2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class ESP

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as
intended and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid. G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield 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
COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. 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 reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
ment 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, feet and legs.) 12
Operating safety

Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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 interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device. Correct use
G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as
intended and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. 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
Roof antenna functionality (telephone, satel-
lite radio, GPS) can be affected by the use of
roof carrier systems.
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the wind-
shield may affect radio reception and have a
negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency antenna) in the vehicle interior.
Protection against theft: this device is
equipped with technical provisions to protect
it against theft. Further information on pro-
tection against theft can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R The vehicle's operating state
R Incidents
R Malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R malfunctions in important system compo-
nents. e.g. lights, brakes Operating safety
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X
Call up quick access (Y page 22).
The current audio source is displayed.
X To display the available audio sources:
glide down with one finger.
X To select an audio source: glide your finger
to the left or right and press.
The selected audio source is played.
Sending DTMF tones The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
X Call up quick access during a call
(Y page 22).
X To select the desired characters: glide to
the left or right respectively and press.
Every character selected will be transmit-
ted immediately. Basic functions
Switching COMAND on/off
X Press the 008Bbutton on the center con-
sole to the right of the controller.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message will appear. COMAND calls up the
previously selected menu.
If you switch off COMAND, playback of the
current media source will also be switched
off. Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements During traffic or navigation announcements:
X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
i You can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the
volume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
i Setting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions. 26
Basic functionsOverview and operation

X
To delete a character: touch the touch-sen-
sitive surface with your finger and glide
your finger to the left.
The character last entered is deleted.
X To finish the entry and switch back to the
list: press the touchpad. Favorites
Overview of favorites
0043
To add a new favorite (Y page 32)
0044 To rename a selected favorite
(Ypage 33)
0087 To move a selected favorite
(Ypage 33)
0085 To delete a selected favorite
(Ypage 33)
Displaying the favorites overview
X Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and dis-
play a favorite (Y page 32). Displaying and selecting favorites
X Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To select a favorite: turn the controller.
X To call up a favorite: press the controller. Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites X
Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select Assign New Assign New: turn and press the
controller.
The categories for the available favorites
are displayed.
R Navigation Navigation
R Entertainment
Entertainment
R Tel
Tel
R Vehicle
Vehicle
R Climate Control
Climate Control
X To select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The corresponding favorites are displayed.
X To select the desired favorite: turn and
press the controller.
X To store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been added.
If a favorite is stored over another favorite,
the favorite underneath is deleted.
Adding your own favorites You can store phone numbers from the phone
book, radio stations or destinations as favor-
ites.
A phone number from the phone book is used
as an example.
X Call up the phone book (Y page 113).
X Search for the contact and display the
phone number: (Y page 114).
X To store the phone number as a favorite:
press and hold the favorites button on the
controller until the favorites are displayed.
X To store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been added. 32
FavoritesOverview and operation

Arming/disarming the tow-away
alarm An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
the tow-away alarm is armed. This can occur
if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for
example.
X Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 48).
X To select Tow-away Alarm
Tow-away Alarm : turn and press
the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting. Arming/disarming the interior
motion sensor
When the interior motion sensor is armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered if move-
ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This
can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle
interior without authorization, for example. X
Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 48).
X To select Interior Motion Sensor Interior Motion Sensor : turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting. Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
Activating the trunk lid opening height restric-
tion allows you to avoid bumping the trunk lid
on a low garage ceiling, for example.
X
Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 48).
X To select Trunk Opening-height Trunk Opening-height
Restriction
Restriction: turn and press the control-
ler.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting. 360° camera
Important notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. Make
sure that no persons or animals are in the
maneuvering range. Overview
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle sur-
roundings and assists you, for example when
parking or at exits with reduced visibility. 52
360° cameraVehicle functions

For further information on the 360° camera,
see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual. Settings for the 360° camera
When you activate this function, the image
from the 360° camera is displayed when you
select reverse gear.
Activating/deactivating using the reverse
gear:
X Press the 00D4button in the center con-
sole.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Vehicle Vehicle Settings
Settings: turn the con-
troller and press to confirm.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera.
X Select Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear .
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status. Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
era
R COMAND is switched on (Y page 26)
R the 360° Camera
360° Camera function is switched on.
Displaying the image of the 360° camera:
X Press the 00D4button in the center con-
sole.
A menu appears.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display
if you have switched the function on:
R select transmission position P
R the vehicle exceeds a speed of approx.
30 km/h Manually switching the display
X
To select 0039: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
Automatically switching the display:
X You can automatically switch the 360 cam-
era display using reverse gear (Y page 52).
The 360° camera can detect both moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedes-
trian or another vehicle is detected, these
objects are marked with bars. The system is
only able to detect and mark stationary
objects when your vehicle is moving. By con-
trast, stationary objects will always be
detected and marked.
Switching object detection on/off
X To select Object Detection Object Detection in the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press
to confirm.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status.
Opening the camera cover for cleaning
X To select Open OpenCamera
Camera Cover
Coverin the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press
to confirm.
The Please Please Wait...
Wait... message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens. The camera cover
closes automatically when you lock the
vehicle or pull away. Rear view camera
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and park-
ing. When maneuvering or parking, make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects
in the area in which you are maneuvering. Rear view camera
53Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Please note that your COMAND system
may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Introduction
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield 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 COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. 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 reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing 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 Among other things, correct functioning of
the navigation system depends on GPS recep-
tion. In certain situations, GPS reception may
be impaired, there may be interference or
there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tun-
nels or parking garages.
i Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone, sat-
ellite radio, GPS). 62
Int
roductionNavigation

X
To hide: press the 0038button.
or
X Slide 5the controller.
Full screen symbol 0043appears.
X Press the controller. Moving the map
REQUIREMENT: the map is in full screen
mode, the menu is faded out (Y
page 63).
X Press the controller.
The crosshair is shown.
X Slide 1, 4or2 the controller.
The map moves in the corresponding direc-
tion under the crosshair.
X To select a destination on the map: press
the controller.
If navigable destinations are available, they
will be displayed in a list.
X Turn and press the controller.
Showing the menu
X Press the controller.
X Select Menu
Menu. Basic settings
Setting route type and route options
X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Settings Settings: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Route Settings
Route Settings.
X Select a route type.
A filled circle indicates the current selec-
tion.
R
Active route guidance: COMAND calcu-
lates a new route.
R Inactive route guidance: COMAND uses
the selection as the new setting.
i Route guidance active: a destination has
been entered and the route has been cal-
culated.
Route guidance inactive: no destination
has been entered yet and no route has been
calculated yet. Menu item
Fast Route Fast Route COMAND calculates a route
with a short journey time.
Menu item
Dynamic Dynamic
Traffic Traffic
Route Route
Based on the
Fast Route
Fast Route
route type and includes traf-
fic reports on the route for
the route guidance. 64
Basic settingsNavigation