2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class steering

XCallupquic k access during a call
(
Ypage 26).
XTo select cha racters: glide your finger to
the left or right and press.
Every character selected will betransmit-
ted immediately.
Basic functions
Switching COMAND on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message willappear. COMAND calls up the
previously selected menu.
If you switch off COMAND, playback of the
current media source will also be switched
off.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the med iasource currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traff icor navigation announcements:
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
iYou can set the volume for navigation
announcements to bedifferent from the
volume of the respective med iasource.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
iSe tting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions.
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
XPress the 8button on the COMAND
controller or the multifunction steering
wheel.
The sound isswitched off. Ifthe audio out-
put isswitched off, the status line willshow
the 8 symbol. Ifyou switch the med ia
source or change the volume, the sound is
automatical lyswitched on.
iEven ifthe sound isswitched off, you will
still hear navigation system announce-
ments.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
XTo switch navigation announcemen ts
off: press the 8button during an
announcement.
The Spoken
drivingrecommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcemen ts
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (
Ypage 31 ).
or
XSt art a new route calculation (Ypage 71 ).
Basic functions31
Overview and operation

The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle exceeds a moderate speed
Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle and assists you
when parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
There may be fewer settings depending on
your vehicle's equipment.
You can find further information about the
rear view camera in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Switching the rear view camera auto-
matic mode on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
XPress the Øbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Rear View Camera.
The Rear View Camera
menu appears.
XSelect Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the area behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the display. For
further information on the rear view camera
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select
Open Camera Coverin the rear
view camera menu: turn and press the con-
troller.
The Please
Wait...message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle pulls away
DYNAMIC SELECT
General notes
Press DYNAMIC SELECTto configure the fol-
lowing settings and values for the Individual
drive program:
RDrive system
RSuspension
RSteering
RClimate control
RECO start/stop function
iIn a few countries, the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated at the factory due to
the available fuel grade. In this case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available
regardless of the display in the COMAND
display.
For Mercedes-AMG GLE vehicles, you can
configure the following settings and adjust-
ment values for the Individual drive program:
RDrive system
RSuspension
RTransmission
RESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
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There may be fewer settings or none depend-
ing on your vehicle's equipment.
For further information on the Individual drive
program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Configuration using the DYNAMIC
SELECT button
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT button to select
the Individual drive program (see the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual).
A window appears after a short while.
XTo confirm Adjust: press the controller.
The Individual Configuration
menu
for setting the drive program appears.
XTo select Drive,Suspension, Steering,
Climate Control
or Eco Start/Stop
Function: turn and press the controller.
XSelect individual settings.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller
The DYNAMIC SELECT controller is available
for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
select the Individual drive program (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
A window appears after a short while.
XTo confirm Adjust: press the controller.
The Individual Configuration
menu
for setting the drive program appears.
XTo select Drive,Suspension, Transmis‐
sionor ESP: turn and press the controller.
XSelect individual settings.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
Displaying engine data
i
There may be fewer displays depending
on your vehicle's equipment.
XSelect Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMICSELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual Configuration
, and
Engine Data
menus appear.
XSelect Engine Data.
The following current data is displayed:
REngine output
REngine torque
REngine oil temperature
ROn-board voltage
Displaying engine data
i
There may be fewer displays depending
on your vehicle's equipment.
XSelect Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and
press the controller.
The Individual Configuration
, and
Engine Data
menus appear.
XSelect Engine Data.
The following current data is displayed:
REngine output
REngine torque
REngine oil temperature
RTransmission fluid temperature
Setting options
You can choose from the following settings
for the drive:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
MManual
EEco
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Vehicle functions

You can make the following settings for the
suspension:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
You can make the following settings for the
steering:
CComfort
SSport
You can choose from the following settings
for climate control:
EEco
CComfort
You can choose from the following settings
for the ECO start/stop function:
ONSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
on
UnlitSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
off
Setting options (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
You can choose from the following settings
for the drive:
RRace
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
You can make the following settings for the
suspension:
CComfort
SSport
You can choose from the following settings
for the transmission:
DAutomatic
MManual
You can choose from the following settings
for ESP®(Electronic Stability Program):
SSport
ONActivates ESP®
(Electronic Stability
Program)
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Operating options
You can operate the telephone by:
Rusing the controller:
turning
sliding1 or4
pressing
Rusing the 6or~ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel
Rusing the Voice Control System (see the
separate operating instructions)
Function restrictions
You may have to wait before using telephony via COMAND in the following situations:
Rif the mobile phone is switched off
Rif Bluetooth®is switched off on the mobile
phone
Rif the mobile phone has not logged on to a
mobile phone network
Rif the Bluetooth®function is switched off in
COMAND
The telephone automatically tries to log on to a network. If no network is available, you may
not be able to make a " 911" emergency call.
If you attempt to make an outgoing call, the
No Service
message will appear for a short
while.
"911" emergency call
The following requirements must be fulfilled
for a 911emergency call:
Ra valid and operational SIM card is inserted
in the mobile phone
Rthe mobile phone is switched on
Rthe PIN has been entered in the mobile
phone
Ra mobile phone network is available
Rthe mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via Bluetooth®
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
must arrange rescue measures yourself.
Making an emergency call:
XEnter the telephone number (Ypage 119).
XPress 6.
The telephone makes the connection.
XWait until the emergency call center
answers and describe the emergency sit-
uation.
Telephone menu overview
:Mobile phone network provider
;Signal strength of the mobile phone net-
work
=Receiver icon ¢or¡
?Telephone menu character bar
ABluetooth®device name of the currently
connected mobile phone
BTo display the phone book
Symbols :to= and Aare not shown until
after a mobile phone has been connected to
COMAND. The symbols depend on your
mobile phone and your mobile phone network
provider. Further information on connecting a
mobile phone (
Ypage 114).
Symbol ;shows the current signal strength
of the mobile phone network. If all bars are
filled, you have optimum reception.
If no bars are shown, reception is either very
poor or there is none at all.
Receiver icon shows whether a call is active/
being connected ¡or not ¢.
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Telephone
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XTo selectConn. Device: turn and press
the controller.
The device list appears.
XTo highlight the desired mobile phone in the
device list: turn the controller.
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select Reception VolumeorTrans‐
mission Volume: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a volume setting: turn the con-
troller.
XTo accept changes: press the controller.
iIncorrect settings may have an impact on
the quality of calls.
Using the telephone
Accepting a call
XTo select Accept: press the controller.
or
XPress 6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The call is accepted.
Additional functions available during a call
(
Ypage 120).
Adjusting the call volume (
Ypage 118).
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 123).
iYou can also accept the call by voice com-
mand using the Voice Control System (see
the separate operating instructions).
iIf the phone number of the caller is trans-
ferred, it appears in the display. If the
phone number is saved in the phone book,
the contact's name and picture are also
displayed. If the phone number is not trans-
ferred, Unknown
is shown in the display.
Rejecting a call
XTo select Reject: turn and press the con-
troller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Making a call
Using the telephone menu
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select all numbers one after the other in
the telephone menu: turn and press the
controller each time.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 123).
Using the number keypad on the upper
section of the center console
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XEnter the digits using the number keypad.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Redial
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The list of outgoing calls is displayed. The
most recently dialed number is at the top.
XTo select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 123).
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Switching between the calls
XPress6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
or
XTo select °1or°2: turn and press the
controller.
The selected call is active. The other call is on hold.
Ending the active call
XTo select ~in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The other call is still on hold.
XTo activate the call on hold: select Resume.
The call on hold is activated. If you select
Hang Up
, the call on hold is also ended.
iOn some mobile phones, the call on hold
is activated as soon as the active call is
ended.
Conference call
This function depends on your mobile phone
network provider and the mobile phone (see
the manufacturer's operating instructions).
You can interconnect active and held calls.
This permits several parties to hear one
another and speak with one another.
XAdd a call (Ypage 121).
or
XAnswer an incoming call (Ypage 122).
XTo select Conferencein the telephone
menu: turn and press the controller.
The new participant is included in the con-
ference call. Conference
is displayed in
the telephone menu.
Incoming call during an existing call
(call waiting)
The call waiting function depends on your
mobile phone network provider and your
mobile phone. Depending on the mobile
phone used, behavior when answering a call
may vary (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
Call waiting: if you receive a call while
already in a call, a message is shown. You also
hear a tone. You can decide whether to
accept or reject the call.
Accepting:
XTo select Accept: press the controller.
or
XPress 6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The incoming call is active. Depending on
the mobile phone used, the call which was
previously active is put on hold or ended
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). If the call is on hold, you can switch
back and forth between the two calls (call
waiting) (
Ypage 121).
This is also the case if you accept the wait-
ing call using the Voice Control System (see
the separate operating instructions).
iDepending on the mobile phone, you may
also be able to accept the incoming call
(call waiting) on your mobile phone. This
function and behavior depends on your
mobile phone network provider and the
mobile phone (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
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Rejecting:
XTo selectReject: turn and press the con-
troller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The behavior after the call is rejected
depends on your mobile phone and mobile
phone network provider.
Option 1: The originally active call is ended
and the incoming call is accepted.
Option 2: Both calls are ended.
Ending an active call
XTo select =in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The active call is ended.
Mobile phone voice recognition
You can start or end voice recognition on your mobile phone with this function. Further infor-
mation on the voice recognition service; see
the manufacturer's operating instructions.
To start the mobile phone voice recogni-
tion:
XConnect the mobile phone to COMAND
(
Ypage 114).
XPress and hold the óbutton on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel for more than one second.
You can now use the mobile phone voice
recognition.
To end the mobile phone voice recogni-
tion:
XPress xon the multifunction steering
wheel.
The mobile phone voice recognition is stop-
ped.
Phone book
Introduction
The phone book displays the contacts from
the address book which have a phone num-
ber.
The mobile phone's telephone book is auto-
matically displayed in COMAND after connec-
tion (default setting). You can deactivate
automatic calling up (
Ypage 132).
In the telephone book, you can:
RCreate new contacts (Ypage 125)
RAdd information to contacts (Ypage 126)
RSearch for contacts (Ypage 124)
RStore contacts (Ypage 126)
RDelete contacts (Ypage 127)
Further information on importing contacts
(
Ypage 133).
When you import, save, edit or add contacts,
they will be permanently saved in COMAND.
These contacts will remain there even when
you connect COMAND to a different mobile
phone. You can view these contacts even
without a mobile phone.
Calling up the phone book
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select Namein the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
If the phone book contains contacts, they
will be displayed in alphabetical order. The character bar at the bottom of the display is
active.
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