2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN radio

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Selecting settings for the Bang & Olufsen
sound system
Calling up the selection menu
X
Select Sound.
X Highlight Bang & Olufsen.
X Press W.
A selection menu appears.
A # dot in front of an entry indicates the
current setting.
Selecting the setting for True Image™
X Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight
reference or 3D Sound.
X Press W.
Selecting sound mode
X Select Sound Mode in the selection menu.
X Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight left,
all or right.
X Press W.
X To exit the menu: press the % back
button beside the COMAND controller.
or
X Slide XVY.
i Please 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
function for mono signal sources, such as
the medium wave range (MW) in radio
mode.
On some stereo recordings, the sound
characteristics may differ from
conventional stereo playback. Rear Seat Entertainment System
Components Overview
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
comprises:
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 (display AUX)
and on the CD/DVD drive (drive AUX)
R two sets of cordless headphones138
At a glance
COMAND

X
Select Time Zone and press W to confirm.
You will see a list of time zones. The # dot
indicates the current setting.
X Select the time zone and press W to
confirm.
X To switch automatic changeover on/
off: select Automatic Daylight
Savings Time or Automatic Daylight
Savings Time by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The # dot indicates the current setting. Text reader settings
Setting the text reader speed X
Select Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select System and press W to confirm.
X Select Text Reader and press W to
confirm.
X Select Set
text reader speed and press
W to confirm.
A list appears. The # dot indicates the
current setting.
X Select a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm. Voice Control System settings
Opening/closing the help window In addition to the audible instructions, the
help window will show you other information
during voice control operation and the
individualization process. X
Select Vehicle
in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
X Select System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Voice
Control by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Help Window and press W to
confirm.
You have switched the help window on
O or off ª. Individualization
Introduction
You can use the individualization function to
fine tune the Voice Control System to your
voice and therefore improve voice
recognition. This means that other users'
voices will not be recognized as easily. For
this

reason this function can be switched off.
Individualization comprises two parts and
takes approximately 5 minutes. It consists of
training the system to recognize a certain
number of digit sequences and voice
commands.
Starting new individualization
Individualization can only be started 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 System settings
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Off-road during route guidance
Due
to roadworks, for example, there may be
differences between the data on the digital
map and the actual course of the road.
In such cases, the system will temporarily be
unable to locate the vehicle position on the
digital map and thus considers the vehicle to
be in an off-road position.
In the display, you will see the Street
unknown message, an arrow and the distance
to the destination. The arrow shows the
compass heading to the last road you were
driving on.
As soon as the system can assign the vehicle
position to the map again, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Route guidance on roads that are not
completely digitalized
COMAND attempts to avoid roads that have
not been completely digitalized. If the
vehicle's position or the destination is located
in an area that has not been completely
digitalized, then no active route guidance is
performed. Instead, the map shows a dashed
route along the roads and the target direction
is shown with an arrow. You hear the
announcement: "You will enter an area,
where turn-by-turn guidance can not be
provided. Please follow the arrow on the
display". Once these roads have been left,
regular route guidance is resumed. Traffic reports
Prerequisite i
The SatRadio mode described below
requires optional satellite radio equipment
and a subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio Traffic Message Service. Further
details on SatRadio are available in the
"SatRadio" section

(Y page 216).
COMAND can receive traffic reports via
SatRadio and incorporate them in the navigation system. Traffic messages and map
symbols can then be shown in the COMAND
display.
COMAND uses high quality traffic data.
Nevertheless, there may be differences
between the traffic reports received and the
actual road and traffic conditions.
Switching traffic reports on/off
X
To switch on: set the route type to
Dynamic Route 7
(Y page 152).
X To switch off: select the Fast Route or
Short Route route type ( Y page 152).
i COMAND calculates a new route if you
change the route type setting with route
guidance active. If you change the route
type setting when route guidance is
inactive,

COMAND uses the new setting for
the next route guidance.
Real-time traffic reports on the map COMAND can show certain traffic incidents
on the map. The incidents are shown on the
map at a scale from 1/16 mi to 20 mi.
X
Set the map scale (Y page 182). 12
Icon display for the section of route
affected
3 Icon for incident on the route
4 Current position and direction of travel
5 Map scale
7 Traffic reports are not available in all countries.174
Navigation
COMAND

:
Hills
; Buildings
= Important buildings
Showing the map data version X
To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Version and press W to
confirm.
The map data version number is shown.
Information about new versions of the
digital map can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Traffic information on the map If you subscribe to the SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio Traffic Message Service, traffic
information

can be displayed on the map. You
can select three categories for the display.
X To switch the displays on/off: press W
the
COMAND controller to show the menu.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Traffic
Information On Map and
press W to confirm.
X Select a category and press W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on O or off ª. R
Traffic incidents
Road sections are illustrated with a yellow
line and arrows.
Warning messages or traffic incidents are
represented on the map by appropriate
symbols and/or yellow/red arrows.
Explanation of symbols ( Y page 174).
R Speed & Flow
Road

sections are represented by yellow or
red car icons.
Green arrows: free-flowing traffic
Yellow car icons: congested traffic, average
speed 25 - 45 mph
Red car icons: traffic jam, average speed 5
– 20 mph
R Free Flow
Road sections are illustrated with a green
line and arrows. Additional settings
Freeway information When driving on highways, you can have the
nearest gas stations, rest areas, etc., as well
as your current distance from them, shown
on the right-hand side of the display.
X
To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller. Navigation
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X
Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV
and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Highway Information and press
W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on O or off ª.
SIRIUS XM service Displaying SIRIUS XM service information
You can display the SIRIUS XM service
information.
X
To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select SIRIUS Service and press W to
confirm.
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
X Call the traffic report provider's phone
number shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the operator.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
If registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account. Compass function You can display the current compass
direction heading in which the front of the
vehicle is facing.
:
Current compass heading
; geo-coordinates
In the compass view, you can see the current
direction of travel, the current height above
sea level and the coordinates of the vehicle
position, for example.
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Compass and press W to confirm.
X To exit the display: confirm Back by
pressing W or press the % button.
Installing new map software The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimum route
guidance can only be provided by
the

navigation system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software. Information
about new map software versions can be
obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. 188
Navigation
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You can install new map software yourself
which, depending on the scope, may consist
of one or more DVDs.
The installation process can take between
10
and 120 minutes, depending on the scope
of the map software. If the radio is switched
on before you start the installation process,
you can still adjust the volume. You can also
use COMAND to operate automatic climate
control and to cancel the process. Other
functions are not operational. If possible,
carry out the installation when the vehicle is
stationary. The DVD read speed is higher
when the vehicle is stationary than when it is
in motion, so less time is required. If the
starter battery is not sufficiently charged,
COMAND may end the process automatically
in order to protect the battery. Therefore, let
the engine idle during the installation
process. G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic
carbon

monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
Displaying information on the map
version currently in use
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding VÆ

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Version and press W to
confirm.
Notes on handling DVDs
R Only hold DVDs by the edge.
R Handle DVDs carefully to prevent reading
errors.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on DVDs. R
Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. When cleaning CDs,
you should wipe in straight lines from the
center outwards rather than in a circular
motion.
R Place DVDs back in their cases after use.
R Protect

DVDs from heat and direct sunlight.
Map software copy protection
Map software for COMAND is subject to a
charge. The map software has just one
activation code which is usable in one vehicle
only, and is not transferable. You can obtain
the six-digit activation code from your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you
have lost the activation code, or if COMAND
does not accept the activation code that you
have received, contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Your vehicle is supplied with map software at
the factory. Depending on the country, map
software for your region is either pre-installed
(Europe/USA) or the map software is
supplied as a DVD (all other countries). You
do not require an activation code for the map
software that is provided with your vehicle.
If the map software on your vehicle has been
installed at the factory and you wish to
reinstall it, this also does not necessitate
entry of the activation code.
Installation process
X Load the map software DVD in the DVD
drive ( Y page 220).
COMAND checks the DVD and shows a
corresponding message in the display.
Map software is not compatible with the
navigation system
You

will see a message that the map software
cannot be installed.
X To confirm the message: press W.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert a DVD which is compatible with the
vehicle’s navigation system. Navigation
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Adding a phone number to an address
book entry
X
Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 209).
X Select Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Save Number and press W to
confirm.
X Select Add and press W to confirm.
The search menu for address book entries
appears.
X Search for the desired entry (Y page 205).
X Press W when you have finished searching.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home, and press W to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Cellular

Phone Number , and press W to
confirm.
X Select Next (save) and press W to
confirm.
COMAND

stores the data if there are fewer
than five numbers assigned to the entry you
are searching for.
You will see a message to this effect.
If five numbers are stored for the entry you
are searching for, a prompt will appear
asking whether you wish to overwrite one
of the existing numbers.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, a selection list with the
five existing numbers appears.
If

you select No, the process will be aborted.
X Select the number to be overwritten in the
list

by turning cVd the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.
COMAND overwrites the selected number
with the new data. Audio
Radio mode
General information i
Portable
electronic devices in the vehicle
may seriously impair radio reception.
Switching to radio mode Option 1
X
Press R the function button.
The

radio display appears. You will hear the
last station played on the last waveband.
Option 2
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If radio mode was the last mode selected,
it will now be active.
If another audio mode is switched on, you
can now switch to radio mode in the audio
menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressing W to confirm.
The audio menu appears. Example display: audio menu
:
Current audio operating mode
; Main function bar
= Audio menu
X Select FM/AM radio by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm. Audio
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Example display, FM radio
:
Display window with station settings
; Frequency of the selected station
= Name of the selected station
? Display bar for frequency setting
A Sound settings
B Waveband
C Station information
D Preset functions
E Radio functions
Switching wavebands X
Select FM, AM or WB in the radio display by
sliding VÆ
and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Waveband submenu is opened. 1
The waveband submenu (the # dot
shows the waveband currently set)
X Select a waveband and press W
to confirm.
You will hear the last station played on the
selected waveband. Selecting a station Selecting a station using the station
search function
X
Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND
controller while the display/selection
window in the radio display is active.
Station

search scans up or down and stops
at the next station found.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press 9 or : briefly.
Selecting stations via the station presets
X Quick setting: press a number key, e.g.
l.
X Directly in the station presets: select
Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
or
X Press W
the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
The station preset memory appears. The
# dot indicates under which preset the
currently selected station is stored.
X Select a station by turning cVd and
pressing W to confirm or press a number
key, e.g. l.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press 9 or : briefly.
Selecting stations by entering the
frequency manually
X Option 1: press the Ä button.
X Option 2:
select Radio in the radio display
by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm. 212
Audio
COMAND