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124 Control systems
COMAND video DVD (USA only)
Depending on your vehicle’s production
date the COMAND video DVD function may
not be available.Automatic picture fade-out
If a video DVD is playing when the vehicle
is shifted from P into N, D or R the picture
is faded out automatically and the follow-
ing message appears in the display: “In or-
der not to distract driver, picture is faded
out while the vehicle is in motion”.
When the vehicle is shifted back intoP, the
picture comes on again.
Notes about video DVD operation
COMAND can playback commercially
available, prerecorded video DVDs that
bear the following label. You will usually
find the label on the DVD booklet, the inlay,
or the DVD itself.Some DVDs may not comply with the
NTSC or PAL TV playback standards.
Sound, picture and other playback prob-
lems may occur when you play such DVDs.
COMAND can playback video DVDs meet-
ing the following requirements:

Correct regional code

NTSC or PAL TV standard
The appropriate information is usually giv-
en either on the DVD or the DVD box. The
factory setting of COMAND is regional
code 1. The setting can be changed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This
will allow you to playback video DVDs with
other regional codes, as long as they com-
ply with the NTSC or PAL TV standard.
Warning!G
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing.
There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser
radiation if you open the casing, or if the
casing is faulty or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that
you are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be car-
ried out by qualified technicians.
iVideo DVDs differ from recordable DVD-R
and DVD-RW discs.
iThere may be playback problems when play-
ing copied DVDs.
There is a large variety of discs, disc-writing soft-
ware and writers available. This variety means
that there is no guarantee that the system will be
able to play discs that you have written/copied
yourself.

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COMAND video DVD (USA only)
Notes about handling DVDs

Only hold discs by the edge.

Handle discs carefully to prevent play-
back problems.

Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints
and dust on discs.

Clean discs from time to time with a
commercially-available cleaning cloth.
Do not wipe them with a circular mo-
tion, but only in straight lines from the
center outwards.

Only use a pen designed for such a pur-
pose to label discs.

Place discs back in their boxes after
use.

Protect discs from heat and direct sun-
light.
Functional limitations
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions may be tempo-
rarily or permanently unavailable. If you try
to utilize such functions or carry out such
actions, you will see the 7 symbol in the
display.
Inserting or ejecting DVDs
Inserting a DVD (page 115).
or
Ejecting a DVD (page 117).
!Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.
These could peel away and damage COMAND.
COMAND is designed to hold discs which com-
ply with the IEC 60908 standard. You can there-
fore only use discs with a maximum thickness of
1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that contain
data on both sides (DVD on one side and audio
data on the other), they cannot be ejected and
can damage COMAND.
Do not use discs with an 8 cm diameter, even if
they have an adapter.
Only use round discs with a 12 cm diameter.
Warning!G
Only insert or eject a DVD when the vehicle
is stationary. There is a risk of accident by
being distracted from road and traffic condi-
tions if you load a DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.

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COMAND video DVD (USA only)
Stop playback
Select “Video”
“Video”
“Video
DVD”.
Show the menu system, if necessary
(
page 127).
Stop play: Select “Stop”.
In the display, “Pause” changes to
“Play”.
Continue playback: Select “Play”.
Play is continued from the point at
which it was stopped.
Stop playback: Select “Stop” again
while playback is stopped.
or
Select “Stop” twice in quick succession
during playback.
Resume playback: Select “Play”.
Playbacks starts again from the begin-
ning.
Pause playback
Select “Video”
“Video”
“Video
DVD”.
Show the menu system, if necessary
(
page 127).
Pause playback: Select “Pause”.
In the display, “Pause” changes to
“Play”.
Continue playback: Select “Play”.
Play is continued from the point at
which it was stopped.
Selecting scene/chapter
Make sure that the control menu is
shown (
page 127).
Skipping forwards or back: Slide
omp or turn ymz.
Selecting film/track
Select “Video”
“Video”
“Video
DVD”.
Show the menu system, if necessary
(
page 127).
Select “DVD-V”
“DVD Functions”

“Title selection”.
A selection list appears.
Select a film/track.
Screen settings
Setting brightness, contrast and color
Select “Video”
“Video”
“Video
DVD”.
Show the menu system, if necessary
(
page 127).
Select “DVD-V”
“Brightness”

“Contrast”or “Color”.
iThis function is only available if the DVD is
comprised of several film/tracks.

133 Control systems
COMAND telephone*
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on features available for your mobile
phone of choice.
You can control other functions of the mo-
bile phone via the COMAND, instrument
cluster control system (
page 276) or
Voice Control*.
The descriptions in this section assume
that the mobile phone is inserted in the
cradle. Exceptions to this are clearly stat-
ed.
Unless otherwise indicated, the descrip-
tions and illustrations in this section refer
to COMAND and the telephone keypad.Operation using the mobile phone and
Bluetooth
® headset is described in the re-
spective separate Operating Instructions.
Caller ID
COMAND can display the telephone num-
ber and the name of the caller, e.g. for an
incoming call and also in other menus or
displays.
For the telephone number to be displayed,
the caller must transmit their telephone
number.
This is also the case for name displays. For
this, the telephone number and the name
of the caller must also be saved in the mo-
bile phone book.Functional restrictions
You will not be able to use the telephone,
or you may have to wait a while, in the fol-
lowing situations:

If the telephone has not yet logged into
the network.
The telephone automatically tries to
log into a network. If no network is
available, you will also not be able to
make a “911” emergency call.
If you attempt to make an outgoing call,
the “No Service” message will appear
for a short while.

If the mobile phone is not inserted in
the cradle.

SIM card is not inserted in GSM type
phone.
iIn order for the functions described in this
section to work correctly, the Bluetooth® head-
set must be linked to COMAND (
page 239).
Please make sure any Bluetooth® headset linked
with the mobile phone is switched off or that the
headset is linked with COMAND before you in-
sert the mobile phone in the cradle (
page 507)
and use the telephone functions with COMAND.
iThe roof cargo container* may impair mo-
bile phone reception. In an emergency, remove
the mobile phone from the mobile phone cradle
(
page 507) to make a call.

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COMAND telephone*
Notes about COMAND telephone fea-
tures using a Bluetooth® connection
Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mo-
bile phones, cradles and adaptors avail-
able for use in your vehicle utilize
Bluetooth
® technology to communicate
with each other and the vehicle. Depend-
ing on your phone brand and model, the
number of in-vehicle or on-display
COMAND telephone features supported
via Bluetooth
® communication, and thus
available for your use, may vary.
The descriptions and illustrations in this
section are based on the use of fully com-
patible Mercedes-Benz approved mobile
phones and cradles that do not utilize Blue-
tooth
® technology to communicate with
each other. If your vehicle is equipped with
integrated Bluetooth
® functionality than a
Bluetooth® capable mobile phone, head-
set, Laptop, PDA, etc. is required to utilize
those features.
For additional information about
Mercedes-Benz approved Bluetooth
® mo-
bile phones and related accessories please contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer As-
sistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
or your nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Switching telephone on or off
Switching on: Insert mobile phone
into cradle when COMAND is switched
on.
or
Switch on the mobile phone
(see mobile phone operating instruc-
tions).
Switching off: Select “Telephone”

“Telephone”
“Telephone OFF”.
or
Switch off mobile phone (see mobile
phone operating instructions).
Activating telephone mode
Select “Telephone”
“Telephone”

“Telephone”.
or
Press s on telephone keypad.
Telephone keypad
1Telephone keypad
2Folding cover

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COMAND telephone*
Entering using the telephone keypad
Entering: Enter digits (page 134).
Confirming an entry: Press n or
press s.
Entering the PIN2
The phone may request the PIN2 in order
to use certain functions. A corresponding
message appears in the display.
Enter PIN2 digits into mobile phone.
Entering the PUK/PUK2
If you enter the PIN or PIN2 incorrectly
three times, the SIM card will be locked.
A corresponding message appears in the
display. It is necessary to enter the
PUK/PUK2 to unlock it. The PUK and/or
PUK2 are provided by your telephone ser-
vice provider.
Enter PUK/PUK2 digits into mobile
phone.
Entering the unlock code
Many mobile phones can be protected
from unauthorized use with an unlock code
(see mobile phone operating instructions).
If you wish to use the phone functions
when the unlock code is active, a screen
appears requesting that you enter the un-
lock code. You cannot use the phone func-
tions (except “911” emergency call) until
you have entered the unlock code.
Proceed in the same way as entering
the PIN (
page 136).
iThe PIN2 entry applies only to GSM mobile
phones.
iThe PUK/PUK2 entry (Personal Unblocking
K
ey) applies only to GSM mobile phones.

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COMAND telephone*
Telephone submenu overview
iThe components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 85).
Name
(only when the mobile
phone is inserted in the
cradle)Call lists
(not during a call)DTMF
(only during a call)Mic OFF/ON
(only during a call)Text message
(not during a call)
Display COMAND phone
bookDisplay call list selection:

Calls received

Calls dialed
Send numerical se-
quenceSwitch hands-free mi-
crophone on/offCall up SMS inbox

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COMAND telephone*
Main telephone menu
Calling up main menu: Select “Tele-
phone”
“Telephone”
“Telephone”.
or
Press s on the telephone keypad
(
page 134).
Mailbox
The symbol in the example illustration
above indicates that your mailbox contains
new voice messages. You will have to call
the mailbox in order to retrieve the mes-
sages.
You can call your mailbox by:

Speed dialing (page 144)

Entering a telephone number using the
telephone keypad (
page 143)

Entering the telephone number using
the COMAND controller (
page 143)
iIf you press s when the main telephone
menu has already been called up, the “Calls Di-
aled” list will appear (
page 140).
1Numbers/characters to enter tele-
phone number
2Symbol for new voice message in
mailbox
3Symbol for unread SMS messag-
es in SMS inbox (
page 155)
4Signal strength and network status
display

Network status “READY” = mobile
phone is logged in with its own
provider’s network

Network status “READY ROAM” =
mobile phone is logged in with an-
other provider’s network

Network status “No Service” = No
network available
5To show COMAND phone book
(“Name”) (
page 147)
6To call up text message (SMS)
(
page 155)
7To display call list selection
(
page 140)
iOnce connection with your mailbox has
been established, the mailbox system will guide
you through the next steps.

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COMAND telephone*
Call lists
COMAND can display the following calls in
separate lists:

Calls received

Calls dialed
Calling up a list
Select “Call List” from main telephone
menu.
Select “Calls Received” or “Calls Di-
aled”.
The corresponding list appears.
Illustration: list of incoming calls
1To close list
2To switch list display (“123” or “ABC”)
3To call up options
4Name or telephone number of a caller
5Unknown caller
6Telephone number of a caller
Switching to list display: Select
“123” or “ABC”.
The display changes to telephone num-
ber or name display.
Closing list: Slide omp and
select “Back”.
Selecting a list entry: Slide qmr or
rotate ymz and select entry.
iThe list of incoming calls contains received
calls as well as missed calls.
iThe “Calls Received” and “Calls Dialed”
menu items do not function if the respective list
has no entries.
The “Call List” menu item does not function if
neither list has any entries.iIn the list of calls received, you will see the
name of caller 4 if

the caller transmitted the telephone number

the name and telephone number are saved
in the COMAND address book or in the
phone book on the mobile phone

the telephone number is saved in the same
way in which the caller transmits it
You will see the telephone number of caller 6 if

the caller transmitted the telephone number

n o c a l l e r d a t a i s s a v e d i n e i t h e r t h e C O M A N D
address book or the phone book on the mo-
bile phone
An unknown caller 5 has not transmitted his or
her telephone number.
iIn the list of dialed calls, you will see the
name of the person called if you have saved his
or her telephone number and name in the
COMAND address book or in the phone book on
the mobile phone. If no data has been saved, you
will see the telephone number.

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COMAND telephone*
Displaying details of a list entry
COMAND can also show a shortened list
entry in its entirety.
Select list entry (page 140).
Slide omp and select “Options”

“Details”.
The detailed view appears.
Closing detailed view: Slide qmr or
omp or press n.
Saving a list entry in the address bookSaving as a new entry in the COMAND
address book
Slide omp or rotate ymz and select
list entry (
page 140).
Select “Options”
“Save”
“New En-
try”.
Select a number category, e.g. “Home”.
Select a telephone category, e.g. “Land
Line”.
Select “Save”.
The input menu appears with the data
fields. The data field for the telephone
number is filled in automatically. The
data field for the last name is also filled
in automatically if the entry to be saved
contains a name.
If you would like to save the entry
now: Select ?.1Data field
2Input mark (cursor)
3Input characters
If you want to change the available
characters: Proceed as described in
the “Changing data field” paragraph in
the “Assigning a New Entry in the Ad-
dress Book” section (
page 151).
Adding to an existing entry in the
COMAND address book
Slide omp or rotate ymz and select
list entry (
page 140).
Select “Options”
“Save”
“Add”.
iList entries that show a telephone number
are neither saved in the COMAND address book,
nor in the phone book on the mobile phone. You
can save such entries in the COMAND address
book. You can also save list entries in the
COMAND address book which have already been
saved in the phone book on the mobile phone.
i“Save” does not function if the selected list
entry is already saved in the COMAND address
book.