2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Comand Manual

I
Incident (traffic report).......................77
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 67
Creating .......................................... .65
Editing .............................................. 66
Entering ........................................... 65
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 67
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 125
Creating favorites .......................... 133
Entering the URL ............................ 130
Favorites manager ......................... 133
Favorites menu .............................. 133
Menu functions .............................. 131
Options menu ................................ 131
Selecting/setting access data ....... 126
Setting up an Internet connection .. 126
K
Keyword search (navigation)Entering keywords ........................... 60
Online search ................................... 61
Selecting search options ................. 61
Selecting search results ................... 60
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 72
Presentation .................................... 72
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ......... 46
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
List of access data
New provider ................................. 127
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 127
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 46
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 47
M
Making a callUsing speed dial .............................. 99
Using the call lists ............................ 98
Using the number keypad ................ 98
Using the phone book ...................... 98
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 ............................................. 54
North orientation ............................. 83
Notes ............................................... 83
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 85
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 ......................... 48
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 158
Playback options ........................... 160
Search ........................................... 159
Selecting a music file ..................... 159
Switching to Media Interface ......... 159
Video function ............................... 160
Media mode
Connections for external media
sources .......................................... 144
Media search
By folder ........................................ 153
Category list .................................. 152
Current tracklist ............................ 153
General notes ................................ 152
Keyword search ............................. 153
Music genres ................................. 153
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Selecting by cover ......................... 153
Starting the media search .............. 152
Menu overview
CD audio and MP3 mode ............... 147
Mercedes-Benz Apps
Calling up ....................................... 129
Voice control ................................. 130
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 100
Mobile phone
Authorizing ....................................... 95
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ................................................ 93
Connecting another mobile
phone .............................................. 96
De-authorizing ................................. 97
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 97
Enabling for Internet access .......... 126
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 147
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 150
Notes ............................................. 145
Safety notes .................................. 145
Stop and playback function ........... 150
N
NavigationAdjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 27
Alternative route .............................. 75
Avoiding an area .............................. 86
Basic settings .................................. 55
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 76
Calling up the compass display ........ 89
Calling up the menu ......................... 89
Entering a destination ...................... 57
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 64
Entering a point of interest .............. 62
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 30
GPS reception .................................. 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Info on navigation ............................ 89
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 ..................... 61
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 55
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 55
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 54
Starting route calculation ................ 59
Switching announcements
on/off .............................................. 74
Switching to ..................................... 54
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 28
North orientation (navigation) ........... 83
O
Off-road................................................ 77
Online and Internet functions
Calling up the device list ................ 128
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 126
Ending the connection ................... 129
Establishing a connection .............. 129
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 127
Mercedes-Benz Apps ..................... 129
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 127
Setting up an Internet connection .. 126
Web browser .................................. 130
P
Pause functionVideo DVD ..................................... 165
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) .................................................. 68
Editing .............................................. 69
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Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 69
Recording the route .........................70
Saving .............................................. 68
Selecting .......................................... 69
Settings for personal POIs ............... 68
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 103
Adding information to a contact .... 104
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 104
Calling up ....................................... 102
Deleting a contact ......................... 105
Displaying the details of an entry ... 103
Entering characters ......................... 29
Saving a contact ............................ 105
Searching for a contact ................. 102
Symbol overview ............................ 102
Phone call
Dialing .............................................. 98
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 165
Displaying pictures ........................ 165
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 166
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 63
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 62
Entering ........................................... 62
Selecting .......................................... 64
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 82
Q
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the audio source .............. 27
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 26
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 27
R
RadioActivating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 136
Deleting a station .......................... 137
Displaying information ................... 138
Displaying station information ....... 138 Displaying the artist and track ....... 138
Overview ........................................ 135
Setting the waveband .................... 136
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 138
Storing stations ............................. 137
Switching on .................................. 135
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 138
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 137
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 80
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 117
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 80
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 77
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 194
Adjusting sound settings ............... 186
Adjusting the brightness ................ 186
Adjusting the color ........................ 186
Adjusting the contrast ................... 186
AUX mode ...................................... 196
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 187
Changing the batteries .................. 184
Changing the picture format .......... 187
Control menu ................................. 191
Cordless headphones .................... 183
DVD video mode ............................ 190
Multiple users ................................ 186
Operating with the headphones ..... 185
Picture settings .............................. 186
System settings ............................. 187
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 186
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 49
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 49
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 49
Rear-compartment screens .............. 181
Receiving vCards ............................... 111
Redialing (telephone) .......................... 98
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 182
Changing batteries ........................ 185
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Rear Seat EntertainmentSyste m ... 182
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 56
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 43
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 75
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 55
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 55
Starting calculation .......................... 59
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 75
Freeway information ........................ 73
General notes .................................. 71
Lane recommendations ................... 72
Off-road ........................................... 77
Traffic reports .................................. 77
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 145
Using the telephone ......................... 92
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 143
Overview ........................................ 140
Presets menu view ......................... 141
Registering .................................... 139
Switching to ................................... 139
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 143
Memory functions .......................... 141
Music and sports alerts ................. 142
Notes ............................................. 138
Selecting a category ...................... 140
Selecting a channel ....................... 140
Tagging music tracks ..................... 142
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 182
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 149
Inserting/removing ........................ 149
Removing ....................................... 149 Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 47
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 48
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 47
Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 47
Resetting settings ............................ 48
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 47
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 136
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 100
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 127
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 193
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 41
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 193
Setting the night design ..................... 34
Setting the text reader speed ............ 37
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 27
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 167
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 173
Daily forecast ................................. 173
Detail information .......................... 174
Information chart ........................... 173
Se

lecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 174
Switching on/off ........................... 173
Weather map ................................. 176
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 180
Storm Watch Box ........................... 180
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 28
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Sound settingsBalance/fader ...............................1 67
Calling up the sound menu ............ 167
Equalizer ........................................ 167
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 114
Setting up ...................................... 113
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 58
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 37
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 164
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 137
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 35
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 144
Via the device list .......................... 145
Via the main function bar ............... 144
Via the number keypad .................. 145
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 41
Date ................................................. 35
Importing/exporting data ................ 42
Language ......................................... 41
Text reader speed ............................ 37
Time ................................................. 35
Time zone ........................................ 35
Voice Control System ...................... 37
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ............. 98
Adding a call .................................... 99
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 27
Apple CarPlay
®.............................. 121
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 95
Call lists ......................................... 111
Call waiting .................................... 101
Calls with several participants ....... 100
Conference calls ............................ 100
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 93 De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 97
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 114
Deleting messages ........................ 120
Dictation function for text mes-
sages and e-mails .......................... 120
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 97
Downloading messages manually .. 116
E-mail ............................................. 114
E-mail requirements ....................... 114
E-mail settings ............................... 115
Ending an active call ...................... 101
Entering a number ........................... 98
Entering phone numbers .................. 98
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 96
Function restrictions ........................ 93
Functions available during a call ...... 99
General notes .................................. 92
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 101
Making a call .................................... 98
Message conditions ....................... 114
Message settings ........................... 115
Operating options ............................ 92
Phone book .................................... 102
Reading messages ......................... 116
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 97
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................... 96
Rejecting a call (COMAND) .............. 98
Safety notes ..................................... 92
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 100
Setting up a speed dial .................. 113
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 100
Switching between mobi
le
phones ............................................. 96
Switching the microphone on/of f..1 00
Telephone menu overview ...............9 3
Text message conditions ............... 114
Text message settings ...................1 15
Text messages (SMS) .................... 114
Toggling ......................................... 100
Using the telephone ......................... 98
Voice recognition ........................... 101
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Writing e-mails ...............................118
Writing text messages ................... 117
Telephone number
Entering ...........................................9 8
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 119
Calling up the settings menu ......... 115
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 115
Deleting ......................................... 120
Displaying details ........................... 117
Downloading manually ................... 116
Editing text templates .................... 119
Inbox .............................................. 116
Reading .......................................... 116
Reading aloud ................................ 117
Settings ......................................... 115
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 120
Using a phone number in the text .. 119
Using text templates ...................... 119
Writing ........................................... 117
Time
Setting the format ............................ 36
Setting the time manually ................ 36
Setting the time zone ....................... 35
Setting the time/date format .......... 36
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 35
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 23
Changing the audio source .............. 27
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 26
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 26
Character suggestions ..................... 25
Deleting characters ......................... 25
Entering a space .............................. 25
Entering characters ......................... 25
Gesture control ................................ 22
Handwriting recognition ................... 24
Operating the touchpad ................... 22
Overview .......................................... 22
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 26
Switching ......................................... 22
Switching input line ......................... 25 Track information
.............................. 190
Traffic jam function ............................. 76
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 78
Real-time traffic report .................... 79
U
Updating the digital map .................... 88
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 150
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 149
V
VehicleData acquisition ............................... 15
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 45
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 161
DVD functions ............................... 164
DVD menu ..................................... 164
DVD's control menu ...................... 163
Function restrictions ...................... 162
Menu options ................................. 162
Notes on discs ............................... 161
Operation ....................................... 161
Overview ........................................ 162
Pause function ............................... 165
Picture settings .............................. 163
Playing conditions .......................... 161
Safety notes .................................. 161
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 165
Stop function ................................. 164
Switching to ................................... 162
Video menu ................................... 163
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 37
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 27
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W
Weather map (SIRIUS)Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 177
Calling up ....................................... 176
Legend ...........................................1 79
Moving ...........................................1 76
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 176
Time stamp ....................................1 79
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 176
Storing an area .............................. 176
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 130
WiFi
Activating (Canada) .......................... 38
Activating (USA) ............................... 38
Connecting a device via WPS PBC
(CANADA) ........................................ 40
Connecting a device via WPS PBC(USA) ............................................... 39
Connecting a device via WPS PIN
(CANADA) ........................................ 39
Connecting a device via WPS PIN
(USA) ............................................... 39
Connecting the device ..................... 38
Overview .......................................... 37
Selecting a hotspot .......................... 38
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
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 the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
The multimedia system can give incorrect navi-
gation commands if the actual street/traffic sit-
uation 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 regulations
always have priority over the system'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. Looking
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) every
second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meet s t
he FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance
of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
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.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA 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 interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
14Introduction