navigation system MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class 2016 W246 Comand Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 14
Overview and operation.....................19
System settings .................................. 39
Vehicle functions................................ 53
Navigation........................................... 63
Telephone.......................................... 111
Online and Internet functions ..........149
Radio.................................................. 167
Media................................................. 179
Sound................................................. 207
SIRIUS Weather................................ 215
Rear Seat Entertainment ..................225
Contents3

Searching for a mobile phone ........ 115
Selecting a playback option ........... 196
Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth
®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 195
Telephony ...................................... 114
Telephony notes ............................ 112
Buttons and controller ........................ 24
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 135
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 135
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 136
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 58
Rear view camera ............................ 59
Car pool lanes ...................................... 68
Category list (music search) ............ 189
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 187
Inserting ........................................ 184
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 184
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 234
Notes on discs ............................... 183
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 234
Selecting a track ............................ 187
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 208
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 186
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 33
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 34
Clear button ......................................... 25
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 56
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 56
Basic functions ................................ 31
Components .................................... 20
Control panel ................................... 23
Controller ......................................... 24 Display ............................................. 21
Functions ......................................... 20
Multicontour seat ............................ 56
Seat functions .................................. 56
Switching on/off .............................. 31
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 22
Setting ............................................. 40
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 133
Importing ....................................... 133
Controller ............................................. 24
Cordless headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 231
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 229
Selecting the screen ...................... 230
D
Date format, setting ............................ 43
Day design, setting ............................. 40
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 55
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 55
Destination
Saving to SD memory card .............. 99
Storing in the address book ............. 98
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 78
Entering a point of interest .............. 75
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 82
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 82
Keyword search ............................... 72
Saving .............................................. 98
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 74
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 74
Destination/route download
Deleting a destination from the
server ............................................ 159
Displaying destinations in the
vehicle ........................................... 158
Index5

Touchpad ......................................... 27
Harman kardon®Logic 7®sur-
round sound system
Balance/Fader ...............................2 10
Calling up the sound menu ............ 209
Equalizer ........................................ 210
Features ........................................ 209
Surround sound .............................2 10
Heading up (navigation) ................... 101
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 71
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 94
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 81
Creating ...........................................7 9
Editing .............................................. 81
Entering ........................................... 79
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 81
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 150
Creating favorites .......................... 164
Entering the URL ............................ 161
Favorites manager ......................... 164
Favorites menu .............................. 165
Menu functions .............................. 162
Options menu ................................ 162
Selecting/setting access data ....... 151
Setting up an Internet connection .. 151
K
Keyword search (navigation)Entering keywords ........................... 72
Selecting search options ................. 73
Selecting search results ................... 72
Using online search ......................... 74
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 88
Presentation .................................... 88
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ......... 55 Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 54
List of access data
New provider ................................. 152
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 152
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 55
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 56
M
MapSelecting map content ................... 100
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 100
Building images ............................. 104
Displaying the next intersection .... 103
Heading ......................................... 101
Map settings .................................. 100
Moving ............................................. 66
North orientation ........................... 101
Notes ............................................. 100
Rotating the 3D map ...................... 103
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ............................................... 101
Selecting text information on the
map ............................................... 102
Showing the map version ............... 103
Switching highway information
on/off ............................................ 102
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 102
Updating ........................................ 106
Map functions .................................... 100
Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 57
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 197
Playback options ........................... 199
Search ........................................... 198
Selecting a music file ..................... 198
Switching to Media Interface ......... 197
Video function ............................... 199
Media search
Category list .................................. 189
Current tracklist ............................ 190
Index7

P
Pause functionVideo DVD .....................................2 03
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) ..................................................8 3
Editing .............................................. 85
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 84
Recording the route .........................8 6
Saving .............................................. 84
Selecting .......................................... 85
Settings for personal POIs ............... 83
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 125
Adding information to a contact .... 126
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 126
Calling up ....................................... 123
Deleting a contact ......................... 127
Displaying the details of an entry ... 125
Entering characters ......................... 33
Saving a contact ............................ 126
Searching for a contact ................. 124
Symbol overview ............................ 124
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 119
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 205
Displaying pictures ........................ 204
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 205
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 77
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 76
Entering ........................................... 75
Selecting .......................................... 77
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 99
Q
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the audio source .............. 30
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 30
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 30
R
RadioActivating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 170
Deleting a station .......................... 170
Displaying information ................... 171
Displaying station information ....... 171
Displaying the artist and track ....... 171
Overview ........................................ 168
Setting the waveband .................... 169
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 171
Storing stations ............................. 170
Switching on .................................. 168
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 171
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 170
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 97
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 141
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 97
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 94
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 241
Adjusting sound settings ............... 232
Adjusting the brightness ................ 232
Adjusting the color ........................ 232
Adjusting the contrast ................... 232
AUX mode ...................................... 243
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 234
Changing the batteries .................. 230
Changing the picture format .......... 233
Control menu ................................. 238
Cordless headphones .................... 229
DVD video mode ............................ 237
Multiple users ................................ 232
Operating with the headphones ..... 231
Picture settings .............................. 232
System settings ............................. 233
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 231
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 59
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 59
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Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 59
Rear-compartment screens .............. 227
Receiving vCards ............................... 134
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 119
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 228
Changing batteries ........................ 230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 227
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 68
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 51
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 92
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 67
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 66
Starting calculation .......................... 71
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 91
Freeway information ........................ 89
General notes .................................. 87
Lane recommendations ................... 88
Off-road ........................................... 93
Traffic reports .................................. 94
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 181
Using the telephone ....................... 112
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 176
Overview ........................................ 173
Registering .................................... 172
Switching to ................................... 173
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 177
Memory functions .......................... 175
Music and sports alerts ................. 175
Notes ............................................. 172
Selecting a category ...................... 173
Selecting a channel ....................... 174
Tagging music tracks ..................... 176 Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 227
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 185
Inserting ........................................ 185
Inserting/removing ........................ 185
Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 57
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 57
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 57
Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 57
Resetting settings ............................ 57
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 56
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 169
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 121
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 152
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 240
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 48
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 240
Setting the night design ..................... 40
Setting the text reader speed ............ 44
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 31
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 208
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 216
Daily forecast ................................. 216
Detail information .......................... 217
Information chart ........................... 216
Selecting a loca
tion for the
weather forecast ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 216
10Index

Toggling ......................................... 121
Using the telephone ....................... 119
Voice recognition ........................... 123
Writing e-mails ...............................142
Writing text messages ................... 141
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 119
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 144
Calling up the settings menu ......... 138
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 138
Deleting ......................................... 144
Displaying details ........................... 141
Downloading manually ................... 139
Editing text templates .................... 143
Inbox .............................................. 140
Reading .......................................... 140
Reading aloud ................................ 141
Settings ......................................... 138
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 144
Using a phone number in the text .. 144
Using text templates ...................... 143
Writing ........................................... 141
Time
Setting the format ............................ 43
Setting the time manually ................ 42
Setting the time zone ....................... 41
Setting the time/date format .......... 43
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 41
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 26
Changing the audio source .............. 30
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 29
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 30
Character suggestions ..................... 28
Deleting characters ......................... 29
Entering a space .............................. 29
Entering characters ......................... 28
Gesture control ................................ 26
Handwriting recognition ................... 27
Operating the touchpad ................... 26
Overview .......................................... 25 Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 30
Switching ......................................... 25
Switching input line ......................... 29
Track information .............................. 237
Traffic jam fun
ction............................. 93
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 95
Real-time traffic report .................... 96
U
Updating the digital map .................. 106
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 187
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 186
V
Vehicle settingsCalling up ......................................... 54
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 200
DVD functions ............................... 202
DVD menu ..................................... 203
DVD's control menu ...................... 202
Function restrictions ...................... 201
Menu options ................................. 201
Notes on discs ............................... 200
Operation ....................................... 199
Overview ........................................ 201
Pause function ............................... 203
Picture settings .............................. 201
Playing conditions .......................... 200
Safety notes .................................. 199
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 204
Stop function ................................. 203
Switching to ................................... 201
Video menu ................................... 202
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 44
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 31
12Index

Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may
have been diverted or the direction of a one-
way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
men

t C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
14Introduction

RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass dis-
play
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages, e-
mail)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, destination and route
download, Facebook, Google Street
View™, stock prices, news and much
more
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
-WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the custom- er's mobile phone
RSIRIUS Weather
-Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, tornadoes)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption
-Ionization
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Seat functions
-DYNAMIC SELECT (individual drive pro-
gram)
-Driving dynamics display in the COMAND
display for vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package (see vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual)
RFavorites button
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller
Display
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may then temporarily
switch off completely.
Overview21
Overview and operation

Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button
The delete button is on the COMAND control
panel and on the controller.
XTo delete individual characters: briefly
press the $button on the control panel.
or
XBriefly press the jclear button on the
controller.
XTo delete an entire entry: press and hold
the $ button on the control panel.
or
XPress and hold the jclear button on the
controller.
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using
the g favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button (
Ypage 49).
Display off button
You can switch the display off/on using the
_ button (
Ypage 41).
Seat button
If the controller is equipped with the T
button, you can call up the menu for the seat
settings (
Ypage 56).
Touchpad
Touchpad overview
!
Do not use any sharp objects on the
touchpad. This could damage the touch-
pad.
:Touch-sensitive surface
;Favorites button
=Calls up quick access for audio and tele-
phone
?Back button
Using the touchpad, you can:
Rselect menu items in the display
(
Ypage 26).
Renter characters (handwriting recognition)
(
Ypage 27).
Rcontrol the active audio source
(
Ypage 30).
Rcreate, manage and call up favorites
(
Ypage 35).
Renter destinations in navigation
Rsave entries
Further information on operating the touch-
pad (
Ypage 26).
Do not press your fingers too hard on the
touchpad. This could cause malfunctions.
Switching the touchpad on/off
XPress the Øbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6,
turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
Touchpad25
Overview and operation

XCallupquic k access during a call
(
Ypage 26).
XTo select cha racters: glide your finger to
the left or right and press.
Every character selected will betransmit-
ted immediately.
Basic functions
Switching COMAND on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message willappear. COMAND calls up the
previously selected menu.
If you switch off COMAND, playback of the
current media source will also be switched
off.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the med iasource currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traff icor navigation announcements:
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
iYou can set the volume for navigation
announcements to bedifferent from the
volume of the respective med iasource.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
or
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
iSe tting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions.
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
XPress the 8button on the COMAND
controller or the multifunction steering
wheel.
The sound isswitched off. Ifthe audio out-
put isswitched off, the status line willshow
the 8 symbol. Ifyou switch the med ia
source or change the volume, the sound is
automatical lyswitched on.
iEven ifthe sound isswitched off, you will
still hear navigation system announce-
ments.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
XTo switch navigation announcemen ts
off: press the 8button during an
announcement.
The Spoken
drivingrecommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcemen ts
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (
Ypage 31 ).
or
XSt art a new route calculation (Ypage 71 ).
Basic functions31
Overview and operation