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243 Control systems
COMAND navigation system (route guidance)
Navigation announcementsRoute guidance is already active.

Calling up a current announcement:
Select “Navi”
“RPT”.
or

Press P favorite button if the button
has been programmed with this func-
tion (
page 263).

Switching off navigation messages:
Press F during an announcement.
You will see the message “The driving
instructions have been muted.” for a
short while.

Switching navigation announce-
ments back on manually:
Select “Navi”
“RPT”.

Adjusting volume of the messages:
Adjust the volume during an automatic
announcement (
page 98).
or

Call up an announcement manually us-
ing “Navi”
“RPT” and adjust the vol-
ume (
page 98).
Warning!
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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.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.i
If Russian or Chinese is set as the system
language, the navigation announcements are in
English. You will find how to set the system lan-
guage on (
page 262).
Navigation announcements are muted during
telephone calls. You can, however, call up a cur-
rent announcement at any time. You can also
call up a current announcement at any time if
you have missed an announcement.
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You will find the button programming on
(
page 263).
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The announcements remain switched off
even if you start a new route guidance or if
COMAND is switched off/on with theo but-
ton.
If you switch COMAND off by removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch and then
switch the ignition back on after more than
3 minutes, the announcements are automatical-
ly switched back on.

259 Control systems
COMAND system settings
COMAND system settings
System settings menu overviewDisplay settings
Switching the display on or off
Switching off: Select “Vehicle”

“Display OFF”.

Switching back on: Rotate ymz or
slideqmr.Setting the display design

Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Display”.

Select “Day Mode”, “Night Mode” or
“Automatic”.
Time settings
Setting the time
Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Time”
“Time”.

Selecting hour or minute(s):
Slideomp.
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 87).
Display
(page 259)
Time
(page 259)
Voice Control
(page 261)
Language
(page 262)
Favorite
(page 263)
Reset
(page 259)
Display settings
Time settings
Voice Control set-
tings
Language settings
Assign favorite but-
ton
Reset COMAND to
factory settings
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In the “Automatic” setting, COMAND ana-
lyzes the automatic vehicle light sensor and
switches between the display design automati-
cally.
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The correct time must be set for the follow-
ing navigation system functions to operate cor-
rectly:


Route guidance on routes with time-depen-
dent traffic guidance


Calculation of estimated arrival time


262 Control systemsCOMAND system settings
At the end of the first part, you will see
a prompt asking whether you want to
begin the second part.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, individualization will
be canceled. The data from the first
part is saved automatically.
If you select “Yes”, the second part be-
gins.
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 saved automatically.Canceling during the first or second part
of individualization

Select “Cancel”.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do want to cancel.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “Yes”, individualization will
be canceled. The data from the part at
which you exited is not saved.
If you select “No”, the part at which you
stopped begins again.
Deleting existing individualization data

Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Voice Control”
“Delete individu-
alization”.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do want to delete.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
The individualization data will either be
deleted or not, depending on your se-
lection.
Setting the system language
Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Language”.
The language list appears. A dot R in-
dicates the current setting.

Changing setting: Select desired lan-
guage.
The language is set.


444 Controls in detailInstrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (
page 28).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:


open a door


switch on the ignition (
page 370)


switch on the exterior lamps
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
(
page 262).Adjusting instrument cluster display
illumination
1Knob

Brightening illumination: Turn
knob1 clockwise.

Dimming illumination: Turn knob1
counterclockwise.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is on the
left side in the instrument cluster
(page 28).
Warning!
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No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warning/
indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes-
sages or the failure of any systems. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.i
The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
bient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Warning!
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Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.


Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the hood. Stay away from
the engine if you see or hear steam com-
ing from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out

784 IndexHeated steering wheel* 387
Height adjustments
Vehicle level (ABC*) 471
High beam
Replacing bulbs 715
High beam flasher 403
High beam headlamp
Indicator lamp 29
High mounted brake lamp 715
High-performance brake system
(AMG vehicles only) 561
Hood 573
Message in display 683
Opening 573
Horn 27
Hydroplaning 563I
Identification labels 748
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 749
Ignition 370, 372
Switching on 370
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 372
Immobilizer 82
Indicator lamps see Lamps,
indicator and warning
Individualization
Voice Control 355
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Infrared reflecting windshield 556
Inside door handle 367
Instrument cluster 28, 444
Coolant temperature gauge 29, 444
Fuel gauge 29
Illumination 444, 492
Lamps 628
Multifunction display 287
Outside temperature indicator 445
Selecting the language
(COMAND) 262Interior lighting 406
Activating automatic control 406
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 269
Deactivating automatic control 406
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 270
In the rear 407
Reading lamps in the front 407
Reading lamps in the rear 407
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 388
Auto-dimming 390
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 706, 724
Jacking up the vehicle 724
Jump starting 734

786 Index
ESP
®
29, 629, 634
Front passenger front air bag off 51,
640
High beam headlamp 29
Maintenance service indicator 612
Park Assist* 29
Parktronic* 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 635
SRS 29, 637
TPMS malfunction telltale 638
TPMS* malfunction telltale 29
Turn signals 29
Language (COMAND) 262
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Lever
For automatic transmission
(gear selector lever) 426
For cruise control 447
For DISTRONIC Plus* 457
License plate lamps
Messages in display 689
Replacing bulbs 715
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 623
Light sensor
Message in display 688Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 399
Automatic headlamp mode 400
COMAND display illumination 89
Corner-illuminating lamps 404
Daytime running lamp mode 401
Door entry lamps 407
High beam flasher 403
Instrument cluster illumination 444,
492
Interior 406
Low beam headlamps 400
Manual headlamp mode 400
Trunk 407
Limp-Home Mode 443
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting (COMAND) 265
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 364,
415
Key, SmartKey 358
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 361
Locking 421
Automatic central locking
(COMAND) 267Vehicle in an emergency 709
Locking knob 367
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 366
Key, SmartKey 366
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 366
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 747
Low beam headlamps 400
Replacing bulbs 715
Lowering
Vehicle 727
Lubricants 764
Lumbar support (COMAND) 283

794 Index
Menu overview 259
Reset 263
Setting the system language 262
Time settings 259
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 261
T
Tachometer 445
Overspeed range 445
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 619
Messages in display 692
Tar stains 616
Tele Aid 542
Automatic Maintenance Call 550
Call priority 548
Emergency calls 544
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 547
Information button 546
Initiating an emergency call
manually 545
Messages in display 699
Remote door lock 550
Remote door unlock 549
Roadside Assistance 546Roadside Assistance button 546
SOS button 545
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 550
System self-check 543
Telephone cradle
Changing 542
Telephone* 539
“911” emergency call
(COMAND) 145
Accepting/ending a call
(COMAND) 152
Answering/ending a call (Instrument
cluster control system) 302
Call lists (COMAND) 150
Changing mobile phone cradle 542
Compartment 527
Dialing (Instrument cluster
control system) 301
Entering the telephone number
(COMAND) 153
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 540
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 542
Operation 299Operation (COMAND) 141
Phone book (COMAND) 158
Phone book (Instrument cluster
control system) 301
PIN (COMAND) 146
PIN2 (COMAND) 147
PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 147
Redialing (COMAND) 154
Redialing (Instrument cluster
control system) 302
Removing from cradle 541
Single call connection
(COMAND) 155
Speed dialing (COMAND) 154
Submenu overview (COMAND) 148
Switching on/off (COMAND) 143
Transferring a call (COMAND) 157
Unlock code (COMAND) 147
Voice Control 313
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 29
Setting interior temperature
(COMAND) 274
Tires 591
Tie-down hooks, Trunk 532
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 728