2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN steering

Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned
Rslid left or right1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held
Touchpad
Alternatively, COMAND may be equipped
with a touchpad instead of a telephone key-
pad.
As an alternative to the controller, the touch-
pad enables menu items to be selected and
character entry including handwriting recog-
nition, for example.
XTo activate the touchpad: press the sur-
face of the touchpad.
Further information (
Ypage 32).
Basic COMAND functions
Switching COMAND on/off
XPress the ubutton on the center con-
sole to the right of the controller.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message will appear. 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 thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traffic or navigation announcements:
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
iYou can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the
volume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
iSetting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions.
Basic COMAND functions27
Overview and operation

Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
XPress the thumbwheel beside the control-
ler.
or
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
iIf the audio output is switched off, the
status line will show the 8symbol. If
you switch the media source or change the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on.
iEven if the sound is switched off, you will
still hear navigation system announce-
ments.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
XTo switch off navigation announce-
ments: press the thumbwheel beside the
controller during the announcement.
The Spoken
drivingrecommendations
have been deactivatedmessage
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (
Ypage 27).
or
XStart a new route calculation (Ypage 90).
or
XSelect +: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(
Ypage 111).
Function menu
XPress the Õbutton or the ß,$,
%, or Øbutton.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears.
Navigation: the map or the last navigation
menu called up appears.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio
mode set appears.
Communication: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears.
XFor radio, media and telephone: press
the $, Õor% button repeatedly.
The menu for the available radio modes,
media sources or communication functions
is displayed.
28Basic COMAND functions
Overview and operation

can be made from both sides. In this case,
the last setting made takes precedence.
RRequirement for Internet use (USA):
mbrace must be activated for Internet
access in COMAND on the driver's side
(
Ypage 176).
RRequirement for Internet use (Canada): a
mobile phone must be connected via Blue-
tooth
®or USB to COMAND on the driver's
side (
Ypage 176).
RThe Internet can be separately used by both
the driver and front passenger at the same
time.
RThe multifunction steering wheel can be
used to control the functions which relate
to the driver's side, but not for the front-
passenger side.
RThe driver can lock or unlock the other
screens (override feature) (
Ypage 76).
Switching SPLITVIEW on/off
From the driver's side
XTo activate: press theØbutton.
The Vehicle menu appears.
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu bar is shown.
XTo select ICON_SplitView On, turn and
press the controller.
The ù SPLITVIEW symbol appears in the
status bar. The menu item in the lower
menu bar changes to ù
Off.
The front passenger sees the display of the
function last activated. If the switch-on
time was longer than 30 minutes previ- ously, the display from the driver's side is
shown.
XTo deactivate:
selectùOffby turning
and pressing the controller.
The display changes to ICON_SplitView
On.
ù is hidden in the status bar.
XTo lock/unlock SPLITVIEW: proceed as
described under "Locking/unlocking the
rear-compartment displays" (
Ypage 76).
Instead of selecting a rear-compartment
display, select SplitView
.
From the front-passenger side
Operation takes place via the COMAND
remote control (
Ypage 273).
XTo activate:select the SPLITVIEW display
by turning thumbwheel :until the SPLIT-
VIEW icon appears in the window.
XPress the ubutton.
XTo deactivate: press buttonu.
The display changes to ICON_SplitView
On.
The SPLITVIEW symbol is hidden in the sta-
tus bar.
The menu called up on the driver's side is
shown.
30SPLITVIEW
Overview and operation

Setting the brightness of the zones
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Ambient Light Brightness:
turn and press the controller.
The left-hand setting element is active. The
brightness value for the currently selected
zone is displayed.
XPress the controller.
XTo change the brightness value: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select a zone: slide 9and turn the
controller.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Setting the color
iOnce a color is set, it is used for all zones.
The brightness of the color used can be set
separately for each zone.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select AmbientLightColor: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo select a color: turn the controller. You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Switching the display lighting on/off
This display lighting adjustment function is
only available if the vehicle is not equipped
with the "Ambient lighting" package.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Ambient Light: Display: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting.
iThe brightness can be changed using the
control between the two displays.
You can find further information on the inte-
rior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier. You can
make the following settings for the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature:
RSteering Column
RSteering Column and Seat
ROff
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Easy Entry/Exit: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
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Vehicle functions
Z

Highway information facilitates route guidance to a POI (rest stops, highway exits) and use of
the traffic jam function. The remaining route on the highway in this case is blocked in the
direction of travel from the selected exit.
XTo call up the selection mode:while displaying the highway information, slide 9the
controller.
The marker is on the highway information. The associated position is marked on the map.
XTo start route guidance and use additional functions: select a POI by turning and press-
ing the controller.
The POI details are displayed.
The POI can now be:
Rstore in the address book (Ypage 121)
Rview on the map (Ypage 128)
Rcalled if a phone is connected and a phone number is available (Ypage 148).
Rselect for route guidance and a route to it calculated (Ypage 90).
XTo use the traffic jam function: selectDetourby turning and pressing the controller.
The traffic jam function appears (
Ypage 115).
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
If you missed the current navigation
announcement, you can call it up again.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
XTo select +: turn and press the controller.
iIf theRepeatSpokenDrivingRecomm.
function has previously been added as a
favorite, you can alternatively select the
function using the favorites button
(
Ypage 43).
Setting the volume manually
XSet the volume using the thumbwheel dur-
ing the navigation announcement.
iWhen you start the engine, the volume will
be at its lowest setting.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
XTo switch off navigation announce-
ments: during a navigation announcement,
press the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel during a navigation mes-
sage.
The Spoken
drivingrecommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements
back on: press the controller.
XSelect+: turn and press the controller.
COMAND automatically switches the naviga-
tion announcements back on when:
Ra new route is calculated.
Ryou switch COMAND on again or start the
engine.
A navigation message is given if the route is
recalculated during dynamic route guidance
due to new traffic reports (
Ypage 116).
Route guidance111
Navigation
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Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
Rthere is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
Ryou move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available.
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
Rby voice using the Voice Control System
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and
illustrations in this section refer to COMAND.
Function restrictions
You may have to wait before using telephony
via COMAND in the following situations:
Rwhen 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 conditions must be fulfilled in
order to make 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 number on COMAND
(
Ypage 146).
XPress 6.
The telephone makes the connection.
XWait until the emergency call center
answers and describe the emergency sit-
uation.
Telephone menu
: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
Telephone menu139
Telephone
Z

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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Telephone

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).
Using the telephone149
Telephone
Z