Mercedes-Benz COMAND User manual

COMAND
Operating Instructions
Order no. 6515 6982 13 Part no. 172 584 55 81 Edition A 2014
É1725845581*ËÍ
1725845581
COMAND Operating Instructions

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As at 16.08.2012

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
First, familiarize yourself with yourCOMAND
system. Read these operating instructions,
particularly the safety and warning notes,
before you drive off.
This will help you to obtain the maximum
pleasure from your COMAND system and to
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Index ....................................................... 4
Operating safety ................................. 14
At aglance ........................................... 19
System settings .................................. 41
Vehicle functions ................................ 49
Navigation ........................................... 59
Telephone .......................................... 125
Online and Internet functions .......... 159
Audio .................................................. 183
Video .................................................. 227
Rear Seat Entertainment System .... 237
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 261
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
360° camera
Displaying images ............................ 56
Switching on/off .............................. 56
911 emergency call .......................... 127
A
Active partition (USBdevices
only)
Selecting ........................................ 203
Address book
Browsing........................................ 150
Calling up ....................................... 150
Changing an entry .......................... 152
Connecting acall ........................... 152
Creating an entry ........................... 150
Deleting an entry ........................... 151
Deleting contacts ........................... 156
Detailsabout an entry ................... 151
Entering characters ......................... 34
Entry as ahome address ............... 103
Hiding contact details .................... 157
Importing contacts ........................ 154
Introduction ................................... 149
Receiving vCards ........................... 155
Searching for an entry ................... 150
Starting route guidance ................. 153
Voice tag ....................................... 153
Address entry menu ............................ 64
Adjusting the soundsettings
Balance ............................................ 30
Alternative route ................................. 93
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 184
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 247
Audio DVD
Mode,switchingto........................ 197
Pause function ............................... 199
Playback options ........................... 204
Safety notes .................................. 193
Setting the audio format................ 203
Stop function ................................. 199
Audio format, setting
AudioDVD ..................................... 203
Video DVD ..................................... 233
Autostore ........................................... 187
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 225
Switching to ................................... 225
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 234
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 234
Switching to ................................... 234
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 240
Avoiding an area ................................ 115
B
Back button ......................................... 27
Balance, adjusting ............................... 30
Bass, setting ........................................ 30
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 109
Bluetooth®
Activating/deactivating ................... 45
Activating audio mode ................... 217
Conditions (telephone).................. 127
Connecting another mobile phone .131
Connecting audio devices .............. 213
Device list...................................... 214
Entering the passcode ................... 130
External authorization .................... 131
General information ......................... 44
Interface ........................................ 126
Introduction ................................... 126
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 215
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 129
Settings ........................................... 44
Telephone basic menu ................... 133
Telephony ...................................... 127
Telephony notes ............................ 126
Bluetooth®audio basic display ........ 217
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 228
Buttons on the COMAND controller ... 27
4Index

C
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 134
Connecting.................................... 135
see Telephone
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 143
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 143
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 143
Car pool lanes ...................................... 62
Category list(music search) ............ 206
CD
Copyprotection ............................. 206
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 201
General information ....................... 206
Inserting ........................................ 194
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 247
Mode,switchingto........................ 197
Multisession .................................. 204
Notes on discs ............................... 206
Pause function ............................... 199
Player/changeroperation
(COMAND)..................................... 194
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 247
Safety notes .................................. 193
Selecting amedia type .................. 199
Selecting atrack ............................ 200
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble).............................................. 30
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive)....................... 195
Inserting (DVD changer)................ 194
Inserting (single DVD drive)........... 194
Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 194
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 204
Changing direction
Announcement phase ...................... 88
Change of direction phase ............... 88
Preparation phase ............................ 88
Changing the character set ................ 37
Channel presets ................................ 186
Characters
Changing the character set .............. 35
Changing the language .................... 35
Deleting ........................................... 35
Entering ........................................... 36
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................... 34
Entering (navigation) ........................ 36
Moving the cursor............................ 35
Switching to letters .......................... 35
Clear button ......................................... 27
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 228
COMAND
Active multicontour seat.................. 52
Basicfunctions................................ 29
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................... 52
Display ............................................. 20
Examples of operation..................... 27
Importing POIs ............................... 167
Menu overview ................................. 22
Multicontour seat............................ 52
Seat functions .................................. 52
Settings ......................................... 180
Switching on/off .............................. 29
COMAND controller ............................. 26
COMAND control panel ....................... 25
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 24
Setting ............................................. 42
Switching on/off .............................. 24
Compass function ............................. 117
Connecting aUSB device ................. 197
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 156
Importing ....................................... 154
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 228
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 206
Country-specific information
(navigation) ........................................ 118
D
Data medium
AudioDVD ..................................... 204
CD/DVD ........................................ 206
Index 5

MP3 ............................................... 204
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 209
Date format, setting ............................ 43
Day design, setting ............................. 42
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 144
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 105
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ..................... 94
Entering a destination by address .... 63
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 71
Entering a point of interest .............. 77
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 72
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 73
Saving ............................................ 105
Selecting from the destination
memory ........................................... 70
Selecting from the listoflast
destinations..................................... 71
Selecting storage options .............. 105
Storing after destination entry ....... 105
Storing during route guidance ....... 105
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 106
Entering/saving yourhome
address ............................................ 69
Previous destinations .................... 107
Dialing anumber (telephone) ........... 134
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode ............................................. 197
Activating Bluetooth®Audio.......... 217
Switching on the Media Interface .. 220
Switching to the MUSIC REGISTER 210
Display
Selecting the design ........................ 42
Displaying the arrival time ................. 94
Displaying the distance to the
destination ........................................... 94
Displaying the track and album ....... 203
Dolby®Digital ...................................... 31
DVD
Copyprotection ............................. 206
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 201
Inserting ........................................ 194
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 247
Notes on discs ............................... 206
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 247
Selecting amedia type .................. 199
Selecting atrack ............................ 200
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble).............................................. 30
DVD video
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 251
E
Entering an intersection name ........... 67
Entering a street name ....................... 64
Entering the address (example) ......... 63
Entering the city .................................. 64
Entering the house number ................ 64
Entry
Deleting ........................................... 37
Saving .............................................. 35
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 198
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 209
F
Factory setting (reset function) ......... 47
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 201
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 201
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 177
Favorites button .................................. 45
Freeway information ......................... 112
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 186
Fuel
Displaying consumption ................... 50
6Index

G
Google Maps®...................................... 87
Google™ local search
Importing a destination/route ....... 163
PopularSearches ...........................164
Search ........................................... 161
Search history ............................... 164
Selecting a search position ............ 162
Using as the destination ................ 163
GPS reception ...................................... 60
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 202
H
Harman/kardon®Logic 7®
surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Heading up (navigation) ................... 109
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 242
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 69
Selecting from the destination
memory ........................................... 70
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 99
Indicator lamp
Remote control .............................. 242
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see MediaInterface
Internet
Calling up the carousel view.......... 172
Conditions for access .................... 160
Creating favorites .......................... 177
Entering the URL ............................ 172
Favorites manager ......................... 177
Favorites menu .............................. 178
Menu functions .............................. 175
Opening favorites .......................... 176
Selecting favorites ......................... 173
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 171
Searching for stations .................... 171
iPod®
Alphabetical track selection .......... 223
Connecting to the Media Interface 219
Selecting a category/playlist......... 222
iTunes®............................................... 223
L
Lane recommendations
Explanation ...................................... 90
Presentation .................................... 90
Load/eject button ............................. 194
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 53
M
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale........................ 108
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 111
City model..................................... 112
Geo-coordinate display.................. 111
Heading ......................................... 109
Information in the display.............. 111
Map settings .................................. 109
Moving ........................................... 108
North orientation ........................... 109
Notes ............................................. 108
Point of interest symbols ............... 110
Roaddisplay .................................. 111
Saving the crosshair position ......... 109
Showing the map data version ....... 118
Topographicalmap ........................ 112
Updating ........................................ 119
Updating process ........................... 119
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 223
Basicmenu .................................... 221
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 219
Connectionoptions....................... 219
iPod®............................................. 219
Mode ............................................. 219
MP3 player.................................... 219
Notes for the MP3 player............... 225
Playback options ........................... 224
Selecting categories ...................... 222
Index 7

Selecting folders ............................ 222
Selecting musicfiles ...................... 221
Selecting playlists .......................... 222
Switching to ................................... 220
USB mass storagedevice .............. 219
Media list ........................................... 199
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 136
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 130
Connecting (Bluetooth®interface) .128
De-authorizing ............................... 132
External authorization .................... 131
Registering (authorizing) ................ 130
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 205
Copyright ....................................... 205
Data medium ................................. 204
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 201
File systems ................................... 204
Formats ......................................... 205
Mode,switchingto........................ 197
Notes ............................................. 204
Pause function ............................... 199
Playback options ........................... 204
Safety notes .................................. 193
Selecting amedia type .................. 199
Selecting atrack ............................ 200
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble).............................................. 30
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ....................... 29
Multisession CD ................................ 204
Music files
Recording ...................................... 210
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting allmusic files................... 211
Deleting individual musicfiles ....... 212
Disk space information .................. 211
General notes ................................ 209
Playback options ........................... 212
Switching to ................................... 209
Music search ..................................... 206
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements .............. 30
Alternativeroute .............................. 93
Avoiding an area ............................ 114
Basicsettings .................................. 62
Blocking a route section affected
by atraffic jam .................................92
Compass function .......................... 117
Destination memory ...................... 103
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ................................. 94
Entering/saving yourhome
address ............................................ 69
Entering adestination ...................... 63
Entering a destination by address .... 63
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 71
Entering a point of interest .............. 77
Entering characters (character bar).36
Freewayinformation ...................... 112
General notes .................................. 60
GPS reception .................................. 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Lane recommendation..................... 90
List of areas................................... 116
Map settings .................................. 108
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) ...................................... 97
Previous destinations .................... 107
Reading out traffic reports ............. 102
Repeating announcements .............. 91
Route guidance ................................ 88
Search &Send ................................. 87
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ......................... 70
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 71
Selecting your home address ........... 70
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 169
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ............................................. 62
8Index

Setting the route type (short
route, fastroute, dynamic route or
economic route) ...............................62
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 61
Starting route calculation ................ 69
Switching announcements on/off ... 91
Switching to ..................................... 61
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 29
Night View Assist Plus
Showing the image on the
COMAND display............................. 56
North orientation (navigation) ......... 109
O
Off-map ................................................ 98
Off-road ................................................ 97
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 161
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 160
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 170
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 170
Options menu ................................ 168
Resetting settings .......................... 170
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 168
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 169
P
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 199
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ........................ 83
Calling up the menu ......................... 82
Displaying on the map ..................... 83
Managing categories ........................ 84
Saving .............................................. 84
Selecting as the destination ............. 85
Settings ........................................... 82
Visual information ............................ 83
Phone book
Adding a numberto an address
book entry..................................... 142
Calling up ....................................... 139
Creating anew entry ..................... 141
Deleting an entry ........................... 141
Entering characters ......................... 34
Icon overview ................................. 139
Searching for an entry ................... 140
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 228
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 235
Introduction ................................... 235
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 204
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 79
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 78
Entering ........................................... 77
Entering a point of interest using
the map ........................................... 81
List ................................................... 79
ZAGAT®surveyservice .................... 81
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 110
Point of interest list
With character bar ........................... 81
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 107
R
Radio
Overview ........................................ 184
Setting astation ............................ 186
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble).............................................. 30
Storing stations ............................. 186
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 185
Switching on .................................. 184
Switching wavebands .................... 185
Read-aloud function .......................... 102
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 99
Rear-compartment screens .............. 239
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 256
Adjusting sound settings ............... 244
Index 9

Adjusting the brightness ................ 245
Adjusting the color ........................ 245
Adjusting the contrast ................... 245
AUX mode ...................................... 258
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 246
Changing the batteries .................. 242
Changing the picture format .......... 245
Cordlessheadphones .................... 241
Multipleusers ................................ 244
Operating with the headphones ..... 244
Picture settings .............................. 245
System settings ............................. 245
Using the mainloudspeaker .......... 244
Video DVD mode ........................... 251
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 55
Receiving vCards ............................... 155
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 135
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 240
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 239
Resetfunction ..................................... 47
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 47
Route
Estimated time of arrival .................. 94
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu .......... 96
Displaying the distance to the
destination ....................................... 94
Recording ........................................ 95
Route overview ................................ 94
Selecting an alternative route .......... 93
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ............................................. 62
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 62
Starting calculation .......................... 69
Route demonstration .......................... 95
Route guidance
Canceling ......................................... 92
Continuing ....................................... 92
Destination reached ......................... 92
General notes .................................. 88
Lane recommendations ................... 90
Off-road ........................................... 97
Trafficreports .................................. 99
S
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 193
Using the telephone ....................... 126
Video DVD mode ........................... 228
SatRadio
Displaying information ................... 193
Notes ............................................. 188
Registering .................................... 189
Selecting acategory...................... 190
Switching to ................................... 189
Saving the crosshair position .......... 109
Screen
Selecting for remote operation ...... 239
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 197
Inserting ........................................ 197
Search&Send ...................................... 87
Seats
Activemulticontour seat .................. 52
Adjusting the lumbarsupport
(COMAND)....................................... 53
Balance (seatheating) ..................... 54
Multicontour seat............................ 52
Resetting settings ............................ 55
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 52
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 52
Selecting aprovince ........................... 64
Selecting astate .................................. 64
Selecting stations
Radio............................................. 186
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 136
Settings
Menu overview ................................. 22
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 228
Sound settings ................................. 30
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 255
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 45
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 255
Setting the night design ..................... 42
Setting the text reader speed ............ 44
Setting the volume
Telephone calls................................ 30
Video AUX ..................................... 234
10 Index

SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 263
Daily forecast ................................. 262
Detail information .......................... 263
Information chart ........................... 262
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 263
Switching on/off ........................... 262
Weather map ................................. 266
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 29
Soundmenu .........................................30
Sound mode ......................................... 33
Soundsettings
Calling up the sound menu.............. 30
Surround sound ............................... 31
Treble and bass............................... 30
Speeddial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial list ................................ 145
SPLITVIEW ............................................ 38
Station search ................................... 186
Stop function
AudioDVD ..................................... 199
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 186
Street View .......................................... 73
Surround sound ................................... 31
Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Notes ............................................... 31
Switching on/off .............................. 32
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 228
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 43
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 136
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 185
Systemsettings
Bluetooth®....................................... 44
Date ................................................. 42
Language ......................................... 45
Text reader speed............................ 44
Time .................................................42
Time zone........................................ 43
Voice Control System ...................... 44
T
Telephone
Accepting/ending acall ................ 134
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 30
Calling (outgoing call).................... 134
Conference connection .................. 137
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 128
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 132
Ending an active call ...................... 137
Entering anumber......................... 134
Entering phone numbers ................ 135
External authorization (Bluetooth®)131
Function restrictions ...................... 127
General notes ................................ 126
Incoming call ................................. 134
Making acall ................................. 137
Making a call via speed dial........... 135
Operating options .......................... 126
Overview of functions .................... 135
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 133
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 136
Rejecting acall .............................. 134
Safety notes .................................. 126
Sending DTMF tones ......................136
Single call ...................................... 135
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 136
Text messages (SMS) .................... 146
Toggling ......................................... 137
Using the telephone ....................... 134
see Bluetooth®
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth®interface ...................... 133
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 135
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 134
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender.......................... 148
Deleting ......................................... 149
Inbox .............................................. 147
Index 11

Information and requirements ....... 146
Reading .......................................... 147
Reading aloud ................................ 147
Storing senderinaddress book ..... 149
Storing the senderas a new
address book entry ........................ 148
Time
Setting ............................................. 44
Setting summer/standard time ....... 43
Setting the format ............................ 43
Setting the time ............................... 42
Setting the time/date format.......... 43
Setting the time manually ................ 42
Setting the time zone ....................... 43
Tone settings
Balance and fader............................ 30
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 200
Selecting using the numberkeypad 201
Track information .............................. 251
Traffic jam function .............................92
Traffic reports
Calling up alist .............................. 100
Reading out on route ..................... 102
Real-time traffic report .................. 101
Treble,adjusting (sound) .................... 30
True Image™ ........................................ 33
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 228
Picture settings .............................. 228
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble).............................................. 30
U
Updating the digital map .................. 119
USB
see MediaInterface
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition............................... 15
Video
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 228
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 228
DVD menu ..................................... 232
Fast forward/rewind ......................231
Function restrictions ...................... 229
Interactive content ........................ 233
Notes on discs ............................... 229
Operation ....................................... 228
Pause function ............................... 231
Playing conditions .......................... 229
Safety notes .................................. 228
Selecting ........................................ 232
Selecting a film/title ......................231
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 231
Setting the audio format................ 233
Setting the language ...................... 233
Setting the picture ......................... 228
Showing/hiding the control menu .230
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 230
Stop function ................................. 231
Subtitles ........................................ 233
Switching to ................................... 229
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 44
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ......................................... 29
Navigation messages ....................... 30
W
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route ... 76
Creating ........................................... 73
Editing .............................................. 75
Entering ........................................... 73
Searching for a filling stationwhen
the fuel level is low .......................... 76
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 187
Switching on .................................. 187
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 266
Legend ...........................................271
Moving ........................................... 266
Showing/hiding layers ................... 267
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 266
Time stamp .................................... 272
12 Index

Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 265
Storing an area .............................. 265
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 176
Z
ZAGAT®rating service ........................ 81
Index 13

Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevantto safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended 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
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle
electronics, the general operating permit is
rendered invalid.
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle 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
equipment 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
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and give way 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
commands 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
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
consulting 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)
per second.
This equipmentcomplies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the 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). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20cm) and more between the radiatorand a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feetand legs.)
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
iUSA only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Part15ofthe 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance 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
interference, and
2) These devices must accept any
interference, 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
systems 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
antennas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the
vehicle interior.
iTherefore, have all work on or
modifications to electronic components
carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. This workshop should have the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety 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
protect it against theft. Further information
on protection against theftcan be obtained
from an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Data stored in the vehicle
A number of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or
permanently store technical information
about:
RThe vehicle's operating state
RIncidents
RMalfunctions
This technical information generally
documents the condition of a component, a
module, a system or an environment.
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These are, for example:
Roperating conditions of system
components. This includes, e.g. fluid levels.
Rstatus messages from the vehicle and from
individual vehicle components. This
includes, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration, lateral
acceleration.
Rmalfunctions and defects in important
system components. This includes, e.g.
lights, brakes.
Rreactions of the vehicle in special driving
situations. This includes, e.g. deployment
of an air bag, intervention of stability
control systems.
Renvironmental conditions. This includes,
e.g. the outside temperature.
This data is exclusively technical in nature
and is used to:
Rassist in the detection and rectification of
malfunctions and defects
Roptimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements over distances traveled.
When your vehicle is serviced, this technical
information can be read out from the event
and malfunction memory.
Services include:
Rrepairs
Rservice processes
Rwarranty claims
Rquality assurance
The information is read out by authorized
employees of the service network (including
manufacturers) using special diagnostic
devices. You can find more information there
if necessary.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the
information in the malfunction memory is
deleted or consecutively overwritten.
In normal vehicle operation, situations may
arise in which this technical data could
become personal in nature in conjunction
with other information and, if necessary, on
consultation of an approval official.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rvehicle damage
Rwitness testimonies
Further additional features which are
contractually agreed with the customer
likewise allow specific vehicle data to be
obtained from the vehicle. Such additional
features include vehicle locating in an
emergency, for example.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on licenses for free and Open
Source software used in your vehicle and in
the electronic components can be found on
this website: http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/opensource.
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
trademarks of Apple Inc.
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RLogic7®is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
RMicrosoft®and Windows media®are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.
RHD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
RGracenote®is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
RZAGATSurvey®and related brands are
registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey,
LLC.
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe 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 described. This also applies to
safety-relevant systems and functions.
Therefore, the equipment on yourCOMAND
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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