Function restrictions ...................... 137
Functions available during a cal
l.... 145
General notes ................................ 136
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 147
Making a call ................................. 143
Message conditions ....................... 155
Message settings ........................... 155
Operating options .......................... 137
Phone book .................................... 147
Reading messages ......................... 157
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 142
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automaticall y................................. 141
Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 143
Safety notes .......................... 136, 172
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 146
Setting up a speed dial .................. 154
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 146
Switching between mobile phones .. 141 Switching the microphone on/of f..1 45
Telephone menu overview ............. 137
Text message conditions .............. .155
Text messages (SMS) .................... 155
Text message settings ................... 155
Toggling ......................................... 146
Using the telephone ....................... 143
Writing e-mails ............................... 159
Writing text messages ................... 158
Telephone keypad overview
COMAND ......................................... 24
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 144
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 143
Text messages
Calling up the settings menu ......... 155
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 156
Displaying details ........................... 158
Downloading manually ................... 156
Editing text templates .................... 160
Inbox .............................................. 157
Setting s......................................... 155
Using a phone number in the text .. 161 Using text templates ...................... 160
Writing ........................................... 158
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 161
Deleting ......................................... 162
Reading .......................................... 157
Reading alou d................................ 158
Storing sender in address book ..... 162
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 161
Time
Setting ............................................. 47
Setting the format ............................ 47
Setting the time ............................... 47
Setting the time/date format .......... 47
Setting the time zone ....................... 46
Switching automatic time on/of f..... 46
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 31
Changing the audio source .............. 34
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 33
Changing the station/music track ... 34
Character suggestions ..................... 33
Deleting characters ......................... 33
Entering a space .............................. 33
Entering characters ......................... 32
Gesture control ................................ 30
Handwriting recognition ................... 32
Hiding the quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 31
Moving the map ............................... 31
Operating the touchpad ................... 30
Overview .......................................... 30
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 34
Switching input line ......................... 33
Zooming in on the map .................... 32
Zooming out of the map ................... 32
Tow-away alarm
Arming/deactivating (COMAND) ..... 62
Track information .............................. 275
Traffic jam function ........................... 11212
Index
Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 115
Reading out on route ..................... 117
Real-time traffic report .................. 116
Trunk lid opening height restric-
tion
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 63 U
Updating the digital map .................. 130
USB audio mode Selecting a trac k............................ 217
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Interface .. 215 V
Vehicle settings ................................... 58
Video see Video DVD
Video-AUX
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 239
Switching to ................................... 239
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 241
DVD's control menu ...................... 243
DVD functions ............................... 244
DVD menu ..................................... 244
Function restrictions ...................... 241
Menu options ................................. 242
Notes on discs ............................... 240
Operation ....................................... 240
Overview ........................................ 242
Pause function ............................... 245
Picture settings .............................. 243
Playing conditions .......................... 241
Safety notes .................................. 240
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 245
Stop function ................................. 245
Switching to ................................... 241
Video menu ................................... 244
Voice Control System
Setting s........................................... 48
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 25 W
Weather forecast Calling up ....................................... 185
Displaying a saved location ........... 187
Information chart overview ............ 185
Saving a location ........................... 186
Selecting a location from the
information chart ........................... 186
Weather map overview .................. 186
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 286
Legend ........................................... 291
Moving ........................................... 286
Showing/hiding layers ................... 286
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 286
Time stamp .................................... 291
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 285
Storing an area .............................. 285
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 190
WLAN
Activating ......................................... 49
Connecting the device ..................... 49 Index
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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.) 14
Operating safety
Overview
Components
0043
COMAND display
0044 DVD changer/single DVD drive
0087 Controller and buttons
The image shows the equipment with telephone keypad.
COMAND consists of:
R the COMAND display
The COMAND display has 1440 x 540 pixels.
R the DVD changer/single DVD drive
R the controller
R the touch-sensitive telephone keypad or the touchpad
R the buttons
R ports in the center console (2x USB, AUX)
An iPod ®
is connected via USB cable.
R headphones for the front passenger (cordless or connected by means of a cable to the audio
jack in the footwell)
i COMAND can be operated from the front-passenger side using the corresponding remote
control if your vehicle is equipped with the front-passenger entertainment system. The
COMAND display can show separate information for the driver and the front passenger. The front passenger views the display in SPLITVIEW. Functions
R HD FM radio/HD AM radio/satellite
radio Internet radio, see Communication
R Media
- Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, 2 x USB, SD card, iPod ®
, Bluetooth Overview
19At a glance
audio, 10 GB Media Register on the hard
drive
- Music search using all media
R Sound system
You can select from three sound systems:
- Standard sound system
- Burmester ®
surround sound system
- Burmester high-end 3D surround sound
system for ultimate listening pleasure
R Navigation system
- Destination entry using keyword search
- Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
- Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
- Navigation functions for passengers,
such as Drive Information and Google™
Maps
- Dynamic route guidance via SIRIUS sat-
ellite radio
R Communication
- Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
- Address book
- Internet browser
- Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, Destination Download,
Weather, Facebook, Google™ Street
View, Internet radio, stock prices, news
and much more
- WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND and the option
of remote control for the front passenger (SPLITVIEW) and the Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System
- Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
- WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the custom-
er's mobile phone R
SIRIUS Weather
- Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
- Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, typhoons)
R Vehicle functions
- Vehicle settings, such as ambient light-
ing, belt adjustment and tow-away alarm
- 360° camera
- Rear view camera
- Climate control functions, such as cli-
mate mode, perfume atomizer and aux-
iliary heating
- Setting the multicontour seat with new
massage program
R Favorites button
Fast access to up to twelve favorites func-
tions using the favorites button and num-
ber keys on the telephone keypad (if avail-
able) or the favorites button on the touch-
pad (if available).
R Multi-Seat Entertainment System
- All passengers have access to entertain-
ment options via COMAND
- Digital remote control operation and dig-
ital cordless headphones COMAND display
General notes !
Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness 20
OverviewAt a glance
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may temporarily switch
off completely. Overview
21At a glance
Overview
Example: audio CD mode basic display
0043 Status bar with time, can show other displays
0044 Main display field
0087 Climate control status display
0085 Context display in additional display area
Cleaning instructions !
Do not touch the display. The display has
a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The COMAND display must be switched off
and have cooled down before you start clean- ing. Clean the display screen, when neces-
sary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT/LCD dis-
plays. Do not apply pressure to the display
surface when cleaning it, as this could cause
irreversible damage. Then, dry the surface
with a dry microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could dam-
age the display surface. 22
OverviewAt a glance
0043
Switches COMAND on/off
0044 Adjusts the volume or mutes
0087 Touchpad
0085 Back button
0083 Seat adjustment button
0084 Navigation button
006B Radio button
006C Media button
006D Telephone, address book and Internet button
006E Vehicle and system settings button
006F Controller
The image shows the equipment with touchpad.
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. Telephone keypad The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive: as
soon as one or several of the keys are gently touched, the telephone keypad is shown in
the COMAND display. The key being touched
is highlighted.
Alternatively, COMAND may be equipped
with a touchpad.
Controller The controller is used to:
R select menu items from the COMAND dis-
play
R enter characters 24
OverviewAt a glance