MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2015 W222 Comand Manual

X
Turn the controller.
The size of the blocked area changes.
X To accept changes: press the controller.
A message appears stating that the area has been set.
Deleting an area: X To select an area: turn the controller.
X Slide 9the controller.
X Select Delete
Delete.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to delete the area.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo No.
After selecting Yes
Yes, the area is deleted.
Deleting all areas: X Slide 9and press the controller while the list is shown.
X Select Delete All
Delete All.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to delete all areas.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo
No.
After selecting Yes
Yes, all areas are deleted.
i Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively you can carry out this operation using the touch-
pad (Y page 30). SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion You can display the SIRIUS XM service infor-
mation.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X To select Traffic
Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select SIRIUS Service
SIRIUS Service.
The window on the right half of the display shows the telephone number of the pro-
vider (SIRIUS XM) and the serial number of
your service module.
i Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively
you can carry out this operation using the
touchpad (Y page 30). Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service X
Call the provider telephone number shown
on the COMAND display.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA).
Once the connection has been established: X Follow the service employee's instructions.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
If registration is not included when purchas-
ing the system, your credit card details will be required to activate your account. Map functions
129Navigation Z

Updating the digital map
Introduction The digital maps generated by the map soft-
ware become outdated in the same way as
conventional road maps. Optimal route guid-
ance can only be provided by the navigation
system in conjunction with the most up-to-
date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig-
ital map updated there using a data medium, or you can update it yourself. Navigation functions
Calling up the navigation system
menu X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: slide5the control-
ler.
Navi Navi is highlighted in the main function bar.
X Press the controller.
The navigation menu appears.
X Turn the controller to display the navigation
functions one after another.
X To switch to the map, turn the controller
until Navigation
Navigation appears and press the
controller. Calling up the online map display
Requirement: mbrace must be activated for
Internet access (Y
page 173).
X Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
X Turn the controller until Online OnlineMap
MapDis‐
Dis‐
play
play is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The online connection is established. Once
the connection is established, the Google™ Maps map appears around the current
vehicle position.
i Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X Change the map scale and move the map.
X To exit the online map display: press the
0038 button. Calling up the compass display
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
X Turn the controller until Compass Compassis brought
to the front. 130
Navigation functionsNavigation

X
Press the controller.
The compass display provides the following
information:
R The current direction of travel with direc-
tion angle (360 degree format) and com- pass direction
R Longitude and latitude coordinates in
degrees, minutes and seconds
R Height (rounded up) above sea level
R Number of GPS satellites from which
a signal can be received
i Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X To exit the compass display: press the
0038 button. Drive Information
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
X Turn the controller until Drive Informa‐ Drive Informa‐
tion
tion is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The Starting Drive Information. Starting Drive Information.
Please Wait...
Please Wait... message appears.
You will then see maps with the current
vehicle position and the vicinity of the des-
tination in different scales, these are auto-
matically displayed one after another.
If mbrace is activated for Internet access,
additional information can be displayed,
e.g. weather at the destination
(Y page 173). i
Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X To exit Drive Information: press the con-
troller.
X Press the 0038button. Info on navigation
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
X Turn the controller until Info Infoon onNaviga‐
Naviga‐
tion
tion is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The Digital Operator's Manual about the
topic of navigation is opened.
i Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30). Navigation functions
131Navigation Z

Problems with the navigation system
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions COMAND does not
resume route guidance
after the journey has
been interrupted. Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more
than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle.
"Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on
and driving on.
X Continue route guidance manually (Y page 109).Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions COMAND is unable to
determine the vehicle's
position. COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the
vehicle has been transported.
Example:
R After transporting the vehicle by ferry
R After transporting the vehicle by motorail
X Start the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The
Navigation
Navigation
Unavailable
Unavailable Please
Please
refer to the Oper‐
refer to the Oper‐
ator's Manual. ator's Manual. mes-
sage appears. COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is
stored.
To protect the integrated hard drive against damage, COMAND
deactivates it at very high and low temperatures. The navigation
system will then be temporarily unavailable.
X Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down to a normal tempera-
ture.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.132
Problems with the navigation systemNavigation

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions While the map is being
updated from an exter-
nal data medium, you
see a message inform-
ing you that the data
medium containing the
digital map is incom-
patible with the vehicle
software. The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for the
update.
X To confirm the message: press the controller.
X Remove the data medium.
X Have the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The map software
update has failed. The data medium is dirty.
X Clean the data medium.
X Restart the update. The data medium is scratched.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
X Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
X Restart the update. COMAND's integrated hard disk is defective.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions COMAND asks for an
activation code during
the map update. The digital map is secured with an activation code.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problems with the navigation system
133Navigation Z

134

Your COMAND equipment
................136
Important safety notes ....................136
General notes .................................... 136
Telephone menu ............................... 137
Connecting/disconnecting a
mobile phone .................................... 138
Reception and transmission vol-
ume .................................................... 142
Using the telephone .........................143
Phone book ........................................ 147
Call lists ............................................. 151
Speed dial lists .................................. 154
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................. 155
Address book .................................... 162 135Telephone

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations. Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
If you make a call on your mobile phone while
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only
use the mobile phone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna. Therefore, connect your mobile communica-
tions equipment to the vehicle's exterior
antenna wherever possible. General notes
Telephony
A Bluetooth ®
interface is available for teleph-
ony.
If your mobile phone supports the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP ( PhoneBookAccess Profile), the
contacts are automatically displayed in
COMAND. If your mobile phone does not sup-
port the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP, COMAND
will attempt to display the contacts using
alternative methods.
You can use the message function if your
mobile phone supports the MAP Bluetooth ®
profile ( Message AccessProfile).
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system and receive vCards via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
You can obtain more information about suit-
able mobile phones on the Internet at
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com .
You can also obtain more information by call-
ing.
In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100. Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
R there is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
R you move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
R you use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available. 136
General notesTelephone

Operating options
You can operate the telephone by: R using the controller:
turning
sliding 1 or4
pressing
R using the 0061or0076 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel
R using the Voice Control System (see the
separate Voice Control System operating
instructions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and illustrations in this section refer to COMAND. Function restrictions
You may have to wait before using telephony
via COMAND in the following situations:
R when the mobile phone is switched off
R if Bluetooth ®
is switched off on the mobile
phone
R if the mobile phone has not logged on to a
mobile phone network
R if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off in
COMAND
The telephone automatically tries to log on to
a network. If no network is available, you may not be able to make a " 911" emergency call.
If you attempt to make an outgoing call, the
No Service No Service message will appear for a short
while. "911" emergency call
The following conditions must be fulfilled in
order to make a 911emergency call:
R a valid and operational SIM card is inserted
in the mobile phone
R the mobile phone is switched on
R the PIN has been entered in the mobile
phone R
a mobile phone network is available
R the mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via Bluetooth ®
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
must arrange rescue measures yourself.
To make an emergency call: X Enter the number on COMAND
(Y page 143).
X Press 0061.
The telephone makes the connection.
X Wait until the emergency call center
answers and describe the emergency sit-
uation. Telephone menu
0043
Mobile phone network provider
0044 Signal strength of the mobile phone net-
work
0087 Receiver icon 0071or0075
0085 Telephone menu character bar
0083 Bluetooth ®
device name of the currently
connected mobile phone
0084 To enter characters using the touchpad (if
available)
006B To display the phone book
Symbols 0043to0087 and 0083are not shown until
after a mobile phone has been connected to
COMAND. The symbols depend on your
mobile phone and your mobile phone network provider. Further information on connecting a mobile phone (Y page 138). Telephone menu
137Telephone Z

Symbol
0044shows the current signal strength
of the mobile phone network. If all bars are
filled, you have optimum reception.
If no bars are shown, reception is either very
poor or there is none at all.
i Receiver icon shows whether a call is
active/being connected 0075or not 0071.
Calling up the telephone menu:
X Press 002B.
Showing the menu bar:
X Slide 6the controller.
If the mobile phone connected supports the
MAP Bluetooth ®
profile (Message Access
Profile), the 0083menu item is available. Fur-
ther information on text messages and e-mail
(Y page 155).
If you have an unread text message or e-mail, the 0082 mail symbol is displayed in the sta-
tus bar. The symbol disappears once you have
read the text message or e-mail. The ú
symbol is displayed as soon as the message
memory on the connected mobile phone is
full. The symbol disappears once you delete
at least one message. Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone Prerequisites
For telephony via the Bluetooth ®
interface,
you require a Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile
phone. The mobile phone must support
Hands-Free Profile 1.0 or above.
On COMAND
X Activate Bluetooth ®
(Y page 51).
On the mobile phone X Switch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN when prompted to do so (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
X Activate Bluetooth ®
and, if necessary,
Bluetooth ®
visibility for other devices (see
the manufacturer's operating instructions). This visibility is for restricted periods of
time on some mobile phones (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
X Set the Bluetooth ®
device name for the
mobile phone if necessary.
The device names for all of one manufactur-
er's products might be identical. To make it
possible to clearly identify your mobile phone,
change the device name (see the manufac-
turer's operating instructions). The name can be freely selected.
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP
(Phone BookAccess Profile) and MAP
(Message AccessProfile) Bluetooth ®
pro-
files, the following information will be trans-
mitted after you connect:
R Phone book
R Call lists
R Messages
The battery of the mobile phone should
always be kept sufficiently charged in order to prevent malfunctions.
i Not all mobile phones available on the
market are equally suitable. You can obtain more detailed information about suitable
mobile phones and about the connection
between the mobile phone and COMAND
on the Internet at
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com .
You can also obtain more information by
calling.
In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the
Customer Relations Center on
1-800-387-0100.
i Some displays (e.g. the signal strength)
depend on the supported version of the
Hands-Free Profile. 138
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phoneTelephone