2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER radio

Updating the digital map
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimal route
guidance can only be provided by
the
navigation
system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the
digital map updated there with a DVD, or you
can update it yourself.
Updating process G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed
space. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling

exhaust gases constitutes
a health hazard and could lead to loss of
consciousness or even death.
i The update process can take a long time
(over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you start the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may
automatically switch off. This protects the
battery. If this occurs, restart the update
with the engine running.
X Insert the DVD:
R
in the single DVD drive (Y page 421)
R in the DVD changer (

Y page 421)
COMAND checks whether the digital map
on the DVD is compatible with the
navigation system and system software.
A prompt then appears asking if you want
to install the database. Versions of the
database currently installed and the database that is to be installed are
displayed.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
After selecting Yes, an activation code
must be

entered when installing a database
for the first time. You will receive the
activation code when you buy the
navigation DVD.
If you select No, the process will be
canceled.
X Enter the activation code.
After entering the activation code
correctly, COMAND starts updating the
digital map. Once the update is finished,
you will see a message.
X To confirm the message: press W the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The navigation system is not operational
until the update is complete.
i You cannot eject the DVD during the
update. If you switch off COMAND during
the update, the update is interrupted. It
then continues from where it was
interrupted when the system is restarted.
COMAND may

prompt you to change the DVD
during the update.
X Press the V (for DVD changer) or
8 (for single DVD drive) load/eject
button.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully
completed, you will see a message to this
effect.
X To confirm the message: press W the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
The update is complete.
If the

update is not successfully completed,
you will see a message that the map update
is not possible. Navigation
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COMAND controller and press
W to
confirm.
X Select a setting using the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
i If you change the settings, the websites
may not be displayed correctly.
Deleting private data
X Select Delete Private Data and press
W to confirm.
A menu appears. X
Select the setting by turning cVd or sliding
ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The # dot in front of an entry indicates
which setting is active.
or
X Select Delete All Data On Exit and
press W to confirm.
Switch the setting on O or off ª.Option Function
All Deletes all private
data.
Cache Deletes data in the
cache.
Cookies Deletes cookies that
are created by
websites which you
have called up. Option Function
URL History Deletes all websites
visited (path).
ODelete All
Data On Exit If this function is
activated O, all
private data is
deleted when you
exit the Internet
browser.
i
If you reset COMAND to the factory
settings (reset

function), these settings are
deleted ( Y page 294). Audio
Radio mode
Important notes Portable electronic devices in the vehicle may
seriously impair radio reception.
Switching to radio mode
Switching modes using the function
button
X
Press the $ function button.
The radio

display appears. You will hear the
last station played on the last waveband.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button
switches through the wavebands in this
order: FM, AM, WB. You then call up
satellite radio mode. Pressing the button
again takes you back to FM radio mode. Audio
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Switching modes via the audio menu
Example: audio menu
:
Current audio operating mode
; Main function bar
= Audio menu
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 press W to confirm.
The audio menu appears. Example: HD Radio display
:
Display window with station settings
; Preset position of the selected station
= Name of the selected station (symbol for
HD Radio™ and number of subprogram)
? Frequency of the selected station A
Sound settings
B FM radio, AM radio or WB radio
C Program information
D Preset functions
E Radio functions
X Select FM/AM Radio by turningcVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Deactivating HD Radio You can deactivate HD Radio™ for the
selected frequency in the Radio submenu:
X
Select Radio in
the radio display by sliding
VÆ the COMAND controller and press W
to confirm.
X Select HD Radio and press W to confirm.
HD Radio™ is deactivated if the ª check
box is empty.
You hear the analog program of this
frequency.
As soon

as you change to another HD Radio
frequency, HD Radio™ is reactivated.
i Notes on HD Radio™:
HD Radio™ is a digital radio system from
the U.S.A.
HD Radio™ provides:
R digital transmission on the same
wavebands as analog AM/FM. The412
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analog AM/FM stations remain in the
same position when selecting a station.
R broadcasting of
several program streams
over a single FM frequency (e.g. HD1,
HD2, etc.).
R clear, interference free reception
R FM: CD quality sound
AM: analog FM station sound quality
R the display of text-based information
(e.g. artist, track name) in the display
For further information on HD Radio™, visit
http://www.hdradio.com .
Switching wavebands You can switch the radio between the FM, AM
and WB wavebands.
:
Waveband submenu
X Option 1: press the $ function button
until the desired waveband is set.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button
switches through the wavebands in this
order: FM, AM, WB. You then call up
satellite radio mode. Pressing the button
again takes you back to FM radio mode.
X Option 2: select FM, AM or WB in the radio
display by

sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X The waveband submenu is opened.
X Select a waveband and press W to
confirm.
You will hear the last station played on the
selected waveband. The # dot shows the
currently selected waveband. Selecting a station Selecting stations via the station search
function
X
Press the E or F button.
or
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.
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 When the display/selection window is
active, press W the COMAND controller.
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.
Selecting stations by entering the
frequency manually
X Option 1: press the l button.
X Option 2: select
Radio
in the radio display
by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Enter Frequency and press W to
confirm.
Irrespective of the option chosen, an input
menu will appear.
X Enter a frequency using the number keys.
COMAND sets the frequency entered. Audio
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COMAND controller and press
W to
confirm.
X Select WB from the menu and press W to
confirm.
Searching for a channel
X Quick select: turn cVd or slide XVY the
COMAND controller while the display/
selection window is active.
or
X Press the E or F button.
Channel search scans up or down and
stops at the next channel found.
Selecting a channel from the channel list X
Select Channel by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The channel list appears.
X Select a channel by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
or
X Press a number key on the control panel,
e.g. 4, at any time. Displaying station information
This function is only available for analog FM
programs and digital AM/FM programs (HD
Radio™).
Information relevant to the current station is
shown below the main function bar.
X
Select Show Station Information by
sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Depending on the previous status, you
switch Show Station Information on
O or off ª.
Displaying program information This function is only available for analog FM
programs and digital AM/FM programs (HD
Radio™).
Information relevant to the current station is
shown in the display window. Audio
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X
Select Info in the radio display by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Information on the currently selected
station is displayed. Content is dependent
on the station.
X To return to the radio display: confirm
Info by pressing W.
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller up. Satellite radio
Important notes i
The satellite
radio mode described below
requires optionally available satellite radio
equipment and registration with a satellite
radio provider.
i Note that the categories and channels
shown in the illustrations depend on the
program content offered by the provider.
The program content may vary. The
illustrations and descriptions in these
operating instructions may therefore differ
from the channels and categories offered
by the provider.
Satellite radio mode may be temporarily
unavailable or interrupted for a variety of
reasons. These reasons include
environmental or topographical conditions
as well as other issues beyond the control
of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means
operation may not be possible in certain
areas.
These include:
R tunnels
R parking garages
R locations inside or next to buildings
R locations in the vicinity of other
structures
i SIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130
radio stations in digital quality, for example
100% commercial-free music, sports, news
and entertainment. SIRIUS XM Radio employs a fleet of high-
performance
satellites

to broadcast around
the clock throughout the USA and Canada.
The satellite radio program is available for
a monthly fee. Details are available from
the SIRIUS XM Service Center and at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Registering satellite radio Service information screen
:
Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
; SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Switch on satellite radio mode
(Y page 417).
The satellite radio main menu appears,
showing the weather channel. You cannot
select any other stations.
X In the lower menu line, select Sat and

press
W to confirm.
X Select Service and press W to confirm.
The service information screen appears.
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the service staff.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes. If the activation is completed
successfully, the No Service message
appears in the display, followed by the
satellite radio main menu.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at 416
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http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
i If registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account.
If the
satellite receiver is not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device
Unavailable message will appear.
Switching on satellite radio mode Notes
For example, to select a channel or scroll in
the lists, you can also use the
=;
9: buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel ( Y page 211).
Important information on registering the
satellite radio (Y

page 416).
Option 1
X Press the $ function button.
The No Service message appears after
switching on or if no signal is being
received. Once COMAND receives the
signal, the satellite radio display appears.
The station last selected is played.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button
switches through the wavebands in this
order: FM, AM, WB and subsequently
switches on

the satellite radio. Pressing the
button again takes you back to FM radio
mode. Option 2 Satellite radio main menu
:
Satellite radio main display
; Channel name
= Preset
? Selected category/channel number
A Channel information (in brief)
B Sound settings
C Category list
D Channel information (in detail)
E Channel preset list
F Satellite radio menu
Channel information A can be viewed in
detail ( Y page 420).
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and

turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If satellite radio mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another audio mode is switched on, you
can now switch to satellite radio mode in
the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Sat and press W to confirm. Audio
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The No Service message appears when
starting up or if no signal is being received.
If
the
satellite receiver is not installed or is not
installed correctly, the Device
Unavailable message will appear.
Changing the category
Satellite radio stations are sorted into various
categories. You can choose between various
categories such as News/Discussions,
Sports and Country (if available). The
category list is sorted alphabetically.
X To call up the category list: select
Category by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The category list appears.
X To select a category: select

a category by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The category selected is shown in the
display. You hear the station last selected
for this category.
The All Channels category is at the top
of the category list. This category is sorted
by channel number and allows you to
browse all available channels. Selecting a channel
Channel search
X
Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND
controller while the display/selection
window in the SatRadio display is active.
or
X Press the E or F button.
COMAND searches in both directions
(ascending and descending) and stops at
the next channel found in the selected
category. Satellite radio menu
X
Select Sat in the submenu bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The satellite radio menu appears. 418
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