2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET buttons

Selecting a playback option ........... 163
Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth
®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 163
Telephony ........................................ 94
Telephony notes .............................. 93
Buttons and controller ........................ 20
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 113
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 113
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 114
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 47
Rear view camera ............................ 48
Car pool lanes ...................................... 56
Category list (music search) ............ 157
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 155
Inserting ........................................ 152
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 152
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 194
Notes on discs ............................... 152
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 194
Selecting a track ............................ 155
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 172
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 154
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 28
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 29
Clear button ......................................... 20
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 45
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 46
Basic functions ................................ 26
Components .................................... 17
Control panel ................................... 19
Controller ......................................... 20
Display ............................................. 18 Functions ......................................... 17
Multicontour seat ............................ 46
Seat functions .................................. 46
Switching on/off .............................. 26
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 18
Setting ............................................. 33
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 111
Importing ....................................... 111
Controller ............................................. 20
Cordless headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 191
Indicator lamp ................................ 189
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 189
Selecting the screen ...................... 190
D
Date format, setting ............................ 35
Day design, setting ............................. 33
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 45
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 45
Destination
Saving to SD memory card .............. 82
Storing in the address book ............. 81
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 64
Entering a point of interest .............. 61
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 67
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 67
Keyword search ............................... 59
Saving .............................................. 81
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 61
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 60
Destination/route download
Deleting a destination from the
server ............................................ 133
Displaying destinations in the
vehicle ........................................... 132
Displaying the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) .......................... 133
4Index

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

FunctionPage
HRejects a call99
Ends an active call102
ISwitches the mute function
on/off27
Switches off navigation
announcements27
FunctionPage
JSwitches to navigation mode53
Calls up the navigation sys-
tem menu89
KCalls up the telephone menu94
LCalls up vehicle settings44
Buttons and controller
Overview
:Clear button
;Switches the display on/off
=Favorites button
?Back button
AController
The controller may be equipped as a 4-button
controller as follows:
Rwith the Tbutton instead of button ;for
the seat settings
Rwith a further favorites button instead of but-
ton ;
The controller may be equipped as a 2-button
controller as follows:
Rwith buttons :and ?
Rwith the favorites button, button ?plus a
touchpad instead of button :
(
Ypage 21)
Rwith the favorites button and button ?
instead of button :
For Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the controller is
equipped with buttons :and ?.
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
Clear button
The delete button is on the control panel and on
the controller.
XTo delete individual characters: briefly
press the $button on the control panel.
or
XBriefly press the jclear button on the
controller.
20Overview
Overview and operation

XTo change the character bar language:
slide6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting B.
A menu appears.
XTurn and press the controller.
The character set for the selected language is set.
The character bar entry functions are listed in
the table.
SymbolFunction
ÄSwitches between digits and sym-
bols
*Switches the character bar from
uppercase to lowercase letters
BChanges the character bar lan-
guage
FDeletes a character or an entry
èSwitches to keyword search
(Ypage 59)
4, 5Selects the input line
2,3Moves the cursor within the input
line
¬Confirms an entry
&Cancels input
Entering characters using the number
keypad
XPress one of the number keypad buttons, e.g.
l, once or repeatedly in quick succession.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display when the key is pressed. The first
available letter is highlighted. You see which characters you can enter with
that key. Each time the key is pressed, the
next character is selected.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown in
the list.
Favorites
Overview of favorites
:Adds a new favorite (Ypage 31)
;Renames a selected favorite (Ypage 31)
=Moves a selected favorite (Ypage 31)
?Deletes a selected favorite (Ypage 31)
XTo display the favorites overview: press
the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo show the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and display
a favorite (
Ypage 30).
Displaying and selecting favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo call up a favorite: turn and press the con-
troller.
30Favorites
Overview and operation

An e-mail account must be set up on the mobile
phone for the e-mail function (see the manufac-
turer’s operating instructions).
To read and write e-mails in the multimedia sys-tem, the e-mail account first needs to be con-
figured (
Ypage 117).
Some mobile phones with the MAP Blue-
tooth
®profile:
Rdo not support the deleting or editing of text
messages.
Rdo not support the drafts folder for text mes- sages.
Rdo not support the sending of text messages.
Rdo not support the e-mail function.
Rdo not send messages in a locked status.
Calling up text messages or e-mails in
the message menu
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select 1: turn and press the controller.
The message menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select New: turn and press the controller.
XTo selectText MessageorE-Mail: turn and
press the controller.
The input menu for the message is displayed.
Calling up and using the dictation
function
XSelect the omicrophone.
The app for the dictation function is loaded.
If there was no prior Internet connection, a
connection is now established.
XTo start the dictation function: press the
controller.
XSay your message.
The dictation ends automatically after you
have finished speaking.
After the spoken message has been pro-
cessed, it is shown as text on the display.
XTurn and press the controller to select words.
XIn the correction menu, you can:
Rchange the capitalization of words
Radd words
Rdelete words
Rreplace the dictated message with a new
one
XTo exit the menu: selectDone.
Sending messages
The dictated text is displayed in the message
input window.
XEnter the telephone number or e-mail address
into the addressee line.
XTo send the message: select OK.
MirrorLink®
Introduction
MirrorLink®is a standard for the connection
between the multimedia system and your
mobile phone. With MirrorLink
®, the content of
the display on your mobile phone can be dis-
played in the multimedia system. Audio content
from your mobile phone can also be played back in the multimedia system. The availability of Mir-
rorLink
®and MirrorLink®apps may vary accord-
ing to the country. Whether buttons are suppor-
ted in the vehicle depends on the mobile phone
and the apps available. You will find an overview
of the multimedia system's control panel and
available buttons here (
Ypage 17).
Prerequisites
RThe mobile phone must support MirrorLink®
version 1.1.
RThe mobile phone is switched on
RA MirrorLink®certified app must be installed
on the phone. An Internet connection is nec-
essary for regular updates.
RThe full range of functions for MirrorLink®is
only possible with an Internet connection.
RThe mobile phone is connected to the multi-
media system via the USB port çusing a
suitable USB cable.
RThe mobile phone must be connected to the
multimedia system via Bluetooth®for the
telephone functions.
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Telephone

XTo selectOptions: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select MirrorLink Ann. Have Prior‐ity: turn and press the controller.
You can allow Omobile phone navigation
messages to overlay the multimedia system's
audio playback or you can suppress the func-
tion ª.
Sound settings
If a MirrorLink®audio source is active, you can
adjust the sound settings.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo select MirrorLink: turn and press the
controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
You can adjust the sound settings.
Apple CarPlay®
Introduction
iPhone®functions can be used via the multime-
dia system using Apple CarPlay®. Apple Car-
Play®can be operated using the controller or
Siri voice-operated control system. Whether
selected buttons are supported in the vehicle
depends on the iOS version of the mobile phone
and the apps available. You will find an overview
of the multimedia system's control panel and
available buttons here (
Ypage 17).
To activate voice-operated control, press and
hold the óbutton on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel (
Ypage 102). Apple CarPlay®is only
available for Apple mobile phones (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions). The availa-
bility of Apple CarPlay
®may vary according to
the country.
Prerequisites
RApple CarPlay®is available from the iPhone®
5. It is recommended that you use the latest
operating system on the iPhone®.
RYou will need a compatible cable for the
iPhone®(Lightning cable).
RThe full range of functions for Apple CarPlay®
is only possible when the Apple CarPlay®-
capable mobile phone is connected to the
Internet.
Connecting an iPhone®to the multi-
media system
In order to be able to use Apple CarPlay®, a con-
nection must be established between the
iPhone
®and the multimedia system.
XConnect the iPhone®via a Lightning cable
with the USB port ç.
The first time you connect an Apple CarPlay
®-
capable mobile phone to the multimedia sys-
tem or switch between Apple CarPlay
®-capa-
ble mobile phones, a prompt appears asking
whether you want activation, in future, to be
automatic or manual.
Activating Apple CarPlay®
Automatic activation
XTo select Auto: press the controller.
Apple CarPlay®starts automatically each
time after a connection is established
between the iPhone
®and the multimedia sys-
tem.
Manual activation
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay®starts.
iDepending on the operating state, you may
not have to carry out all of the operating
steps. A message to start appears on the dis-
play from Apple CarPlay
®. Confirm this.
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Telephone

number buttons (1-6) on the multimedia sys-
tem.
The DVD changer switches to the selected
magazine tray.
ThePlease Wait...
message appears.
You will then see the Please
insertdisc1.message.
XInsert a disc into the disc slot with the printed
side facing upwards.
XTo load all empty magazine trays: press the
V button
The magazine menu appears.
XTo select LoadEmptySlots: slide6, turn
and press the controller to confirm.
The multimedia system switches to the next
empty magazine tray.
The Please Wait...
message appears.
You will then see the Please
insertdisc1.message.
XInsert a disc into the disc slot with the printed
side facing upwards.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changer
switches to the next empty tray.
XRepeat these steps until all magazine trays
are filled.
The DVD changer plays the last inserted disc.
XTo exit the DVD changer menu: press the
V button.
Ejecting discs from the DVD changer
i
If you remove one disc while playing another
disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback.
Playback continues once the disc has been
ejected.
XTo eject a single CD/DVD: press theV
button.
The magazine menu appears. The current disc
is marked.
:Type of data medium
;Active ejection
=Disc name
?Empty tray no. 4
ACurrent disc
XTo select the data medium: turn and press the
controller or press the number buttons (1-6)
on the multimedia system.
The DVD changer ejects the disc.
XTake the disc out of the slot.
XTo eject all CDs/DVDs: press theVbut-
ton.
The magazine menu appears.
XSelect Eject All.
The last active disc is ejected.
The Please remove disc 1.
message
appears.
XRemove the disc.
The DVD changer ejects the disc.
XRepeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
XTo exit the menu: press theVbutton.
or
XSelect %in the magazine menu.
Inserting/removing an SD memory
card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD memory cards are small parts. They can be
swallowed and cause asphyxiation. This
Audio/video mode153
Media
Z

XPoint the remote control at the rear-compart-ment screen which has been selected for
remote operation.
XPress button :on the remote control
(Ypage 187).
The rear screen switches on or off.
Switching the button lighting on/off
XPress button ;on the remote control
(Ypage 187).
Depending on the previous status, the button
lighting is switched on or off.
iIf you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Switching the sound on or off
XPress button Bon the remote control
(Ypage 187).
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu/menu item and con-
firming your selection
XSelect a menu item using the =;
9: buttons on the remote control and
press the 9button to confirm.
CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks
:Disc slot
;AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal
(red)
=AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal
(white)
?AUX, video (V) jack (yellow)
AEject button The AUX jacks shown are for the AUX drive.
Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand
side of the rear-compartment screens (AUX dis-
play) (
Ypage 187).
188Overview
Rear Seat Entertainment System