Selecting a search position
............156
Using as the destination ................157
GPS reception ...................................... 54
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............200 H
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Heading up (navigation) ...................104
Headphones Changing batteries ........................241
Home address
Entering and saving .........................63
Selecting from the destination
memory ........................................... 63I
Incident (traffic report) .......................92
Indicator lamp Remote control .............................. 241
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Intermediate stop
Deleting ........................................... 67
Entering ........................................... 66
Internet
Calling up the carousel view ..........171
Conditions for access ....................154
Creating favorites .......................... 177
Entering the URL ............................ 171
Favorites manager .........................177
Favorites menu .............................. 177
Menu functions .............................. 174
Opening favorites .......................... 176
Selecting favourites .......................172
iPod ®
Alphabetical track selection ..........222
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 218
Selecting a category/playlis t......... 220
iTunes ®
............................................... 222 L
Lane recommendations Explanation ...................................... 83
Presentation .................................... 83
Load/eject button .............................192
Lumbar support Adjusting (COMAND) .......................49 M
Map (navigation) Adjusting the scale ........................102
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 106
City mode l..................................... 107
Geo-coordinate displa y.................. 106
Heading ......................................... 104
Information in the display ..............106
Map settings .................................. 104
Moving ........................................... 103
North orientation ........................... 104
Notes ............................................. 102
Point of interest symbols ...............105
Road displa y.................................. 106
Saving the crosshair position .........103
Showing the map data version ....... 113
Topographical map ........................107
Updating ........................................ 113
Updating process ........................... 113
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection ..........222
Basic menu .................................... 219
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 218
Connection options .......................217
iPod ®
............................................. 217
Mode ............................................. 217
MP3 player. ................................... 217
Notes for the MP3 player ...............223
Playback options ........................... 222
Selecting categories ......................220
Selecting folders ............................ 220
Selecting music files ......................220
Selecting playlists ..........................220
Switching to ................................... 218
USB mass storage device ..............217
Media list ........................................... 197 Index
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Operating with the headphones
.....243
Picture settings .............................. 244
System settings ............................. 244
Using the main loudspeaker ..........243
Video DVD mode ........................... 250
Receiving vCards ............................... 149
Redialing (telephone) ........................129
Remote control Button lighting ............................... 238
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...237
Reset function ..................................... 42
Resetting (factory settings) ...............42
Route Estimated time of arrival ..................87
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ..........89
Displaying the distance to the
destination ....................................... 87
Recording ........................................ 89
Route overview ................................ 88
Selecting an alternative route ..........86
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ............................................. 56
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 56
Starting calculation ..........................62
Route demonstration ..........................88
Route guidance Canceling ......................................... 85
Continuing ....................................... 85
Destination reached ......................... 86
General notes .................................. 81
Lane recommendations ...................83
Off-road ........................................... 91
Traffic reports .................................. 92S
Safety notes Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....191
Using the telephone ....................... 120
Video DVD mode ........................... 226
SatRadio
Displaying information ...................191
Notes ............................................. 186
Registering .................................... 187Selecting a category
......................188
Switching to ................................... 187
Saving the crosshair position ..........103
Screen Selecting for remote operation ......237
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 195
Inserting ........................................ 195
Search & Send ...................................... 80
Seats Active multicontour sea t.................. 49
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
Balance (seat heating) .....................50
Massage function ............................ 50
Multicontour seat ............................ 49
Resetting settings ............................ 51
Seat functions (COMAND) ...............48
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Selecting a province ...........................58
Selecting a state .................................. 58
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 184
Sending DTMF tones .........................130
Settings Menu overview ................................. 20
Picture (COMAND) .........................226
Sound settings ................................. 28
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...254
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 40
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...254
Setting the night design .....................38
Setting the text reader speed ............39
Setting the volume Telephone call s................................ 28
Video AUX ..................................... 232
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 261
Daily forecast ................................. 260
Detail information ..........................261
Information chart ........................... 260
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 26110
Index
Available functions:
R
accepting a waiting call (Y page 130)
R making a further call (Y page 131)
R toggling (Y page 131)
Availability depends on the network (only
possible in the GSM network) and on the
Bluetooth ®
mobile phone.
Switching the hands-free microphone
on/off This function is also available during an active
phone call.
X
Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 127).
X To switch off: selectMic Off
Mic Off and press
00A1 to confirm.
If the microphone is switched off, the
display shows the 0056symbol and the The
The
microphone microphone is
isoff
off message appears for
a short period.
X To switch on: selectMic On
Mic On and press
00A1 to confirm.
The 0056symbol disappears. You will briefly
see the The
Themicrophone
microphone is
ison
onmessage.
Sending DTMF tones This function is not supported by all mobile
phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions. X
If you would like to listen to the messages
on your answering machine, for example,
dial the corresponding number.
X To transmit individual characters: once
a connection has been established to the
answering machine, select the desired
characters in the character bar, pressing
00A1 to confirm each of them.
or
X Press the corresponding key on the
COMAND number keypad.
Every character selected will be
transmitted immediately.
X To send a phone book entry as a DTMF
sequence: selectName Nameby turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
X Select the desired phone book entry and
press 00A1to confirm.
The entry is sent as a DTMF character
string.
X To return to the call display: select
Back Back and press 00A1to confirm.
i You can also send DTMF tones using the
Voice Control system; see the separate
operating instructions. Calls with several participants
Rejecting or accepting a waiting call The mobile phone network provider must
support and activate the call-waiting function.
Depending on the mobile phone used, the
system behavior differs when accepting a
call.
If you have a call in progress and receive
another call, a new window appears in the
display. You also hear a tone. You can accept
or reject the call.130
Telephone operationTelephone
The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
R Random Medium
Random Medium
All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order.
R Random Track List
Random Track List (MP3 mode only)
The tracks in the currently active folder or
the current track list are played in a random
order.
X To select options: switch to the MUSIC
REGISTER (Y page 207).
X Select Music Music Register
Register by sliding005B0064and
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller and
press 00A1to confirm.
The options list appears. The 003Bdot
indicates the option selected.
X Select an option and press 00A1to confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence Normal Track Sequence , you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window.
i The Normal Track Sequence Normal Track Sequence option is
automatically selected when you change
the disc you are currently listening to or
when you select a different medium. If an
option is selected, it remains selected after
COMAND is switched on or off. Bluetooth
®
audio mode Preconditions for the Bluetooth
®
audio device
Bluetooth ®
audio mode requires a
Bluetooth ®
-capable audio device. Observe
the information in the Bluetooth ®
audio
device's operating instructions.
Before using Bluetooth ®
audio mode, you
should check your Bluetooth ®
audio device
for the following:
R Bluetooth ®
audio profile The Bluetooth
®
audio device must support
the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth ®
audio
profiles.
R Bluetooth ®
visibility
Certain Bluetooth ®
audio devices do not
just require activation of the Bluetooth ®
function. In addition, your device must be
made "visible" to other devices.
R Bluetooth ®
device name
This device name is predetermined but can
usually be changed. To make a clear
selection of the Bluetooth ®
device
possible, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you customize the device name.
i A2DP (Advanced AudioDistribution
Profile): Bluetooth ®
audio profile for audio
data transmission
AVRCP (Audio VideoRemote Control
Profile): Bluetooth ®
audio profile for audio
data playback
i Not all Bluetooth ®
audio devices available
on the market are equally suitable. To
obtain more information about suitable
Bluetooth ®
audio devices and about
connecting Bluetooth ®
audio devices to
COMAND, visit
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com (USA).
Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
X Activate Bluetooth ®
and Bluetooth ®
visibility on the Bluetooth ®
audio device. Preconditions in COMAND
X Activate the Bluetooth ®
function in
COMAND(Y page 40). Bluetooth
®
audio mode 211Audio Z
the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Connecting an external device
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
They may malfunction in extreme
temperatures; see the operating instructions
for the respective device. Examples of
extreme temperatures are direct sunlight or
very low outside temperatures. Mercedes-
Benz USA, LLC accepts no liability for damage
to external devices.
i Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
USB hubs (devices with several USB
connections) are not supported. 0043
Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
0044 iPod ®
plug for connecting an iPod ®
0087 USB socket for connecting an MP3 player
0085 Example of device: iPod ®
X Connect the external device with suitable
socket 0043,0044or0087.
COMAND activates the device, and a
message appears (if connected via iPod ®
connector or USB socket).
If you remove a device, the No Device
No Device
Connected Connected message appears.
i A connected iPod ®
or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control (e.g. Bluetooth
®
remote control) or directly
via the device itself, as this may cause
unforeseen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to
malfunctions.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod ®
or
MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
R the connected device is not supported
(External Device UnavailableExternal Device Unavailable
message).
R the connected device consumes too much
power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty.
R a mass storage device (e.g. a USB memory
stick or USB hard drive) is connected to the
Media Interface.
In this case the Please connect the
Please connect the
device to the other USB port device to the other USB port
message appears.
i The separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content
options.
i Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if you have further questions. Switching to Media Interface mode
General notes In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes –
this depends on the external device and its
content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on
iPods ®
or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or
all functions may not be available. 218
Media Interface modeAudio
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described. Overview
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel. G
WARNING
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headset while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car's horn,
etc.). G
WARNING
When not in use, headsets or external video
sources should be stored in a safe location
(e.g. one of the vehicle's storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants. G
WARNING
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision. Components
The Rear Seat Entertainment System is
comprised of:
R two screens for the rear behind the front-
seat head restraints
R two remote controls
R a CD/DVD drive
R AUX jacks on both screens (AUX display)
and on the CD/DVD drive (AUX drive)
R two sets of cordless headphones 236
OverviewRea
r Seat Entertainment System
Rear-compartment screens
0043
AUX jacks, detailed view in the "CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks" section (Y page 239).
0044 Display Remote control
Overview 0043
To switch the screen on/off
0044 To switch the button lighting on/off
0087 To select the screen for the remote
control
0085 To select a menu or menu item
0083 To confirm a selection or setting
0084 To switch the sound on/off (for corded
headphones)
006B To adjust the volume (for corded
headphones) 006C
To skip to a track, fast-forward/fast-
rewind
006D To select a track; direct entry
006E To exit a menu (back)
i Two remote controls are included in the
scope of supply for the USA and Canada.
Selecting the screen for the remote
control You can use the remote control to operate
one of the two rear screens at a time. To do
so, you must switch the remote control to the
desired screen. Overview
237Rear Seat Entertainment System Z
X
To select the left-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel 0043until "L REAR" is
highlighted in the window.
X To select the right-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel 0043until "REAR R" is
highlighted in the window.
Switching the screen on/off If the SmartKey is in position
0or 1in the
ignition lock (see the vehicle Operator's
Manual), or the SmartKey is not inserted, the
screens in the rear will switch off after 30
minutes. Before the screens switch off, they
show a message to this effect.
You can switch the screens back on.
However, this will discharge the starter
battery. X
Point the remote control at the rear-
compartment screen which has been
selected for remote operation.
X Press button 0043on the remote control.
The respective rear screen switches on or
off.
i You can only switch the screens on using
the remote control if the ignition is
switched on. Switching the button lighting on/off
X
Press button 0043on the remote control.
Depending on the previous status, the
button lighting is switched on or off.
i If you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Switching the sound on/off (corded
headphones only) X
Press button 0043on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off. 238
OverviewRear Seat Entertainment System