2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class navigation system

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 14
Overview and operation.....................19
System settings .................................. 39
Vehicle functions................................ 53
Navigation........................................... 63
Telephone.......................................... 111
Online and Internet functions ..........147
Radio.................................................. 165
Media................................................. 177
Sound................................................. 205
SIRIUS Weather................................ 213
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....223
Contents3

Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 194
Telephony ...................................... 114
Telephony notes ............................ 112
Buttons and controller ........................ 24
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 135
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 135
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 136
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 58
Rear view camera ............................ 59
Car pool lanes ...................................... 68
Category list (music search) ............ 188
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 185
Inserting ........................................ 182
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 182
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 232
Notes on discs ............................... 181
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 232
Selecting a track ............................ 185
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 206
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 184
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 33
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 34
Clear button ......................................... 25
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 56
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 56
Basic functions ................................ 31
Components .................................... 20
Control panel ................................... 23
Controller ......................................... 24
Display ............................................. 21
Functions ......................................... 20 Multicontour seat ............................ 56
Seat functions .................................. 56
Switching on/off .............................. 31
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 22
Setting ............................................. 40
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 133
Importing ....................................... 133
Controller ............................................. 24
Cordless headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 229
Indicator lamp ................................ 227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 227
Selecting the screen ...................... 228
D
Date format, setting ............................ 43
Day design, setting ............................. 40
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 55
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 55
Destination
Saving to SD memory card .............. 99
Storing in the address book ............. 98
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 78
Entering a point of interest .............. 75
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 82
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 82
Keyword search ............................... 72
Saving .............................................. 98
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 74
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 74
Destination/route download
Deleting a destination from the
server ............................................ 157
Displaying destinations in the
vehicle ........................................... 156
Displaying the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) .......................... 157
Importing destinations ................... 157
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Recordingth erout e........................ .86
Saving .............................................. 84
Selecting .......................................... 85
Settings for personal POIs ............... 83
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 125
Adding information to a contact .... 126
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 126
Calling up ....................................... 123
Deleting a contact ......................... 127
Displaying the details of an entry ... 125
Entering characters ......................... 33
Saving a contact ............................ 127
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 ........................................... 75
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
DVD video mode ............................ 235
Multiple users ................................ 230
Operating with the headphones ..... 229
Picture settings .............................. 230
System settings ............................. 231
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 229
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
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Route (navigation)Selecting an alternative route .......... 92
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 ............................ 57
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 ................................ 214
Daily forecast ................................. 214
Detail information .......................... 215
Information chart ........................... 214
Se

lecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 214
Weather map ................................. 217
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
10Index

Editing text templates .................... 144
Inbox .............................................. 140
Reading .......................................... 140
Reading aloud ................................ 141
Settings ......................................... 138
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 144
Using a phone number in the text .. 144
Using text templates ...................... 143
Writing ........................................... 142
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 ......................... 29
Entering a space .............................. 29
Entering characters ......................... 28
Gesture control ................................ 26
Handwriting recognition ................... 27
Operating the touchpad ................... 26
Overview .......................................... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 30
Switching ......................................... 25
Switching input line ......................... 29
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 ....................................... 217
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
12Index

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, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass dis-
play
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages, e-
mail)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, destination and 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, tornadoes)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Ionization
-Seat functions, for example adjustment
of driving dynamics
-Driving dynamic display in COMAND dis-
play for vehicles with the Off-Road Engi-
neering package (see the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual)
RFavorites button
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller
Display
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
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
Overview21
Overview and operation

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.
COMAND 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.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button
The delete button is on the COMAND 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.
XTo delete an entire entry: press and hold
the $ button on the control panel.
or
XPress and hold the jclear button on the
controller.
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using
the g favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button (
Ypage 49).
Display off button
You can switch the display off/on using the
_ button (
Ypage 41).
Seat button
If the controller is equipped with the T
button, you can call up the menu for the seat
settings (
Ypage 56).
Touchpad
Touchpad overview
!
Do not use any sharp objects on the
touchpad. This could damage the touch-
pad.
:Touch-sensitive surface
;Favorites button
=Calls up quick access for audio and tele-
phone
?Back button
Using the touchpad, you can:
Rselect menu items in the display
(
Ypage 26).
Renter characters (handwriting recognition)
(
Ypage 27).
Rcontrol the active audio source
(
Ypage 30).
Rcreate, manage and call up favorites
(
Ypage 35).
Renter destinations in navigation
Rsave entries
Further information on operating the touch-
pad (
Ypage 26).
Do not press your fingers too hard on the
touchpad. This could cause malfunctions.
Switching the touchpad on/off
XPress the Øbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6,
turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
Touchpad25
Overview and operation