2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class phone

Left control panel
0004
0008 R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 0006
0007
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 0006
0007
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio menu: selects the
previous/nex tstation or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel (Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open 000F R
Confirms a selection/display
message
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
R In the Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
003C R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits phone book/redial
memory 0017 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory 000D
000E R
Adjusts the volume 001D R
Mute Back button
001F
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip menu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 001F
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip menu
Multifunction display
0002
Transmission positio n(Ypage 165)
0003 Drive program (Y page 165)
0027 Description field
0026 Menu bar 224
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

0024
Outside temperature or speed
(Ypage 233)
0025 Time (Y page 304)
X To show the menu bar 0026:press the
0004 or0008 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0026disappears after a few seconds.
Text field 0027shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
The following messages may appearint he
multifunction display:
0038 Upshift indicator (Y page 170)
003600140037 Active Parking Assist (Y page 206)
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 183)
0002 Adaptive high-beam Assist
(Ypage 132)
0003 ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 213)
000F ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 158)
0001 Active Lane Keeping Assist
(Ypage 218)
0001 HOLD function (Y page 195)
0001 PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 79) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to call up the menu bar and
select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 223).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip menu (Y
page 225)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 226)
R Audio menu (Y
page 228)
R Tel menu (telephone) (Y
page 229)
R DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 230)
R Service menu (Y
page 231) R
Settings menu (Y
page 232)
R AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y
page 236) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 001Fbutton on the
steering wheel until the Trip menu with
trip odometer 0002and odometer 0003is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From start"
0002
Distance
0003 Time
0027 Average speed
0026 Average fuel consumption
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press 0006or0007 to select From Start or
From Reset .
The values in the From Start submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 226).
The From Start trip computer is
automatically reset when: Menus and submenus
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Video DVD operation
Example
:CD/DVD change rdisplay
0002 Current DVD in the CD/DVD changer
0003 Current scene
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 294).
X Select DVD-V (Y page 469).
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next or previous scene:
briefly press the 0006or0007 button.
X To select ascene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
0006 or0007 buttonuntil desired
scene 0003has been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
The driver's attentio nto 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
road, weather 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 covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. X
Switch on the mobile phone (see the
separate operating instructions).
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 294).
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to
COMAND (Y page 377).
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Phone READY or the name of the network
provider :the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R Phone No Service : there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting acall Example: incoming call
X
Press the 0017button on the steering
wheel to accep tanincoming call.
If someone calls you when you are in the
Tel menu, a display message appears in the
multifunctio ndisplay.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending acall X
Press the 003Cbutton on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel menu. Menus and submenus
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Dialing a number from the phone book
X
Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to selec tthe Tel menu.
X Press the 0006,0007or000F button to call
up the phone book.
X Press the 0006or0007 button to select the
desired name.
or
X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 0006 or0007 button for longer than
one second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored
for a name: press the0017or000F button
to start dialing.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the0017or000F
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 0006or0007 button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 0017or000F button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the telephone book: press the
003C or001F button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 0017button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 0006or0007 button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 0017or000F button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the redial memory: press the
003C or001F button. Assistance menu
Introduction In the
DriveAssist menu, you have the
following options:
R AMG vehicles only: set the vehicle level
(Y page 200)
R show the distance display (Y page 230)
R activate/deactivate the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
(Y page 231)
R activate/deactivate ATTENTION ASSIST
(Y page 231)
R activate/deactivate Active Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 231)
R activate/deactivate Active Lane Keeping
Assist (Y page 231)
Showing the distance display X
Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the
DriveAssist. menu.
X Press the 0006or0007 button to select
Distance Display .
X Press 000F.
The DISTRONIC PLUS distance display
appears in the multifunction display
(Y page 192). 230
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0002
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The powe
rsteering is malfunctioning.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Check whethe ryou are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Trunk Partition
Open The trunk partition is open.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 106).Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 0007
Decrease Speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the roof (Y page 104). 0007
Vario-Roof
Lowering The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurized.
X
Fully open or close the roof (Y page 104).0007
Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely The roof is not locked.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Push or pull the roof switch until the roof is fully open or closed
(Y page 104). 0007
Start Engine See
Operator's Manual The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Start the engine. Display messages
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Useful information
............................282
Operating safety ............................... 282
At ag lance ......................................... 284
System settings ................................ 303
Vehicle functions .............................. 308
Navigation ......................................... 314
Telephone .......................................... 376
Online and Internet functions ..........406
Audio .................................................. 426
Video .................................................. 468
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 476 281COMAND

Useful information
i These operating instructions describe all
the standard and optional equipment of
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.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 38).Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Making alterations to electronic components
can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, phone and voice control
are networked. If one component is not
functional or if it has been incorrectly
removed/replaced, this could impair the
operatio nofothercomponents.
This could seriously jeopardize the
operational safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you always have
maintenance work on electronic components
carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. G
WARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should only enter
system settings with the vehicle at a standstill
and operate the system only when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit.
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 delivers information to simplify
your choice of route and guide you
comfortably and safely to your destination.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you
bring your vehicle to a standstill, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions,
before making or acceptin
gatelephone call
or viewing navigation maps ,instructions or
downloaded informatio nonthe COMAND
screen. G
WARNING
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system's audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver's
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area. G
WARNING
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, fee tand legs.) 282
Operating safetyCOMAND

Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves i
USA only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Par t15oft he FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. These devices must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
i Canada only: the wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. These devices must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. Correct use
Observe the following information when using
COMAND:
R the safety notes in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
i Work improperly carried out on electronic
components or systems (e.g. radio, DVD
changer) and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Even
systems that have not been modified could
be affected because the electronic
systems are connected. Electronic malfunctions can seriously jeopardize the
operational safety of your vehicle.
i Roof antenna functionality (telephone,
satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the
use of roof carrier systems.
Attaching metallized retrofit film to the
windshield may affect radio reception and
have a negative impact on all other
antennas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the
vehicle interior.
i Therefore, have all work on or
modifications to electronic components
carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. This workshop should have the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i Protection against theft: this device is
equipped with technical provisions to
protect it against theft. Further information
on protection against thef tcan be obtained
from an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Information on copyright
General information Information on licenses for free and Open
Source software used in your vehicle and in
the electronic components can be found on
this website:
http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/opensource . Operating safety
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