
stopping or pausing playback ........186
voice control with  ..................224, 229
Center console
Lower part  ....................................... 39
Upper part  ....................................... 38
Central locking
Automatic  ...................................... 239
Locking/unlocking from inside  ......239
SmartKey  ....................................... 236
Central locking/unlocking switch  ... 239
Ceramic brake system  ...................... 350
Certification label  .............................. 420
Channel selection (satellite radio)  ..... 83
voice commands for  ......................223
Chapter selection (DVD)
main video  ..................................... 203
Character entry  ................................... 86
Children in the vehicle Air bags  ........................................... 45
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off  ........................................ 49
Infant and child restraint systems .... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ........................................... 49
Safety notes ..................................... 57
Tether anchorage points  ..................59
Top tether  ........................................ 59
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle                        
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning  .............................................. 360
Cigarette lighter  ................................ 307
City center, selecting as
destination  ................................. 119, 214
City of destination, selecting  ........... 115
Clear button  ......................................... 79
Climate control system  .................... 298
Air conditioning  ............................. 300
Air conditioning refrigerant  ............426
Air distribution  ............................... 302
Air recirculation mode  ...................303
Air vents  ........................................ 301
Air volume  ..................................... 302
Automatic mode  ............................ 300
Deactivating system  ......................299
Front defroster  .............................. 302
Maximum cooling MAX COOL  ........303Temperature  .................................. 300
Using driver-side settings for
passenger side ............................... 303
Cockpit  ................................................. 33
Cold tire inflation pressure  .............. 345
Collapsible wheel chock  ................... 363
Color video settings main video  ..................................... 203
COMAND
control unit  ...................................... 75
Reset  ............................................... 99
System settings  ............................... 92
COMAND, about
basic functions  ................................ 89
operation of  ..................................... 85
switching on/off  .............................. 89
COMAND components  ........................ 73
COMAND controller  ............................. 77
COMAND Control System  ................... 72
Combination switch  .......................... 251
Commands for voice control  ............ 225
for address book  ...................219, 227
for CD, DVD, MP3  ..................224, 229
for navigation  ........................ 212, 226
for phone operation  .......................226
for radio and satellite radio .... 221, 228
general commands  ........................225
Contacts
see Address book                                     
Contrast setting
main video  ..................................... 203
Control system  .................................. 272
Multifunction display  .....................273
Multifunction steering wheel  .........272
Resetting to factory settings  ..........282
Submenus in the Settings menu  ....283
Control system menus  ...................... 275
AMG ............................................... 287
Audio  ............................................. 279
Navi  ............................................... 277
Service ........................................... 281
Settings  ......................................... 282
Telephone  ...................................... 280
Trip  ................................................ 275
Control system submenus
Convenience  .................................. 286
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Satellite radio .................................... 173
category selection  .................175, 222
Displaying information  ...................176
Memory functions  ..........................176
Selecting a channel  .......................175
selecting channels  .........................223
Switching on  .................................. 174
Updating channels  .........................177
voice control with  ..................221, 229
Saving route calculations
see Last Destinations                               
Scale of navigation map, setting  ..... 106
Scene selection main system  .................................. 203
Scrolling navigation map  .................. 106
Search & Send  ................................... 125
Searching (See also Predictive
speller) address book  ......................... 219, 220
audio tracks  ................................... 187
for mobile phones  ..........................149
phone book  ...................................... 84
points of interest (POIs)  .................128
see Track selection (audio)                       
Seat belt force limiter  ......................... 55
Seat belts  ............................................. 52
Children in the vehicle  .....................57
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Fastening  ......................................... 54
Proper use of  ................................... 53
Releasing  ......................................... 55
Safety guidelines  ............................. 46
Safety notes ..................................... 52
Telltale  ............................... 35, 55, 391
Seat heating  ....................................... 245
Seating capacity  ................................ 335
Seats  .................................................. 243
Adjustment  .................................... 243
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 245
Heating  .......................................... 245
Memory function  ........................... 249
Selecting audio track
CD, DVD, or MP3  ........................... 187
normal and random options  ...........189
steering wheel operation  .................83
voice commands for  ......................224
Selecting from lists  ............................. 88Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever                             
Self-test
mbrace  .......................................... 309
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ........................................... 52
Tele Aid (Canada only)  ...................309
Service
see Maintenance                                       
Service, parts  .................................... 420
Service and warranty information  ..... 26
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message                                     
Service life (tires)  .............................. 338
Service menu  ..................................... 281
Settings Factory setting (SmartKey)  ............237
Memory function  ........................... 249
Menu  ............................................. 282
Selective setting (SmartKey) .......... 237
Side impact air bags  ........................... 48
Side marker lamps Cleaning lenses  ............................. 357
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 385
Sidewall (tires)  .................................. 346
Side windows see Power windows                                  
Skipping to tracks
see Track selection (audio)                       
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Snow chains  ...................................... 347
Snow tires see Winter tires                                         
Sound
see Audio                                                  
Sound Modus  ....................................... 90
Speedometer  ....................................... 34
Speed restriction on destination
input  ........................................... 102, 123
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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards  .................................. 339, 346
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode  ............................................. 283
Units of measurement, navigation  .. 103
Unleaded gasoline, premium  ........... 427
Unlocking the vehicle Manually  ........................................ 398
SmartKey  ....................................... 236
Updating Gracenote ®
 Media
Database  ............................................ 188
Updating map software  .................... 100
Upholstery, cleaning  ......................... 359
USB devices connecting to ................................. 192
playback options ............................ 197
playlists and folders  .......................195
selecting active partition  ...............197
selecting tracks  .....................195, 196
Useful features  .................................. 306
V
Valet locking  ...................................... 241
Vehicle Battery  ........................................... 410
Care  ............................................... 354
Control system  .............................. 272
Identification Number (VIN)  ...........420
Locking/unlocking  ........................236
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety  .............................. 28
Towing  ........................................... 415
Unlocking/locking manually  ..........398
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification                          
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)  ................................................... 420
Vehicle jack see Jack                                                     
Vehicle lighting  .................................. 249
Vehicle loading Load limit  ....................................... 335
Terminology  ................................... 345
Vehicle location (current)
displaying  ...................................... 110
GPS reception  ................................ 103
moving map to  ............................... 107
saving in Last Destinations  ....106, 147
Vehicle maximum load on the tire  ... 347
Vehicle specification SLS AMG (197)  .............................. 421
Vehicle status message memory  .... 282
Vehicle tool kit  .................................. 362
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care                                        
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification                          
Video  .................................................. 198
control menu, displaying/hiding  ....201
handling and care of discs  .............199
interactive content  ........................205
operating DVD menu  .....................203
picture settings  .............................. 203
voice control with  .......................... 230
Video Aux (auxiliary)
main system  .................................. 205
Voice control  ..................................... 206
canceling the dialog  .......................208
command list  ................................. 225
creating voice names  .....................219
general operation  .......................... 207
help function .................................. 232
interrupting the dialog  ...................208
operating safety  ............................. 206
starting the dialog  ..........................208
switching help screen on or off  ........95
troubleshooting  ............................. 231
with address book  .........166, 218, 231
with DVD changer  ..........................224
with external equipment (Aux)  .......225
with navigation  .............................. 212
with phone  ..................................... 209
with radio and satellite radio  .........221
Voice Control
delete name  ................................... 220
find address  ................................... 217
Individualization  ............................... 95
Settings  ........................................... 95
Voice mail, voice control for  ............ 211
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Introduction
Where to Find it
This operator's manual has been designed to
help you use your  COMAND control unit in all
situations. Since not all models have the
same standard equipment, your COMAND
system equipment may deviate from some
descriptions and illustrations.
At a Glance
Here you will find an overview of the
components of COMAND. Then you will find
examples illustrating how to operate
COMAND and information on the basic
functions. If you are operating a  COMAND for
the first time or have rented the vehicle, you
should first read this chapter.
System Settings
Here you will find all the important
information regarding the system settings of
the COMAND.
Navigation
Here you will find detailed information
regarding the following topics:
R Setting options for the map display and the
route calculation
R Destination input
R Search & Send
R POI input
R Route guidance
R Traffic information
R Destination memory
Telephone
The telephone functions are described here.
You will also find information on the address
book.
Audio
Here you will find all information regarding
the audio function and its Radio, SatRadio,
CD-audio/DVD audio/MP3, Music Register,
Media Interface and Audio Aux modes.
Video
Here you will find all information regarding
the video system.
Voice Control
Here you will find information about operating
several  COMAND  functions via Voice Control.
Indexes
Content and keyword indexes are intended to
help you find information quickly.
Symbols
Trademarks ®
:
R Bluetooth ®
 is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R Microsoft ®
 is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
R Windows media ®
 is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries
You will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:
GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!  Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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XThis symbol points to
instructions for you to follow. A
number of these symbols
appearing in succession
indicates a multiple-step
procedure.0052The continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.( Y  page 11)This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on
this subject.DisplayMessages, menu items or soft
key names appearing in the
COMAND color display are
printed in the style shown here.
Operating Safety
GWarning
Any alterations of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, telephone and Voice
Control systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30  mph
(approximately 50  km/h), your car covers a
distance of 44  feet (approximately 14  m) every
second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.GWarning
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
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.
This device complies with Part  15 of the
FCC  Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
R This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
R This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
GWarning
Change or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
!  Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class  A digital device, pursuant to Part  15
of the FCC  Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment
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Components of COMAND
COMAND comprises:
Rthe COMAND display
Rthe COMAND control unit with DVD
changer
Rthe COMAND controller with the Back and
Clear button
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
Rthe navigation system
Rthe audio function with the radio, SatRadio,
disc (CD audio, DVD audio or MP3 mode),
PCMCIA memory card (MP3 mode), Music
Register and Audio Aux modes
Rthe telephone and the address book
function
RDVD Video
Rsystems settings
You can call up the main functions:
Rusing the corresponding function buttons
Rusing the main function line in the
COMAND display
COMAND Display
iDo not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. Should
the display need cleaning, use a mild
cleaning agent and a soft, antistatic, lint-
free cloth. Commercially available alcohol
and ammonia-free TFT or LCD cleaners are
recommended.
The COMAND display shows the function
currently selected and its associated menus.
The COMAND display is divided into several
areas.
The radio display is shown in the example.
Example: Audio main function display
1 Status line2 Main function line3 Main area4 Submenu line
Status line 1 displays the time and the
current telephone status.
With the main function line 2 you can select
the main function.
Select the function with the COMAND
controller (Y page 77).
In the example, the audio main function is set
to radio mode and the main area 3 is active.
iThe arrangement of the menus can vary,
depending on the equipment. Normally, the
menus for the full equipment version are
shown in this manual.
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Menu Overview  
Having selected a main function, you will find the submenu line at the bottom edge of the
COMAND display.
If one of the main functions such as Navigation, Audio, Video or Phone is currently selected,
additional menus are available from the main function line (Y page 74).
This is indicated by a small triangle behind the main function label.
1 Triangle indicating an additional menuNaviAudioPhoneVideoModeFM/AM RadioPhoneDVD VideoMap OrientationSatRadioAddress bookVideo AuxPOI Symbols On
Map
Disc (CD audio,
DVD audio, MP3
mode)
Traffic Information
On Map
Memory card (MP3
mode)
Text Information
On Map
Music RegisterÇ Topographic
Map
Media InterfaceÇ Highway
information
AUXÇ Read Traffic
Messages
Automatically
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Example of map from bird's-eye view
1 Current crosshairs location2 Currently set map orientationXTo set map orientation: Display menu
system if applicable (Y page 108).
XSelect Navi £ Map Display.
A dotR indicates the current setting.
1 Options for map orientationXSelect North Up or Heading Up or
Bird's-eye View.
XTo exit menu: Slide o m p.XHide menu systems if applicable
(Y page 106).
The map orientation changes accordingly.
Setting POI Symbols
You can select which POIs are to be displayed
as symbols on the map. Points of interests
include, for example, gas station, hotels,
cinemas and restaurants.
1 Options for POI symbols (Y page 109).XTo set: Display menu system if applicable
(Y page 106).
XSelect Navi £ POI Symbols On Map.XSelect Standard Symbols or Personal 
Symbols or No Symbols.
The settings have the following effect:
RStandard Symbols
Displays the factory-set symbols
RPersonal Symbols
The list of POIs is displayed
RNo Symbols
No POI symbols are shown on the map.
iThe list indicates all symbols for all
countries that are contained in the digital
map. However, not all POIs are availbale in
all countries. As a result, certain POI
symbols may not be shown on the map
even though the symbol display is switched
on.
XTo exit menu: Slide o m p.XHide menu system if applicable
(Y page 106).
Traffic Information on Map
Provided you have a subscription to SIRIUS
XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service,
you can have the traffic information displayed
on the map. There are three different
categories of information you can select.
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