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2 IntroductionSymbols
SymbolsYou will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:
* The asterisk identifies optional
equipment. Since not all models
have the same standard equip-
ment, your COMAND system equip-
ment may deviate from some
descriptions and illustrations.
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
(
page 3) This symbol tells you where
to look for further infor-
mation on this subject.
The continuation symbol
marks an interrupted proce-
dure which will be continued
on the next page.
Display
Words appearing in the muli-
function display are printed
in the type shown here.
Warning
G
A warning draws your attention to possible
dangers to your safety or the safety of
others.!Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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7 At a glance
COMAND control unit
/
Function
Page
1
Switching COMAND on
and off
12
2
Switching the navigation
system on
Quick reference
122
116
3
CD drive for an audio or a
navigation CD
4
Zooming in for more de-
tailed map
158
5
Zooming out for less de-
tailed map
158
6
Route guidance is active:
Switching between map
and symbol display or ac-
tivating the map
Route guidance is
not active:
Activating the location
map
156
149
7
Selecting a detour during
route guidance
163
8
Requesting destination
and route information
147
9
Muting of:
Audio source
Voice output during
route guidance
28
153
10
Setting the display dim-
ming characteristics
(day and night display)
198
11
Ejecting an audio or a na-
vigation CD
45
12
Radio operation:
Selecting a station
Saving stations manually
CD operation:
Selecting a track or CDs
Telephone:
Entering the unlock code
Entering the telephone
number
30
34
51, 53
78
82
Function
Page
Navigation (Destination
input):
Selecting destination via
the map
131
13
Subsequent dialing
Displaying a long list en-
try in full in a window
Removing a window
84
127
127
14
Subsequent dialing
84
15
From within a system:
Return to the previous
menu
Telephone:
Ending a call
81
Function
Page
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8 At a glanceCOMAND control unit
Function
Page
16
General:
Altering or deleting
entries
CD operation:
Deleting a CD name
Telephone:
Altering or deleting the
unlock code or a tele-
phone number
18
57
83
17
Turn to highlight a func-
tion or a menu field
Press to start a function
or activate a submenu
18
Turn to adjust the volu-
me of
Audio source
Hands-free operation
of the telephone
Voice output during
route guidance
Press to repeat the cur-
rent voice output
14
19
Radio operation:
Automatic seek tuning
Manual tuning
CD operation:
Track select
Fast forward/reverse
30
31
51
53
20
Requesting and dis-
playing Info Services
Adjusting system set-
tings
184
187
Function
Page
21
Switching radio operati-
on on
Quick reference
Changing the radio band
28
24
29
22
Switching CD operation
on
Quick reference
50
42
23
Switching telephone
operation on
Quick reference
78
74
24
Color screen, e.g. with
main radio menu
14
Function
Page
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9 At a glance
COMAND control unit
Screen displays include:
Main system menus, e.g. the main ra-
dio menu
Lists for the selection of entries,
e.g. the city list (
page 19)
Input menus, e.g. during destination
input (
page 18)
Selection menus, e.g. during route
calculation (
page 20)
Symbol display (
page 20) or map
(
page 132) in navigation
Pop-up windows (
page 171)Main menu structure
Main radio menu1Status line, displays active system
2Station frequency and function that
has been switched on
3Menu fields to call further menus or
functions
4Symbol barStatus line and symbol bar
Screen displays
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23
4
Symbols
Status line
FM1
AM, WB
CD, TEL
NAV, SVC
SYS, AUX
Symbol bar
>
M
Meaning
The radio is switched on in
FM Band; the current sta-
tion has been saved in me-
mory location 1 in the FM
preset menu
AM or Weather Band WB
The corresponding system
is active
Reception strength of the
mobile phone
Incoming SMS message
1
1 if available from carrier
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11 At a glance
Multifunction display
Multifunction display
The starter switch must be in position 1 or
2. Refer to vehicle operating instructions.
You can operate the following systems
with steering wheel buttons 4 and 5:
Radio
CD (CD changer and CD drive)
Auxiliary audio source, e.g. tape recor-
der (
page 200)
Telephone
For more detailed information, refer to
“Multifunction display” in the chapters dis-
cussing the radio, CD, telephone opera-
tion.
1
2
5
3
4
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Function
1
Multifunction display in speedo-
meterOperating the control system
2
Adjusting the volume
I lowers the volume
J raises the volume
3
Making a call
K Accept incoming call or
starts dialing
L End a call or end Tele Aid
4
Switching between menu sys-
tems
E next system
H previous system
5
Moving within a menu system
F next display
G previous displayFunction
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12 At a glanceQuick reference COMAND
Quick reference COMANDThe section “Quick reference COMAND”
summarizes information regarding the
main functions of your COMAND system.
You should read this section with particu-
lar care if you are operating COMAND for
the first time.
For detailed information, please refer to
the pages indicated and the respective
system chapters.Switching on
Press #.
The Mercedes logo and the lettering
Mercedes-Benz will appear. The display
then changes and an alert box will ap-
pear.COMAND switches on the last active
system and displays the corresponding
menu.Switching the COMAND control unit
on and off
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13 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
The navigation system was the last sys-
tem used
The menu displayed will vary according to
the last navigation function used.
If route guidance was active:
the symbol display or
the map
If route guidance was active and the
COMAND was switched off for more than
2hours:
an inquiry menu (
page 169)If destination input was active:
the main destination input menuSwitching another system on
Press a system key, e.g. d.
The main CD menu will appear.
Switching off
Press #.
The COMAND control unit will switch
off.
iIf COMAND is switched off for more
than 30 minutes during active route
guidance, all manually entered traffic
jams and detours are deleted. You will
see a corresponding message. Selec-
ting a detour (
page 163).
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15 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Selecting a station
Automatic seek tuning
Press g or h on the rocker
switch briefly.
FM- and AM-Bands, Weather Band WB
The radio will tune in to the next recei-
vable station (FM/AM) or channel (WB)
with descending/ascending frequency.
Switching another system on
Press any system key, e.g. d.
COMAND will switch to CD mode.
You will find more information regarding
this topic in section “Radio operation” in
chapter “Audio” (
page 28).Switching on
Press d.
The main CD menu will appear.
Playback will begin in
CD drive with the first track on the
CD
CD changer with the first track on
the first CD detected in the magazi-
ne.Loading a CD into the CD drive and loading
CDs in the CD changer (
page 45).
Track select
Press the rocker switch g/h.
You will hear the previous or next track.
If more than 9 seconds of playing time
has elapsed, the CD changes back to
the start of the current track.
Selecting a CD
Press one of the number keys
Key 0 select the CD drive
Keys 1 - 6 select the corresponding
magazine slot of the
CD changer
The message “Loading CD ...” appears
on the display. Playback then will begin
with track 1.
CD operation
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16 At a glanceQuick reference COMANDCD track scan
Press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v to confirm “Scan”.
The tracks on the CD will be played one
after the other for 8 seconds each,
“Scan” will appear in red.
Press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v again to end the function.
Switching another system on
Press any system key, e.g a.
COMAND will switch to Telephone ope-
ration.
You will find more information in section
“CD operation” in chapter “Audio”
(
page 50).Switching on
Press a.
The menu to enter the unlock code will
appear.Entering the unlock code
Use the number keys 1 through 0 to
enter the unlock code.
Asterisks instead of digits will appear in
the input line.
Press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v to confirm the entry.
If entered code is correct and the pho-
ne is registered in a network, the phone
is ready for use.
Outgoing call
Enter a telephone number
Use the number keys 1 through 0 to
enter the telephone number.
The menu changes when the first digit
is entered.
Telephone operation
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17 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Begin dialing
When the “Send” button is highlighted,
press the right-hand rotary/push-
button v to confirm your input.
Dialing will begin. If the phone number
together with a name is stored in the
phone book, the name appears on the
screen.
Conducting a call
When the call is answered, the call time ap-
pears in the screen.
Ending a call
Press the right-hand rotary/push-but-
ton v to confirm the “End” button.
Switching another system on
Press any system key, e.g. b.
COMAND switches to the navigation
system.
You will find more information in chapter
“Telephone” (
page 78).Switching the navigation system on
Main destination input menu
Press b.
If the navigation system has not been
booted up, the message “Navigation
being activated. Please obey all traffic
rules” will appear.
The navigation menu displayed will vary
according to the last navigation func-
tion used (
page 13).
If route guidance was switched off, the
main destination input menu will be
displayed.
Entering a destination and calcula-
ting a route
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