2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET USB

Rejectingacall (COMAND) .............. 99
Safet ynote s.................................... .93
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 101
Setting up a speed dial .................. 115
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 101
Switching between mobile
phones ............................................. 97
Switching the microphone on/of f..1 00
Telephone menu overview ...............9 4
Text message conditions ............... 115
Text message settings ...................1 16
Text messages (SMS) .................... 115
Toggling ......................................... 101
Using the telephone ......................... 99
Voice recognition ........................... 102
Writing e-mails ............................... 119
Writing text messages ................... 119
Telephone number
Entering ...........................................9 9
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 121
Calling up the settings menu ......... 116
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 116
Deleting ......................................... 121
Displaying details ........................... 118
Downloading manually ................... 117
Editing text templates .................... 120
Inbox .............................................. 118
Reading .......................................... 117
Reading aloud ................................ 118
Settings ......................................... 116
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 121
Using a phone number in the text .. 121Using text templates ...................... 120
Writing ........................................... 119
Time
Setting the format ............................ 35
Setting the time manually ................ 35
Setting the time zone ....................... 34
Setting the time/date format .......... 35
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 34
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 22
Changing the audio source .............. 26C
hanging the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 25
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 25
Character suggestions ..................... 24
Deleting characters ......................... 24
Entering a space .............................. 24
Entering characters ......................... 24
Gesture control ................................ 21
Handwriting recognition ................... 23
Operating the touchpad ................... 21
Overview .......................................... 21
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 25
Switching ......................................... 21
Switching input line ......................... 24
Track information .............................. 196
Traffic jam function ............................. 77
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 78
Real-time traffic report .................... 79
U
Updating the digital map .................... 88
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 155
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 154
V
Vehicle settingsCalling up ......................................... 44
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 167
DVD functions ............................... 169
DVD menu ..................................... 169
DVD's control menu ...................... 169
Function restrictions ...................... 167
Menu options ................................. 168
Notes on discs ............................... 166
Operation ....................................... 166
Overview ........................................ 168
Pause function ............................... 170
Index11

Overview
Components
:Display (Ypage 18)
;Control panel (Ypage 19)
=Controller and buttons (Ypage 20)
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
Rthe control panel with a single drive or DVD changer
Rthe controller and buttons
Rthe touchpad
Rtwo connection options for USB devices or via Media Interface in the center console
An iPod®is connected via USB cable.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
via Media Interface, SD card, Bluetooth
®
audio
An iPod®, for example, can be connected
directly to the USB via the integrated Media
Interface.
-Media search
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-harman/kardon®Logic7®surround sound
system
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound sys-
tem
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass display
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
Overview17
Overview and operation

Requirement for establishing aWiF iconnection
between th emultimedia system and aWiFi-ena-
bled device ,suc has atablet computer or smart -
phone:
RWiF imus tbe activated on th emultimedia sys-
te m and on th edevice to be connected.
If th emultimedia system is to be used as aWiF i
hotspot:
RThe multimedia system mus tbe connecte dto
an Internet-enabled mobile phon evia Blue -
toot h
®or USB.
RThe Internet access dat afor th emobile phon e
network provide rmus tbe selected or set in
th emultimedia system.
RAn Internet connection mus tbe established
on th emultimedia system.
Canada :
Requirement sfor establishin g aWiF iconnec -
tion between th emultimedia system and aWiF i
hotspo tof aWiFi-enabled device ,suc has a
smartphone, or another hotspot:
RWiF imus tbe activated on th emultimedia sys-
tem.
RSwitc hon WiF ihotspo ton an external device
(see th emanufacturer' soperating instruc-
tions).
Activating WiFi (USA)
XPress th eØ buttonon th eCOMAND con-
trol panel.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo switch to th emen ubar :slid e6 the
controller .
XTo select System Settings:press th econ-
troller .
XTo select WiFi:tur nand press th econtroller .
The WiF imen uappears.
XTo select th eActivateO option :press th e
controller .
Activating WiFi (Canada)
XPress theØ buttonon th eCOMAND con-
trol panel.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo switch to th emen ubar :slid e6 the
controller .
XTo select System Settings:press th econ-
troller .
XTo select WiFi:tur nand press th econtroller .
The WiF imen uappears.
XTo select th eActivateO option :press th e
controller .
Available WiF ihotspots are searched for and
displayed.
Connecting the device
General notes
The exact WiF iconnection procedure may var y
depending on th edevice to be connected. Fol-
low th einstruction sthat are shown in th edis-
play. Further information ;see th emanufactur -
er' soperating instructions.
WiFi37
System settings
Z

XTo selectSystem Settings: slide6, turn
and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Language: turn and press the con-
troller.
The list of languages appears. The #dot indi-
cates the current setting.
XSelect the desired language.
The multimedia system loads the selected
language and sets it.
Calling up the favorite functions
The favorites function can be called up as fol-
lows:
Rvia the System Settingsmenu
Rvia the Favorites button on the controller
(Ypage 20)
Rvia the Favorites button on the touchpad
(Ypage 21)
Calling up the Favorites function via the sys-
tem menu:
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6and
press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Favorite Functions: press the
controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐book: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
Calling up the Favorites function using the
controller:
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐book: turn and press the controller.
Calling up the Favorites function via the
touchpad:
XPress the favorites button on the touchpad.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐book: turn and press the controller. The Favorites function can be exited at any time.
To exit the Favorites function:
XPress the Favorites button again
or
XPress %on the controller.
or
XPress the %button on the touchpad.
or
XTo select %in the display: turn and press
the controller.
Further information on the Favorites function
(
Ypage 30).
Importing/exporting data
General notes
!
Never remove the stick or card when writing
data to the USB stick or the memory card. You
may otherwise lose data.
Using this function, you can do the following
with your personal multimedia system data:
Rtransfer your personal COMAND data from
one system/vehicle to another.
Rmake a backup copy of your personal data
(export data) and load it again (import data).
Rprotect your data from unwanted export by
activating a PIN prompt (presetting: deacti-
vated ª).
You can either use an SD memory card or a USB
storage device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary
storage.
Please remember that the NFTS file system is
not supported. The FAT32 file system is recom-
mended.
Importing/exporting data41
System settings
Z

XTo enter the PIN: turn the controller and press¬.
PIN protection is deactivated.
XTo select MemoryCard,USB 1or USB 2: turn
and press the controller.
This function exports all the data to the selec-
ted disc.
A window appears with the message that the
data has been exported.
iYou can export address data, bookmarks,
system settings that you have made and radio
station lists, for example.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of
data.
Reset function
You can reset the multimedia system to the fac- tory settings. This includes the deletion of all of
your personal multimedia system data. These
include:
RStation presets
REntries in the destination memory
REntries in the list of previous destinations in
the navigation system
REntries in the address book
RAuthorized telephone
In addition, an activated PIN protection, which
you have used to protect your data against
unwanted export, will be deactivated. Resetting
is recommended before selling or transferring
ownership of your vehicle, for example.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6, turn
and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Reset: turn and press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
reset.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Nothe process is canceled.
If you select Yes
a prompt will appear again
asking whether you really wish to reset.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Yesa message will be shown. The
multimedia system is reset to the factory set-
tings and restarted.
If you select No
the process is canceled.
Reset function43
System settings
Z

XSelect an entry: turn and press the controller.
The address entry menu appears, showing the
destination address.
XTo start route calculation: selectStart.
XTo select POI:selectPOIs in the Vicin‐
ityorAllPOIsby turning and pressing con-
troller.
A list appears. The search results are dis-
played according to the linear distance, start-
ing with those closest.
XSelect a POI.
The POI is shown.
XTo start route calculation: select Start.
XTo select online search:selectOnline
Searchby turning and pressing the control-
ler.
The search switches to the online functions.
Online search requirement (USA): mbrace
must be activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 126).
Online search requirement (Canada): a
mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 94) or USB (Ypage 164) to the
multimedia system.
Selecting search options
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select Search Options: slide5, turn
and press the controller.
XSelect Fuzzy SearchorPOI Search.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
The error-tolerant search is useful if parts of
the address are incomplete or the spelling is
unclear.
The POI search takes into account points of
interest in the search.
Selecting a state/province
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select State/Province: slide5, turn
and press the controller.
States/provinces are sorted alphabetically.
XTo select a state/province: turn and press the
controller.
Using online search
Requirement (USA): mbrace must be activated
for Internet access (Ypage 126).
Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone is con-
nected to the multimedia system via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 94) or USB (Ypage 164).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select OnlineSearch: slide5, turn and
press the controller.
The search switches to the online functions.
Selecting a destination from the list of
last destinations
The last 50 destinations are stored automati-
cally.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Previous Destinations.
60Destination entry
Navigation

Selecting a POI category
POI categories appear after choosing the menu
itemsNear Destination,Current Positionand after entering another city.
XTurn and press the controller.
The Gsymbol after an entry shows that fur-
ther categories are available.
XSelect a sub-category.
The POI search covers a 240 mile (400 km)
radius around the selected position.
Once the search is completed, the POI list is
displayed.
The search results display the following infor-
mation:
Ran arrow that shows the linear direction to
the POI (search around vehicle position)
Rthe linear distance to the POI
Rthe name of the POI
XSelect a POI.
The complete address of the POI is shown.
Selecting a POI
Requirement for "Calling up POI": a mobile
phone is connected to the multimedia system
(
Ypage 94).
Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the
destination" and "Loading data from the Inter-
net" (USA): mbrace must be activated for Inter-
net access (
Ypage 126).
Requirement for "Viewing the vicinity of the des-
tination" and "Loading data from the Internet"
(Canada): a mobile phone is connected to the
multimedia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 94)
or USB (Ypage 164).
The complete address of the POI is shown.
XTo view the vicinity of the destination:
select :by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
If street images are available, the street in the
vicinity of the destination address is shown.
XTo call up the map: selectMap.
XMove the map, change the map scale
(Ypage 64) and select the POI.
XTo call up a POI: selectCall.
If a phone number is available, the multimedia
system switches to the telephone function.
XTo load data from the Internet: selectwww.
If an Internet address is available, data is loa-
ded from the Internet.
XTo store a POI: selectSave.
The POI can be saved as:
RHome address
Ra navigable address book contact
(Ypage 107)
Ra personal destination on the SD memory
card (Ypage 82)
XTo start route calculation: to selectStart
orContinue: turn and press the controller.
If Calculate Alternative Routes
is ena-
bled in the basic settings, the menu item
Continue
is displayed instead of
Start(Ypage 54).
Destination entry63
Navigation
Z

If you selectNo, the search is canceled.
XSelect the gas station.
The address of the gas station is displayed.
XTo selectStart: press the controller.
The gas station selected is set in the inter-
mediate destinations menu as the next inter-
mediate destination not yet reached. Route
guidance begins.
Entering a destination from
Mercedes-Benz Apps
Requirement (USA): mbrace is activated for the
Mercedes-Benz Apps (Ypage 126).
Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone is con-
nected to the multimedia system via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 94) or USB (Ypage 164).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Mercedes-Benz Apps.
The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears.
Using geo-coordinates
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Using Geo-Coordinates.
Geo-coordinates are entered in degrees,
minutes and seconds.
XTo enter the latitude and longitude coor-
dinates: turn the controller to change the
value.
XTo move the selection within the line: slide
1 the controller.
XTo move the selection between lines: slide
4the controller.
XTo confirm the value: press the controller.
XTo save a destination: to select Save: turn
and press the controller.
The destination can be stored as:
Ra home address in the address book
Ra navigable address book contact For further information on the address
book, see (
Ypage 107)
Ra personal destination on the SD memory
card (Ypage 82)
Starting route calculation
XTo select 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 suitable speed.
Personal POIs are filed in categories:
RNot Classified
Standard entry for personal POIs
RMercedes-Benz Apps
Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you
have imported via the online functions
RCategories which you have created yourself,
e.g. on your PC
Personal routes are not categorized.
Settings for personal POIs
Displaying on the map
Requirement: an SD memory card with personal
POIs is inserted (Ypage 154).
All personal POIs of the selected category are
displayed on the map with a corresponding sym-
bol.
If the "Alert when approaching" (
Ypage 68)
function is activated, the symbols are displayed up to a map scale of 2 km.
Personal POIs and routes67
Navigation
Z