Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 14
Overview and operation.....................19
System settings .................................. 37
Vehicle functions................................ 49
Navigation........................................... 57
Telephone.......................................... 111
Online and Internet functions ..........147
Radio.................................................. 167
Media................................................. 179
Sound................................................. 209
SIRIUS Weather................................ 215
Contents3
A
Access dataof the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ........................................ .152
Editing ...........................................1 52
Making entries ............................... 151
Selecting ........................................ 150
Acoustic locking confirmation
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 50
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 180
Switching on automatically ............ 181
Adding bookmarks ............................ 162
Address
Entering (navigation) ........................ 64
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 128
Adding information to a contact .... 129
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 132
Browsing ........................................ 127
Calling up ....................................... 127
Changing the category of an entry .. 130
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 131
Deleting contacts ........................... 132
Deleting imported contacts ........... 134
Displaying contact details .............. 129
Editing a contact ............................ 130
Entering characters ......................... 32
Importing contacts ........................ 132
Introduction ................................... 127
Making a call ................................. 129
Receiving vCards ........................... 133
Saving a contact ............................ 132
Searching for a contact ................. 128
Sending e-mails .............................1 30
Sending text messages .................. 130
Starting route guidance ................. 129
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 131
Voice tags ...................................... 131
Address entry menu
Navigation ........................................ 63
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 210 Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 30
Media source ................................... 30
Traffic announcements .................... 30
Al ternati
ve Route
................................ 88
Asterisk key
see Favorites button
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Activating ....................................... 184
Bluetooth
®audio mode ................. 194
Connecting USB devices ................ 184
Data media, file systems, formats .. 181
Gracenote
®Media Database ......... 187
Inserting/removing a CD/DVD
(single drive) .................................. 183
Media interface .............................. 200
Media Register ............................... 190
Media search ................................. 187
Overview menu .............................. 183
Playback options ........................... 185
SD memory card ............................ 184
Search menu ................................. 186
Selecting a track ............................ 186
Automatic folding mirror function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 51
Automatic locking feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 51
Automatic time
Switching on/off .............................. 39
Automatic volume adjustment
General information ......................... 44
Switching on/off .............................. 45
Avoiding an area ................................ 102
B
Back button......................................... 23
Bluetooth®
Activating audio mode ................... 198
Activating/deactivating ................... 44
Audio device mode and searching
for mobile phones .......................... 197
Basic display (audio mode) ............ 198
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 117
Connecting audio devices .............. 194
4Index
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 198
Device list ...................................... 195
Displaying connection details ........ 118
Displaying details ........................... 197
Entering the passcode ................... 116
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 196
General information ......................... 44
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 200
Interface ........................................ 112
Introduction ................................... 112
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 197
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 115
Selecting a playback option ........... 199
Selecting a track ............................ 199
Starting and stopping playback ..... 198
Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth
®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 199
Telephony ...................................... 114
Telephony notes ............................ 112
Burmester
®high-end surround
sound system
Balance .......................................... 213
Calling up the sound menu ............ 213
Equalizer ........................................ 213
Equipment ..................................... 212
Sound profile ................................. 214
VIP & BAL selection ....................... 214
Burmester
®surround sound sys-
tem
Balance .......................................... 212
Calling up the sound menu ............ 211
Equalizer ........................................ 211
Equipment ..................................... 211
Surround sound ............................. 212
Buttons and controller ........................ 23
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 135
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 134
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 135
Calling up the compass display ....... 106Car pool lanes
...................................... 62
Category list (music search) ............ 188
CD
Inserting ........................................ 183
Notes on discs ............................... 183
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 33
Climate control
Calling up climate control
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
Calling up the climate control bar
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
COMAND ......................................... 52
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ....................................... 54
Overview .......................................... 52
Setting the air distribution
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ......... 53
Setting the climate mode
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
Setting the temperature
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 54
Climate control bar
Calling up ......................................... 53
COMAND
Basic display menu .......................... 31
Basic functions ................................ 30
Controller ......................................... 23
Display ............................................. 21
Selecting operating mode ................ 31
Settings ......................................... 162
Switching on/off .............................. 30
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 21
Setting ............................................. 38
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 132
Importing ....................................... 132
Controller ............................................. 23
Copying music files
see Media Register
Copying/renaming/deleting files
see Media Register
Country-specific information (nav-
igation) ............................................... 101
Index5
M
Map (navigation)3D map ............................................ 98
Adjusting the scale ..........................9 8
Building images ............................. 101
Country-specific information ......... 101
Displaying the next intersection .... 100
Elevation modeling ........................ 101
Map heading up ............................... 98
Map settings .................................... 98
Moving ............................................. 60
North orientation ............................. 98
Notes ............................................... 98
Rotating the 3D map ...................... 101
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ................................................. 99
Selecting text information on the
map ................................................. 99
Showing the map version ............... 100
Switching highway information
on/off ............................................ 100
Updating ........................................ 104
Map functions ...................................... 98
Media Interface
Basic display .................................. 200
Playback options ........................... 202
Search ........................................... 201
Selecting a music file ..................... 201
Supported devices ......................... 200
Supported file formats ................... 201
Switching to Media Interface ......... 200
Video function ............................... 202
Media mode
Switching on .................................. 180
Media Register
Basic display .................................. 190
Calling up memory space informa-tion ................................................ 193
Copying files .................................. 190
Deleting all files ............................. 193
Renaming/deleting files ................ 192
Selecting a playback mode ............ 194
Switching on .................................. 190
Media search
Category list .................................. 188
Current tracklist ............................ 188
General information ....................... 188 General notes ................................ 187
Keyword search ............................. 189
Music genres ................................. 189
Selecting by cover ......................... 189
Starting the media search .............. 188
Memory card
see SD memory card
Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 159
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 121
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 116
Connecting (
Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 114
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 117
De-authorizing ............................... 118
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details ............................................ 118
Enabling for Internet access .......... 149
Monitor
see COMAND display
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 182
Stop and playback function ........... 186
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Multimedia system
see Display
Music
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
MUSIC REGISTER
General notes ................................ 190
My address
Saving .............................................. 65
N
NavigationAdjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 30
Alternative route .............................. 88
Avoiding an area ............................ 102
Basic settings .................................. 60
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 89
Calling up the compass display ..... 106
Calling up the menu ....................... 105
Canceling/continuing route guid-
ance ................................................. 87
8Index
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone ..............................................29
Switching ......................................... 25
Switching input line ......................... 28
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 186
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 92
Real-time traffic report .................... 93
U
Updating the digital map .................. 104
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 186
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 184
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
V
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 50
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 203
DVD menu ..................................... 206
DVD's control menu ...................... 205
Full-screen mode ........................... 204
Function restrictions ...................... 204
Menu options ................................. 204
Notes on discs ............................... 203
Overview ........................................ 204
Overview of DVD functions ............ 206
Pause function ............................... 207
Picture settings .............................. 204
Playing conditions .......................... 203
Safety notes .................................. 202
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 207
Stop function ................................. 207
Switching to ................................... 204
Video menu ................................... 205
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 41
see Voice Control System
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 30
W
Weather map (SIRIUS)Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 220
Calling up ....................................... 219
Legend ........................................... 223
Moving ........................................... 219
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 220
Storm overview .............................. 224
Storm watch areas ......................... 223
Time stamp .................................... 223
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 219
Storing an area .............................. 219
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 160
WiFi
Activating ......................................... 42
Connecting the device ..................... 42
Index13
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 inten-
ded 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.
GWARNING
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:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow 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-
men
t 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.)
14Introduction
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry using keyword search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
-Navigation functions, e.g. Drive Informa-
tion
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local
Search™, destination/route download,
Facebook, Google Street View™, stock
prices, news and much more
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
-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
RSIRIUS 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)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. belt adjustment
-Rear view camera
-DYNAMIC SELECT (individual drive pro-
gram)
RClimate control functions
Setting climate mode, for example
RFavorites button Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller or on the
touchpad
Display
General notes
!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
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may then temporarily
switch off completely.
Overview
:Status bar with displays
;Cover view (if available)
=Main display field
?Climate control status display
The example shows media playback in SD
memory card mode.
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.
Overview21
Overview and operation
W
XRAdjusts the volume
8RMute
óSwitches on the Voice Control Sys-
tem (see the separate operating
instructions)
Touchpad
Touchpad overview
!
Do not use any sharp objects on the
touchpad. This could damage the touch-
pad.
:Touch-sensitive surface
;Favorites button
=To call up quick access for audio and tele-
phone
?Back button
Using the touchpad, you can:
Rselect menu items in the display
(
Ypage 25).
Renter characters (handwriting recognition)
(
Ypage 27).
Rcontrol the active audio source
(
Ypage 29).
Rcreate, manage and call up favorites
(
Ypage 35).
Renter destinations in navigation
Rsave entries
Further information on operating the touch-
pad (
Ypage 25).
Switching the touchpad on/off
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select SystemSettings: slide6turn
and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Activate Touchpad: turn and
press the controller.
The touchpad is switched on Oor off ª.
Operating the touchpad
Selecting a menu item
XUse one finger to touch the touch-sensitive
surface.
XSwipe your finger up, down, to the left or
right.
The selection in the display moves in
accordance with the direction of move-
ment.
You can navigate in lists or menus in this way.
Confirming a selection
Touchpad25
Overview and operation