Mercedes-Benz IL-CMD Instruction Manual

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IL-CMD
QuickStartInstallationGuideforMercedesCOMAND2.0
Not for MCS or COMAND 2.5
Created October 10, 2015
Revised June 29, 2019

Introduction:
Just because you drive an older car does not mean you have to settle for old
technology. Mercedes Benz offers an optional 3.5mm AUX jack (in glove box)
which may be satisfactory to some, but for those with Apple latest products, this
jack just won’t cut it. Enter the iL-CMD.The iL-CMD replaces factory AUX jack
with Apple Lightning connector to play and charge any Apple Lightning device
including iPhone 5-X, iPod Touch (5G), iPod Nano(7G), iPad(4G), iPad Mini(1G),
iPad Mini with Retina etc. without sacrificing the look and feel of dashboard
components.
Installation:
Warning! This adapter replaces optional AUX jack in glove box or
prewiring for AUX (passenger side pillar)
Remove radio from dashboard to gain access to connectors. (Vehicle
specific radio removal instruction are not part of this guide, but may be
available upon request)
1. Disconnect 18-pin C2 plug from Radio by pushing lock down Tab (See
Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Comand Radio Connectors
Fig. 2
C2 plug
2. Slide 18-pin contact carrier from housing (See Fig. 3)

Fig. 3
C2 contact carrier
Vehicles with factory AUX Jack or pre-wired (Vehicles without
AUX Jack skip to Step 4)
Factory AUX jack wire terminals must be removed from 18-way contact
carrier to make room for this install.
To remove AUX terminals:
1. Remove terminal number 4 from contact carrier (8) by pushing down
metal tangs (6) using pin removal tool or small flat screwdriver then
pull wire out contact carrier (See Fig. 4)
Repeat above procedures for terminal number 5, 14 and 15.
Fig. 4
Installing adapter Terminals:
1. Insert all 4 terminals (See Fig. 5) from Adapter into 18-way contact
carrier slots vacated in step 3 as follows:
Red –to slot 4 (See Fig. 6)
White –to slot 4 (See Fig. 6)
Blacks- to Slot 5 and 14 (See Fig. 6)
Notes:
Either of the black wires can be inserted in slots 5 or 14
Fig. 5
Wires from adapter

Fig. 6
18-pin carrier
3. Re-install 18-pin contact carrier to housing. (Arrow on contact carrier
points towards housing)
4. Reconnect the 18-pin plug into Radio (C2 Slot)
5. Disconnect A plug from Radio. (See Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
6. Connect Aplug removed in step 5 to mating connector on adapter
power harness (See Fig. 8)
7. Connect remaining plug on adapter power harness to Aconnector on
Radio vacated in step 5.
Fig. 8
Power Harness
8. Carefully route Lightning cable (See Fig. 9) to desired mounting
location on dashboard, glove box, console etc. within 6 ft. of Radio. Use
caution to not cut, pinch or crimp the cable during this step.
9. Securely install cable in a location away from heat, humidity, moving
parts, or sharp metal objects. Damage to lightning plug may occur if
subject to abuse.
Fig. 9
Apple Lightning plug

Test Operation:
1. Connect Lightning Plug to Apple device and turn COMAND2.0 Radio “ON”
2. Apple device will begin charging
3. Switch COMAND2.0 Radio to “AUX” Mode
Turn right hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “AUX” menu field in the main
system settings and press to confirm.
Alternate: Press SYS button to gain access to AUX IN menu field or from
Navigation screen scroll to AUX option.
4. Select music track on Apple device
Warning! Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from the
COMAND 2.0 Radio. You must use the Audio device built-in controls
to access and select music files.
5. Selected track will now be heard on car speakers.
6. Use radio volume control to set playback level
7. If successful go ahead and Reinstall Radio.
Frequent asked questions
1. Does this work in Bose systems?
YES; works in Bose and non-Bose applications
2. Is disconnecting CD Changer required?
NO; CD Changer (if present) remains fully functional
3. Can I control Apple device from COMAND Radio buttons or SWC?
NO;control remains with Apple device. Radio button adjust volume
4. Which COMAND2.0 Radios were used during your test
A 463 820 12 89, A 208 820 31 89, A 203 827 53 42, A 210 820 49 89, A
210 820 52 89, A 210 820 55 89, A203 820 92 89, A203 820 38 89,
5. Will this adapter drain car battery?
NO; the adapter is powered only when the ignition is “ON”.
6. Why is playback level from audio device lower than radio or CD?
COMAND volume can be adjusted for AUX device as follows:
• Turn on AM/FM Radio and adjust volume to a comfortable listening level.
• Press “SVC” button on COMAND unit.
• Select “AUX:” setting on COMAND unit.
• Press play on AUX device
• Adjust the volume on the Audio device so that the audio system output is
at or near the same comfortable level previously set in radio mode.
• Volume can now be adjusted using either COMAND or volume controls on
multifunction steering wheel.
7. My Mercedes has an MCS System. Will your Adapter work?
NO; MCS (Modular Control Systems) available in US market will not work
with this adapter. (See Fig. 10)

Fig. 10
Mercedes MCS Radio
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Mercedes Benz or Apple
• There are no warranties expressed or implied by purchase of this product
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation.
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