navigation system MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2007 R230 Comand Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Where to find it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio operating elements . . . . . . . . . . 12
Single CD operating elements . . . . . . . 14
CD changer operating elements. . . . . . 16
MP3 CD operating elements . . . . . . . . 18
Satellite radio operating elements . . . . 20
Telephone* operating elements . . . . . . 22
Navigation operating elements . . . . . . 24
Service operating elements . . . . . . . . . 26
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the multifunction display 29
Menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Quick reference COMAND . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switching the COMAND control
unit on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bass and Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Opening the Audio menu . . . . . . . . 42
Selecting an audio source . . . . . . . 42
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Switching the radio operation on . . 43
Changing the Radio band . . . . . . . . 43
Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
General Information on
CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tips on caring for your CDs . . . . . . 53
Playback information . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Switching to CD operation . . . . . . . 54
Loading CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Selecting a CD (CD changer only). . 58
Track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MP3-CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tips on caring for your MP3-CDs . . 64
Tips on creating MP3 CDs . . . . . . . 64
Tips on creating MP3 tracks . . . . . . 66
Tips on copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Switching to MP3-CD operation . . . 67
MP3-CD main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
MP3 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
General information on
DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
DVD playback requirements . . . . . . 76

7
Where to find it
Introduction

Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-
vide support information for you, the
COMAND operator. Each chapter has its
own guide color to provide fast access to
information.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of
all COMAND control elements and system
components. If you are operating
COMAND for the first time or if you have
rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the
chapter you should read first.
Audio
Here you will find all the information on
how to use the radio, CD player (CD,
MP3-CD), CD changer (CD, MP3-CD) and
DVD drive.
Satellite radio
This chapter provides information on how
to select a station and a program category.
Telephone*
Here you can learn in detail about the
many functions of the telephone, how to
initiate an emergency call and use the pho-
ne book.
Navigation
This chapter provides detailed information
on the following topics:
Destination input
Route guidance including detour
Last destinations and destination
memory
POIs
Service
Here you will find all the information about:
SMS
Address book
Tele Aid
System settings
This chapter provides information on how
to adjust COMAND system settings.
Directories
The glossary explains the most important
technical terms.
The table of contents and index directory
will help you quickly locate the information
you need.

9 Introduction
Operating safety

Operating safety
WarningG
Any alterations made to electronic compo-
nents and the software can cause malfunc-
tions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer, satellite ra-
dio, telephone*, navigation module and
voice control system* are interconnected.
When one of the components is not operati-
onal or has not been removed/replaced pro-
perly, the function 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
only by qualified personnel.
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a stand-
still and operate the system only when road
and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mp/h (approximately 50 km/h), your car
is covering a distance of 44 feet (approxima-
tely 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. DVD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.

11 At a glance
Radio operating elements
Single CD operating elements
CD changer operating elements
MP3 CD operating elements
Satellite radio operating elements
Telephone* operating elements
Navigation system operating elements
Service operating elements
Multifunction steering wheel
Menu system
Quick reference COMAND

31 At a glance
Menu system

Menu system
The menu system allows for easy
operation of COMAND.
Main menus are provided for the following
main functions:
Audio
(Radio, CD, CDC, MP3-CD, DVD)
Satellite radio
Telephone*
Navigation
Service
Calling up main menus
Audio (
page 42):
Press A.
Satellite radio (
page 92):
Press B.Telephone* (
page 108):
Press a.
Navigation (
page 130):
Press b.
Service (
page 184):
Press C.
Menu display
A display may consist of three areas.
Example: FM menu1Soft key sections
2Main area
3Status bar
The functions currently assigned to the
soft keys are displayed in the soft key
sections 1.
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A maximum of five soft keys may be
displayed on each side of the main area
2.

34 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND

Quick reference COMAND
Switching on
Turn the key in the steering column
lock to position 1 or 2.
or
Press e.
In both cases, the system will activate
the operating mode which was active
when the system was switched off.Switching off
Turn the key in the steering column
lock to position 0 and pull the key out.
or
Press e.
The volume is adjusted jointly for the
telephone*, the navigation system and the
Voice control system.
The volume setting applies to other
operating modes as well: Radio, CD,
CD changer, MP3-CD and DVD.
When you adjust the volume, the system
will automatically store the setting for the
current operating mode. The volume for
the navigation announcements can only be
changed while an announcement is being
made.
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You have the following options to
control the system:
at the COMAND
at the multifunction steering wheel
(refer to vehicle Operator’s Manual)
using the Voice control system*
(refer to separate operating
instructions for further information)
This Operator’s Manual describes the
control at the COMAND.
Unless otherwise indicated, the
descriptions and illustrations refer to
the COMAND.
Switching the COMAND control unit
on and off
i
If the key is not in the steering lock in
position 1 or 2, the system will
automatically stop after around 30
minutes. A warning is displayed prior to
the system switching off.
Volume

36 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Common balance settings apply to the
following sytems:
Radio operation
Single CD operation (CD)
CD changer operation (CD)
MP3-CD operation
DVD operation
Satellite radio
Different balance settings can be set for
navigation and telephone*.The balance settings for navigation
announcements are described at “Audio
settings for the navigation
announcements” (
page 133).
When you change balance settings, the
system will automatically save the settings
for the current operating mode and others.
Setting balance
In Radio, CD, CDC, MP3-CD, DVD or
satellite radio operation:
Press the Balance soft key.
Cross-hairs are displayed. The
horizontal line indicates the balance
setting. You can now make balance
settings.Balance

37 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Press H or h.
Move the cross-hairs horizontally and
adjust the balance.
Press E or the Back soft key.
or
Wait until the display changes.
The new setting is saved.Different bass and treble settings are
possible for the following operating
modes:
Radio operation (FM and AM band)
Single CD operation (CD)
CD changer operation (CD)
MP3-CD operation
DVD operation
Satellite radio operation
Navigation operation
The Bass/Treble settings for navigation
announcements are described at “Audio
settings for the navigation
announcements” (
page 133).When you adjust Bass or Treble, the
system will automatically save the settings
for the current operating mode.
Activating the Bass or Treble menu
In Radio, CD, CDC, MP3-CD, DVD or
satellite radio operation:
Press the Bass or Treble soft key.
The Bass or Treble menu will appear.
You can now make bass or treble
settings (
page 38).
Bass and Treble

127 Navigation
Important notes
COMAND calculates the route with the
help of data that is stored on the navigati-
on DVD.
Only use Mercedes-Benz navigation DVDs.
Using other navigation DVDs or CDs will
cause malfunctions and/or damage.
Because of changes in local traffic patterns
(e.g. road works) and/or incomplete data,
errors in calculation may occur.
As a result, the recommended route may
deviate from the ideal route. The data
stored on the DVD only reflects local con-
ditions at the time of DVD production. DVD
maps do not cover all areas nor all routes
within an area.Loading/ejecting a DVD
DVDs are loaded and ejected at the
navigation computer. The navigation
computer is located on the left side in the
trunk.
Open panel cover to get access to the
navigation computer. 1Ejecting DVDs
2DVD slot
Ejecting
Press l.
The navigation computer ejects the
DVD.
Navigation DVD
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The message No DVD Available
Please Insert Navigation DVD

will appear if no DVD is currently
loaded in the navigation computer.
!
GPS (Global Positioning System) sig-
nals received make it possible to deter-
mine the current vehicle position.
Deviations from the actual position
may occur
if the reception of GPS signals is
disturbed e.g. in parking garages
and tunnels
if road conditions are bad
depending on the vehicle’s conditi-
on
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If you do not remove the DVD from
the slot within around 15 seconds, the
COMAND will pull the DVD into the
drive.

128 Navigation
Important notes
Loading
Insert the DVD into the DVD slot 2
with the label side up.
The navigation computer pulls the DVD
in.
If your vehicle has been transported (e.g.
by a car, train or ferry) the system may
make navigation announcements which do
not correspond to the vehicle’s position.
The system needs to redetermine its
position.Determining the location after the
vehicle has been transported
The system will need some time to
determine its location after the car has
been transported. The time required for
the system to do so varies from case to
case.
Switch the COMAND on.
Activate the Navigation main menu
(
page 130).
The navigation DVD needs to be in the
navigation computer (
page 127).
Drive and press c.
The display will change to the map
display.Drive until the position or the road
indicated correspond to the real
circumstances. The system is now
correctly adjusted.
Route guidance after the vehicle has
been transported