
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use the Voice Control System when road
and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Otherwise you could be involved in an
accident in which you or others could be
injured.
Overview
The address book gives you the option of
storing information about people in the form
of entries.
Using voice control, you can dial a phone
number stored in the address book or start
route guidance for a stored address.
Apart from the speaker-dependent voice
names stored in the address book, voice
control can recognize all the entries in the
name fields of the address book. Recognition
of the entries in the address book depends on
the text that was entered. To make a call you
must say the text of the entry.
Check the address book entries for the
following:
R The name entries, e.g. last name and first
name, are in the right fields.
R Do not use abbreviations or acronyms.
R Avoid unnecessary spaces in names.
R Do not use special characters.
You can improve voice recognition by saving
a speaker-dependent voice name for address
book entries.
Use a speaker-dependent voice name:
R for names which are difficult to pronounce
R to distinguish names which sound similar
R for names which are not pronounced as
they are written
Voice control can store up to 50 of these
address book entries by means of a speaker-
dependent voice name.
Operation
You can use voice control at any time to:
R save a name
R select a name
R delete a name
R list the address book
R delete the address book
R open the address book
R open an entry from the address book
R list the phone book
R list the destination memory
XTo open the address book: Press
the 0062 button on the multifunction
steering wheel.XGive the “Address book” command.XPress the 0062 button.XGive one of the address book commands
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