2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class remote control

You can connect your own headphones to a
special headphones jack. You can use the
remote control to operate them.
Points to remember
RYou can only adjust the volume for the
headphones supplied, directly on the head-
phones.
ROnly entertainment functions, i.e. audio,
TV, video and Internet, for example, may be
used with SPLITVIEW.
RDifferent media can be used on the driver
and front-passenger sides as long as they
use different media sources. Example: if a
medium from the single DVD drive is being
played on the driver's side, then another
medium that is also played from the single
DVD drive cannot be played separately on
the front-passenger side. However, other
media can be used at the same time on the
front-passenger side, including radio,
memory card, MUSIC REGISTER, Media
Interface, USB or AUX.
RIf you use the same medium on both sides, you can both carry out the respective set-
tings.
RInternet use is only available at any one
time to the driver or the front passenger.
A corresponding message appears on the
display.
RInternet can only be used, if it is set and
connected via a telephone on the driver's
side.
RThe multifunction steering wheel can only
be used for functions which relate to the
driver's side.
Switching SPLITVIEW on/off
Switching on SPLITVIEW
XSelect Systemin the main function bar by
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
XSelect ;in the menu bar and confirm.
SPLITVIEW symbol :appears in the dis-
play and display ;switches to 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.
The front passenger can now call up the
COMAND functions with the remote con-
trol.
Switching off SPLITVIEW
XSelect ;in the menu bar by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
SPLITVIEW symbol :disappears from the
display. Display ;switches to On
.
iIf COMAND has already been switched
on, you can also use the remote control to
switch SPLITVIEW on and off. Make sure
that the SPLITVIEW symbol is set on the
remote control thumbwheel (
Ypage 484).
The SPLITVIEW display remains on for approx-
imately 30 minutes after the SmartKey has
been turned to position 0in the ignition lock.
After this time or after the SmartKey has been
removed, the settings on the front-passenger side are saved for approximately 30 minutes
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longer. After this period, reactivation on the
front-passenger side means that the settings
from the driver's side will be used.
Transferring the driver's website
XTo switch on SPLITVIEW: selectSystem
from the main function bar by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
XSelect ;in the menu bar and confirm.
SPLITVIEW symbol :appears in the dis-
play, and display ;switches to Off
.
XSelect®in the main function bar with the
remote control.
A menu appears with the following options:
ROperator's Manual
REnter URL
RInternet Favorites
RMercedes-Benz Apps
RInternet Radio
RMercedes Mobile Website
RTransfer Driver's Website
XSelect TransferDriver'sWebsitewith
the remote control.
You see the last website called up by the
driver.
Transferring a destination to the driver
Using SPLITVIEW you can select a destination
from the front-passenger side and transfer
this to the driver's side.
XTo switch on SPLITVIEW: select Settings
from the main function bar by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
XSelect ;in the menu bar and confirm.
SPLITVIEW symbol :appears in the dis-
play, and display ;switches to Off
.
XSelect®in the main function bar with the
remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Mercedes-Benz Appswith the
remote control.
You see the selection of Mercedes-Benz
Apps.
XSelect Google Local Searchwith the
remote control.
Using a menu you can select a category for
the destination.
XSelect At Current Position, for exam-
ple.
Using a menu you can determine the type
of search inquiry.
XSelect EnterSearchTerm:, for example.
An input field appears.
XEnter the destination with the remote con-
trol and confirm the entry with b.
You see the results list from Google.
XSelect the exact destination with the
remote control.
An additional menu appears.
XSelect Navigate to.
XA window appears on the driver's side with
the message: Accept the navigation
data from Mercedes-Benz Apps?
System settings
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described.
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XTo switch off:selectMicOffand press W
to confirm.
If the microphone is switched off, the dis-
play shows the Qicon, and the The
microphoneisoffmessage appears for
a short period.
XTo switch on: selectMic onand press W
to confirm.
The Qsymbol disappears. You will briefly
see the The
microphoneisonmessage.
Sending DTMF tones
This function is not supported by all mobile
phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled 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.
XTo transmit individual characters: once
a connection has been established to the
answering machine, select the desired
characters in the character bar, pressing W
to confirm each of them.
or
XPress the corresponding key on the
COMAND number keypad.
Every character selected will be transmit-
ted immediately.
XTo send a phone book entry as a DTMF
sequence: selectName
by turning cVdthe COMAND controller and press
Wto con-
firm.
XSelect the desired phone book entry and
press Wto confirm.
The entry is sent as a DTMF character
string.
XTo return to the call display: selectBack
and press Wto confirm.
iYou can also send DTMF tones using the
Voice Control system; see the separate
operating instructions.
Calls with several participants
Rejecting or accepting a waiting call
The mobile phone network provider must sup-
port and activate the call-waiting function.
Depending on the mobile phone used, the
system behavior differs when accepting a
call.
If you have a call in progress and receive
another call, a new window appears in the
display. You also hear a tone. You can accept
or reject the call.
XTo reject: selectRejectand press Wto
confirm.
or
XPress the ~button on COMAND or on
the multifunction steering wheel.
XTo accept: selectAcceptand press Wto
confirm.
or
XPress the 6button on COMAND or on
the multifunction steering wheel.
The system behavior after accepting the
incoming call depends on your mobile phone.
RThe mobile phone supports the call waiting
function (via Bluetooth®) when:
The previously active call is held. You can
then switch back and forth between both
calls (toggling) (
Ypage 392).
RThe mobile phone does not support the call waiting function (via Bluetooth®) when:
The previously active call is ended.
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All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order.
RRandom Track List(MP3 mode only)
The tracks in the currently active folder or
the current track list are played in a random
order.
XTo select options: switch to the MUSIC
REGISTER (
Ypage 457).
XSelect MusicRegisterby sliding VÆand
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
The options list appears. The #dot indi-
cates the option selected.
XSelect an option and press Wto confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence
, you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window.
iThe Normal Track Sequenceoption is
automatically selected when you change
the disc you are currently listening to or
when you select a different medium. If an
option is selected, it remains selected after
COMAND is switched on or off.
Bluetooth®audio mode
Preconditions for the Bluetooth
®audio
device
Bluetooth®audio mode requires a Blue-
tooth®-capable audio device. Observe the
information in the Bluetooth®audio device's
operating instructions.
Before using Bluetooth
®audio mode, you
should check your Bluetooth®audio device
for the following:
RBluetooth®audio profile
The Bluetooth
®audio device must support
the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth®audio
profiles.
RBluetooth®visibility
Certain Bluetooth
®audio devices do not
just require activation of the Bluetooth®
function. In addition, your device must be
made "visible" to other devices.
RBluetooth®device name
This device name is predetermined but can
usually be changed. To make a clear selec-
tion of the Bluetooth
®device possible,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you cus-
tomize the device name.
iA2DP ( Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile): Bluetooth®audio profile for audio
data transmission
AVRCP ( Audio Video Remote Control
Profile): Bluetooth
®audio profile for audio
data playback.
iNot all Bluetooth®audio devices available
on the market are equally suitable. To
obtain more informati
on about suitable
Bluetooth®audio devices and about con-
necting Bluetooth®audio devices to
COMAND, visit
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com (USA).
Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (USA) or Customer Rela-
tions at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
XActivate Bluetooth®and Bluetooth®visibil-
ity on the Bluetooth®audio device.
Preconditions in COMAND
XActivate the Bluetooth®function in
COMAND (
Ypage 310).
Connecting Bluetooth®audio devices
General information
Before using your Bluetooth
®audio device
with COMAN Dfor the first time, you will need
to authorize it.
When you authorize a new Bluetooth
®audio
device, it is connected automatically. Con-
nection involves first searching for a Blue-
tooth
®audio device and then authorizing it.
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:Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
;iPod®plug for connecting an iPod®
=USB socket for connecting an MP3 player
?Example of device: iPod®
XConnect the external device with suitable
socket:,;or=.
COMAND activates the device, a display
appears (when connecting an iPod
®plug or
USB socket).
If you remove a device, the No
DeviceCon‐
nectedmessage appears.
iA connected iPod®or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth
®remote control) or directly
via the device itself. This may cause unfore- seen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to malfunc-
tions.
iConnecting a fully discharged iPod®or
MP3 player can result in an extended initi-
alization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
Rthe connected device is not supported
( External Device Unavailable
mes-
sage).
Rthe connected device consumes too much
power.
Rthe Media Interface connection is faulty.
Ra mass storage device (e.g. a USB memory
stick or USB hard drive) is connected to the
Media Interface.
In this case the Please connect the
device to the other USB portmes-
sage appears.
iThe separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content options.
iConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if you have further questions.
Disconnecting an iPod
®
XPress the release catch on iPod®plug ;
and pull the iPod®cable from the iPod®,
see the separate cable kit instructions.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General notes
In extreme cases, starting up individual func-
tions can take up to several minutes – this
depends on the external device and its con-
tent (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on
iPods
®or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or all
functions may not be available.
Switching on automatically
XConnect an external device (Ypage 467).
COMAND activates the device (if connec-
ted via the iPod
®connector or USB socket).
The basic display then appears.
Switching on using the DISC button
The external device is connected to the Media Interface.
XPress the hbutton one or more times.
By pressing the DISC button repeatedly, you
can switch modes in the following order:
RCD/MP3 (disc)
RMemory card mode
RMUSIC REGISTER
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Overview
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the housing of the CD/DVD drive,
there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser
radiation. This laser radiation could damage
your retina. There is a risk of injury.
Never open the housing. Always have main-
tenance and repair work carried out at a quali- fied specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If objects such as headphones/headsets or
external audio/video sources are not secured
in the passenger compartment, they can be
flung around and hit vehicle occupants. There
is a risk of injury, for example in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in direc-
tion.
Always stow these items or similar objects
carefully so that they cannot be flung around,
for example in a lockable vehicle stowage
compartment.
equipment
Observe that a range of Rear Seat Entertain-
ment Systems are available for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. In this Operator's Manual, the
Rear Seat Entertainment System Code 864 is
used for illustration purposes. If you have a
different Rear Seat Entertainment System in
your vehicle, please refer to the separate prin-
ted operating instructions .
Components
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
includes:
Rtwo screens for the rear behind the front-
seat head restraints
Rtwo remote controls
Ra CD/DVD drive
RAUX jacks on both screens (AUX display)
and on the CD/DVD drive (AUX drive)
Rtwo sets of cordless headphones
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Rear-compartment screens
:AUX jacks, detailed view in the "CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks" section (Ypage 485).
;Display
Remote control
Overview
:Switches the screen on/off
;Switches the button lighting on/off
=Selects the screen for the remote control
?Selects a menu or menu item
AConfirms a selection or setting
BSwitches the sound on or off
CAdjusts the volume
DSkips to a track, fast-forward/fast-rewind
ESelects a track; direct entry
FExits a menu (back)
iTwo remote controls are supplied for the
US and Canadian markets.
Selecting the screen for the remote con-
trol
The remote control can be used to operate
one of the two rear-compartment screens or
SPLITVIEW for the front passenger. To do so, you must switch the remote control to the
desired screen (
Ypage 484).
XTo select the left-hand screen: turn thumb-
wheel =until " LREAR" is highlighted in the
window.
XTo select the right-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel =until " RREAR" is highligh-
ted in the window.
XTo select SPLITVIEW: turn thumbwheel =
until "SPLITVIEW" is highlighted in the win-
dow.
Switching the screen on/off
If the SmartKey is in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock (see vehicle Operator's Manual),
or if it is not in the ignition lock, the rear-com-
partment screens will switch off after
30 minutes. Before the screens switch off,
they show a message to this effect.
You can switch the screens back on. How-
ever, this will discharge the starter battery.
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XPoint the remote control at the rear-com-
partment screen which has been selected
for remote operation.
XPress button:on the remote control
(
Ypage 484).
The respective rear-compartment screen
switches on or off.
iYou can only switch the screens on using
the remote control if the ignition is
switched on.
Switching the button lighting on/off
XPress button ;on the remote control
(
Ypage 484).
Depending on the previous status, the but-
ton lighting is switched on or off.
iIf you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Switching the sound on or off
XPress button Bon the remote control
(
Ypage 484).
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu/menu item and con-
firming your selection
XSelect a menu/menu item using the
=;9: buttons on the
remote control and press the 9button to
confirm.
CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks
:CD/DVD slot
;AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal
(red)
=AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal
(white)
?AUX, video (V) jack (yellow)
ACD/DVD eject button
The AUX jacks shown are for the AUX drive.
Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand
side of the rear-compartment screens (AUX
display) (
Ypage 484).
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