warning MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2003 R230 Comand Manual

Welcome to COMAND!
Please make yourself familiar with your
COMAND control unit and read the instruc-
tions in this manual before operating the
COMAND system. This will help you derive
a greater benefit from the system. Please
also follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them
could result in damage to the vehicle or
personal injury to you or others.
The asterisk* identifies optional equip-
ment. Depending on model, version and
configuration, your COMAND system
equipment may differ. Therefore,
you may find explanations for optional
equipment not installed in your vehicle. If
you have any questions about the operati-
on of any equipment, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to de-
monstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our pro-
duct and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore, informa-
tion, illustrations and descriptions in this
manual might differ from the equipment in-
stalled in your vehicle. As such, the infor-
mation, illustrations and descriptions
contained in this manual may not be reaso-
nably relied upon in making any claims
with respect to the actual performance of
the product.
These operating instructions form an inte-
gral part of the vehicle and should there-
fore always be kept inside the vehicle and
passed on to the new owner if the vehicle
is sold.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company

2 IntroductionSymbols

SymbolsYou will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:
* The asterisk identifies optional
equipment. Since not all models
have the same standard equip-
ment, your COMAND system’s
equipment may deviate from some
descriptions and illustrations.

This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
This continuation symbol
marks an interrupted proce-
dure which will be continued
on the next page.
(
page 3) This symbol tells you where
to look for further infor-
mation on this subject.
-> This symbol is used in the
glossary. It indicates that
the term immediately follo-
wing the symbol is also exp-
lained in the glossary.
Display
Words appearing in the muli-
function display are printed
in the type shown here.
Warning
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Warning notices draw your attention to ha-
zards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.


3 Introduction
Operating safety

Operating safety
Warning
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Any alterations made to electronic compo-
nents and the software can cause malfunc-
tions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer, telepho-
ne* and voice control system* are intercon-
nected. Therefore, when one of the
components is not operational or has not
been removed/replaced properly, the func-
tion of other components may be impaired.
This condition might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning
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In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, system settings should
be entered with the vehicle at a standstill
and system should be operated by the driver
only when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph

(approximately 50 km/h), your car is co-
vering a distance of 50 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 encoura-
ge the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe
place before answering or placing a call, or
consulting the COMAND screen to read na-
vigational maps, instructions, or downloa-
ded information.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, including
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. This al-
ways remains your personal responsibility
when you drive. CD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.

44 AudioCD operation
CD playback locations are
the CD drive in the COMAND operating
unit
You can play audio CDs or read data
from the navigation CD.

the CD changer with 6 magazine slots.
The status line in the main CD menu
(
page 50) indicates which component is
being used for CD playback.Tips on caring for your CDs

Only touch the CD on the sides.

Avoid touching the CD surface with
your fingers.

Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Wipe them from the inside to the outer
edge. Never wipe the CD in a circular
motion.

Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents
to clean the CDs.

Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct
sunlight.

Do not write or put stickers on CD.
General information on CD operationWarning
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The CD drive and CD changer are Class 1 la-
ser products. There is a danger of invisible
laser radiation when you open or damage
the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The CD drive and
the CD changer do not contain any parts
which can be serviced by the user. For safe-
ty reasons, have any necessary service work
performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!Use only CDs with a diameter of 12 cm,
do not use 8-cm CDs.
An 8-cm CD adapter may cause damage
to the CD changer and should not be
used.
iYou can name a CD (
page 55). This
name then will appear on the display du-
ring CD playback.

68 TelephoneImportant notes

Important notesIn chapter “Telephone”, you will find de-
tailed information regarding the telephone,
including emergency call, SMS function
and service numbers.
1 Observe all legal requirements
Please read the chapter “Telephone”
first before attempting to operate your
telephone.

Always drive with extreme caution
when you operate the telephone
hands-free.

For safety reasons, you should not use
the mobile telephone handset to make
a call while driving the vehicle.

If the signal strength is very weak (dis-
play in the symbol field of all menus)
you should not make telephone calls.
Wait until reception improves.
Warning
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Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for
safety reasons, the driver should not use the
cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be-
fore answering or placing a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular
phone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and be sure to pay attention to
the traffic situation at all times. Use the cel-
lular phone
1 only when road, weather and
traffic conditions permit.
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
without beeing connected to an external an-
tenna) from inside the vehicle while the en-
gine is running. Doing so could lead to
malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic sys-
tems, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
!Radio transmitters, such as a portable
telephone or a citizens band unit
should only be used inside the vehicle
if they are connected to a separate ex-
terior antenna that has been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.

81 Telephone
Telephone operation
Refusing or ending a call
Use one of the three ways:
Press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v to confirm the “End” button.
or

Press a.
or

Press *.Accepting an incoming call using the
mobile telephone handset
The telephone is located in the storage
compartment under the armrest. See your
vehicle’s operating instructions.

Press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v to confirm the “Send” but-
ton.

Remove the telephone from its cradle
and conduct your call.
The hands-free operation will switch
off.
Ending a call:

Put the phone back in its cradle.
1 Observe all legal requirementsWarning
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Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for
safety reasons, the driver should not use the
cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be-
fore answering or placing a call. If you
nonetheless choose to use the cellular pho-
ne while driving, please use the hands-free
device and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the cellular
phone
1 only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit.

95 Telephone
Telephone operation
Speed-dialing (only with COMAND)
For all memory locations
You can enter up to 2 digits.
The main telephone menu is displayed.
Use the number keys, e.g. 1 and 4
to enter the memory location number.Begin dialing
Use one of these ways:

Press the last number key for more
than 2 seconds.
or

Press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v to confirm the “Send” but-
ton.
The phone number or name will appear
in the menu. The telephone will dial the
phone number that has been stored in
this memory location.
When the call is initiated, the call time
will appear.
P82.85-9140-31
Warning
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If you enter “1” and confirm this memory lo-
cation using one of the described ways in
“Begin dialing”, the emergency number
9-1-1 (default input) will be dialed.
The 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a cri-
minal offense.
P82.85-9141-31

96 TelephoneTelephone operation
Ending a call (
page 94).Quick-dialing for the first 10 memory
locations
The main telephone menu is displayed.

Press 2 to 0 longer than 2 seconds.
The phone number or name will appear
in the menu. The telephone will dial the
phone number that has been stored in
this memory location.
When the call is initiated, the call time
will appear.

Ending a call (
page 94).
iIf the memory location called is free, the
message “Memory location not alloca-
ted” will appear.
P82.85-9142-31
Warning
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If you press “1” the emergency number
9-1-1 (default input) will be dialed.
The 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a cri-
minal offense.

106 TelephoneEmergency call

Emergency callYou can use a mobile communications net-
work to make an emergency call to an
emergency rescue station.
The emergency call will be placed as long
as the corresponding mobile communicati-
on network is available. To do this, switch
the telephone on.
Emergency calls may not be possible with
all mobile phone networks or if certain net-
work services and/or telephone functions
are active. Check with your local network
operating company.
iThe emergency call will also be placed if
the phone is locked.iThis function places a call to local 9-1-1
provider. It does not initiate a Tele Aid
call.
Warning
G
The 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a cri-
minal offense.!If you enter “1” and press the right-
hand rotary/push-button v, the num-
ber stored in memory location “1” (de-
fault is 9-1-1) will be dialed.
Pressing or holding “1” longer than 2
seconds will also initiate the call.
!It will not be possible to complete the
emergency call if the cellular system is
busy. The message “System busy,
redial?” appears.
Take appropriate measures to alert an
emergency service as soon as possible.

112 NavigationImportant notes

Important notesWarning
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For safety reasons, you should only enter a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger
should enter the destination. Study manual
and select route before driving.
Do not watch display screen or operate but-
tons while the vehicle is in motion - let voice
instructions guide you. Stop at a safe locati-
on before using buttons or making correc-
tions.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
The route calculated by COMAND is a re-
commendation on how to best reach your
selected destination.
During route guidance, you will not receive
any information on
Traffic lights

Stop and yield signs

Parking or stopping zones

One-way streets

Narrow bridges

Similar traffic regulation data
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs even if they contradict COMAND in-
structions.