Radio MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2008 R171 Comand Manual

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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
MP3 operating elements . . . . . . . . . . .
16
CD changer* operating elements. . . . .
18
Satellite Radio* operating elements . .
20
Telephone* operating elements . . . . .
22
Navigation* operating elements . . . . .
24
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . .
26
Selecting the multifunction display
27
Audio search function. . . . . . . . . . .
28
Menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
Quick reference COMAND . . . . . . . . . .
31
Switching COMAND ON/OFF . . . . .
31
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
Bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
Sound functions* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Audio main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Calling up the Audio main menu . . .
38
Mute function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Switching to Radio mode . . . . . . . .
40
Switching wavebands . . . . . . . . . .
40
Tuning to a FM/AM station . . . . . .
41
Tuning to a station on

Weather Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Storing FM/AM stations . . . . . . . . .
46
Single CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
Tips on caring for your CDs . . . . . .
48
Switching to Single CD mode . . . . .
48
Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Ejecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Single CD main menu . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . .
52
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
MP3 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Tips on data storage media . . . . . .
54
Tips on caring for your MP3 CDs . .
55
Tips on creating MP3 CDs . . . . . . .
55
Tips on creating MP3 tracks . . . . .
56
Tips on copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57
Switching to MP3 mode . . . . . . . . .
57
Loading a MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57
Ejecting a MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
MP3 main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
Selecting folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
62
Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62
CD changer* operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
64
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64
Tips on caring for your CDs . . . . . .
64
Switching to CD changer mode . . .
64
MP3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64
Loading CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65
Ejecting CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68
CD changer main menu . . . . . . . . .
69
Selecting CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
74
Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74
Audio AUX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76

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ContentsSatellite radio*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Introduction to satellite radio . . . . .
78
Satellite radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
79
Switching to Satellite radio mode . .
79
SAT main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Obtaining additional text

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Calling the Sirius Service Center . .
84
Telephone*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Tips on telephone operation . . . . . .
86
Telephone operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Switching the phone ON/OFF . . . .
89
911 emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Entering the PIN (only GSM) . . . . .
91
Entering the unlock code . . . . . . . .
91
Switching to telephone mode . . . .
92
Telephone main menu . . . . . . . . . .
92
Answering an incoming call . . . . . .
94
Placing an outgoing call . . . . . . . . .
95
Accepted and missed calls . . . . . . .
96
Dialed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
97
Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
98
Active call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Opening the phone book. . . . . . . .
101
Phone Book menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Selecting a phone book entry

and establishing a connection . . .
102
Deleting a phone book entry . . . .
103
SMS (Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
104
SMS inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
104
Reading a message . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
Deleting a message . . . . . . . . . . .
106
Exiting from the SMS menu . . . . .
106
Navigation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
107
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .
108
Tips on the navigation DVD. . . . . .
109
Loading/ejecting the DVD . . . . . .
109
Travelling abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Route guidance with GPS . . . . . . .
110
Determination of location after

vehicle transport . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110
Trip interruption during

route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110
Selection lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111
Navigation main menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
112
Calling up the Navigation

main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
112
Avoiding certain road types . . . . .
113
Adjusting the acoustics for

navigation announcements . . . . . .
113
Destination entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
115
Entering data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
115
Entering a home address . . . . . . .
116
Destination entry menu. . . . . . . . .
118
Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . .
118
Selecting the region . . . . . . . . . . .
119
Entering a city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
119
Narrowing of the destination

after selecting a city . . . . . . . . . . .
121
Entering a city center . . . . . . . . . .
121
Entering a street in the

destination city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
122
Narrowing of the destination

after selecting a street . . . . . . . . .
124
Entering an intersection . . . . . . . .
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7
Where to find itIntroduction

Where to find it
This Operator's Manual is designed to pro
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vide support for you, the COMAND opera
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tor. Each chapter has its own guide color to
provide fast access to information.At a glanceHere 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. AudioHere you will find all the information on
how to use the audio system and its radio
and CD components.
Satellite radio*This chapter contains all information relat
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ed to the satellite radio system.Telephone*Here you can learn in detail about the
many functions of the telephone, SMS,
how to initiate an emergency call and use
service numbers. Navigation*This chapter provides detailed information
covering the following topics:
Destination entry

Route selection and calculation

Route guidance

Destination memory
ServiceThis chapter contains information con
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cerning Tele Aid*SystemThis chapter provides information on how
to adjust COMAND system settings.DirectoriesThe glossary explains the most important
technical terms.The table of contents and index directory
will help you quickly locate the information
you need.

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9 Introduction
Operating safety

Operating safetyWarning
G
Any alterations made to electronic compo
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nents and the software can cause malfunc
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tions.The radio, amplifier, satellite radio*,
CD
changer*, navigation module* and tele
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phone* are interconnected. Therefore,
when one of the components is not opera
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tional or has not been removed/ replaced
properly, 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
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning
G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a stand
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still and operate the system only when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit.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
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ly 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 encour
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age the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe
place before answering or placing a call, or
consulting the COMAND screen to read nav
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igational maps, instructions, or downloaded
information.
Warning
G
While the navigation system provides direc
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tional assistance, the driver must remain

focused 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
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ways remains your personal responsibility
when you drive. DVD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.

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

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12 At a glanceRadio operating elements

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13 At a glance
Radio operating elements
Function
Page
1
Audio main menu
38
2
Soft keys

(multifunction buttons)
3
3
- "
Entering frequency man
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uallyStoring stationsRequesting station pre
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sets
444642
Function
Page
4

, 
, 
, 
Tuning stations FM / AMStation memory,

selecting presets
41
42, 46
5


Confirmation
6
1

Mute function
39
Function
Page
7
.

Switching COMAND

ON/OFF
31
8
4Volume adjustment
31
9
-
and
,
Station searchManual tuning

4244

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20 At a glanceSatellite Radio* operating elements

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21 At a glance
Satellite Radio* operating elements
Function
Page
1
SAT main menu
80
2
Soft keys

(multifunction buttons)
3
3
- "
Entering channel manual
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lyStoring stationsRequesting station pre
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sets

818481
Function
Page
4

, 
, 
, 
Program category tuningStation tuning Station memory,

selecting presets
8182
81, 84
5


Confirmation
6
1

Mute function
39
Function
Page
7
.

Switching COMAND

ON/OFF
31
8
4Volume adjustment
31
9
-
and
,
Station tuning
82

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26 At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel
Function
Page
1
Multifunction display
Function
Page
2
Volume setting:æ Volume upç Volume down
3131
3
Making calls:s

Answering callsStarting connectionRedialingt

Ending or refusing callsEntering a phone num
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ber:t

Deleting the entire entry
9499959495
4
Radio mode:j Next station:
via station search

via station presets

4142
Function
Page
4
Radio mode:k Previous station:
via station search

via station presets
4142
4
Single CD, MP3 and CD
changer* mode: j Next trackk Previous track
7272
4
Satellite radio* mode:j Next stationk Previous station
8383
4
Telephone* mode:j Next list entryk Previous list entry
9898
5
Multifunction display
menu change:è forwardÿ back
2727

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