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
If the data is not correct, you can edit the
settings (Y
page 177).
If the mobile phone network provider pro-
vides multiple access data options, the rele-
vant access data still has to be selected. This
depends on the data package used, for exam- ple.
The access data for the mobile phone net-
work provider is selected once for the mobile
phone connected and is loaded again each
time the mobile phone is connected. Estab-
lishing a connection (Y page 178).
You must set the access data of the mobile
phone network provider who provides the
SIM card and the associated data package
(access settings) for the connected mobile
phone. The access data remains the same
when you are in a different country (roaming). The access data of another network is not
selected.
Manually setting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider X
To select Manual Settings Manual Settings: turn and
press the controller.
An overview of the provider settings
appears.
X Set access data (Y page 175).
X To confirm settings: select Confirm Set‐
Confirm Set‐
tings tings by turning and pressing the control-
ler.
The access data for the mobile phone net-
work provider is selected once for the mobile
phone connected and is loaded again each time the mobile phone is connected. Estab-
lishing a connection (Y
page 178).
You must set the access data of the mobile
phone network provider who provides the
SIM card and the associated data package
(access settings) for the connected mobile
phone. The access data remains the same
when you are in a different country (roaming). The access data of another network is not
selected.
Setting access data Set the access data in accordance with your
data package. You can contact your mobile
phone network provider to obtain the precise
access data.
Selecting PDP Type
X To select PDP Type: PDP Type: from the list of pro-
vider settings: turn and press the control-
ler.
X To select the desired setting: turn and
press the controller.
Searching by phone number
X Select Phone Number: Phone Number: in the list of pro-
vider settings.
An input menu appears.
X Enter the telephone number.
X To confirm the entry: select OK
OK. Setting up an Internet connection
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Using destinations
Displaying details X
Display the destination in the vehicle
(Y page 182).
X To highlight a destination: turn the control-
ler.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X To select Details
Details: turn and press the con-
troller.
The destination address is shown.
Using a destination for route guidance X
Display the destination in the vehicle
(Y page 182).
X To highlight a destination: turn the control-
ler.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X To select Set as Destination Set as Destination: turn and
press the controller.
You then switch to navigation mode and
can start route calculation.
The destination is entered in the list of last
destinations. Calling up the destination
You can use the function if:
R a mobile phone is connected
(Y page 138)
R the destination address contains a tele-
phone number
X Display the destination in the vehicle
(Y page 182).
X To highlight a destination: turn the control-
ler.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X Select Call Call.
You then switch to the telephone function
and make the call (Y page 143).
Importing destinations You can save destinations and routes on an
SD card when importing.
X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 215).
X Display the destination in the vehicle
(Y page 182).
X To highlight a destination: turn the control-
ler. Destination/route download
183Online and Internet functions Z
X
To select G: slide 9the controller.
X Select Import
Import.
The entry is saved on the SD card.
Deleting a destination from the server Destinations on the server are automatically
deleted after seven days.
X Display the destination in the vehicle
(Y page 182).
X To highlight a destination: turn the control-
ler.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X Select Delete
Delete.
A prompt appears asking whether the des- tination should be deleted.
X To select Yes
Yes: turn and press the controller.
The phone number is deleted.
or
X To select No No: turn and press the controller.
The process is canceled. Displaying the vehicle identification
number (VIN) 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 Download POI
Download POI: turn the con-
troller.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
The vehicle identification number is dis-
played.
Exiting a menu
X Press the 0038button.
Further information on replacing the vehicle
identification number with your email address
(Y page 184). Changing the vehicle identification
number (VIN)
You can replace the given vehicle identifica-
tion number with your email address.
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. 184
Destination/route downloadOnline and Internet functions
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio employs a fleet of
high-performance satellites to broadcast
around the clock throughout the USA and
Canada.
The satellite radio program is available for a
monthly fee. Details are available from the
SIRIUS XM Service Center and at
http://www.siriusxm.com (USA) or
http://www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle comes with SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio pre-installed at the
factory. This service is free for a six-month
trial period. About a month before the trial
period ends, information will be provided on
how to extend this subscription. An acoustic
signal sounds and a message is shown,
describing how the subscription can be
extended. Registering SatRadio
0043
Phone number of provider
0044 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Switch on SatRadio mode (Y page 204).
The satellite radio main menu appears
showing the preview channel. You cannot
select any other stations.
X To select Options Optionsin the radio menu bar:
turn and press the controller.
X To select Service
Service: turn and press the con-
troller.
The service information screen appears. Once the telephone connection has been
established:
X Follow the instructions of the service staff.
The activation process may take up to
ten minutes. If activation is completed suc-
cessfully, the Updating Channels... Updating Channels...
message appears in the display, followed
by the satellite radio main menu.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.siriusxm.com (USA) or
http://www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
i If registration is not included when pur-
chasing the system, your credit card details
will be required to activate your account.
If the satellite receiver is not installed cor-
rectly, the Device Unavailable
Device Unavailable message
will appear. Satellite radio
203Radio
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. Activating media mode
General notes
There are several ways to activate media
sources using COMAND.
The relevant sections of the Operator's Man-
ual describe the simplest way to activate a
media source.
This section describes all options for activat-
ing media sources. Using the MEDIA button
X Press the 00FDbutton.
The menu appears with the available media sources.
X To select media sources: turn the controller
until the desired media source is in the
center. Press the controller.
The media sources appear in the following
order:
R CD/DVD
R Memory card
R Media Register
R Vehicles without Media Interface: USB 1
and USB 2
R Vehicles with Media Interface: Media
Interface 1 and Media Interface 2 R
BT audio
R TV (if your vehicle is equipped with a TV)
R AUX
If playable music files are found, they will be played by COMAND.
X To display the function bars: slide 00520064the
controller. Switching on automatically
After an external media source has been con-
nected, COMAND will only activate the cor-
responding media mode automatically in the
case of CDs and SD cards. When using USB
devices, depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the relevant Media Interface 1, 2 or
USB 1, 2 basic display must already be acti-
vated.
External media sources:
R Apple devices (e.g. iPhone ®
)
R USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
R CD
R DVD
R SD cards
R via AUX cable (automatic activation
depends on the device connected)
R via devices connected by Bluetooth ®
If playable music files are found, they will be
played by COMAND.
i If a media function is already switched on
in COMAND, this will be interrupted and the
basic display of the newly connected
device will appear.
If another function, such as navigation, is
operating, the basic display will not change.
Only the music from the newly connected
media source will play 210
Activa
ting media modeMedia
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card
Important safety notes G
WARNING
SD memory cards are small parts. They can be swallowed and cause asphyxiation. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of
children. If an SD memory card is swallowed,
seek immediate medical attention.
! If you are no longer using the SD memory
card, you should remove it and take it out of
the vehicle. High temperatures can dam-
age the card.
COMAND supports SD memory cards
(Secure Digital), SDHC memory cards
(Secure DigitalHighCapacity), and SDXC
memory cards ( SecureDigital e Xtended
C apacity.
Inserting an SD memory card X
Insert the SD memory card into the SD card
slot in the stowage space under the arm-
rest until the SD memory card engages into place. The side with the contacts must face
downwards.
The music is played while the files are
loaded in the background. If there are no
supported audio/video files, you will see a message to this effect.
Ejecting an SD memory card X
Press the memory card.
The memory card is ejected.
X Remove the memory card. Connecting USB devices
There are two USB ports located in the stow-
age compartment in the center console. X
Connect the USB device to the USB port.
The data medium will only be played and
the files will only be loaded in the back-
ground if the corresponding media display
is visible. Otherwise, the system does not
automatically switch to USB. If there are no
supported audio/video files, you will see a message to this effect.
i MP3 players must support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP). Activating media mode
Switching on automatically After an external media source has been con-
nected, COMAND will only activate the cor-
responding media mode automatically and
show the basic display in the case of CDs and SD cards. If the CD/DVD is started using
another application (e.g. navigation), the dis-
play will not change.
When using USB devices, depending on the
vehicle's equipment, the relevant Media
Interface 1, 2 or USB 1, 2 basic display must
already be activated.
X Insert the CDs/DVDs (Y page 212)
or X Insert an SD memory card: (Y page 215)
or
X Connect a USB device: (Y page 215)
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
playback starts automatically if the basic
display is set to the correct USB media
source.
Further options for switching on R
Using the number keypad: (Y page 211)
R Using the main function bar: (Y page 211)
R Using the device list: (Y page 211)
R Using the 00FDbutton: (Y page 210) Audio/video mode
215Media Z
Selecting Internet update of metadata
X In media mode, slide 00520064the controller.
The media menu bar is shown.
X To select Options
Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Updating Metadata Via Inter‐
Updating Metadata Via Inter‐
net
net in the selection list.
A connection with the Gracenote ®
data
server is established. The missing data is
loaded, saved and displayed in the main
display field.
If there is no data found or there is no Inter- net connection, a corresponding error mes-sage will appear.
Switching the Gracenote ®
data display
on/off X
Switch on CD mode (Y page 215).
X To select Gracenote Media Database Gracenote Media Database:
turn and press the controller.
X To switch the display off: select None
None.
In the basic display, Track 1 Track 1,Track 2 Track 2etc.
are shown instead of the Gracenote ®
data,
for example.
X To switch on the display: press the control-
ler. Notes on audio/video mode
Permissible data carriers R
CD-R, CD-A and CD-RW
R DVD-R, DVD-V and DVD-RW
R SD memory card
R USB storage device
Permissible file systems R
ISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs
R UDF for video DVDs
R FAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS for SD
memory card and USB storage media Multisession CDs For multisession CDs, the content of the first
session determines how COMAND will proc-
ess the CD. COMAND plays only one session
and gives priority to the audio CD session.
File structure of a data carrier When you create a disc with compressed
music files, the tracks can be organized in
folders. A folder may also contain subfolders.
The disc may contain no more than eight
directory levels. Files beyond the eighth level
will not be recognized by the system.
i COMAND supports up to 50,000 files
from one data medium. For data media with
more than 64 GB, only files in the following
folders are supported: music, pictures, vid-
eos.
Track and file names When you create a disc with compressed
music files, you can assign names to the
tracks and folders.
If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root
directory itself, the root directory will also be
treated as a folder.
You should observe the following when
assigning track names:
R track names must have at least one char-
acter.
R track names must have the ending of a
supported audio/video format, e.g. mp3,
aac or m4v.
R there must be a dot between the track
name and the extension.
Example of a correct track name:
"Track1.mp3".
Permissible formats COMAND supports the following audio for-
mats:
R MP3
R WMA Audio/video mode
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