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
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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
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 call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Connect Device
Connect Device: turn the con-
troller and press to confirm.
The device list appears.
X To highlight the desired mobile phone in the
device list: turn the controller.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X To select Reception Volume
Reception Volume orTrans‐ Trans‐
mission Volume
mission Volume: turn and press the con-
troller.
X To select a volume setting: turn the con-
troller.
X To accept changes: press the controller.
i Incorrect settings may have an impact on
the quality of calls. Using the telephone
Accepting a call
X To select Accept Accept: press the controller.
or
X Press 0061on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The call is accepted.
Additional functions available during a call
(Y page 110).
Adjusting the call volume (Y page 108).
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 113).
i You can also accept the call by voice com-
mand using the Voice Control System (see
the separate operating instructions).
i If the phone number of the caller is trans-
ferred, it appears in the display. If the
phone number is saved in the phone book,
the contact's name is also displayed. If the
phone number is not transferred,
Unknown Unknown is shown in the display. Rejecting a call
X To select Reject
Reject: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
or
X Press 0076on the multifunction steering
wheel. Making a call
Using the telephone menu X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select all numbers one after the other in
the telephone menu: turn and press the
controller each time.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 113).
Redial X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The list of outgoing calls is displayed. The
most recently dialed number is at the top.
X To select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 113).
Using call lists X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Call Lists
Call Lists: turn and press the
controller. Using the telephone
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