USB MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE 2018 COMAND Manual

A
Access dataof the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ........................................ .121
Editing ...........................................1 21
Making entries ............................... 120
Selecting ........................................ 120
Acoustic locking confirmation
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 42
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 136
Switching on automatically ............ 136
Adding bookmarks ............................ 125
Address
Entering (navigation) ........................ 53
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 103
Adding information to a contact .... 104
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 106
Browsing ........................................ 102
Calling up ....................................... 102
Changing the category of an entry .. 105
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 106
Deleting contacts ........................... 106
Deleting imported contacts ........... 108
Displaying contact details .............. 103
Editing a contact ............................ 105
Entering characters ......................... 28
Importing contacts ........................ 107
Introduction ................................... 102
Making a call ................................. 104
Receiving vCards ........................... 107
Saving a contact ............................ 106
Searching for a contact ................. 103
Sending e-mails .............................1 04
Sending text messages .................. 104
Starting route guidance ................. 104
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 105
Voice tags ...................................... 105
Address entry menu
Navigation ........................................ 52
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 158 Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 26
Media source ................................... 26
Traffic announcements .................... 27
Al ternati
ve Route
................................ 72
Asterisk key
see Favorites button
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Bluetooth
®audio mode ................. 146
Connecting USB devices ................ 139
Data media, file systems, formats .. 137
Gracenote
®Media Database ......... 141
Inserting/removing a CD/DVD
(single drive) .................................. 139
Media interface .............................. 150
Media Register ............................... 143
Media search ................................. 142
Overview menu .............................. 138
Playback options ........................... 140
SD card .......................................... 139
Search menu ................................. 141
Selecting a track ............................ 141
Automatic folding mirror function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 42
Automatic locking feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 43
Automatic time
Switching on/off .............................. 34
Automatic volume adjustment
General information ......................... 38
Switching on/off .............................. 38
Avoiding an area .................................. 82
B
Back button......................................... 20
Bluetooth®
Activating audio mode ................... 147
Activating/deactivating ................... 38
Audio device mode and searching
for mobile phones .......................... 150
Basic display (audio mode) ............ 147
Connecting a different mobile
phone .............................................. 94
Connecting audio devices .............. 147
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USB audio modeSelecting a track ............................ 141
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .139
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 15
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 42
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 153
DVD menu ..................................... 155
DVD's control menu ......................1 55
Full-screen mode ........................... 154
Function restrictions ......................1 53
Menu options ................................. 154
Notes on discs ............................... 153
Overview ........................................ 154
Overview of DVD functions ............ 155
Pause function ............................... 156
Picture settings .............................. 154
Playing conditions .......................... 153
Safety notes .................................. 152
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 156
Stop function ................................. 156
Switching to ................................... 154
Video menu ................................... 155
Voice Control System
Settings ...........................................3 6
see Voice Control System
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 27
W
Weather map (SIRIUS)Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 166
Calling up ....................................... 165
Legend ...........................................1 68
Moving ...........................................1 65
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 165
Storm overview .............................. 169 Storm watch areas ......................... 168
Time stamp ....................................1
68
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 165
Storing an area .............................. 165
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 124
WiFi
Activating ......................................... 36
Changing the name of the SSID ....... 37
Connecting the device ..................... 36
Connecting via security key ............. 37
Connecting via WPS PBC ................. 37
Connecting via WPS PIN .................. 36
Index13

Overview
Components
:Multimedia system display
;Touchpad
=Controller
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
The display has 960 x 540 pixels
Rthe single DVD drive
Rthe controller
Rthe touchpad (for multimedia system with touchpad)
Rports in the center console (2 x USB, SD-card slot)
An iPod®is connected via a USB cable.
The controller and touchpad provide two options for entering characters and selecting functions.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for Media
Interface (e.g. iPod
®), SD card, Bluetooth®
audio, 10.8 GB Media Register on the hard
drive
-Music search using all media
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-Burmester®surround sound system
-Burmester high-end surround sound sys-
tem for ultimate listening pleasure
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry using keyword search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
-Additional navigation system functions,
such as Drive Information
18Overview
Overview and operation

Voice Control System settings
Opening/closing the help window
i
If the set system language is not supported
by the Voice Control System, English will be
selected.
The help window also shows you information on
audible instructions:
Rduring individualization
Rduring subsequent operation of the Voice
Control System
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select VoiceControl: turn and press the
controller.
XTo activate Oor deactivate ªHelp Win‐dow: turn and press the controller.
More information on the Voice Control System
is available in the separate operating instruc-
tions.
Individualization
Using individualization, you can fine-tune the
Voice Control System to your own voice. This
will help improve voice recognition; see the sep-
arate operating instructions.
Wi-Fi
Overview
Establishing a Wi-Fi connection between the
multimedia system and a Wi-Fi-enabled device,
such as a tablet computer or smartphone,
requires the following:
RWi-Fi must be activated on the multimedia
system and on the device to be connected. If the multimedia system is to be used as a Wi-Fi
hotspot:
RThe multimedia system must be connected to
an Internet-enabled mobile phone via Blue-
tooth
®or USB.
RThe Internet access data for the mobile phone
network provider must be selected or set in
the multimedia system
RAn Internet connection must be established
on the multimedia system.
Activating Wi-Fi
XTo select Vehiclefrom the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XSelect System Settings.
XSelect WiFi.
The Wi-Fi menu appears.
XSelect Activate.
XPress the controller.
Switch the connection on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous setting.
Connecting the device
General notes
The exact Wi-Fi connection procedure may vary
depending on the device to be connected. Fol-
low the instructions that are shown in the dis-
play. Further information; see the manufactur-
er's operating instructions.
Connecting a device via WPS PIN
Requirement: for this type of connection, the
device to be connected must support "Connect
using WPS PIN".
XTo select Vehiclefrom the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XSelect System Settings.
XSelect WiFi.
The Wi-Fi menu appears.
XSelect Connect via WPS PIN.
XSelect the vehicle from the device to be con-
nected and "Connect using WPS PIN". The
36Wi-Fi
System settings

Setting the system language
XPressVehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Language: turn and press the con-
troller.
The list of languages appears. The #dot indi-
cates the current setting.
XSelect the desired language.
The multimedia system loads the selected
language and sets it.
Calling up and editing the Favorites
function
The Favorites function can, depending on the
vehicle equipment, be called up as follows:
Rvia the System Settingsmenu
Rvia the Favorites button on the controller
Rvia the Favorites button on the touchpad
(Ypage 21)
Calling up the Favorites function via the sys-
tem menu
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Favorite Functions: press the
controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐book: turn and press the controller.
Calling up the Favorites function via the
controller or touchpad
XPress the Favorites button on the controller or touchpad.
The menu for setting favorites appears.
XTo select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐book: turn and press the controller. Exiting the Favorites function
XPress the Favorites button again.
or
XPress the %button.
Further information on favorites (
Ypage 31).
Importing/exporting data
General notes
When writing data onto the USB stick or the SD
card, it is important not to remove the stick or
the card. Otherwise, data loss may occur.
Using this function you can do the following with
your personal data:
Rtransfer your data from one multimedia sys-
tem to another multimedia system
The transfer may be limited or not possible,
depending on the vehicle's equipment.
Rmake a backup copy of your personal data
(export data) and load it again (import data)
Rprotect your data from unwanted export by
activating a pin prompt (presetting: deactiva-
ted ª)
You can either use an SD card or a USB storage
device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage.
You can obtain further information on data
import and export from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Activating/deactivating PIN protec-
tion
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Activate PIN Protection.
Activate Oor deactivate ªPIN protection.
When activating PIN protection, you will be
prompted to enter a PIN.
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XTo enter the 4-digit PIN and select¬: turn
and press the controller.
You will be prompted to enter the PIN again.
XEnter the PIN again and select ¬.
The PIN prompt now protects your personal
data from unwanted export.
iIf you deactivate your PIN protection, you
will first be prompted to enter your PIN. If you
have forgotten your PIN, an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your
PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can
deactivate PIN protection by resetting your
personal data (
Ypage 40).
Importing/exporting data
The following data can be exported:
Raddress data
Rsystem settings that you have made
Rbookmarks
Rradio station lists
Personal music files in the Media Register can-
not be saved or transferred using this function.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
Connecting a USB storage device
XInserting an SD card (Ypage 139)
or
XConnect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory
stick) (Ypage 139).
Importing or exporting data
iIf you import data such as address data, the
existing data in the multimedia system is
overwritten. You will see a message to this
effect. The multimedia system is restarted
after the data import.
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Import DataorExport Data.
If PIN protection is activated, a PIN prompt
appears when you select Export Data
.
XTo enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: turn
and press the controller.
PIN protection is deactivated.
XTo select MemoryCard,MediaInterface 1or Media Interface 2: turn and press the
controller.
This function exports all the data to the selec-
ted disc.
Reset function
General information
You can reset the multimedia system to the fac-
tory settings. Resetting is recommended before handing over or selling the vehicle, for example.
This includes the deletion of all of your personal
data on the multimedia system. These include,
for example:
RStation presets
REntries in the destination memory
REntries in the list of previous destinations in
the navigation system
REntries in the address book
RAuthorized telephone
Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in
the Media Register, will be deleted during a
reset.
In addition, an activated PIN protection, which
you have used to protect your data against
unwanted export, will be deactivated during a
reset.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
Resetting the multimedia system
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Reset: turn and press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
reset.
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System settings

XCallup the address entry menu (Ypage 52).
XTo select Save:slide 6, turn and press the
controller.
XAs the home address: selectAs "My
Address".
The home address isstored inthe listof con-
tacts under the entry My Address
.
XAsa contact: selectAs New Contact.
XSelect Not Classified,Homeor Work.
XEnter a surname and first name (Ypage 28).
XTo select OK: turn and press the controller.
The destination address issaved inthe
address book as a nav igablecontact.
Starting route calculation
:To view the vicinity of the destination
The entered destination appears inthe address
entry menu.
XTo confirm StartorContinue: press the
controller.
If you select Start
: the route iscalculated
wit h the current route settings (Ypage 50).
While route calculation is inprogress, an
arrow willindicate the direction to your des-
tination. Once the route has been calculate d,
route guidance begins. Ifthe veh icle istrav-
elin g on a non- digitized road, the system dis-
plays the linear distance to the destination, the direction to the destination and the
Road
Not Mappedmessage.
Selection Continue
: ifCalculate Alter‐native Routesis activated, alternative
routes are calculated. These can be displayed and selected for route guidance
(
Ypage 72).
If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt willappear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance.
XTo select YesorSet as IntermediateDestination: turn and press the controller.
Yescancels the current route guidance and
starts route calculation to the new destina-
tion.
Set as Intermediate Destination
adds
the new destination in addition to the existing
destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list.
iThe route is calculated using the digital map
data. The calculation time depends on the
distance from the destination, for example.
The calculated route may differ from the ideal
route, e.g. due to roadworks or incomplete
map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (
Ypage 84).
XTo call up the key word search: selectè
by sliding 6, turning and pressing the con-
troller inthe address entry menu.
XTo view the vicinity of th e destination:to
select :, turn and press the controller.
You can explore the destination area.
Requirement for exploring a destination
(USA): mbrace must be activated for Internet
access (
Ypage 118).
Requirement for exploring a destination (Can- ada): a mobile phone is connected to the mul-
tim edia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90)
or USB (Ypage 151).
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Navigation

XTo use online search:selectOnline
Searchby turning and pressing the control-
ler.
The search switches to the online functions.
Online search requirement (USA): mbrace
must be activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 118).
Requirement for the online map display (Can-
ada): a mobile phone is connected to the mul-
timedia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90)
or USB (Ypage 151).
Selecting search options
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select Search Options: slide5, turn
and press the controller.
XSelect Fuzzy SearchorPOI Search.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
The error-tolerant search is useful if parts of
the address are incomplete or the spelling is
unclear.
The POI search takes into account points of
interest in the search.
Selecting a state/province
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select State/Province: slide5, turn
and press the controller.
States/provinces are sorted alphabetically.
XTo select a state/province: turn and press the
controller.
Using online search
Requirement (USA): mbrace must be activated
for Internet access (Ypage 118).
Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone is con-
nected to the multimedia system via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 90) or USB (Ypage 151).
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select OnlineSearch: slide5, turn and
press the controller.
The search switches to the online functions.
Selecting a destination from the list of
last destinations
The last 50 destinations are stored automati-
cally.
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
56Destination entry
Navigation

SelectionInstructions
Near Destination
The search is performed
in the vicinity of the desti-
nation.
XSelect a category orSearch By Name(Ypage 57).
XSelectNear Destination.
The search for POIs starts.
Current Position
Searches in the vicinity of
the current vehicle posi-
tion.
XSelect a category or Search By Name(Ypage 57).
XSelectCurrent Position.
The search for POIs starts.
Other City
After entering a city, the
search is performed
within the city's bounda-
ries
Option 1
XCall up the POI menu (Ypage 57).
XTo select Other City: turn and press the controller.
XSelect the state/province (Ypage 53), if desired.
XEnter the city (Ypage 53).
XSelect a POI category (Ypage 57).
Option 2
XEnter a city in the address entry menu (Ypage 53).
XTo select POIs: slide6, turn and press the controller.
XSelect a POI category (Ypage 57).
Selecting a POI
Requirement for "Calling up a POI": a mobile
phone must be connected to the multimedia
system (
Ypage 90).
Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the
destination" and "Loading data from the Inter-
net" (USA): mbrace must be activated for Inter-
net access (
Ypage 118).
Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the
destination" and "Loading data from the Inter-
net" (Canada): a mobile phone must be connec-
ted to the multimedia system via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 90) or USB (Ypage 151).
The complete address of the POI is shown.
XTo view the vicinity of the destination:
select :by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
If street images are available, the street in the
vicinity of the destination address is shown.
XTo call up the map: selectMap.
XMove the map, change the map scale
(Ypage 60) and select the POI.
3D POIs can be displayed in an all-round view
(
Ypage 60)
XTo call up a POI: selectCall.
If a phone number is available, the multimedia
system switches to the telephone function.
XTo load data from the Internet: selectwww.
If an Internet address is available, data is loa-
ded from the Internet.
XTo store a POI: selectSave.
The POI can be saved as:
Rhome address
Ra navigable address book contact
(Ypage 102)
Ra personal destination on the SD card
(Ypage 78)
XTo start route calculation: selectStartor
Continue
by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
Destination entry59
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Requirement (Canada):amobile phon eis con-
nected to th emultimedia system via Bluetoot h®
(Ypage 90) or USB (Ypage 151).
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5 the
controller .
XTo selectNavi:tur nand press th econtroller .
The map displays th ecurren tvehicl eposition
or th enavigation men uappears.
XIf th enavigation men uappears, press th e
controller .
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XTo showthemenu: slide6 thecontroller .
XTo select Destination:tur nand press th e
controller .
XSelectFro mMercedes-Ben zApp s.
The list of Mercedes-Ben zApps appears.
Using geo-coordinates
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5 the
controller .
XTo selectNavi:tur nand press th econtroller .
The map displays th ecurren tvehicl eposition
or th enavigation men uappears.
XIf th enavigation men uappears, press th e
controller .
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XTo showthemenu: slide6 thecontroller .
XTo select Destination:tur nand press th e
controller .
XSelectUsing Geo-Coordinates.
Geo-coordinate s(longitude and latitude) are
entered in degrees, minute sand seconds.
XTo enter geo-coordinates: turnth econtrol -
ler .
The value for degree, minute or secon d
changes.
XTo mov eth eselection within th eline: slid e
1 thecontroller .
XTo moveth eselection between lines: slid e
4 thecontroller .
XTo confirm th evalue :press th econtroller .
XTo store geo-coordinates: selectSaveby
turnin gand pressin gth econtroller .
The destination wit hth egeo-coordinate scan
be saved as:
Ra hom eaddress in th eaddress book
Ranavigable address book contact Fo
rfurther information on th eaddress
book ,see (
Ypage 102)
Rapersonal destination on th eSD car d
(Ypage 78)
XTo star troute calculation: selectStart
RouteGuidanceby turnin gand pressing th e
controller .
Personal POIs and routes
General notes
The use of personal POI sfor displayin gtraffic
surveillance equipmen tis no tpermitte din every
country. Pleas eobserv eth ecountry-specific
regulation sand always driv eat asuitable speed.
Personal POI sare file din categories:
RNot Classifie d
Standard entryfor personal POI s
RMercedes-BenzApp s
Personal POI s(destinations, routes) that you
hav eimported via th eonlin efunctions.
RCategories whic hyou hav ecreated yourself ,
e.g. on your PC
Personal routes are no tcategorized.
Settings for personal POIs
Displaying on the map
Requirements: an SD car dwit hpersonal POI sis
inserted (Ypage 139).
The SD car dhas th eFA Tdat asystem format
(e.g. FAT32).
All personal POI sof th eselected categor yare
displayed on th emap wit h acorresponding sym-
bol.
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