radio MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SEDAN 2018 COMAND Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 15
Operating safety .................................... 15
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 16
Information on copyright ...................... .18
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 18
Overview and operation .....................19
Overview ................................................ 19
Touchpad .............................................. .23
Basic functions ...................................... 28
Character entry (telephony) ................... 30
Character entry (navigation) .................. 31
Favorites ................................................ 33
System settings .................................. 35
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 35
Important safety notes .......................... 35
Display settings ..................................... 35
Time settings .........................................3 6
Text reader settings ...............................3 7
Voice Control System settings ............... 38
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 38
Bluetooth
®settings ............................... 40
Automatic volume adjustment ............... 40
Setting the system language .................4 0
Callin g up and editing the Favorites
function ................................................ .41
Importing/exporting data ...................... 41
Reset function ....................................... 43
Vehicle functions ................................ 44
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 44
Important safety notes .......................... 44
Vehicle settings .....................................4 4
360° camera ......................................... 46
Rear view camera .................................. 47
Climate control settings ........................ 48
DYNAMIC SELECT .................................. 50
Navigation ........................................... 53
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 53
Introduction ...........................................5 3Basic settings ........................................ 55
Destination entry ................................... 57
Personal POIs and routes ...................... 67
Route guidance ...................................... 71
Real-time traffic reports ......................... 77
Storing destinations ............................... 80
Map functions ........................................ 82
Functions in the Navigation menu ......... 87
Problems with the navigation system .... 88
Telephone
............................................ 91
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 91
Important safety notes .......................... 91
General notes ........................................ 91
Telephone menu .................................... 92
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone .................................................... 92
Reception and transmission volume ...... 96
Using the telephone .............................. 97
Mobile phone voice recognition ........... 100
Phone book ......................................... 101
Address book ...................................... 104
Call lists ............................................... 110
Speed dial lists .................................... 112
Messages ............................................ 113
Online and Internet functions ..........120
Your multimedia system equipment .... 120
Important safety notes ........................ 120
General notes ...................................... 120
Conditions for access .......................... 120
Setting up an Internet connection
(Canada) .............................................. 121
Establishing/ending the connection .... 124
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................... 124
Door-to-door navigation ....................... 125
Web browser .......................................1 25
Radio.................................................. 130
Your multimedia system equipment .... 130
Switching on the radio ......................... 130
Overview .............................................. 130
Setting the waveband .......................... 130
Station ................................................. 131
Tagging music tracks ........................... 132
Displaying station information ............. 133
2Contents

Calling up sound settings .................... 133
Dis playin g information ........................ .133
Satellite radio ...................................... 133
Media ................................................. 138
Your multimedia system equipment .... 138
Activating media mode ........................ 138
Audio/video mode ............................... 139
Media search ....................................... 144
Media Register ....................................1 45
Bluetooth
®audio mode ....................... 148
Operation with the Media Interface ..... 152
Video DVD mode ................................. 154
Picture viewer ...................................... 158
Sound ................................................. 160
Your multimedia system equipment .... 160
Sound settings ..................................... 160
Burmester
®surround sound system .... 160
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 162
Your multimedia system equipment .... 162
Weather forecasts ............................... 162
Contents3

Controller .........................................21
Display ............................................. 20
Selecting operating mode ................ 29
Settings ......................................... 127
Switching on/off .............................. 28
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 20
Setting ............................................. 35
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 108
Importing ....................................... 109
Controller ............................................. 22
Copying music files
see Media Register
Copying/renaming/deleting files
see Media Register
D
Date format, setting ............................ 37
Day design, setting ............................. 35
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 46
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 112
Destination (navigation)
Editing a previous destination .......... 81
Entering a destination by address .... 57
Entering a destination using the
map .................................................6 4
Entering a point of interest .............. 61
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 67
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 66
General notes .................................. 57
Keyword search ............................... 59
Personal POIs and routes ................. 67
Saving .............................................. 80
Saving to the SD card. ..................... 81
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 61
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 61
Storing in the address book. ............ 80
Dialing a number (telephone) ............. 97
Display
Selecting the design ........................ 35
Switching on/off .............................. 36 Display COMAND
see COMAND display
Displaying current position (navi-
gation) .................................................. 76
Displaying the artist and track
Radio ............................................. 133
Distance
see Route (navigation)
DVD
Notes on discs ............................... 140
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
DVD video
Operating DVD functions ............... 158
Showing/hiding DVD functions ..... 157
DYNAMIC SELECT
Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch ................................. 51
Configuring individual drive pro-
gram ................................................ 50
Displaying engine data ..................... 51
Displaying vehicle data .................... 51
Setting options ................................ 51
E
E-mail
Answering ...................................... 117
Calling up the settings menu ......... 113
Changing the name of the e-mail
account .......................................... 114
Configuring an e-mail account ....... 114
Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 114
Deactivating the e-mail function .... 114
Deleting ......................................... 119
Displaying details ........................... 115
Downloading e-mails manually ...... 114
Editing text templates .................... 117
Forwarding ..................................... 117
Inbox .............................................. 115
Reading .......................................... 114
Saving the sender in the address
book .............................................. 119
Settings ......................................... 113
Storing the sender as a new entryin the address book ....................... 118
Unread messages .......................... 114
Using a phone number in the text .. 118
Using text templates ...................... 117
6Index

Personal POIs and routesAlert when approaching (personal
POI) .................................................. 68
Editing ..............................................6 9
General notes .................................. 67
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 69
Recording the route ........................ .70
Saving .............................................. 68
Selecting .......................................... 69
Selecting and editing ....................... 69
Settings for personal POIs ............... 67
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 102
Adding information to a contact .... 102
Calling up ....................................... 101
Deleting a contact ......................... 103
Displaying the details of an entry ... 102
Entering characters ......................... 30
Saving a contact ............................ 103
Searching for a contact ................. 101
Symbol overview ............................ 101
Phone call
Dialing .............................................. 97
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 159
Displaying pictures ........................ 158
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 159
General notes ................................ 158
Starting a slide show ..................... 159
PIN protection
Activating/deactivating ................... 42
POI (navigation)
Calling up the menu ......................... 61
Category .......................................... 62
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 62
Entering ........................................... 61
Rotating 3D POI ............................... 64
Selecting .......................................... 63
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 81
R
Radio
Activating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 132
Deleting a station .......................... 132 Displaying information ................... 133
Displaying station information ....... 133
Displaying the artist and track ....... 133
Moving stations ............................. 132
Overview ........................................ 130
Setting the waveband .................... 130
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 133
Station list ..................................... 132
Storing stations ............................. 132
Switching on .................................. 130
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 132
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 132
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 80
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 115
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 79
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 77
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 47
Object detection .............................. 47
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 48
Switching object detection
on/off .............................................. 47
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 47
Receiving vCards ............................... 109
Redialing (telephone) .......................... 98
Reducing the volume
Switching announcements on/off
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Reserve fuel level
Switching announcements on/off(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 43
Road map
see Map (navigation)
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 75
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 55
10Index

Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 55
Starting calculation .......................... 59
Route guidance
Canceling/continuing ...................... 74
Continue .......................................... 74
Freeway information ........................ 73
General notes .................................. 71
Lane recommendations ................... 72
Off-road ........................................... 76
Traffic reports .................................. 77
S
Safety notesAudio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 139
Using the telephone ......................... 91
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 137
Overview ........................................ 134
Presets menu view ......................... 135
Registering .................................... 134
Switching to ................................... 134
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 137
Memory functions .......................... 135
Music and sports alerts ................. 136
Notes ............................................. 133
Selecting a category ...................... 134
Selecting a channel ....................... 135
Tagging music tracks ..................... 136
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 141
Inserting/removing ........................ 141
Removing ....................................... 141
Searching for a gas station
When the fuel level is low ................ 66
Seat-belt adjustment function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 131
Sending DTMF tones ........................... 99
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 121
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 41 Setting the night design
..................... 35
Setting the text reader speed ............ 37
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 28
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 162
Daily forecast ................................. 162
Detail information .......................... 163
Information chart ........................... 162
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 162
Weather map ................................. 165
SMS
Unread messages .......................... 114
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 28
Sound settings
Audio ............................................. 160
Balance/fader ............................... 160
Calling up the sound menu ............ 160
Equalizer ........................................ 160
Sound system
see Burmester
®surround sound system
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 112
Setting up ...................................... 112
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 58
Stati

on presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ............... 132
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 158
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 132
Street name announcements
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 56
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 36
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 138
Via the device list .......................... 139
Via the main function bar ............... 138
System settings
Automatic volume adjustment ......... 40
Index11

Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
The multimedia system may provide incorrect
navigation recommendations 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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/
h), your vehicle covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets t
he FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Introduction15
Z

Canada only:The wireless devices of this vehi-
cle 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
You need to observe the following information
when using the multimedia system:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motorvehicles
Using roof carriers may impair the correct func-
tioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite radio,
GPS).
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the wind-
shield may affect radio reception. This can have
a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency call antenna) in the vehicle interior.
Protection against theft: this device is equip-
ped with technical provisions to protect it
against theft. Further information on protection
against theft can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted 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 a message will appear to this effect.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Revents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in detecting and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranty events
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser- vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more
information there, if required.
16Introduction

Overview
Components
:Multimedia system display
;Single DVD drive
=Touchpad (for multimedia system with touchpad)
?Controller
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
The display has 960 x 540 pixels
Rthe single DVD drive
Rthe buttons
Rthe controller
Rthe touchpad (for multimedia system with touchpad)
Rports in the center console (2 x USB, SD-card slot)
An iPod®is connected via a USB cable.
For the multimedia system with touchpad: the controller and touchpad provide two options for
entering characters and selecting functions.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
Media Interface (e.g. iPod
®), SD card, Blue-
tooth®audio, 10.8 GB Media Register on
the hard drive
-Music search using all media
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-Standard sound system
-Burmester®surround sound system
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Overview and operation

RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry using keyword search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
-Additional navigation system functions,
such as Drive Information
RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
-Address book
-Web browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with online search,
Facebook, stock prices, news and much
more
-Mercedes-Benz Companion app
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-Wi-Fi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to the multimedia system
RSIRIUS Weather
-Weather data as an information chart (cur-
rent forecast, 5-day preview, detailed infor-
mation)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g. rain
radar data, storm characteristics and the
track of tropical cyclones (hurricanes,
typhoons)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. ambient lighting
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Climate control functions, e.g. climate
mode
-DYNAMIC SELECT (individual drive pro-
gram)
RFavorites button
-fast access to favorites on the controller or
on the touchpad
-adds and edits favorites
Display
General notes
!Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface may
result in impairments to the display, which
could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may then temporarily switch
off completely.
Overview
:Status bar with displays
;Cover view (if available)
=Main display field
?Climate control status display
The example shows media playback in SD card
mode.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the 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.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a com-
mercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning
agent for TFT and LCD displays. Do not apply
pressure to the display surface when cleaning it,
as this could cause irreversible damage to the
display. Then, dry the surface with a dry micro-
fiber cloth.
20Overview
Overview and operation

Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abra-
sive cleaning agents. These could damage the
display surface.
Buttons and controller
Overview
Example: buttons and controller with touchpad
:Navigation button
;Radio button
=Media button
?Telephone and address book button
AVehicle and system settings button
BBack button
CFavorites button
DAdjusts the volume or mutes
ESwitches the multimedia system on/off
FController
For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a switchable AMG Performance exhaust system:
DRTurning: adjusts the volume
RPressing: switches the multimedia system on/off
EAdjusts the volume of the AMG Performance exhaust system (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual)
Back button
You can use the %button to exit a menu or to
call up the display of the current operating
mode.
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Overview and operation