Buttons and controller
Overview 0043
Telephone, address book and Internet button
0044 Vehicle and system settings button
0087 Adjusts the volume or mutes
0085 Switches COMAND on/off
0083 Favorites button
0084 Back button
006B Navigation button
006C Radio button
006D Media button
Back button You can use the
0038button to exit a menu
or to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the0038
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
X To call up the basic display: press the
0038 button for longer than two seconds.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode. Controller With the controller in the center console you
can:
R
select menu items on the display
R enter characters
R select a destination on the map
R save entries.
The controller can be:
R turned 3
R slid left or right 1
R slid forwards or back 4
R slid diagonally 2
R press briefly or press and hold 7 Overview
19Overview and operation
Touchpad
Alternatively, you can use the touchpad to
select and enter information (Y page 21).
Multifunction steering wheel 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Right control panel
0087 Left control panel
Left control panel 00E2 R
Calls up the main menu 0063
0064
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R Selects a menu or function
R In the Radio Radio/ Media
Mediamenu:
opens the track or station list
and selects an audio track or
video scene
R In the Telephone Telephone menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or a telephone
number 0063
0064
Press and hold:
R
Rapid scrolling in all lists
R In the Radio Radio/ Media
Mediamenu:
selects a station, audio track or
video scene using rapid scrolling
R In the Telephone Telephone menu: starts
rapid scrolling if the phone book
is open 0076 R
In all menus: confirms the
selected entry in the list
R In the Radio Radio/ Media
Mediamenu:
opens the list of available radio
sources/media
R In the Telephone Telephone menu:
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing the selected num-
ber 00E1
Switches off the Voice Control Sys-
tem (see the separate operating
instructions)
0038
Press briefly:
R
Back
R In the Radio Radio/ Media
Mediamenu: dese-
lects the track or station list or
list of available radio sources/
media
R Hides display messages
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 0038
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip Trip menu Right control panel
0076 R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits phone book/redial mem-
ory 0061 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory 20
OverviewOvervie
w and operation
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound X
Press the thumbwheel beside the control-
ler.
or
X Press the 0063button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
i When the sound is switched off, you will
see the 006Bsymbol in the status bar. If you
change the media source or change the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on.
i Even if the sound is switched off, you will
still hear navigation system announce-
ments.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again X
To switch off navigation announce-
ments: press the thumbwheel beside the
controller during the announcement.
The Spoken
Spoken driving driving recommendations
recommendations
have been deactivated.
have been deactivated. message
appears.
X To switch navigation announcements
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (Y page 26).
or
X Start a new route calculation
(Y page 69).
or
X Select 006A: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(Y page 82). Function menu
X
Press the 00FDbutton or the 00CB,002A,
002B, or 00D4button.
Navigation: the map displays the current
vehicle position.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio
mode set appears.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears. In the example, SD
memory card mode is set.
Communication: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears. X
To show the menu: slide4 the con-
troller.
The menu for the selected functions
appears. Depending on the operation, the Basic functions
27Overview 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
Bluetooth
®
technology is a standard for
short-range wireless data transmissions up to
approximately 10 meters. You can use Blue-
tooth ®
to connect your mobile phone to
COMAND to, for example:
R use the hands-free system
R establish an Internet connection
R listen to music using Bluetooth ®
Audio
R exchange vCards
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
®
X Press the 00D4button in the center con-
sole.
The Vehicle
Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System Settings System Settings : slide6the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select Activate Bluetooth
Activate Bluetooth: turn and
press the controller.
This switches Bluetooth ®
on 0073 or off 0053. Setting the system language
This function allows you to determine the lan-
guage for the menu displays and the naviga-
tion messages. The selected language affects
the characters available for entry.
i The navigation announcements are not
available in all languages. If a language is
not available, the navigation announce-
ments will be in English.
i When you set the system language, the
language of the Voice Control System will
change accordingly. If it is not supported
by the Voice Control System, English will be
selected. X
Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System Settings
System Settings : slide6the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select Language Language : turn and press the
controller.
The list of languages appears. The 003Bdot
indicates the current setting.
X Select the desired language.
COMAND loads the selected language and
sets it. Calling up and editing the Favorites
function
The Favorites function can be called up via the
system menu or via the 007Dbutton on the
controller or the touchpad.
To call up the Favorites function via the
system menu:
X Press the 00D4button.
The system menu appears.
X To select System SystemSettings
Settings: slide 6and
press the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Favorite Favorite Functions
Functions : press the
controller.
A menu appears.
X To select the desired function, e.g. Radio
Radio:
turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
To call up the Favorites function via the
controller or touchpad:
X Press the 007Dbutton.
Call up the Favorite Functions Favorite Functions menu.
The Favorites function can be exited at any
time. To exit the Favorites function:
R Press the 007Dbutton again
R Press the 0038button on the controller
R Press the 0038button in the display. 42
Calling up and editing the Favorites functionSystem settings
X
Insert the SD memory card (Y page 168).
or
X Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory
stick) (Y page 168).
X Press the 00D4button in the center con-
sole.
The Vehicle
Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System SystemSettings
Settings: slide 6and
press the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Data Import/Export Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
X Select Import Data
Import Data orExport Data
Export Data.
i If you import data such as address data,
the existing data on COMAND is overwrit-
ten. You will see a message to this effect.
COMAND is restarted after the data import. If PIN protection is activated, a PIN prompt
appears when you select Export Data Export Data.
X To enter the PIN: turn the controller and
press 0054to confirm.
PIN protection is deactivated.
X To select Memory Card
Memory Card, USB 1 USB 1orUSB 2
USB 2:
turn and press the controller.
This function exports all the data to the
selected disc.
A window appears with the message that
the data has been exported.
You can export address data, bookmarks,
system settings that you have made and radio
station lists, for example. Personal music files
in the MEDIA REGISTER cannot be saved and
imported again using this function. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of
data. Reset function
You can reset COMAND to the factory set-
tings. Amongst other things, this will delete
all personal COMAND data. These include:
R Channel presets
R Entries in the destination memory
R Entries in the list of previous destinations
in the navigation system
R Entries in the address book
R Authorized telephone
In addition, an activated PIN protection,
which you have used to protect your data
against unwanted export, will be deactivated.
Resetting is recommended before selling or
transferring ownership of your vehicle, for
example.
Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music
files in the MEDIA REGISTER, will be deleted.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of
data.
X Press the 00D4button in the center con-
sole.
The Vehicle
Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System Settings System Settings : slide6the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select Reset Reset: turn and press the con-
troller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to reset.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled.
If you select Yes
Yesa prompt will appear again
asking whether you really wish to reset.
X Select Yes
YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes
Yesa message will be shown.
COMAND is reset to the factory settings
and restarted. 44
Reset functionSystem settings
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
Entry restriction
For vehicles in certain countries, there is a
data entry restriction.
The restriction is active from a vehicle speed
of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As
soon as the speed falls below approximately
2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes
inactive.
When the restriction is active, certain entries
cannot be made. This will be indicated by the
fact that certain menu items are grayed out
and cannot be selected.
The following entries are not possible, for
example:
R entering the destination city and street
R entering a destination via the map
R entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via
a name search
R editing entries
Other entries are possible, such as entering
points of interest in the vicinity of the desti-
nation or current position. Switching to navigation mode
X
Press the 00CBbutton.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
Access from one of the other main functions:
X To activate the menu: slide 5the con-
troller (e.g. in radio mode).
X To select Navi
Navi: turn and press the control-
ler. Access within navigation:
X
From any menu, press the 00CBbutton.
The navigation menu appears.
X Press the controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion. Showing/hiding the menu
Using the menu, you can make a destination
entry or select the navigation settings, for
example.
X
To show: slide6the controller when the
map appears.
or
X Glide down the touchpad with one finger.
Route guidance is not active: Destina‐
Destina‐
tion tion is highlighted. Route guidance active:
008F is marked.
Route guidance inactive: no destination
has been entered yet and no route has been
calculated.
Route guidance is active: the destination
has been entered, the route has been cal-
culated. The display shows the route,
changes of direction and lane recommen-
dations. Navigation announcements guide
you to your destination. Introduction
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