
The vehicle is either on a road that has not
been digitized ( Y page 135) or on the side
of a road, e.g. in a parking space.
R No Route
The COMAND system cannot calculate a
route to the selected destination.
R Direct. of Dest.
The vehicle has gone off the map during
route guidance ( Y page 135).
For more information on status displays, see
( Y  page 135).
Audio menu
The functions in the  Audio menu operate the
audio equipment which you have currently
switched on.
The following functions are available:
R Selecting radio station ( Y page 279)
R Operating audio devices/audio media
( Y  page 279)
R Operating video DVD ( Y page 280)
If the COMAND system is currently switched
off, the message  Audio Off appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo adjust the volume:  Press button
W  or X  on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Selecting radio station 
i The SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated
as a radio application.
For more information on SIRIUS XM
Satellite Radio, see ( Y page 173).
Additional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to a satellite
radio service provider are required for
satellite radio operation. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle.
XSwitch on the COMAND system
( Y  page 75) and select radio.XPress button  = or ;  to select the
Audio  menu.
The currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Stored memory position;Station frequency=Wave band settingXSelecting next or previous stored 
station:  Press button  : or 9  briefly
to select a stored station.XSelecting next or previous station in 
wave band:  Press and hold button  : or
9  to select a station.
You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio
( Y  page 171).
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Operating audio devices/audio media
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
the audio device or audio media
( Y  page 168).XPress button  = or ;  to select the
Audio  menu. The settings for the currently
being played audio device/audio media
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Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button  : or 9  briefly.XSelecting a track from the track list 
(quick search):  Press and hold
button  : or 9 .
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD Video ( Y page 201).XPress button  = or ;  to select the
Audio  menu.:Disc number;Current sceneXSelecting next or previous scene:  Press
button  : or 9  briefly.XSelecting a scene from the scene list 
(quick search):  Press and hold
button  : or 9 .
Tel menu
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
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 connect your telephone to the
COMAND system via Bluetooth ®
( Y  page 149).XSwitch on the telephone and the COMAND
system ( Y page 75).XPress button  = or ;  to select the
Tel  menu.
One of the following messages will appear in
the multifunction display:
R No Service  : No network is available.
R Ready for Bluetooth Telephony...  :
The telephone has not been connected to
the COMAND system via Bluetooth ®
 yet.
XConnect the telephone to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
.
R Phone Ready  or name of the network
provider (if available): The telephone has
found a network and is ready for use. You
can operate it using the control system.
Answering a call 
When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you can answer a call at any time. In the
multifunction display you will then see the
following message:
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176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving
at full engine speed.
Use buttons  : or 9  to select the
following functions in the  AMG menu:
R SETUP ( Y page 288)
R RACETIMER ( Y page 288)
R Overall analysis ( Y page 289)
R Lap analysis ( Y page 289)
SETUP
SETUP indicates the current driving program
mode and the ESC mode.
XPress button  = or ;  to select the
AMG  menu.XPress button  9 to select SETUP.
or
XTap the AMG button on the center console
( Y  page 270).:Transmission program mode indicator;ESC mode indicator
RACETIMER  
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button  = or ;  to select the
AMG  menu.XPress button  9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.:Digital tachometer;RACETIMER=Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position  2 (Y  page 241).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
W  or X .
XStarting:  Press button  W.XDisplaying intermediate time:  Press
button  X while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.XStopping:  Press button  W.
When you stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button  W after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
XPress button  X while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.XPress button  X within 5 seconds.
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XActivating: Adjust the air temperature, air
volume and air distribution.
XPress button ¸.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The driver-side settings are used for the
passenger side.
XDeactivating: Press button ¸ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
Rear window defroster
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button ¤.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
XSwitching off: Press button ¤ again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.
Loading and storing
Parcel net
GWarning!
The parcel net is intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
A parcel net is located in the passenger
footwell.
Storage compartments
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.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Glove box 
Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket or a media interface is located in the
glove box. For information on Audio AUX
mode, see (Y page 197) and for media
interface, see (Y page 192).
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