radio MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class 2017 W246 Comand Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 14
Operating safety .................................... 14
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 15
Information on copyright ...................... .17
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 17
Overview and operation .....................18
Overview ................................................ 18
Touchpad .............................................. .22
Basic functions ...................................... 27
Character entry (telephony) ................... 29
Character entry (navigation) .................. 30
Favorites ................................................ 31
System settings .................................. 34
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 34
Important safety notes .......................... 34
Display settings ..................................... 34
Time settings .........................................3 5
Text reader settings ...............................3 7
Voice Control System settings ............... 37
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 37
Bluetooth
®settings ............................... 41
Setting the system language .................4 1
Callin g up the favorite functions ............ 41
Im porting/exporting data ...................... 42
Reset function ...................................... .43
Vehicle functions ................................ 45
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 45
Important safety notes .......................... 45
Vehicle settings ..................................... 45
Seats ..................................................... 47
360° camera ......................................... 48
Rear view camera .................................. 49
DYNAMIC SELECT .................................. 50
Driving dynamics ................................... 52
Navigation ........................................... 53
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 53
Introduction ........................................... 53
Basic settings ........................................ 55 Destination entry ................................... 57
Personal POIs and routes ...................... 68
Route guidance ...................................... 71
Real-time traffic reports ......................... 77
Storing destinations ............................... 81
Map functions ........................................ 83
Navigation functions .............................. 89
Problems with the navigation system .... 90
Telephone
............................................ 92
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 92
Important safety notes .......................... 92
General notes ........................................ 92
Telephone menu overview ..................... 93
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone .................................................... 93
Setting the reception and transmis-
sion volume ........................................... 97
Using the telephone .............................. 98
Mobile phone voice recognition ........... 101
Phone book ......................................... 102
Address book ...................................... 105
Importing contacts .............................. 110
Call lists ............................................... 111
Speed dial lists .................................... 113
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................... 114
Dictation function ................................ 120
Apple CarPlay™ ................................... 121
Android Auto™ .................................... 123
Online and Internet functions ..........125
Your multimedia system equipment .... 125
Important safety notes ........................ 125
General notes ...................................... 125
Conditions for access .......................... 125
Setting up an Internet connection
(Canada) .............................................. 126
Establishing/ending the connection .... 129
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................... 129
Web browser ....................................... 130
Radio .................................................. 135
Your multimedia system equipment .... 135
Switching on the radio ......................... 135
Overview .............................................. 135
2Contents

Setting the waveband .......................... 136
Station ................................................. 136
Tagging music tracks ........................... 138
Displaying station information ............. 138
Calling up sound settings .................... 138
Displaying information ......................... 138
Satellite radio ...................................... 138
Media................................................. 144
Your multimedia system equipment .... 144
Activating media mode ........................ 144
Audio/video mode ............................... 145
Media search ....................................... 152
Bluetooth
®audio mode ....................... 154
Operation with the Media Interface ..... 158
Video DVD mode ................................. 161
Picture viewer ...................................... 165
Sound ................................................. 167
Your multimedia system equipment .... 167
Sound settings ..................................... 167
Harman/kardon
®Logic 7®surround
sound system ...................................... 168
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound ................... 170
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 173
Your multimedia system equipment .... 173
Weather forecasts ............................... 173
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....181
Your multimedia system equipment .... 181
Overview .............................................. 181
Basic functions .................................... 185
System settings ................................... 187
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ........... 187
Video DVD mode ................................. 190
Active COMAND media source mode .. 194
AUX mode ........................................... 196
Contents3

Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 69
Recording the route .........................70
Saving .............................................. 68
Selecting .......................................... 69
Settings for personal POIs ............... 68
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 103
Adding information to a contact .... 104
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 104
Calling up ....................................... 102
Deleting a contact ......................... 105
Displaying the details of an entry ... 103
Entering characters ......................... 29
Saving a contact ............................ 105
Searching for a contact ................. 102
Symbol overview ............................ 102
Phone call
Dialing .............................................. 98
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 165
Displaying pictures ........................ 165
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 166
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 63
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 62
Entering ........................................... 62
Selecting .......................................... 64
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 82
Q
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the audio source .............. 27
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 26
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 27
R
RadioActivating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 136
Deleting a station .......................... 137
Displaying information ................... 138
Displaying station information ....... 138 Displaying the artist and track ....... 138
Overview ........................................ 135
Setting the waveband .................... 136
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 138
Storing stations ............................. 137
Switching on .................................. 135
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 138
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 137
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 80
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 117
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 80
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 77
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 194
Adjusting sound settings ............... 186
Adjusting the brightness ................ 186
Adjusting the color ........................ 186
Adjusting the contrast ................... 186
AUX mode ...................................... 196
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 187
Changing the batteries .................. 184
Changing the picture format .......... 187
Control menu ................................. 191
Cordless headphones .................... 183
DVD video mode ............................ 190
Multiple users ................................ 186
Operating with the headphones ..... 185
Picture settings .............................. 186
System settings ............................. 187
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 186
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 49
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 49
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 49
Rear-compartment screens .............. 181
Receiving vCards ............................... 111
Redialing (telephone) .......................... 98
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 182
Changing batteries ........................ 185
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Rear Seat EntertainmentSyste m ... 182
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 56
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 43
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 75
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 55
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 55
Starting calculation .......................... 59
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 75
Freeway information ........................ 73
General notes .................................. 71
Lane recommendations ................... 72
Off-road ........................................... 77
Traffic reports .................................. 77
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 145
Using the telephone ......................... 92
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 143
Overview ........................................ 140
Presets menu view ......................... 141
Registering .................................... 139
Switching to ................................... 139
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 143
Memory functions .......................... 141
Music and sports alerts ................. 142
Notes ............................................. 138
Selecting a category ...................... 140
Selecting a channel ....................... 140
Tagging music tracks ..................... 142
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 182
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 149
Inserting/removing ........................ 149
Removing ....................................... 149 Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 47
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 48
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 47
Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 47
Resetting settings ............................ 48
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 47
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 136
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 100
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 127
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 193
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 41
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 193
Setting the night design ..................... 34
Setting the text reader speed ............ 37
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 27
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 167
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 173
Daily forecast ................................. 173
Detail information .......................... 174
Information chart ........................... 173
Se

lecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 174
Switching on/off ........................... 173
Weather map ................................. 176
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 180
Storm Watch Box ........................... 180
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 28
10Index

Sound settingsBalance/fader ...............................1 67
Calling up the sound menu ............ 167
Equalizer ........................................ 167
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 114
Setting up ...................................... 113
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 58
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 37
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 164
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 137
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 35
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 144
Via the device list .......................... 145
Via the main function bar ............... 144
Via the number keypad .................. 145
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 41
Date ................................................. 35
Importing/exporting data ................ 42
Language ......................................... 41
Text reader speed ............................ 37
Time ................................................. 35
Time zone ........................................ 35
Voice Control System ...................... 37
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ............. 98
Adding a call .................................... 99
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 27
Apple CarPlay
®.............................. 121
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 95
Call lists ......................................... 111
Call waiting .................................... 101
Calls with several participants ....... 100
Conference calls ............................ 100
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 93 De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 97
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 114
Deleting messages ........................ 120
Dictation function for text mes-
sages and e-mails .......................... 120
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 97
Downloading messages manually .. 116
E-mail ............................................. 114
E-mail requirements ....................... 114
E-mail settings ............................... 115
Ending an active call ...................... 101
Entering a number ........................... 98
Entering phone numbers .................. 98
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 96
Function restrictions ........................ 93
Functions available during a call ...... 99
General notes .................................. 92
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 101
Making a call .................................... 98
Message conditions ....................... 114
Message settings ........................... 115
Operating options ............................ 92
Phone book .................................... 102
Reading messages ......................... 116
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 97
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................... 96
Rejecting a call (COMAND) .............. 98
Safety notes ..................................... 92
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 100
Setting up a speed dial .................. 113
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 100
Switching between mobi
le
phones ............................................. 96
Switching the microphone on/of f..1 00
Telephone menu overview ...............9 3
Text message conditions ............... 114
Text message settings ...................1 15
Text messages (SMS) .................... 114
Toggling ......................................... 100
Using the telephone ......................... 98
Voice recognition ........................... 101
Index11

Operating safety
Important safety notes
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 the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
The multimedia system can give incorrect navi-
gation commands if the actual street/traffic sit-
uation 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 regulations
always have priority over the system'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. Looking
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) every
second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meet s t
he FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance
of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
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.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
14Introduction

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved bythe party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipm ent.
Canada only: The wireless devices of th isveh i-
cle co mply wit hIndustry Canada license-
exempt RSSstandard(s). Operation issubject to
the foll owing two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
inc ludin g interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Correct use
You need to observe the foll owing information
when using the multimed iasystem:
Rthe safety notes inthis manual
Rtraff icrules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor
veh icles
Using roof carriers may impair the correct func-
tioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellit e radio,
GPS).
Attaching metalized retrof it filmto the wind-
shield may affect radio reception. This can have
a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency call antenna) inthe veh icleinterior.
Protection against theft: this device is equip-
ped with technical provisions to protect it
against theft. Further information on protection
against theft can beobtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicleOperator's Manual.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unav ailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You willnotice this, for example, because either
you willnotbe able to select certain menu items
or a message willappear to th iseffect.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Revents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid leve ls
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, decelerationinmove-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data isof an exclusively technical nature
and can beused to:
Rassist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle isserviced, technical infor-
mation can beread f
rom the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranty events
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out byemployees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more
information there, if required.
Introduction15
Z

Overview
Components
:Display (Ypage 19)
;Control panel (Ypage 20)
=Controller and buttons (Ypage 21)
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
Rthe control panel with a single drive or DVD changer
Rthe controller and buttons
Rthe touchpad
Rtwo connection options for USB devices or via Media Interface in the center console
An iPod®is connected via a USB cable.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
via Media Interface, SD card, Bluetooth
®
audio
An iPod®, for example, can be connected
directly to the USB via the integrated Media
Interface.
-Media search
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-harman/kardon®Logic7®surround sound
system
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound sys-
tem
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass display
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
18Overview
Overview and operation

Control panel
FunctionPage
:Switches to radio mode135
Calls up the Radio menu136
;Switches to the last selected
media mode144
Calls up the Media menu144
=Inserts/removes a CD/DVD
into/from the single drive147
Inserts a CD/DVD into the
DVD changer148
Removes a CD/DVD from
the DVD changer148
?Selects the previous station
from the station list136
Skips backwards to a track150
Rewinds150
AInserts/removes a CD/DVD
8Single drive147
VDVD changer148
BClear button21
• Deletes characters
• Deletes an entry
CSelects the next station from
the station list136
Skips forwards to a track150
Fast forward150
FunctionPage
DNumber pad
• Saves a station137
• Authorizes (connects) a
mobile phone95
• Telephone number entry98
• Searches for a contact102
• Character entry30
zDisplays the current
track being played (if the data
medium supports track infor-
mation)
145
g Selects stations by
entering the frequency man-
ually
136
g Selects a track150
ESwitches the multimedia sys-
tem on/off27
Adjusts the volume27
FInserts/removes the SD card149
GAccepts a call98
Makes a call98
Redial98
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call wait-
ing)
101
HRejects a call98
Ends an active call101
20Overview
Overview and operation

Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
XPress the 8button on the control panel or
on the multifunction steering wheel.
The sound is switched off. If the audio output
is switched off, the status line will show the
8 symbol. If you switch the media source
or change the volume, the sound is automat-
ically switched on.
iEven if the sound is switched off, you will still
hear navigation system announcements.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
XTo switch navigation announcements off:
press the 8button during an announce-
ment.
The Spoken driving recommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements on
again: switch the multimedia system off and
then on again (
Ypage 27).
or
XStart a new route calculation (Ypage 59).
or
XSelect +: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(
Ypage 74).
Function menu
XPress the Õbutton or the ß,$,
%, or Øbutton.
Navigation: the map displays the current
vehicle position. Radio:
the basic menu of the last radio mode
set appears.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears. In the example, Media
Interface mode is set.
Telephone/Internet: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle: the basic display appears.
XTo show the menu: slide4 the controller.
The menu for the selected functions appears.
Depending on the operation, the marking is
shown:
Rin the main function bar at the top or
Rin the menu bar at the bottom
XTo select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
If you have selected a menu item from the
main function bar, switch to the last menu set
for the selected function.
The menu bar features options within the cur-
rently set function.
Selecting the operating mode for a
main function
For the main functions, e.g. communication or
media, you can choose from the available oper-
ating modes.
In the communication menu, you can:
Rswitch to telephone mode
Rcall up the address book
Raccess the Internet
Rcall up the digital operating instructions for
Tel/®
XPress the %button.
The phone menu appears.
XTo call up the menu: press the%button
again.
or
XTo select Tel/®: slide5and press the
controller.
The communication menu appears. Phone
is
at the front.
XTo select a menu option: turn and press the
controller.
28Basic functions
Overview and operation