Using geo-coordinates
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Destination
Destination: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Using Geo-Coordinates
Using Geo-Coordinates.
Geo-coordinates are entered in degrees,
minutes and seconds.
Entering the latitude and longitude coor-
dinates
X To change the value: turn the controller.
X To move the selection within the line: slide
1 the controller.
X To move the selection between lines: slide
4 the controller.
X To confirm the value: press the controller.
Saving destination
X To select Save
Save: turn and press the control-
ler.
The destination can be saved as:
R a navigable contact in the address book
R to an SD memory card
R My Address
Starting route calculation
X To select Start Route Guidance Start Route Guidance: turn
and press the controller. Personal POIs and routes
General notes
The use of personal POIs for displaying traffic surveillance equipment is not permitted in
every country. Please observe the country-
specific regulations and always drive at a suit-
able speed.
Personal POIs are filed in categories:
R Not Classified Not Classified
Standard entry for personal POIs
R Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that
you have imported via the online functions
(Y page 183)
R Categories which you have created your-
self, e.g. on your PC
Personal routes are not categorized. Settings for personal POIs
Displaying on the map Requirement: an SD memory card with per-
sonal POIs is inserted (Y
page 215).
All personal POIs of the selected category are displayed on the map with a corresponding
symbol.
If the "Alert when approaching" (Y page 98)
function is activated, the symbols are dis-
played up to a map scale of 2 km.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Personal POIs
Personal POIs.
X Select Display on the Map
Display on the Map.
The menu displays the categories available on the SD memory card.
X To select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
All personal POIs in the selected category
are displayed 0073or not displayed 0053,
depending on the previous status. Personal POIs and routes
97Navigation Z
X
Press the controller.
The compass display provides the following
information:
R The current direction of travel with direc-
tion angle (360 degree format) and com- pass direction
R Longitude and latitude coordinates in
degrees, minutes and seconds
R Height (rounded up) above sea level
R Number of GPS satellites from which
a signal can be received
i Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X To exit the compass display: press the
0038 button. Drive Information
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
X Turn the controller until Drive Informa‐ Drive Informa‐
tion
tion is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The Starting Drive Information. Starting Drive Information.
Please Wait...
Please Wait... message appears.
You will then see maps with the current
vehicle position and the vicinity of the des-
tination in different scales, these are auto-
matically displayed one after another.
If mbrace is activated for Internet access,
additional information can be displayed,
e.g. weather at the destination
(Y page 173). i
Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X To exit Drive Information: press the con-
troller.
X Press the 0038button. Info on navigation
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
X Turn the controller until Info Infoon onNaviga‐
Naviga‐
tion
tion is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The Digital Operator's Manual about the
topic of navigation is opened.
i Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30). Navigation functions
131Navigation Z
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. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
If you make a call on your mobile phone while
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only
use the mobile phone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna. Therefore, connect your mobile communica-
tions equipment to the vehicle's exterior
antenna wherever possible. General notes
Telephony
A Bluetooth ®
interface is available for teleph-
ony.
If your mobile phone supports the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP ( PhoneBookAccess Profile), the
contacts are automatically displayed in
COMAND. If your mobile phone does not sup-
port the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP, COMAND
will attempt to display the contacts using
alternative methods.
You can use the message function if your
mobile phone supports the MAP Bluetooth ®
profile ( Message AccessProfile).
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system and receive vCards via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
You can obtain more information about suit-
able mobile phones on the Internet at
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com .
You can also obtain more information by call-
ing.
In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100. Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
R there is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
R you move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
R you use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available. 136
General notesTelephone
As soon as one of the buttons on the tele-
phone keypad is touched, the correspond-
ing button is highlighted in the display.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Using the touchpad If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad,
you can use this function.
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select n: turn and press the control-
ler.
X Draw all the numbers on the touch-sensi-
tive surface one after another.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about the touchpad
(Y page 32).
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 147).
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. X
To select Calls Received Calls Received orCalls Calls
Dialed
Dialed : turn and press the controller.
The relevant list is displayed.
X To select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147).
Using the phone book X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select Name Namein the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
X Search for a contact (Y page 148).
X To make a call: press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147).
Using speed dial Option 1
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To highlight a number from the character
bar: turn the controller.
X Press the controller for longer than two
seconds.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Option 2:
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.
X To select Speed Dial Preset List
Speed Dial Preset List : turn
and press the controller.
The speed dial list is displayed.
X To select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed. 144
Using the telephoneTelephone
Option 3 (with telephone keypad)
X Press one of the number keys on the tele-
phone keypad for longer than two seconds.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Further information on setting up speed dial
(Y page 154).
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147). Functions available during a call
Overview 0043
To add a call (Y page 145)
0044 Person you are calling
0087 Symbol for active telephone connection
0085 To end a call
0083 To switch the microphone on/off
(Ypage 145)
0084 To send DTMF tones (not possible with all
mobile phones) (Y page 146)
Other functions: R Accepting a waiting call (Y page 147)
R Making a second call (Y page 145)
R Call waiting (Y page 146)
Availability depends on the network (only pos- sible in the GSM network) and on the Blue-
tooth ®
mobile phone. Adding a call
0043
Adds a call
If the mobile phone network provider and the
mobile phone support the function, you can
make another call during an existing call. The
previously active call is held.
X To select °
2: turn and press the controller.
X Make a call:
R
Using the telephone menu (Y page 143)
R Redial (Y page 144)
R Using call lists (Y page 152)
R Using the phone book (Y page 143)
R Using speed dial (Y page 143)
Switching the microphone on/off This function is available in the telephone
menu during an active phone call.
To switch off the microphone:
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Microphone Off Microphone Off : turn and press
the controller.
If the microphone is switched off, the 004D
symbol and the The Themicrophone
microphone is
isoff.
off.
message are displayed.
To switch on the microphone:
X Select Microphone On
Microphone On.
The 004Dsymbol disappears. The The
The
microphone is on.
microphone is on. message is shown. Using the telephone
145Telephone Z
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. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
If you make a call on your mobile phone while
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only
use the mobile phone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna. Therefore, connect your mobile communica-
tions equipment to the vehicle's exterior
antenna wherever possible. General notes
Connection difficulties while the vehi-
cle is in motion
The connection may be lost if:
R the mobile phone network coverage is
insufficient
R the vehicle has moved into a mobile phone
cell with no free channels
R the SIM card used is not compatible with
the network available Function restrictions
You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz
Apps and Internet connection, or will no lon-
ger be able to use them, or may have to wait
before using them, in the following situations:
R when the mobile phone is switched off.
R if your mobile phone has not been enabled
for Internet access.
R if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off on
COMAND and the desired phone is sup-
posed to be connected via Bluetooth ®
.
R if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off on
the mobile phone and the phone is sup-
posed to be connected via Bluetooth ®
.
R if the mobile phone is not connected via
USB and the phone is supposed to be con-
nected via USB.
R if neither the mobile phone network nor the
mobile phone allow simultaneous use of a
phone and an Internet connection.
R if the mobile phone has not been enabled
for Internet access via Bluetooth ®
and/or
USB.
The driver is not permitted to call up websites while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz
Apps is restricted. 172
General notesOnline and Internet functions
X
To select Mercedes-Benz Apps
Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
The available Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps are
displayed.
X To select the desired App: turn and press
the controller.
Additional Mercedes-Benz Apps can be pur-
chased on the Mercedes-Benz website. You
can find further information under: http://
apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/
The available features are country-depend-
ent. Closing Mercedes-Benz Apps
X Press the 0038button.
The Internet menu appears.
or
X Press the 0038button for longer than two
seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu or the
Internet menu appears. Adjusting the settings of individual
Apps
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the main function bar: slide
5 the controller.
X To select TEL/ TEL/00A7: press the controller.
X To select Internet
Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
X To select Mercedes-Benz Apps
Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
X To highlight the desired app: turn the con-
troller.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
The current app settings are displayed. Resetting adjustments
With the reset function, all Mercedes-Benz
Apps settings are reset to the factory set-
tings. X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the main function bar: slide
5 the controller.
X To select TEL/
TEL/00A7: press the controller.
X To select Internet
Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
X To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
The available Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps are
displayed.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X To select Reset
Reset: turn and press the con-
troller.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to reset.
X SelectYes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes Yesthe settings are reset.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled. Internet radio
General notes
A good Internet connection is required for
error-free audio data transmission. Connect-
ing your mobile phone to the vehicle's exte-
rior antenna via the phone bracket ensures
the best possible reception.
i Bear in mind that a relatively large volume
of data can be transmitted when using
Internet radio. An average 128 kbit per sec-
ond data transfer rate can transfer 56 MB of data in one hour.
The data transfer rate of a station is dis-
played while receiving data. 188
Internet radioOnline and Internet functions
X
To bring the desired favorites to the front.
X To select Edit
Edit: slide 6and press the
controller.
An input menu appears.
X Enter the web address (URL) and name
using the character bar.
Deleting favorites X
Press the 002Bbutton.
The last function called up appears.
X Select TEL/ TEL/00A7 in the main function bar by
sliding 5, turning and pressing the con-
troller.
A menu appears.
X To select Internet
Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu for the Internet functions
appears.
X To select the Internet InternetFavorites
Favorites menu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
X Select the desired favorites.
X Select Delete
Delete.
A prompt appears.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes
Yesthe favorite is deleted.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled. Closing the Internet browser
X Select 0038in the browser menu
(Y page 191)
or
X Press the 0038button for longer than two
seconds.
A prompt appears, asking whether you
want to close the Internet browser.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes
Yesthe application is closed.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled. Web browser
195Online and Internet functions Z