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memory preset: Rseat, backrest, head restraint position and

contour of the backrest in the lumbar region

Ractive multicontour seat: activated/

deactivated

Rmulticontour seat: the side bolsters of the seat cushion and the backrest as well as the contour of the backrest in the lumbar and shoulder regions

Rdriver's side: steering wheel position Rdriver's side: position of the exterior

mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides G Warning Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while

driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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X Adjust the seat (Y page 94). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering

wheel (Y page 99) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 100).

X Press memory button M and press storage

position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds until you hear an acknowledgment tone. The settings are stored in the selected storage position.

Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage

position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.

i If you release the storage position button, the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting functions stop immediately. The multicontour seat setting or the lumbar support adjustment are still carried out.

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Vehicle equipment ............................ 106
Introduction ...................................... 106
At a glance ......................................... 108
System settings ................................ 128
Navigation ......................................... 136
Telephone .......................................... 178
Audio .................................................. 195
Video .................................................. 222
Vehicle ............................................... 229

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Introduction

Vehicle equipment

i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions.

Introduction Operating safety General notes G Warning Any alterations of electronic components or software can cause malfunctions. Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer, navigation module, telephone and Voice Control systems are interconnected. Therefore, if one of the components is not operational, or has not been removed/ replaced properly, the function of other components could be impaired. Such conditions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend to have any service work on electronic components carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and operate the system only when permitted by road, weather and traffic conditions. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. COMAND supplies you with information to help you select your route more easily and guide you conveniently and safely to your

destination. For safety reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call, or consulting the COMAND screen to read navigational maps, instructions, or downloaded information. G Warning While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, especially attention to traffic and street signs, and should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving. The navigation system does not supply any information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic regulations or traffic safety rules. Their observance always remains in the driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Both of the following conditions must be fulfilled to be approved for use: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept all external interference, including interference that may cause undesired operating problems. G Warning Change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

! Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. G Warning This equipment complies 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 8 inches (20 cm) and more between the radiator and a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs.)

Correct use Observe the following information when using COMAND: Rthe safety notes in this manual Rall road traffic regulations i Improper work on electronic components

or other systems (such as radio, DVD changer) and their software may result in malfunction or failure. 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.

i Only have work or changes to electronic

components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Daimler recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

i Protection against theft: this device is

equipped with technical provisions to protect it against theft. Further information

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on protection against theft can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Vehicle equipment These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of going to print. Country-specific deviations are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This includes safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

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 you will either not be able to select certain menu items or because COMAND will display a message to this effect. To protect the integrated hard drive against damage, COMAND deactivates the drive at very high temperatures. The following functions will be temporarily unavailable: Rnavigation system RVoice Control System Raddress book RMUSIC REGISTER

Rthe telephone keypad Rconnections in the glove box (USB, additional USB, jack plug and iPod® connection)

Ra remote control for the front passenger Rcordless headphones for the front

passenger

You can use COMAND to operate the following main functions: Rthe navigation system Rthe audio functions in radio, SatRadio, disc

(audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode) SD memory card (MP3 mode), MUSIC REGISTER mode, Media Interface mode and audio AUX mode

Rthe telephone and the address book Rthe video function in video DVD and video

AUX mode

Rthe system settings You can call up the main functions: Rusing the corresponding buttons Rusing the main function bar in the COMAND

display

COMAND controller You can use the COMAND controller to select the menu items in the COMAND display. You can call up menus and lists, scroll through menus or lists and exit menus and lists.

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At a glance COMAND operating system Overview

Function

: COMAND display ; COMAND controller and

function buttons

= Telephone keypad

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Components of COMAND COMAND consists of: Rthe COMAND display/SPLITVIEW Rthe DVD changer Rthe COMAND controller Rthe COMAND function buttons

The COMAND controller can be: Rpressed briefly or pressed and held W Rturned clockwise or counter-clockwise

cVd

Rslid left or right XVY Rslid forwards or back ZVÆ Rslid diagonally aVb In the instructions, operating sequences are described as follows: X Press the R button. Audio mode is activated. X Select Audio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The audio menu appears.

Back button

: Back button X To exit the menu: press back button :

briefly. COMAND changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode.

i You can also exit a menu by sliding the

COMAND controller XVY or ZVÆ.

X To switch to the basic display: press and

hold back button :. COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode.

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Function buttons The COMAND function buttons allow you to select a main function directly.

: Function button for roller sunblind ; Function button for radio and CD/DVD or

SD card

= Back button ? Lumbar support/multicontour seat A Function button for telephone and

navigation system

B To switch COMAND on/off C Volume control D Programmable button (Y page 109) Example: X To select the radio or CD menu

directly: press the R button ; once or twice.

Assigning the programmable button (favorites)

: Programmable button

Telephone keypad

: Telephone keypad ; Folding cover

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You can assign the following predefined functions to the h programmable button: RECO: you can activate or deactivate the ECO start/stop function. RMassage, driver's seat: you can switch the massage function for the driver's seat on and off. RMassage, front-passenger's seat: you can switch the massage function for the front-passenger seat on and off. RMassage, driver's and front passenger seat: you can switch the massage function for the driver's and front- passenger seats on and off. RDisplay off: you can switch the COMAND display off or on. RTow-away protection: you can arm or deactivate tow-away protection. RInterior motion sensor: you can arm or deactivate the interior motion sensor. RTow-away protection/interior motion sensor: you can arm or deactivate tow-away protection and the interior motion sensor. RRepeat navigation command: you can have the most recent recommendation by the navigation system repeated. X To assign the programmable button: select Vehicle by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System and press W to confirm. X Select Favorites Button and press W to confirm. The list of predefined functions appears. The # dot in front of the list entry indicates the current setting.

X To change the setting: turn cVd the

COMAND controller and select the desired function.

X To store the setting and exit the menu:

press W the COMAND controller.

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COMAND display Display overview The COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. The COMAND display is divided into several areas. The radio display is shown in the example.

: Status bar ; To call up the audio menu = Main function bar ? Display/selection window A Radio menu bar B Air conditioning function bar Status bar : shows the current settings for radio and telephone operation. The main functions navigation, audio, telephone and video feature additional menus. This is indicated by triangle ;. The following table lists the available menu items. Main function bar = allows you to call up the desired main function. In the example, the Audio main function is set to radio mode and display/selection window ? is active. Radio menu bar A allows you to operate the radio functions. The air-conditioning functions can be operated in air-conditioning function bar B. Menu overview The table lists the menus available after calling up the main navigation, audio, telephone, video or system function in the main function bar.

Video Video DVD AUX

Video off

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Navi Mode Map orientation

Audio FM/AM radio SatRadio

Telephone

Point of interest symbols on the map Road signs on the map Text information on map

Disc

Memory card

MUSIC REGISTER

O Speed Limit Assist Media

Interface

O Topographical map O City view

USB

AUX

Audio off

O Freeway information O Audio fadeout

SIRIUS service

Map version

Vehicle ECO Multicontour seat/lumbar settings Rear window blind EASY-ENTRY/ EXIT system Exterior lighting delayed switch-off time Interior lighting delayed switch-off Ambient lighting O Automatic mirror fold-in function O Locator lighting O Automatic locking O Interior motion sensor O Tow-away protection O Trunk lid opening height restriction

SPLITVIEW SPLITVIEW allows the driver and front passenger to use separate COMAND functions at the same time. Depending on the

viewing angle of the display (from the driver's seat or from the front passenger seat), you will see two different displays. For example, the "Navi" function can be viewed from the driver's side while the video

DVD function can be viewed from the front passenger side. Use the SPLITVIEW remote control to operate COMAND from the front passenger side. Points to remember: RYour vehicle may be equipped with SPLITVIEW. The use of SPLITVIEW is currently not permitted in the following states: AL, CO, IL, LA, MA, MD, NH, PA, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV as well as in the Canadian provinces Manitoba, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The driver is responsible for complying with ALL regional laws. If your vehicle is registered in a state or province where SPLITVIEW is not permitted, this function must be deactivated. Please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz center to verify if the use of SPLITVIEW is permitted in your state/province.

RThe SPLITVIEW remote control can be used to adjust the volume of the front-passenger side headphones. Before putting on the headphones, make certain that the volume has not been set too high.

RYou can only use media from the driver's and front-passenger sides separately if the media are from different sources. Example: on the driver's side, an audio CD is being played on the DVD changer. This means that on the front-passenger side, the DVD changer cannot be used to play a different medium, for instance a video DVD. However, other media can be used at the same time on the front-passenger side, including radio, memory card, MUSIC REGISTER, Media Interface, USB or AUX.

RIf you use the same medium on both sides,

you can both carry out the respective settings.

RThere must be clear line of sight between

the headphones and the display so that COMAND can optimally transmit music and speech via the infrared signal on the front- passenger's headphones. For this reason, please also observe that the headphones

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have left and right sides, and use them correctly.

RUsing SPLITVIEW you can only use

entertainment functions separately, such as audio and video functions.

RThe multifunction steering wheel can only

used for functions which relate to the driver's side.

Switching SPLITVIEW on/off

X To switch on SPLITVIEW: select Vehicle from the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The "Vehicle" menu appears. X Select SPLITVIEW on. SPLITVIEW symbol : appears in the display, and display ; switches to SPLITVIEW off. X To switch off SPLITVIEW: select Vehicle from the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The "Vehicle" menu appears. X Select SPLITVIEW off. Display ; switches to SPLITVIEW on. i If COMAND has already been switched

on, you can also use the remote control to switch SPLITVIEW on and off (Y page 115).

The SPLITVIEW screen remains on for approximately 30 minutes after the key has been turned to position 0 in the ignition lock. After this time or after the key has been

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removed, the settings on the front-passenger side are saved for approximately 30 minutes longer. After this period, reactivation on the front-passenger side means that the settings from the driver's side will be used.

Swiveling the COMAND display and setting the brightness ! Do not place any objects in front of or

behind the COMAND display and/or do not secure any objects to the COMAND display. Movement could otherwise be prevented when folding the display in/out.

You can swivel the COMAND display5. The buttons are located beside the COMAND display. Swiveling

: To swivel the display to the left ; To swivel the display to the right

5 Not with SPLITVIEW.

Setting the brightness

: Brightness of the instrument cluster

lighting

; Brightness of the COMAND display Brighter or dimmer: X Turn control : or ; clockwise or counter-

clockwise.

i If Night View Assist Plus is activated, only the brightness of the multifunction display is adjusted with control :.

Display design When the default settings are selected, the display automatically switches between day design and night design. You can change these settings using COMAND (Y page 128).

Cleaning instructions ! Do not touch the COMAND display. The

display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.

When cleaning, the display must be switched off and cooled down. Clean the display screen, when necessary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Then, dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.

Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abrasive cleaning agents. These products can damage the display surface. Do not apply pressure to the display surface when cleaning it as this could cause irreversible damage.

Remote control Overview You can use the remote control to operate the COMAND display and SPLITVIEW.

: To switch the screen on/off (SPLITVIEW

only)

; To switch button lighting on/off = To select the screen for remote control operation (COMAND or SPLITVIEW can be selected)

? To select a menu or menu item A To confirm a selection or setting

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B Mute C To adjust the volume D E.g. to set the station, skip track, fast

forward/rewind

E E.g. to select a station from presets, select a track, enter directly, enter a phone number

F To leave the menu (back) X Point the remote control at the

corresponding screen and execute the functions by pressing the corresponding button.

i The remote control's function may be

restricted depending on the angle at which it is pointed at the respective screen.

Selecting the screen for the remote control X Turn thumbwheel = until the desired display is highlighted in the window.

Switching button lighting on/off X Press button ; on the remote control. Depending on the previous status, the button lighting is switched on or off.

i If you do not use the remote control for

about 15 seconds, the button lighting switches off automatically.

Mute X Press button B on the remote control.

The sound is switched on/off.

Adjusting the volume X Press one of buttons C on the remote

control. The volume of the currently selected audio or video source changes. For COMAND, you can also adjust the volume for phone calls and navigation announcements.

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Selecting a menu/menu item and confirming your selection X Select a menu/menu item using the

=;9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.

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Functions of the E and F button You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel. Mode Audio mode

Function Selecting a station using the station search function (Y page 196) Selecting a track by skipping to a track (Y page 208) Fast forward/rewind (Y page 209) Selecting a scene or chapter (video DVD mode) (Y page 226) Fast forward/rewind (video DVD mode) (Y page 225)

Video mode

Functions of the number pad You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel. Mode Audio mode

Function Selecting channels via the channel presets (Y page 196) Setting stations by entering the frequency manually (Y page 196) Storing channels manually (Y page 197) Selecting a track (Y page 208) Selecting a data medium via the media list (Y page 208) Telephone number entry (Y page 184) Entering characters (direct entry) (Y page 120)

Telephone mode Character entry

Operating COMAND Selecting a main function Initial situation You want to change from the telephone menu to the vehicle settings, for example. X Slide ZV the COMAND controller and switch to the main function bar. X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The "Vehicle" menu appears.

: "Vehicle" menu ; Display/selection window

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Calling up the menu of a main function

: To call up the audio menu ; Main function bar If one of the main functions navigation, audio, telephone or video is switched on, triangle : appears next to the entry. You can now select an associated menu. The following example illustrates how to call up the audio menu. X Press the R function button. or X Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Audio menu appears.

: Current audio operating mode ; Main function bar = Audio menu The # dot indicates the current audio mode. X Select another audio mode, e.g. Radio, by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Selecting a menu item The following example describes how to select a station from the station presets in radio mode. X Press the R function button. X Select Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The station preset menu appears.

: Selection bar X Select a station by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The station is set.

Example of operation Initial situation You would like to switch from the vehicle function to the radio function and select a station from the station list, for example. The following operating example describes how to: Rcall up the audio function Rswitch on radio mode Rset a station

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Calling up the audio function X Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The basic display of the current audio operating mode, e.g. audio CD, appears.

: Current audio operating mode ; Main function bar = Audio menu X Press W the COMAND controller and confirm Radio. The radio basic display appears with the waveband last selected.

Switching on radio mode Option 1
X Press the R function button.

The radio display appears.

i Repeated pressing of this function button

switches between radio and the most recently active audio source. Option 2
X Select Audio again by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Audio menu appears. Radio is highlighted.

X To set a station: turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/ selection window in the radio display is active.

Entering characters in navigation mode (entering a city) General information The following section describes how to enter characters using city input for NEW YORK as an example. If you want to use the address entry menu (Y page 190) to enter a city, a street or a house number, for example, COMAND provides either a list with a character bar (option 1) or a selection list (option 2).

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You can enter the characters using either the character bar or the number keypad. In the selection list, you select an entry to copy it to the address entry menu. Option 1: city list with character bar X Call up the city list with character bar

(Y page 140). The alphabetically sorted city list shows the first available entries.

Entering characters using the character bar X Select N by turning cVd COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

D Currently selected character E Character bar F To cancel an entry G List List G shows all existing city names beginning with N. The list entry most closely resembling the user's current entry = is always highlighted at the top of the list (NANTICOKE in the example). All characters currently entered by the user are shown in black : (N in the example). Letters added by COMAND are shown in gray ; (ANTICOKE in the example). Character bar E shows the letters still available for selection in black C. These can be selected. In the example, the letter O is highlighted D. Which characters remain available depends on the characters already entered by the user and on the data stored in the digital map. Characters that are no longer available are shown in gray B. X Select E, W, space, Y one by one, confirming each one by pressing W.

: Character entered by the user: N ; Characters automatically added by

COMAND: ANTICOKE

= List entry that most closely resembles the

current entry by the user

? To switch to the selection list A To delete an entry B Characters not currently available C Characters currently available

Entering characters using the number keypad X Briefly press number button p on the number keypad twice in rapid succession to enter the letter N. Once a button has been pressed, the character display appears at the lower edge of the display. The first available letter is highlighted.

You see which character can be entered with the button. Each time the button is pressed, the next character is selected. Example: key p: Rpress once = M Rpress twice = N Rpress three times = O X Wait until the character display goes out. The entries matching your input are shown in the list. X Enter E, W, space, Y using the corresponding buttons.

i Enter the space using number button 9. Further functions in the list with character bar X To delete characters: select F by sliding

VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

X To delete an entry: select F and press and hold W the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted.

X To switch the character set: select

B and press W to confirm.

X To cancel an entry: select the & symbol in the bottom left of the character bar and press W to confirm.

or X Press the % back button.

The address entry menu appears.

X To accept the first list entry: press and hold the COMAND controller W until the address entry menu appears. The accepted list entry is shown there.

Calling up the list as a selection list Select the desired city from the selection list. If there are several entries for a city or if several cities of the same name are stored, then ¬ is highlighted in the character bar. X Press the W COMAND controller.

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It is also possible to switch the city list to the selection list at any time during character input. X Slide the COMAND controller W

repeatedly until the city list appears as a selection list.

or X Select ¬ in the character bar by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Option 2: city list as selection list COMAND either shows the selection list automatically or you can call up the selection list from the list with character bar. The example shows the selection list after the city NEW YORK has been entered. The entry is highlighted automatically.

X Press W the COMAND controller to confirm NEW YORK. The address entry menu appears. You can now enter a street, for example.

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i You will find further information in the "Destination entry" section (Y page 138).

Entering characters in the address and the phone book Introduction The following section describes how to enter characters in the phone book (Y page 188) and the address book (Y page 190)when creating new entry. Creating a new entry in the phone book X Call up the input menu with data fields

(Y page 190).

Entering characters The example describes how to enter the surname Schulz. X Select S by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. S is entered into the data field. All characters are shown in black and can always be selected in the character bar. The character bar offers characters corresponding to the respective data field (letters or digits).

Phone book: input menu with data fields : Selected data field with cursor ; Character bar Creating a new entry in the address book X Call up the input menu with data fields

(Y page 190).

Input menu with data fields : Selected data field with cursor ; Character bar

: To switch the character bar to upper/

lower-case letters

; To switch the character bar from upper/

lower-case letters to digits

= To change the language of the character

bar

? To delete a character/an entry X Select c and confirm by pressing W the COMAND controller. The letter c is added to S in the data field. X Repeat the process until the name has

been entered in full.

X To enter a phone number: select the

digits one by one in the corresponding data field by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Switching data fields If you want to enter a first name after you have entered a surname, for example, proceed as follows to switch between the data fields:

Option 1
X Select 4 or 5 in the character bar and

press W to confirm. The input menu shows the data field selected.

: Cursor in next data field ; To store an entry = 4 and 5 icons to select a data field Option 2
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

X Select the data field by sliding ZVÆ and

press W to confirm.

Storing an entry X Select ¬ in the character bar by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The entry is stored in the address book.

Further functions available in the character bar X To switch the character bar to upper/ lower-case characters: select * or E and press W to confirm.

X To switch the character set: select

p and press W to confirm. The character set switches between upper/lower-case letters and digits.

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X To change the language of the

character bar: select B and press W to confirm.

X Select the language by turning cVd the

COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

X To reposition the cursor within the data

field: select 2 or 3 and press W to confirm.

: Cursor (repositioned) ; 2 and 3 icon to reposition the cursor X Delete the character/entry (Y page 121).

Basic functions of COMAND Switching COMAND on/off X Press the u function button on the

center console.

i If you switch off COMAND, playback of the current audio or video source will also be switched off. You cannot switch off COMAND while making a call via COMAND. You can also make phone calls using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel when COMAND is switched off (Y page 329).

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Mute Switching audio and video sources on/off X Press the 8 button on the multifunction

steering wheel. The sound from the respective audio or video source is switched on or muted.

i When the sound is off, the system

displays the , symbol in the status line. When you change the audio or video source, or adjust the volume, the sound automatically switches on again.

i Even if the sound is switched off, you will

still hear traffic and navigation system announcements.

Switching off Traffic program and navigation announcements completely X Traffic program: press and hold the

8 button until the . display disappears from the status bar of the display. A confirmation tone sounds.

X Navigation announcements: during an announcement, press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Switching Traffic program and navigation announcements on again X Traffic program: press and hold down the

8 button until the . display in the status bar appears. A confirmation tone sounds.

X Navigation announcements: press the

8 button again.

i The navigation announcements are

activated again if you switch COMAND off and on again or start a new route guidance.

Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume for the audio or video source

X To adjust: turn thumbwheel :. or X Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel. The volume of the currently selected audio or video source changes.

You can also adjust the volume for the following: Rtraffic announcements Rnavigation announcements Rphone calls RVoice Control System voice control (see

the separate operating instructions) Adjusting the volume of navigation announcements During a navigation announcement: X Turn thumbwheel :. or X Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.

Adjusting the volume for phone calls You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode during a telephone call. X Turn thumbwheel :. or X Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.

Adjusting the sound settings Calling up the sound menu You can make various sound settings for the different audio and video sources. This means that it is possible to set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD mode, for example. You can call up the respective sound menu from the menu of the desired mode. The example describes how to call up the sound menu in radio mode. X Press the R function button.

The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband set.

X Select Sound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can now set the treble and bass or the balance and fader for radio mode.

Adjusting treble and bass X Select Treble or Bass in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. An adjustment scale appears.

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Adjusting the treble : Last setting selected ; Current setting X Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The setting is stored and you exit the menu.

Adjusting balance and fader With the balance function, you can control whether the sound is louder on the driver’s or front-passenger side. With the Fade function, you can control whether the sound is louder in the front or the rear of the vehicle. X Select Balance/fader in the sound menu by turning cVd and press W to confirm.

: Current setting X Select a setting by sliding ZVÆ or XVY the

COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The setting is stored and you exit the menu.

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Surround sound General notes If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/ kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system, you can set the optimum surround sound for every passenger. The harman/kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system is available for the following operating modes: Rradio (FM only) Rsatellite radio Raudio CD Raudio DVD (MLP, dts, PCM and Dolby

Digital audio formats)

RMP3 (including SD memory card) RBluetooth® audio mode RMedia Interface Rvideo DVD (PCM, dts and Dolby Digital

audio formats)

RAUX Because many DVDs contain both stereo and multi-channel audio formats, it may be necessary to set the audio format (Y page 210). i The Logic7® On function enables playback of, e.g. stereo recordings with a surround sound experience for every passenger. It enables optimum playback of music and films on CD, audio DVD or video DVD with multichannel audio formats, such as MLP, dts or Dolby Digital. The resulting audio experience reflects that intended by the sound engineer during the original recording. i If you select LOGIC7® Off, the sound system plays the tracks as stored on the medium. Due to the design of the passenger compartment, an optimum audio experience cannot be guaranteed for all passengers.

i Discs which support the audio formats

mentioned have the following logos:

Dolby Digital

dts

MLP Switching surround sound on/off Example: switching on surround sound for radio mode X Press the R function button.

The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband set.

X Select Sound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select 3D sound and press W to confirm.

: Current setting X Select the Logic7® On or Logic7® Off setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on your selection, surround sound is switched on or off and the menu is exited.

X To exit the menu without saving: press

the % back button or slide XVY the COMAND controller.

i Please bear the following in mind:

For an optimum audio experience on all seats when Logic7® is switched on, balance and fader should be set to the center of the passenger compartment. You will achieve the best sound results by playing high-quality audio and video DVDs. MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least 128 kbit/s. Surround-sound playback does not function for mono signal sources, such as AM radio mode. If radio reception is poor, e.g. in a tunnel, you should switch off Logic 7®, as it may otherwise switch between stereo and mono and cause temporary sound distortions.

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On some stereo recordings, the sound characteristics may differ from conventional stereo playback. Bang & Olufsen sound system Vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound system: There are two settings available with True Image™ sound technology: Rreference This setting provides a crisp, clear, luxury high-end sound setting for a studio atmosphere in your vehicle. R3D sound This setting enables a wide-ranging sound experience for playing music and videos. The Sound Mode function can be used to optimize the selected sound setting for one seat. The settings left, all and right can be selected. The Bang & Olufsen sound system provides the following operating modes: Rradio (FM only) Raudio CD Raudio DVD (MLP, dts, PCM and Dolby

Digital audio formats)

RMP3
RMedia Interface Rvideo DVD (PCM, dts and Dolby Digital

audio formats)

RAUX Because some DVDs contain both stereo and multi-channel audio formats, it may be necessary to set the audio format (Y page 210). Discs which support the audio formats mentioned have the following logos:

Dolby® Digital

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MLP™ Selecting settings for the Bang & Olufsen sound system Calling up the selection menu X Select Sound. X Highlight Bang&Olufsen. X Press W.

A selection menu appears.

A # dot in front of an entry indicates the current setting. Selecting the setting for True Image™ X Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight reference or 3D sound. X Press W.

Selecting sound mode X Select Sound Mode in the selection menu. X Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight left, all or right. X Press W. X To exit the menu: press the % back button beside the COMAND controller.

or X Slide XVY. i Please bear the following in mind:

You will achieve the best sound results on your Bang & Olufsen sound system by playing high-quality audio DVDs and CDs. MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least 224 kbit/s. When playing using an iPod®, the bit rate should also be at least 224 kbit/s. For optimum playback quality: X Deactivate the EQ setting on the iPod®.

Surround-sound playback does not function for mono signal sources, such as the medium wave range (MW) in radio mode. On some stereo recordings, the sound characteristics may differ from conventional stereo playback.

System settings Vehicle equipment i These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.

Display settings Switching the display on/off X Select Vehicle by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Display off by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

X To switch on the display: press W or

cVd turn the COMAND controller.

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also adjust the time yourself in 30-minute increments, but the date cannot be changed. i If you set the time in 30-minute

increments, any time zone settings and settings for changing between summer and standard time are lost (Y page 130).

i The following navigation system functions require the time, time zone and summer/ standard time to be set correctly in order to work properly: Rroute guidance on routes with time-

dependent traffic guidance

Rcalculation of expected time of arrival

Setting the time X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Time by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Time and press W to confirm.

Display design Your COMAND display features optimized designs for operation during daytime and night-time hours. You can customize the design to suit your personal preferences by manually selecting day or night design or opt for an automatic setting. X Select Vehicle by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Display and press W to confirm. X Select Day design, Night design or Automatic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # icon indicates the current setting. Design Day design

Explanation The display is set permanently to day design. The display is set permanently to night design. The display design changes depending on the brightness around the vehicle.

Night design

Automatic

i In the Automatic setting, COMAND evaluates the readings from the automatic vehicle light sensor and switches between the display designs automatically.

Time settings General information If COMAND is equipped with a navigation system and has GPS reception, COMAND automatically sets the time and date. You can

: To set the time ; Current date (set automatically by

COMAND)

X Set the time by turning cVd the COMAND

controller and press W to confirm.

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Setting the time/date format X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Time by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Format and press W to confirm. The # symbols show the current settings. Abbreviation DD/MM/YYYY HH/MM

Meaning Day/Month/Year (date format) Hours/Minutes (time format)

You can set the 24-hour or the AM/PM format.

X Set the format by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Setting the time zone and switching between summer and standard time X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Time by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Time zone and press W to confirm. A list of time zones appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

X Select the time zone and press W to

confirm.

X To switch automatic changeover on/ off: select Automatic summer/winter time changeover or Automatic summer/ winter time changeover by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Read-aloud settings Setting the text reader speed X Select Vehicle by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System and press W to confirm. X Select Text reader and press W to confirm. X Select Set text reader speed and press W to confirm. A list appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

X Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Voice Control System settings Opening/closing the help window The help window shows you additional information during individualization and voice control operation. X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

X Select Voice Control by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Help window and press W to confirm. You have switched the help window on O or off ª.

Individualization Introduction Using individualization, you can fine tune the Voice Control System to your own voice and thus improve voice recognition. This means that other users' voices will not be recognized as easily and, therefore, this function can be switched off. Individualization comprises two parts and takes approximately five minutes. It consists of training the system to recognize a certain number of digit sequences and voice commands. Starting new individualization Individualization can only be started when the vehicle is stationary. Before starting, switch off all devices or functions which could interfere, such as the radio or the navigation system. After starting the session, the system guides you through the training with spoken instructions.

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System settings X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Voice Control and press W to confirm. X Select Start new individualization and press W to confirm. You see and hear a prompt asking whether you would like further information. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select No, the first part of individualization begins. You will be asked whether you would like to train digits or voice commands. If you select Yes, you will see and hear information on the individualization process. The first part of individualization then begins automatically.

X To close the display: press W the

COMAND controller. You will be asked whether you would like to train digits or voice commands.

At the end of the first part, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to begin the second part. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select No, individualization will be canceled. The data from the first part is stored automatically. If you select Yes, the second part will begin.

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Individualization is completed at the end of the second part. You will see a message to this effect. The data from the second part is stored automatically.

Canceling the first or second part of individualization X Confirm Cancel by pressing W the COMAND controller. A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to cancel. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, individualization will be canceled. The data from the part canceled is not stored. If you select No, the current part begins again.

Deleting existing individualization data X Select Vehicle by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System and press W to confirm. X Select Voice Control and press W to confirm. X Select Delete individualization and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to delete. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select No, the process will be aborted. If you select Yes, the individualization is deleted. You will see a message to this effect.

Bluetooth® settings General information about Bluetooth® Bluetooth® technology is the standard for short-range wireless data transmission of up to approximately 10 meters. Bluetooth® allows, for example, the exchange of vCards. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

Requirements for a Bluetooth® connection You can connect mobile phones and notebooks with COMAND. To do so, the following conditions need to be met: RBluetooth®-capable devices, e.g. mobile

phones, must comply with a certain profile in order to be connected to COMAND. Every Bluetooth® device has its own specific Bluetooth® name.

RBluetooth® must be activated in COMAND and on the respective Bluetooth® device; see the separate operating instructions.

Rthe Bluetooth® device must be "visible" to COMAND in order for COMAND to find and display it. For the setting procedures, please see the operating instructions for the Bluetooth® device.

i Once a mobile phone has been

connected, reception and transmission volume may change.

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth® X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Bluetooth by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Bluetooth activated and press W to confirm. This switches Bluetooth® on O or off ª.

Connecting Bluetooth® devices General information Before using your Bluetooth® device with COMAND for the first time, you will need to connect it. Connecting is comprised of: Rsearching for a Bluetooth® device and Rsubsequently authorizing it i You can connect up to ten devices to

COMAND.

For more information on suitable mobile phones and on connecting a Bluetooth®- capable mobile phone to COMAND, visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (US) or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada). Searching for Bluetooth® devices X Activate Bluetooth® (Y page 133). X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

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X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Bluetooth by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Search for Bluetooth devices and press W to confirm. COMAND searches for Bluetooth® devices within range. After a short while, the Bluetooth® device list appears.

Example of display: Bluetooth® device list : Currently connected # and authorized

device (Y icon)

; Device not within range but previously

authorized (L appears in gray)

= Newly detected device within range but

not yet authorized (no Y icon)

The Bluetooth® device list shows all devices within range and all previously authorized devices, whether or not they are in range. If the Bluetooth® device list is already full, you will be requested to de-authorize a device (Y page 135). If COMAND does not detect your Bluetooth® device, external authorization may be necessary (Y page 134). i When subsequently called up again, the

list may no longer show all devices, for example because a device has been removed from the vehicle in the meantime. In this case, start a new search to update the device list.

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Authorizing a Bluetooth® device (registering) X In the Bluetooth® device list, select not yet authorized device = by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Authorize and press W to confirm.

The passcode is any one to sixteen-digit number combination which you can determine yourself. You must enter the same number combination in COMAND and in the Bluetooth® device to be authorized (see mobile phone operating instructions). i Some mobile phones require a four-digit

(or longer) passcode.

i If you want to re-authorize a device

following de-authorization (Y page 135), you can select a different passcode.

X To enter a passcode in COMAND: press

the number keys in sequence. ¬ is highlighted after the first number has been entered.

or X Select the digits one by one by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

X To confirm an entry in COMAND: select

¬ using the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

X Enter the same passcode into the

Bluetooth® device (see the operating instructions for the respective device). The device is authorized.

External authorization If COMAND does not detect your Bluetooth® device, this may be due to particular security settings on your Bluetooth® device. In this case, check whether your Bluetooth® device can locate the COMAND system. The Bluetooth® device name of COMAND is "MB Bluetooth". X In the Bluetooth® device list, select the

desired device by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select External authorization and press W to confirm.

X Start the Bluetooth® scan process on the Bluetooth® device (see separate operating instructions of the respective device).

X Select COMAND ("MB Bluetooth"). X When prompted, enter the passcode on the Bluetooth® device and then on COMAND.

Displaying the details of a Bluetooth® device X In the Bluetooth® device list, select the

desired device by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Details and press W to confirm. The detailed view for this device appears. X To close the detailed view: turn cVd or

slide XVY the COMAND controller.

De-authorizing (de-registering) a Bluetooth® device Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends that you de-authorize devices, e.g. mobile phones, both in COMAND and on the respective Bluetooth® device itself. Subsequent authorization may otherwise fail. X In the Bluetooth® device list, select the authorized device by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Select Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select De-authorize and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to revoke authorization for this device. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the authorization for the device will be revoked. If you select No, the process will be aborted. i If a Bluetooth® device has been de-

authorized and is no longer in range, it will no longer be shown in the Bluetooth® device list after the next search.

System language settings This function allows you to determine the language for the menu displays and the navigation announcements. The selected language affects the characters available for entry. If you change the system language, the language for Voice Control System will be also be changed. If the selected language is not supported by Voice Control System, "English" will be selected.

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X Select Vehicle by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System and press W to confirm. X Select Language and press W to confirm. You see the language list. The # dot indicates the current setting.

X Select the language by turning cVd the

COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND loads the selected language and sets it. i In Arabic as well as some other countries, the selection option English (Arabic map) is available when setting the system language. This language setting shows the menus and input data in COMAND in English and the map in Arabic for certain countries. The destination is entered in English.

Reset function You can reset COMAND to the factory settings. Amongst other things, this will delete all personal data (e.g. station presets, address book entries, entries in the destination memory and in the list of previous destinations in the navigation system). Resetting is recommended before selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle, for example. X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Reset and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select No, the process will be aborted.

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If you select Yes, another prompt appears asking whether you really wish to reset. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, a message will be shown. COMAND is reset and restarted.