2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Comand Manual

Calling up/exiting the display
X
To call up the full screen display: press
the 0066 button.
X In the system menu, slide 00A0005Bthe
COMAND controller up until the Full
Full
Screen
Screen option is selected.
X Press 00A1the COMAND controller.
The system display is shown as full screen
(without system menu).
X Slide 009E005B009F the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the fuel consumption
indicator appears.
The COMAND display shows the fuel
consumption for the last 15 minutes of the
journey.
X To exit the full-screen display: press00A1
the COMAND controller.
The system menu appears.
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
The fuel consumption display may differ from
the display in the FROM START
FROM START trip computer
in the Trip
Trip menu; see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual. ON&OFFROAD display
Overview
The ON&OFFROAD display is available on M-
Class and GL-Class vehicles.
The COMAND display can show the settings
and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions.
You can find more information about the ON&OFFROAD functions and the display
itself in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Calling up displays
X Press 0066.
X In the system menu, slide 00A0005Bthe
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
X Slide 009E005B009F the COMAND controller until
the ON&OFFROAD display appears.
The COMAND display shows the settings
and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions. Exiting the display
X Slide 009E005B009F the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel
consumption) is shown. Driving conditions menu (Active Body
Control)
General notes
On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you can display some driving systems and
additional information in the COMAND
display. Calling up drive status regulator (ABC)
X Press 0066.
X In the system menu, slide 00A0005Bthe
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
X Slide 009E005B009F the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the driving conditions
menu (ABC) appears.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display. Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control)
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Details on the displays:
R
for standard vehicles, see the separate
vehicle Operator's Manual.
R for AMG vehicles, see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual. Exiting the display
X Slide 009E005B009F the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel
consumption) is shown. Seat functions
Overview
The possible settings depend on the type of
seat and the vehicle model series. Using the
0059 button next to the COMAND controller
or the Seat menu item in the system menu,
you can call up the following seat adjustment
functions:
R For M-Class and GL-Class vehicles with
multicontour seats:
- seat cushion length
- backrest side bolsters
- lumbar
- massage
R For SL-Class vehicles with lumbar support
seats:
-lumbar
- balance R
For SL-Class vehicles with multicontour
seats:
- seat cushion side bolsters
- backrest side bolsters
- lumbar
- balance
R For SL-Class vehicles with dynamic
multicontour seats
-seat cushion side bolsters
- backrest side bolsters
- lumbar
- dynamics
- massage
- balance
i You can also store and recall the current
seat function settings using the memory
button and the corresponding memory
position switch; see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual.
The massage function cannot be started or
stopped using the memory button. Selecting the seat
First select the seat which you wish to adjust.
X Press the 0059or0066 button.
X Select Seat Seatand press 00A1to confirm.
X To switch to the lower line, for both options
slide 005B0064the COMAND controller.
X Select Driver's Seat Driver's Seat orPassenger
Passenger
Seat
Seat by turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm. 48
Seat functionsVehicle functions

Adjustment functions
Adjusting the seat cushion length This function is available on M-Class and GL-
Class vehicles with multicontour seats. This function allows you to adjust the height
of the seat cushion.
X Select the seat (Y page 48).
X Select Seat Surface
Seat Surface by turning0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A scale appears.
X Turn 0082005B0083 or slide 00A0005B0064the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the
lumbar region of the seat backrest This function is available on M-Class vehicles
with multicontour seats and on all SL-Class
vehicles, regardless of seat variant. This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest
(4-way lumbar support).
X
Select the seat (Y page 48).
X Select Lumbar Lumbar by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A crosshair appears. You can make two
settings:
R Vertical: to move the point of greatest
lumbar support up or down
R Horizontal: to adjust the amount of
support
X Slide 00A0005B0064 or009E005B009F the COMAND controller
and press 00A1to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button.
Adjusting the sides of the seat backrest
(backrest side bolsters) This function is available on M-Class, GL-
Class and SL-Class vehicles with
multicontour seats or dynamic multicontour
seats.
X
Select the seat (Y page 48).
X Select Backr. Sides Backr. Sides by turning0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A scale appears.
X Turn 0082005B0083 or slide 00A0005B0064the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button. Seat functions
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i
For SL-Class vehicles with dynamic
multicontour seats: when driving dynamics
are activated due to a change of direction
(e.g. cornering), the backrest side cushion
settings can temporarily not be used.
Adjusting the seat side bolsters This function is only available on SL-Class
vehicles with multicontour seats or dynamic
multicontour seats. This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat side bolsters.
X Select the seat (Y page 48).
X Select Seat Sides
Seat Sides by turning0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A scale appears.
X Turn 0082005B0083 or slide 00A0005B0064the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button.
Balance This function is available on SL-Class
vehicles. The Balance function controls the distribution
of heat on the seat backrest and cushion.
The Balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating; see the
separate vehicle Operator's Manual.
X
Select the seat (Y page 48).
X Select Balance Balance by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A scale appears and shows the current
setting. Positive values indicate the heat
output for the seat backrest, negative
values indicate the heat output for the seat
cushion. The intensity is indicated by an
orange bar in the stylized seat above the
scale.
The values stand for:
R 0 0- backrest and seat cushion are heated
equally to the maximum level
R 1
1to 3
3- the heat output to the seat
cushion is reduced in one-third
increments
R -1 -1 to-3
-3 - the heat output to the backrest
is reduced in one-third increments
X Turn 0082005B0083 or slide 009E005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button.
Massage function This function is available on M-Class and GL-
Class vehicles with multicontour seats and on
SL-Class vehicles with dynamic multicontour
seats.50
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Example display (M-Class or GL-Class)
X
Select the seat ( Ypage 48).
X Select Massage Massage by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A list appears.
You can select different types of massage
function:
R 0: Off
0: Off
R 1: Slow and Gentle
1: Slow and Gentle
R 2: Slow and Vigorous
2: Slow and Vigorous
R 3: Fast and Gentle
3: Fast and Gentle
R 4: Fast and Vigorous
4: Fast and Vigorous
X Turn 0082005B0083 or slide 00A0005B0064the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
The massage function runs for
approximately 15 to 25 minutes,
depending on the setting.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics This function is only available on SL-Class
vehicles with dynamic multicontour seats. X
Select the seat ( Ypage 48).
X Select Dynamic Seat Dynamic Seat by turning0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A scale appears.
You can select:
R 0 0: Off
R 1
1: level 1 (medium setting)
R 2
2: level 2 (high setting)
X Turn 0082005B0083 or slide 00A0005B0064the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the0041back
button. Resetting all adjustments
X
Select the seat ( Ypage 48).
X Select Reset All
Reset All by turning0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A query appears.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No and press 00A1to confirm.
If you select No
No, the process will be aborted. Seat functions
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After you select
Yes
Yes, all seat adjustments
are reset to the default values (factory
setting). 52
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Your COMAND equipment
..................54
Introduction ......................................... 54
Basic settings ...................................... 56
Destination input ................................ 57
Entering a point of interest ................70
Personal points of interest .................75
Search & Send ..................................... 80
Route guidance ................................... 81
Traffic reports ..................................... 92
Destination memory ...........................97
Previous destinations .......................101
Map operation and map setting ......102
Additional settings ...........................109
Problems with the navigation sys-
tem ..................................................... 115 53Navigation

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. Introduction
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
For safety reasons, only enter a new
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
When you are driving, another passenger
should enter the destination. Read the
Operator's Manual and select the route
before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per
second.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges G
WARNING
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the actual road/traffic situation
no longer corresponds to the data on the
digital map. Digital maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes in an area. For example,
a route may have been diverted or the
direction of a one-way street may have
changed. For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations. G
WARNING
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.
Looking at the icons or map display can
distract you from traffic conditions and
driving, and increase the risk of an accident. General notes
Operational readiness of the navigation
system The navigation system must determine the
position of the vehicle before first use or
whenever operational status is restored.
Therefore, you may have to drive for a while
before precise route guidance is possible.
GPS reception Correct functioning of the navigation system
depends, amongst other things, on GPS
reception. In certain situations, GPS
reception may be impaired, there may be
interference or there may be no reception at
all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
i
Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone,
satellite radio, GPS).
Entry restriction On vehicles for certain countries, there is a
restriction on entering data.
The restriction is active from a vehicle speed
of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As
soon as the speed falls below approximately 54
Int
roductionNavigation