2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class radio

change of direction. The change of direction
starts once the distance display reaches zero.
Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation
:Road into which the change of direction
leads
;Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
=Lanes not recommended
?Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction
AChange-of-direction symbol
On multilane roads, new lane recommenda-
tions can be displayed for the next change of
direction if the digital map supports this data.
During the change of direction, new lanes
may be added.
Lane not recommended =: you will not be
able to complete the next change of direction
if you stay in this lane.
Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction ?: in this lane you will be
able to complete the next two changes of
direction without changing lane.
Other status indicators of the naviga-
tion system
The navigation system displays additional
information and the vehicle status.
RO: you have reached the destination or an
intermediate destination.
RNew Route...or Calculating Route:
calculating a new route
ROff Mapor OffMappedRoad: the vehicle
position is inside the area of the digital map but the road is not recognize, e.g. new
roads, car parks or private land
RNo Route: no route could be calculated to
the selected destination
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
:Frequency range
;Station frequency with memory position
The multifunction display shows station ;
with station frequency or station name. The
preset position is only displayed along with
station ;if this has been stored.
XSwitch on COMAND and select Radio.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio
menu.
XTo select a stored station: briefly press
the 9 or: button.
XTo select a station from the station list:
press and briefly hold the 9or:
button.
If no station list is received:
XTo select a station using the station
search: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
iFurther information about radio stations:
RChanging the frequency range
(
Ypage 438).
RStoring stations (Ypage 439).
iSIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
You can find further information on radio
operation in the separate operating instruc- tions.
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On-board computer and displays

Useful information
i
These operating instructions describe all
the standard and optional equipment of
your COMAND system, as available at the
time of going to print. Country-specific dif-
ferences are possible. Please note that
your COMAND system may not be equip-
ped with all the features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (
Ypage 34).
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-
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quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
ment 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 least8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
iUSA only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interfer-
ence, and
2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
iCanada only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interfer-
ence, and
2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Correct use
Observe the following information when using
COMAND:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
iWork improperly carried out on electronic
components or systems (e.g. radio, DVD
changer) and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Even sys-
tems that have not been modified could be
affected because the electronic systems
are connected. Electronic malfunctions
can seriously jeopardize the operational
safety of your vehicle.
iRoof antenna functionality (telephone,
satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the
use of roof carrier systems.
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the
windshield may affect radio reception and
have a negative impact on all other anten-
nas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the vehicle
interior.
iTherefore, have all work on or modifica-
tions to electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. This
workshop should have the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In
particular, work relevant to sa
fety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
iProtection against theft: this device is
equipped with technical provisions to pro-
tect it against theft. Further information on
protection against theft can be obtained
from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
RBluetooth®is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth®SIG Inc.
RDTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
RDolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
RBabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
RHomeLink®is a registered trademark of
Prince.
RiPod®and iTunes®are registered trade-
marks of Apple Inc.
RLogic7®is a registered trademark of Har-
man International Industries.
RMicrosoft®and Windows media®are reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.
RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq-
uity Digital Corporation.
RGracenote®is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
RZAGATSurvey®and related brands are reg-
istered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.
Your COMAND equipment
This manual describes all standard and
optional equipment available for your
COMAND system at the time of purchase.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your COMAND system may
not be equipped with all the features descri-
bed. This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some COMAND functions
are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle
is in motion. You will notice this, for example
because either you will not be able to select
certain menu items or COMAND will display a
message to this effect.
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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.
COMAND operating system
Overview
:COMAND display (Ypage 288)
;COMAND control panel with a single DVD
drive
=COMAND controller (Ypage 294)
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Display overview
Example display forradio
:
Statu sbar
;Calls up th eaudio men u
=Main function bar
?Display/selection window
ARadio men ubar
Statu sbar :displays th etime, th ecurren tmobile phone network provider and th esignal
level.
The main function s –navigation ,audio, telephon eand video –featur eadditional menus. This
is indicate dby triangle ;.The following table list sth eavailable men uitems .
Main function bar =allows you to cal lup th edesire dmain function .Whe nth emain function
is activated, it is identifiable by th ewhit elettering.
In th eexample, th eradi omod eis switched on within th eaudio main function ,display/selec-
tion window ?is active .
Men ubar Aallows you to operate th eradi ofunctions.
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Menu overview
NaviAudioTelephoneVideoSystemSymbol®
Route settingsFM/AM
radio (using
HD Radio™)TelephoneVideo DVDCalls up the
system
menuCalls up the
Digital
Operator's
Manual
(available
depending
on the vehi-
cle model)
Map settingsSatellite
radioAddress
bookAUXCalls up
COMAND
and Internet
Personal POIsDiscCalls up the
weather
service SIR-
IUS
Weather
Messages
(street name
announcements,
acoustic informa-
tion during calls,
audio fadeout,
reserve fuel level)Memory
cardCalls up the
Mercedes-
Benz Mobile
website
OActivates/
deactivates alter-
native routesMUSIC
REGISTER
Avoids an areaUSB stor-
age device
SIRIUS serviceBluetooth
Audio
Map versionMedia Inter-
face
AUX
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COMAND control panel
FunctionPage
:Switches to radio mode437
Switches wavebands438
Switches to satellite radio442
;Switches to navigation
mode
321
Shows the menu system322
=Presshrepeatedly
• Switches to audio CD and
MP3 mode
448
• Switches to memory card
mode
448
• Switches to MUSIC REG-
ISTER
457
• Switches to USB storage
device mode
448
• Switches to Media Inter-
face or audio AUX mode
468
• Switches to Bluetooth®
audio mode465
?Calls up the telephone
basic menu:
• Telephony via the Blue-
tooth®interface387
ALoad/eject button447
FunctionPage
BSelects stations via the sta-
tion search function
438
Rewinds450
Selects the previous track449
CDisc slot
• To insert CDs/DVDs447
• To remove CDs/DVDs447
• Updates the digital map377
DSelects stations via the sta-
tion search function
438
Fast forward450
Selects the next track449
EClear button
• Deletes characters304
• Deletes an entry304
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Example of operation
In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
XPress the$button.
Radio mode is activated.
XSelect Radioby sliding VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W
to confirm.
XConfirm Station Listby pressing W.
The station list appears.
Buttons on the COMAND controller
Overview
:Back button (Ypage 295)
;Clear button (Ypage 295)
=Seat function button (Ypage 316)
?Favorites button (Ypage 311)
If your vehicle does not have the seat function
button, it will have two Favorites buttons.
For AMG vehicles: the COMAND controller is
configured with the :and ;buttons.
Back button
You can use the kbutton to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press thek
back button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press and
hold the kback button.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button
XTo delete individual characters: briefly
press the 2clear button.
XTo delete an entire entry: press and hold
the 2 clear button.
Seat function button
You can use the Tbutton to call up the
following seat functions:
RMulticontour seat (with 4-way lumbar sup-
port)
RActive multicontour seat (dynamic seat and
massage function)
RBalance (seat heating distribution)
More information on the seat functions
(
Ypage 316).
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions to
the ; favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button (
Ypage 311).
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