2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class glove box

The tracks in the currently active category
or folder, including any subfolders, are
played in random order.
i For USB devices, the random playlists
offer a maximum of 300 tracks chosen at
random.
X To select a playback option: select
Media Interface in the basic display by
sliding VÆand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
The options list appears. The #dot
indicates the option selected.
X Select an option and press Wto confirm.
Separate USB connection In addition to the USB connection on the
Media Interface, there is another USB
connection in the glove box. This connection
can also be used to play audio files.
Electrical consumption at this connection
must not exceed a continuous current of
500 mA. If the electrical consumption is
higher, use a separate source to provide
power for the USB device (e.g.
12 Vp ower supply). X
To select music from the USB port as
the audio source: selectAudio by sliding
ZV and turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select USB and press
Wto confirm. Notes on USB devices Data formats
The following data formats are supported:
R
MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
Notes on USB devices
R In order to keep the initialization time to a
minimum, store only music data on a USB
device.
R Approximately 10,000 tracks are
supported. Multiple partitions should be
used for larger numbers of tracks.
R Do not use USB extension leads or
adapters. They can impair functionality.
R A background search of the USB device is
performed and any playlists found are
shown in a separate category in addition to
the folders. Initialization of larger USB mass
storage devices containing a large number
of files may take several minutes.
i DRM (Digital Rights Management)
protected files are not supported by the
Media Interface. Audio AUX mode
Notes on audio AUX mode You can connect an external audio source
(AUX) to COMAND. The socket for this is
located in the glove box.
If COMAND is equipped with a Media
Interface, external audio sources are
connected using the corresponding cable set.
An AUX socket is not provided.
i
You can find more information on the
Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect and in the "Media
Interface mode" section (Y page 222). Audio
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X
Select DVD Functions and press
Wto
confirm.
X Select Subtitles or
Camera angle and
press Wto confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears .The # dot
in front of an entry indicates the current
setting.
X Select a setting by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X To exit the menu: slideXVY the COMAND
controller.
Interactive content DVDs can contain interactive content (e.g. a
video game). In a video game, for example,
you may be able to influence events by
selecting and triggering actions. The type and
number of actions depend on the DVD.
X
Select an action by sliding ZVÆorXVY the
COMAND controller and press Wto
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.
X Press Wthe COMAND controller. AUX video mode
AUX jacks An external video source (video AUX) can be
connected to COMAND via the media
interface( Ypage 222 )using the AUX jacks in
the glove box.
i In vehicles with a rear view camera, the
video AUX jack cannot be used for external
video sources. Switching to video AUX mode X
Select Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
If video AUX mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another video source is switched on, you
can now switch to video AUX mode in the
video menu.
X Select Video and press
Wto confirm.
X Select AUX and press
Wto confirm.
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the content of the external video
source if it is connected and switched to
playback.
For details on how to operate the external
video source, see the respective device's
operating instructions.
Showing/hiding the menu X
To show: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X To hide: slideZVthe COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing
W.
Volume and sound settings You will find details on volume (Y
page 127)
and sound (Y page 128) settings in the "At a
glance" section. G
WARNING
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
i In some cases, the volume of the AUX
device may be quieter or louder, or the
usual maximum possible volume cannot be
reached. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately.Int his case,
start at a medium volume and increase it 234
VideoCOMAND

X
Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps yo uto prevent
muscle tension on long journeys.
X Select the seat (Y page 244).
X Select Massage by sliding
XVYor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Al ist appears.
You can selec tdifferen ttypes of massage
function:
R 0: OFF R
1: Slow and Gentle R
2: Slow and Vigorous R
3: Fast and Gentle R
4: Fast and Vigorous X
To confir myour selection: pressW. X
Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The massage function runs for
approximately 6to 20 minutes, depending
on the setting. Uploading/downloading data
With this function, you can transfer COMAND
data from one system (vehicle) to another
system (vehicle). You can use either a USB
stick or an SD card as temporary storage.
You can only transfer the complete
transferable data record.
The following data is included in the complete
transferable data record:
R navigation destination memory and last
destination
R address book entries
R audio station/video channel presets
R system settings Copying data to a storage medium
X
Insert an SD card into the SD card slot
or
X Insert a USB stick into the socket on the
side in the glove box.
X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.
X Select System and press
Wto confirm. 246
VehicleCOMAND

X
To switc hthe ventilation on/off: push
rocker switch down ;or up :. Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and aird istribution
settings.
! Close the air ven twhen heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged. X
To open: turn thumbwheel :counter-
clockwise from position 3to position 2.
X To close: turn thumbwheel :clockwise
from position 2to position 3. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment :
Rear-compartment air vent, left
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,
right
? Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,
left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel =
or ? to the right or left.
i Close the rear-compartment air vents
when heating mode is activated, as no
warm air flows through the rear-
compartmenta ir vents in the basic heating
setting. Setting the air vents
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 29).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Always faste nitems being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, durin ghard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle .This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
Never drive a vehicle with the trunk open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle (including occupants). The values
are specified on the vehicle identification
plate on the driver's door frame.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the trunk as
possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear seat
backrests.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection. Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartmentl ids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find the following installed in the
glove box: an audio and video AUX jack, a
USB socket or Media Interface, a universal
interface for portable audio equipment, e.g.
for an iPod or USB device, and a bracket for 400
Stowage areasStowage and features

a remote control (see the COMAND section
in this Operator's Manual).
i The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 269). X
To open: press button :.
X To close: fold the glove box flap upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
Eyeglasses compartment X
To open: press marking :.
Stowage compartment under th earmrest
i The º Roadside Assistance call button
(Y page 409) and the EMB Info call
button ( Ypage 410) are located in the
stowage compartment under the armrest. X
To open the stowage compartment:
press button :and fold the armrest in the
directio nofarrow:to the left or right.
X To open the stowage compartment:
press button ;and fold up the armrest in
the direction of arrow ;.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
!
Do not sit or leany our bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartment before folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest. Stowage areas
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Socket in the glove box
X
Open the glove box (Y page 400).
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the trunk X
Lift up the cover of socket :.mbrace
Important safety notes !
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the EMB Info call button to
register. If one of these steps is not carried
out, it may not be possible to activate the
system. If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. You can use this
password to log in to the mbrace section
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com 16
.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center
The mbrace system The mbrace system provides different
services, e.g.:
R
automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
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