2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN Comand Manual

XTo select a mobile phone from the device
list: turn the controller and press to con-
firm.
A code is displayed in COMAND and on the
mobile phone.
The code is the same
XCOMAND: selectYes.
XMobile phone: confirm the code. Depend-
ing on the mobile phone used, you may
have to confirm the connection to
COMAND and for the PBAP and MAP Blue-
tooth
®profiles. The prompt to confirm may
take up to two minutes to be displayed. You
may also save the confirmation on the
mobile phone (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
The mobile phone is now authorized and
connected to COMAND. You can now
speak using the hands-free system.
To ensure an optimum language quality, you
can set the mobile phone's transmission and
reception volume (
Ypage 145).
The code is different
XCOMAND: selectNo.
The process is canceled. Repeat the
authorization.
Authorization via passkey entry (access
code)
If COMAND has found your mobile phone, you
can authorize (connect) it.
XTo select a mobile phone from the device
list: turn the controller and press to con-
firm.
The input menu for the passkey is dis-
played.
The passkey is a one- to sixteen-digit num-
ber combination which you can choose
yourself.
XCOMAND: enter the passkey using the
character bar.
XSelect ¬once all the numbers have
been entered.
XMobile phone: enter the same passkey
and confirm your entry. Depending on the
mobile phone used, you may have to con-
firm the connection to COMAND and for the
PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®profiles. The
prompt to confirm may take up to two
minutes to be displayed. You may also save
the confirmation on the mobile phone (see
the manufacturer's operating instructions).
The mobile phone is now authorized and
connected to COMAND. You can now
speak using the hands-free system.
To ensure an optimum language quality, you
can set the mobile phone's transmission and reception volume (
Ypage 145).
If the Authorization Failed
message
appears, you may have entered a different
passkey or exceeded the prescribed time
limit. Repeat the procedure.
iSome mobile phones require a passkey
with four or more digits.
iIf you wish to re-authorize the mobile
phone after de-authorizing it, you can
choose another passkey for it.
iMercedes-Benz recommends de-authori-
zation in COMAND and on the mobile
phone (
Ypage 145). Subsequent authori-
zation may otherwise fail.
Establishing the connection from the
mobile phone
The Bluetooth®device name of COMAND is
"MB Bluetooth".
XCOMAND: call up the telephone menu.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Connect Device: turn and press
the controller.
The device list is displayed.
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XTo selectConnect via Phone: turn and
press the controller.
A message is displayed, stating that you
can start the search on your mobile phone.
XMobile phone: start the search for a Blue-
tooth®device (see manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions).
COMAND is displayed with the name "MB
Bluetooth" in the mobile phone's device
list.
XSelect "MB Bluetooth".
The following prompt appears in the
COMAND display Do you want
Device_name to be authorized?
XCOMAND:selectYes.
If No
is selected, the procedure is canceled.
If your mobile phone supports Secure Sim-
ple Pairing, a code is now displayed on both
devices.
The code is the same
XCOMAND: selectYes.
XMobile phone: confirm the code. Depend-
ing on the mobile phone used, you may
have to confirm the connection to
COMAND and for the PBAP and MAP Blue-
tooth
®profiles. The prompt to confirm may
take up to two minutes to be displayed. You
may also save the confirmation on the
mobile phone (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
The mobile phone is now authorized and
connected to COMAND. You can now
speak using the hands-free system.
To ensure an optimum language quality,
you can set the mobile phone's transmis-
sion and reception volume (
Ypage 145).
The code is different
XCOMAND: selectNo.
The process is canceled. Repeat the pro-
cedure.
If your mobile phone does not support Secure
Simple Pairing, an input menu is displayed for the passkey. The passkey is a one- to sixteen-
digit number combination which you can choose yourself. Enter the same passkey on
both COMAND and the mobile phone and
confirm. Depending on the mobile phone
used, you may have to confirm the connection
to COMAND and for the PBAP and MAP Blue-
tooth
®profiles.
Reconnecting automatically
COMAND always searches for the last con-
nected mobile phone.
If no connection can be made to the most
recently connected mobile phone, the system
searches for the mobile phone that was con-
nected before that one.
Switching between mobile phones
If you have authorized more than one mobile
phone, you can switch between the individual
phones.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Connect Device: turn and press
the controller.
The device list is displayed.
XTo select the desired mobile phone: turn
and press the controller.
The selected mobile phone is searched for
and connected if it is within Bluetooth
®
range and if Bluetooth®is activated.
Only one mobile phone can be connected at
any one time. The currently connected mobile phone is indicated by the #dot in the device
list.
iYou can only switch to another authorized
mobile phone if you are not currently mak-
ing a call.
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De-authorizing (disconnecting)a
mobile phone
Mercedes-Ben zUSA, LL Crecommends de-
authorization in COMAN Dand on th emobile
phone .Subsequen tauthorization may other -
wise fail .
XTo callup th etelephon emenu: press th e
% button.
XTo switch to th emen ubar :slid e6 the
controller .
XTo selectConnec tDevice:turn and press
th econtroller .
The devic elist is displayed .
XTo highlight thedesire dmobile phone in th e
devic elist :turn th econtroller .
XTo selectG: slide9 thecontroller .
XTo selectDeauthorize:turn and press th e
controller .
A prompt appears ,askin gwhether you
really wish to de-authoriz ethis device.
XTo selec tYes:turn and press th econtroller .
The mobile phone is de-authorized.
or
XTo selec tNo:turn and press th econtroller .
The process is canceled.
iBefore re-authorizin gth emobile phone ,
you should also delete th edevic enam eMB
Bluetoothfrom your mobile phone's Blue-
toot h®list.
Displaying connection detail s
XTo callup th etelephon emenu: press th e
% button.
XTo switch to th emen ubar :slid e6 the
controller .
XTo selectConnec tDevice:turn and press
th econtroller .
The devic elist is displayed .
XTo highlight thedesire dmobile phone :turn
th econtroller .
XTo selectG: slide9 thecontroller .
XTo selectDetail s:turn and press th econ-
troller.
The following information concernin gth e
selecte dmobile phone is shown :
RBluetooth®devicenam e
RBluetoot h®address
Ravailabilit ystatus (shown after ane w
search )
Rauthorization status
XTo close th edetailed display :slid e9
th econtroller .
Reception an dtransmission volume
Once th emobile phone has been authorized,
you can optimize th etransmissio nand recep-
tion volume settings. To fin dout about th e
bes tpossible setting sfo ryour mobile phone ,
visit www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com .
You can also obtain more information by call-
ing.
In th eUSA, you can get in touch wit hth e
Mercedes-Ben zCustomer Assistanc eCente r
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372 ).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Connect Device: turn and press
the controller.
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XTo highlight the desired mobile phone in the
device list: turn the controller.
XTo selectG: 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 148).
Adjusting the call volume (
Ypage 145).
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 150).
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 is also displayed. If the
phone number is not transferred, Unknown
is shown in the display.
Rejecting a call
XTo selectReject: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
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 150).
Using the touchpad
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad,
you can use this function.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select n: turn and press the control-
ler.
XDraw all the numbers on the touch-sensi-
tive surface one after another.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about the touchpad
(
Ypage 34).
Using favorites
This function can be used when a telephone
number has been added as a favorite. Further
information about adding favorites
(
Ypage 43).
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select a telephone number: turn the con-
troller.
XTo make a call: press the controller.
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Using speed dial
Option 1
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
%button.
XTo highlight a number from the character
bar: turn the controller.
XPress the controller for longer than two
seconds.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Option 2
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Call Lists: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select Speed Dial Preset List: turn
and press the controller.
The speed dial list is displayed.
XTo select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Option 3 (with telephone keypad)
XPress one of the number keys on the tele-
phone keypad for longer than two seconds. The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Further information on setting up speed dial
(
Ypage 157).
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 150).
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 150).
Using call lists
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Call Lists: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select Calls ReceivedorCalls
Dialed: turn and press the controller.
The relevant list is displayed.
XTo select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 150).
Using the phone book
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select Namein the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
XSearch for a contact (Ypage 152).
XTo make a call: press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 150).
Using the telephone keypad on the con-
troller
If your vehicle is equipped with a telephone
keypad, you can use this function.
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XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
%button.
XEnter the digits using the telephone key-
pad.
As soon as one of the buttons on the tele-
phone keypad is touched, the correspond-
ing button is highlighted in the display.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Functions available during a call
Overview
:To add a call (Ypage 148)
;Person you are calling
=Symbol for active telephone connection
?To end a call
ATo switch the microphone on/off
(
Ypage 148)
BTo send DTMF tones (not possible with all
mobile phones) (
Ypage 149)
Other functions:
RAccepting a waiting call (Ypage 150)
RMaking a second call (Ypage 148)
RCall waiting (Ypage 149)
Availability depends on the network (only pos-
sible in the GSM network) and on the Blue-
tooth
®mobile phone.
Adding a call
:Adding a call
If the mobile phone network provider and the
mobile phone support the function, you can
make another call during an existing call. The
previously active call is held.
XTo select °2: turn and press the controller.
XMake a call:
RUsing the telephone menu (Ypage 146)
RRedial (Ypage 147)
RUsing call lists (Ypage 155)
RUsing the phone book (Ypage 146)
RUsing speed dial (Ypage 146)
Switching the microphone on/off
This function is available in the telephone
menu during an active phone call.
Switching off the microphone:
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Microphone Off: turn and press
the controller.
If the microphone is switched off, the Q
symbol and the The
microphoneisoff.
message are displayed.
Switching on the microphone:
XSelect Microphone On.
The Qsymbol disappears. The The
microphone is on.message is dis-
played.
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Sending DTMF tones
This function is not supported by all mobile
phones.
Answering machines or other devices can becontrolled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions.
XIf you would like to listen to the messages
on your answering machine, for example,
dial the corresponding number.
Transmitting individual characters:
XOnce a connection has been established to
the answer phone, select the desired char-
acters in the telephone menu: turn and
press the controller each time.
Every character selected will be transmit-
ted immediately.
or
XPress the corresponding number button on the telephone keypad.
iYou can also send DTMF tones using the
Voice Control System (see the separate
operating instructions).
Calls with several participants
Switching between calls (call waiting)
If you make another call, you can switch
between the two calls (call waiting). This func-
tion depends on your mobile phone network
provider and the mobile phone (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
The calls are marked 1 and 2. The active call is
highlighted. Switching between the calls:
XTo select
°1or°2: turn and press the
controller.
or
XPress 6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
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
ICON_Send 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
You can interconnect active and held calls.
This permits several parties to hear one
another and speak with one another. This
function depends on your mobile phone net-
work provider and the mobile phone (see the manufacturer's operating instructions).
XAdd a call (Ypage 148).
or
XAnswer an incoming call (Ypage 150).
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XTo selectConferencein 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, the previously
active call is on hold. You can switch back
and forth between both calls (call waiting)
(
Ypage 149).
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). Rejecting:
XTo select
Reject: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
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 con-
tinued and the incoming call is rejected.
Option 2: The originally active call is ended
and the incoming call is accepted.
Option 3: 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
manufacturer's operating instructions.
To start the mobile phone voice recogni-
tion:
XConnect the mobile phone to COMAND;
see vehicle Operator's Manual.
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:
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Telephone