Selecting a playback option ........... 163
Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth
®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 163
Telephony ........................................ 94
Telephony notes .............................. 93
Buttons and controller ........................ 20
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 113
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 113
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 114
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 47
Rear view camera ............................ 48
Car pool lanes ...................................... 56
Category list (music search) ............ 157
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 155
Inserting ........................................ 152
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 152
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 194
Notes on discs ............................... 152
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 194
Selecting a track ............................ 155
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 172
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 154
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 28
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 29
Clear button ......................................... 20
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 45
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 46
Basic functions ................................ 26
Components .................................... 17
Control panel ................................... 19
Controller ......................................... 20
Display ............................................. 18 Functions ......................................... 17
Multicontour seat ............................ 46
Seat functions .................................. 46
Switching on/off .............................. 26
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 18
Setting ............................................. 33
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 111
Importing ....................................... 111
Controller ............................................. 20
Cordless headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 191
Indicator lamp ................................ 189
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 189
Selecting the screen ...................... 190
D
Date format, setting ............................ 35
Day design, setting ............................. 33
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 45
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 45
Destination
Saving to SD memory card .............. 82
Storing in the address book ............. 81
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 64
Entering a point of interest .............. 61
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 67
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 67
Keyword search ............................... 59
Saving .............................................. 81
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 61
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 60
Destination/route download
Deleting a destination from the
server ............................................ 133
Displaying destinations in the
vehicle ........................................... 132
Displaying the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) .......................... 133
4Index
Touchpad ......................................... 23
Harman kardon®Logic 7®sur-
round sound system
Balance/Fader ...............................1 74
Calling up the sound menu ............ 173
Equalizer ........................................ 174
Features ........................................ 173
Surround sound .............................1 74
Heading up (navigation) ..................... 83
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 58
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 78
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 66
Creating ...........................................6 4
Editing .............................................. 66
Entering ........................................... 64
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 66
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 126
Creating favorites .......................... 138
Entering the URL ............................ 135
Favorites manager ......................... 138
Favorites menu .............................. 138
Menu functions .............................. 136
Options menu ................................ 136
Selecting/setting access data ....... 127
Setting up an Internet connection .. 127
K
Keyword search (navigation)Entering keywords ........................... 59
Online search ................................... 60
Selecting search options ................. 60
Selecting search results ................... 59
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 72
Presentation .................................... 72
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ......... 45 Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
List of access data
New provider ................................. 128
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 128
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 45
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 46
M
Making a callUsing speed dial ............................ 100
Using the call lists ............................ 99
Using the phone book ...................... 99
Map
Selecting map content ..................... 83
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale .......................... 83
Building images ................................ 86
Displaying the next intersection ...... 85
Heading ........................................... 83
Map settings .................................... 83
Moving ............................................. 53
North orientation ............................. 83
Notes ............................................... 83
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 86
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ................................................. 84
Selecting text information on the
map ................................................. 84
Showing the map version ................. 85
Switching highway information
on/off .............................................. 85
Traffic Sign Assist ............................ 85
Updating .......................................... 88
Map functions ...................................... 83
Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 47
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 164
Playback options ........................... 166
Search ........................................... 165
Selecting a music file ..................... 165
Switching to Media Interface ......... 164
6Index
Video function ............................... 166
Media search
By folder ........................................ 158
Category list .................................. 157
Current tracklist ............................ 157
General notes ................................ 157
Keyword search .............................1 58
Music genres ................................. 158
Selecting by cover ......................... 158
Starting the media search .............. 157
Menu overview
CD audio and MP3 mode ...............1 52
Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 134
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 100
MirrorLink
®
Connecting a mobile phone ........... 122
Settings ......................................... 123
Mobile phone
Authorizing ....................................... 96
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ................................................ 94
Connecting another mobile
phone .............................................. 97
Connecting via Mirror Link
®.......... 122
De-authorizing ................................. 98
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 98
Enabling for Internet access .......... 127
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 152
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............1 55
Notes ............................................. 150
Safety notes .................................. 150
Stop and playback function ........... 155
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 26
Alternative route .............................. 76
Avoiding an area .............................. 86
Basic settings .................................. 54
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 77
Calling up the compass display ........ 90
Calling up the menu ......................... 89
Entering a destination ...................... 56 Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 64
Entering a point of interest .............. 61
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 29
GPS reception .................................. 52
Important safety notes .................... 52
Info on navigation ............................ 90
Lane recommendation ..................... 72
Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ............................................. 77
Online map display .......................... 89
Reading out traffic reports ............... 80
Repeating announcements .............. 74
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 60
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 54
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 54
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 53
Starting route calculation ................ 58
Switching announcements on/
off .................................................... 75
Switching to ..................................... 53
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 27
North orientation (navigation) ........... 83
O
Off-road................................................ 77
Online and Internet functions
Calling up the device list ................ 129
Destination/routes download ........ 132
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 127
Ending the connection ................... 130
Establishing a connection .............. 129
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 134
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 128
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 134
Resetting settings .......................... 135
Index7
Short messagesee Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 178
Daily forecast ................................. 178
Detail information .......................... 179
Information chart ........................... 178
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................1 79
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Weather map ................................. 181
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 185
Storm Watch Box ........................... 185
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 27
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 172
Calling up the sound menu ............ 172
Equalizer ........................................ 172
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 115
Setting up ...................................... 115
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 57
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 42
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 170
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 142
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 34
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 149
Via the device list .......................... 150
Via the main function bar ............... 149
Via the number keypad .................. 150
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 40
Date ................................................. 34
Importing/exporting data ................ 41
Language ......................................... 40
Text reader speed ............................ 36
Time ................................................. 34
Time zone ........................................ 34
Voice Control System ...................... 36
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ............. 99
Adding a call .................................. 100
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 26
Apple CarPlay
®.............................. 124
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 96
Call lists ......................................... 113
Call waiting .................................... 102
Calls with several participants ....... 101
Conference calls ............................ 101
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 94
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 98
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 115
Deleting messages ........................ 121
Dictation function for text mes-
sages and e-mails .......................... 121
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 98
Downloading messages manually .. 117
E-mail ............................................. 115
E-mail requirements ....................... 115
E-mail settings ............................... 116
Ending an active call ...................... 102
Entering a number ........................... 99
Entering phone numbers .................. 99
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 97
Function restrictions ........................ 94
Functions available during a call .... 100
General notes .................................. 93
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 102
Making a call .................................... 99
Message conditions ....................... 115
Message settings ........................... 116
Operating options ............................ 93
Phone book .................................... 103
Reading messages ......................... 117
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 98
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................... 97
Redialing .......................................... 99
10Index
Overview
Components
:Display (Ypage 18)
;Control panel (Ypage 19)
=Controller and buttons (Ypage 20)
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
Rthe control panel with a single drive or DVD changer
Rthe controller and buttons
Rthe touchpad
Rtwo connection options for USB devices or via Media Interface in the center console
An iPod®is connected via USB cable.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
via Media Interface, SD card, Bluetooth
®
audio
An iPod®, for example, can be connected
directly to the USB via the integrated Media
Interface.
-Media search
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-harman/kardon®Logic7®surround sound
system
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound sys-
tem
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass display
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
Overview17
Overview and operation
SymbolFunction
%Cancels input
SInserts a paragraph
Entering characters using the number
keypad
If an input line for text or numbers is selected,
the number keypad is used for the character
entry.
XFor example, to enter the letterc: press the
l number key briefly three times in suc-
cession.
An additional display area is shown with all
the available characters. Press the key
repeatedly to go through the characters until
c
is highlighted.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The letter cis entered in the input line.
Character entry (navigation)
Entering characters using the charac-
ter bar
:Characters NEW(orange color) entered by
the user
;Characters automatically added by the mul-
timedia system YORK
=Characters not currently available
?Currently selected character
ACharacters currently available
BCharacter bar
The example shows the address entry
(
Ypage 57).
XTo enter a character: turn, slide6or5
and press the controller.
Selected character :is entered in the upper
line. The multimedia system adds the missing
characters and shows the entry that best
matches the current input.
The characters are available Aor not =,
depending on the characters already entered
and the data stored in the digital map.
The Gsymbol indicates that an entry exists
more than once.
XTo delete a character: slide6and turn the
controller, then press it after selecting F.
XTo delete an entire entry:slide6and turn
the controller; then after selecting Fpress
and hold down the controller until the entire
entry is deleted.
XTo confirm an entry: slide6and turn the
controller, then press it after selecting ¬.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
The location selection list appears. The selec-
ted entry is highlighted.
The example shows the character entry when
you save a destination as a navigable contact in
the address book (
Ypage 58). The cursor is
located in the input line.
XTo select an input line: slide6and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting 4
or 5.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
XTurn and press the controller.
XTo move the cursor: select the input line.
XSlide6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting 2or3.
Character entry (navigation)29
Overview and operation
XTo change the character bar language:
slide6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting B.
A menu appears.
XTurn and press the controller.
The character set for the selected language is set.
The character bar entry functions are listed in
the table.
SymbolFunction
ÄSwitches between digits and sym-
bols
*Switches the character bar from
uppercase to lowercase letters
BChanges the character bar lan-
guage
FDeletes a character or an entry
èSwitches to keyword search
(Ypage 59)
4, 5Selects the input line
2,3Moves the cursor within the input
line
¬Confirms an entry
&Cancels input
Entering characters using the number
keypad
XPress one of the number keypad buttons, e.g.
l, once or repeatedly in quick succession.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display when the key is pressed. The first
available letter is highlighted. You see which characters you can enter with
that key. Each time the key is pressed, the
next character is selected.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown in
the list.
Favorites
Overview of favorites
:Adds a new favorite (Ypage 31)
;Renames a selected favorite (Ypage 31)
=Moves a selected favorite (Ypage 31)
?Deletes a selected favorite (Ypage 31)
XTo display the favorites overview: press
the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo show the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and display
a favorite (
Ypage 30).
Displaying and selecting favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo call up a favorite: turn and press the con-
troller.
30Favorites
Overview and operation
XPress theØbutton on the COMAND con-
trol panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: press the con-
troller.
XSelect WiFi.
The WiFi menu appears.
XSelect Connect via WPS PBC.
XSelect the vehicle from the device to be con-
nected and ConnectviaWPSPBC. The vehi-
cle is displayed with the SSID MB Hotspot
XXXXX.
XTo confirm the entry:press the controller.
Connecting a device via WPS PBC (Can-
ada)
Prerequisite:
For this type of connection, the device to be
connected must support "Connect via push but-
ton".
XPress theØbutton on the COMAND con-
trol panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: press the con-
troller.
XSelect WiFi.
The WiFi menu appears.
XTo select one of the hotspots that has been
found: turn and press the controller.
A menu for making the connection appears.
XSelect Connect via WPS PBC.
XPress the pushbutton on your device.
XTo confirm the entry: press the controller.
Generating a new security key (USA)
XPress theØbutton on the COMAND con-
trol panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: press the con-
troller.
XTo select WiFi: turn and press the controller.
The WiFi menu appears.
XTo select GenerateSecurityKey: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select Regenerate: press the controller.
A new security key is generated.
XTo save the security key: turn the controller
and select Save.
The WiFi menu appears. The new security key
will now be displayed and verified when a
connection is established via the security key.
The connection must be re-established with
the newly created security key.
iDevice connections established using the
previous security key will no longer work after
the security key is changed. You have to
reconnect these devices (
Ypage 37).
WiFi39
System settings
Z