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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FunctionPage1óSwitch to radio mode169Switch wavebands1702eSwitch toLast selected medium in
DVD changer
184,
201
Memory Card181Music Register189Media Interface1943Disc slotCD/DVD loading180CD/DVD ejection182Update the map software10048Load/eject button1805Clear button for functionsTelephone number entry159Delete a digit or entire entryFunctionPage6Number keypadSelect stations via station
presets171
Store stations manually171Telephone number entry159DTMF tone transmission1607FSelect stations using the
station search function171
Fast forward187Select the next track1878qSwitch COMAND on/off89Adjust the volume899PCMCIA memory card slot181aEject button for the
PCMCIA memory card183
bESelect stations using the
station search function171
Fast reverse187Select the previous track18776At a glanceCOMAND APS
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Multifunction Steering WheelFunction1Multifunction display2WVolume upXVolume down8Mute~End and reject calls6Accept and iniate calls3?Activate Voice ControlFunction4%Press briefly:Navigate one level up in the
menu structure of the
multifunction display
Cancel Voice ControlConfirm messagesPress and hold:Multifunction display changes
to the standard display (trip
odometer and odometer)
COMAND changes to the main
display of the current
operating mode
5Select submenu or scroll through
lists
9Upwards:Downwards
Selecting a menu
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XIf only one telephone number is stored
for a name: Press 6 or a 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 6 or a to
display the numbers.
XPress : or 9 to select the number
you want to dial.
XPress 6 or a 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 ~ button. Phone READY
appears in the multifunction display.
iIf you press and hold the : or 9
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 6 to go to the most recently
dialed number or name in the
CALLS DIALED menu.
XPress : or 9 to select the number
or name you are looking for.
XPress 6 or a 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
: G 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 G 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
G symbol then switches to I.
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 $ or h.
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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During a telephone call:XTurn the q rotary/push button.
or
XPress the W or X 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 k 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 k 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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: Current settingXTurn c V d or slide Z V Æ and highlight
left, all or right.
XPress W.XTo exit the menu: press the % back
button beside the COMAND controller.
or
XSlide X V Y.
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 work
for mono signal sources, such as the AM
waveband in radio mode.
On some stereo recordings, the sound
characteristics may differ from
conventional stereo playback.
System Settings
System Menu Overview
Vehicle Equipment
iThis 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.
Opening System Menu
XPress the ö function button.
or
XSelect System in the main function line.
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Voice Control
Switching the Help Screen On or Off
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control.
XSelect Help Window.
You have switched the help window on
Ç or off c.
iIn addition to the audible instructions, the
help screen displays other information
during the individualization process and the
later voice control mode.
Individualization
You can use the individualization function
option to adapt the Voice control system to
your own voice and therefore improve voice
recognition. This will affect the ability of the
system to recognize the voices of other users,
and for this reason it can be switched off
(Y page 96).
The individualization function comprises two
parts and lasts around five minutes. During
the process you will practice a few number
sequences and voice commands.
Starting New Individualization
iIt is only possible to start individualization
when the vehicle is stationary. Before
starting, switch off all devices or functions
which could interfere, such as the radio or
the navigation system. After starting the
session, the system guides you through the
training with spoken instructions.
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control £ Start New
Individualization.
You see and hear a prompt asking whether
you would like further information.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select No, the first part of
individualization begins. You hear a prompt
asking whether you would like to train the
system in numbers or in voice commands.
After selecting Yes, you see an information
display and hear information regarding the
individualization process. The first part of
individualization then begins automatically.
or
XTo close the display: Press n.
You hear a prompt asking whether you
would like to train the system in numbers
or in voice commands.
At the end of the first part, you will see a
prompt asking whether you wish to begin the
second part.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select No, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the first part is
stored automatically.
If you select Yes, the second part will begin.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a corresponding
message. The data from the second part is
stored automatically.
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