2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Comand Manual

Surround sound ............................. 208
Heading up (navigation) ................... 101
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 71
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 94
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 81
Creating ........................................... 79
Editing .............................................. 81
Entering ........................................... 79
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 81
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 149
Creating favorites .......................... 162
Entering the URL ............................ 159
Favorites manager ......................... 162
Favorites menu .............................. 163
Menu functions .............................. 160
Options menu ................................ 160
Selecting/setting access data ....... 149
Setting up an Internet connection .. 149
K
Keyword search (navigation)Entering keywords ........................... 72
Selecting search options ................. 73
Selecting search results ................... 72
Using online search ......................... 73
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 88
Presentation .................................... 88
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ......... 55
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 54
List of access data
New provider ................................. 150
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 150 Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 55
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 56
M
MapSelecting map content ................... 100
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 100
Building images ............................. 104
Displaying the next intersection .... 103
Heading ......................................... 101
Map settings .................................. 100
Moving ............................................. 66
North orientation ........................... 101
Notes ............................................. 100
Rotating the 3D map ...................... 103
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ............................................... 101
Selecting text information on the
map ............................................... 102
Showing the map version ............... 103
Switching highway information
on/off ............................................ 102
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 102
Updating ........................................ 106
Map functions .................................... 100
Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 57
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 195
Playback options ........................... 197
Search ........................................... 197
Selecting a music file ..................... 196
Switching to Media Interface ......... 196
Video function ............................... 198
Media search
Category list .................................. 188
Current tracklist ............................ 188
General notes ................................ 187
Keyword search ............................. 189
Music genres ................................. 189
Selecting by cover ......................... 188
Starting the media search .............. 187
Menu overview
CD audio and MP3 mode ............... 181
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Mercedes-Benz Apps......................... 158
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 121
Mobile phone
Authorizing ....................................1 16
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 114
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 117
De-authorizing ............................... 118
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details ............................................ 118
Enabling for Internet access .......... 149
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 181
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............1 85
Notes ............................................. 180
Safety notes .................................. 179
Stop and playback function ........... 185
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 31
Alternative route .............................. 92
Avoiding an area ............................ 104
Basic settings .................................. 66
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 93
Calling up the compass display ..... 107
Calling up the menu ....................... 107
Entering a destination ...................... 69
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 78
Entering a point of interest .............. 74
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 33
GPS reception .................................. 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Info on navigation .......................... 108
Lane recommendation ..................... 88
Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ............................................. 93
Online map display ........................ 107
Reading out traffic reports ............... 97
Repeating announcements .............. 90
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 74 Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 67
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 66
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 65
Starting route calculation ................ 71
Switching announcements on/
off .................................................... 90
Switching to ..................................... 65
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 31
North orientation (navigation) ......... 101
O
Off-road................................................ 93
Online and Internet functions
Calling up the device list ................ 151
Destination/routes download ........ 155
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 149
Ending the connection ................... 153
Establishing a connection .............. 152
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 158
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 150
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 158
Resetting settings .......................... 159
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 150
Setting up an Internet connection .. 149
Web browser .................................. 159
P
Pause functionVideo DVD ..................................... 202
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) .................................................. 83
Editing .............................................. 85
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 84
Recording the route ......................... 86
Saving .............................................. 84
Selecting .......................................... 85
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Settings for personal POIs ............... 83
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 125
Adding information to a contact .... 125
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 126
Calling up ....................................... 123
Deleting a contact ......................... 127
Displaying the details of an entry ... 125
Entering characters ......................... 32
Saving a contact ............................ 126
Searching for a contact ................. 124
Symbol overview ............................ 124
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 119
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 204
Displaying pictures ........................ 203
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 204
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 77
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 76
Entering ........................................... 74
Selecting .......................................... 77
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 99
Q
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the audio source .............. 30
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 30
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 30
R
RadioDeleting a station .......................... 168
Displaying information ................... 169
Displaying station information ....... 169
Displaying the artist and track ....... 169
Overview ........................................ 166
Setting the waveband .................... 167
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 169
Storing stations ............................. 168
Switching on .................................. 166 Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 169
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 168
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 97
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 141
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 97
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 94
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 239
Adjusting sound settings ............... 230
Adjusting the brightness ................ 230
Adjusting the color ........................ 230
Adjusting the contrast ................... 230
AUX mode ...................................... 241
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 232
Changing the batteries .................. 228
Changing the picture format .......... 231
Control menu ................................. 236
Cordless headphones .................... 227
Multiple users ................................ 230
Operating with the headphones ..... 229
Picture settings .............................. 230
System settings ............................. 231
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 229
Video DVD mode ........................... 235
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 59
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 59
Rear-compartment screens .............. 225
Receiving vCards ............................... 134
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 119
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 226
Changing batteries ........................ 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 225
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 68
Resetting (fac
tory settings)
............... 51
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 92
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Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 67
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 66
Starting calculation .......................... 71
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 91
Freeway information ........................ 89
General notes .................................. 87
Lane recommendations ................... 88
Off-road ........................................... 93
Traffic reports .................................. 94
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 179
Using the telephone ....................... 112
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 174
Overview ........................................ 171
Registering .................................... 170
Switching to ................................... 171
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 174
Memory functions .......................... 172
Music and sports alerts ................. 173
Notes ............................................. 169
Selecting a category ...................... 171
Selecting a channel ....................... 171
Tagging music tracks ..................... 174
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 225
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 184
Inserting ........................................ 183
Inserting/removing ........................ 183
Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 57
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 57
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 57 Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 57
Resetting settings ............................ 58
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 56
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 167
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 121
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 150
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 238
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 48
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 238
Setting the night design ..................... 40
Setting the text reader speed ............ 44
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 31
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 206
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 215
Daily forecast ................................. 215
Detail information .......................... 215
Information chart ........................... 215
Selecting a loca
tion for the
weather forecast ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 215
Weather map ................................. 218
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 222
Storm Watch Box ........................... 221
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 31
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 206
Calling up the sound menu ............ 206
Equalizer ........................................ 206
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 137
Setting up ...................................... 137
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 70
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Station presets (radio)Deleting marked stations ............... 168
Stop function
Video DVD .....................................2 02
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 168
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 42
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 178
Via the device list .......................... 179
Via the main function bar ............... 179
Via the number keypad .................. 179
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 48
Date ................................................. 41
Importing/exporting data ................ 49
Language ......................................... 48
Text reader speed ............................ 44
Time ................................................. 41
Time zone ........................................ 41
Voice Control System ...................... 44
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 119
Adding a call .................................. 121
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 31
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 116
Call lists ......................................... 135
Call waiting .................................... 122
Calls with several participants ....... 121
Conference calls ............................ 122
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 114
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 118
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 137
Deleting messages ........................ 145
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details ............................................ 118
Downloading messages manually .. 140
E-mail ............................................. 138
E-mail requirements ....................... 138
E-mail settings ............................... 138
Ending an active call ...................... 123 Entering a number ......................... 119
Entering phone numbers ................ 119
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 117
Function restrictions ...................... 113
Functions available during a call .... 120
General notes ................................ 112
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 122
Making a call ................................. 119
Message conditions ....................... 138
Message settings ........................... 138
Operating options .......................... 113
Phone book .................................... 123
Reading messages ......................... 140
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 118
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 117
Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 119
Safety notes .................................. 112
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 121
Setting up a speed dial .................. 137
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 121
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 117
Switching the microphone on/of
f..1 21
Telephone menu overview ....... ...... 113
Text message condi

tions ...............1 38
Text message settings ................... 138
Text messages (SMS) .................... 138
Toggling ......................................... 121
Using the telephone ....................... 119
Writing e-mails ............................... 142
Writing text messages ................... 142
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 119
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 144
Calling up the settings menu ......... 138
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 139
Deleting ......................................... 145
Displaying details ........................... 141
Downloading manually ................... 140
Editing text templates .................... 144
Inbox .............................................. 140
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Reading.......................................... 14 0
Readin galoud ................................ 14 1
Settings ........................................ .138
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 144
Using a phone number in the text .. 144
Using text templates ......................1 43
Writing ...........................................1 42
Time
Setting the format ............................ 43
Setting the time manually ................ 42
Setting the time zone ....................... 41
Setting the time/date format .......... 43
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 41
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 26
Changing the audio source .............. 30
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 29
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 30
Character suggestions ..................... 28
Deleting characters ......................... 28
Entering a space .............................. 28
Entering characters ......................... 28
Gesture control ................................ 25
Handwriting recognition ................... 27
Operating the touchpad ................... 25
Overview .......................................... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 30
Switching input line ......................... 28
Track information .............................. 235
Traffic jam function ............................. 93
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 95
Real-time traffic report .................... 96
U
Updating the digital map .................. 106
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 185
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 184
V
Vehicle settingsCalling up ......................................... 54
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 199
DVD functions ............................... 201
DVD menu ..................................... 201
DVD's control menu ...................... 201
Function restrictions ...................... 199
Menu options ................................. 200
Notes on discs ............................... 198
Operation ....................................... 198
Overview ........................................ 199
Pause function ............................... 202
Picture settings .............................. 200
Playing conditions .......................... 198
Safety notes .................................. 198
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 202
Stop function ................................. 202
Switching to ................................... 199
Video menu ................................... 201
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 44
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 31
W
Weather map (SIRIUS)Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 218
Calling up ....................................... 218
Legend ........................................... 221
Moving ........................................... 218
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 218
Time stamp .................................... 221
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 217
Storing an area .............................. 217
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 159
WiFi
Activating (Canada) .......................... 45
Activating (USA) ............................... 45
Connecting a device via WPS PBC
(CANADA) ........................................ 47
12Index

Connecting a device via WPS PBC
(USA) ...............................................46
Connecting a device via WPS PIN
(CANADA) ........................................ 46
Connecting a device via WPS PIN
(USA) .............................................. .46
Connecting the device .................... .45
Selecting a hotspot .......................... 45
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