MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2014 W204 Comand Manual

Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries)
................................................. 62
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 62
Showing/hiding the menu ...............61
Starting route calculation ................69
Switching announcements on/off ...91
Switching to ..................................... 61
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 29
Night View Assist Plus
Showing the image on the
COMAND displa y............................. 56
Switching automatic activation
on/off .............................................. 56
North orientation (navigation) .........109 O
Off-map ................................................ 98
Off-road ................................................ 97
Online and Internet functions Ending the connection ...................159
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 158
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 166
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website .....166
Options menu ................................ 164
Resetting settings ..........................166
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 164
Setting options for destination/
route downloa d.............................. 165
Own address ...................................... 103P
Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........193
Video DVD ..................................... 227
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ........................83
Calling up the menu .........................82
Displaying on the map .....................82
Managing categories ........................ 83
Saving .............................................. 84Selecting as the destination ............. 85
Settings ........................................... 82
Visual information ............................ 83
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 140
Calling up ....................................... 137
Creating a new entry .....................139
Deleting an entry ........................... 139
Entering characters .........................34
Icon overview ................................. 137
Searching for an entry ...................138
Picture settings (TV, video) ..............224
Picture viewer Displaying pictures ........................231
Introduction ................................... 231
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........198
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 79
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 78
Entering ........................................... 76
Entering a point of interest using
the map ........................................... 81
List ................................................... 79
ZAGAT ®
survey service ....................81
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 110
Point of interest list
With character bar ...........................80
Previous destinations (navigation) ..107 R
Radio Overview ........................................ 178
Setting a statio n............................ 180
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) .............................................. 30
Storing stations ............................. 180
Switching HD Radio on/off ............179
Switching on .................................. 178
Switching wavebands ....................179
Read-aloud function ..........................102
Real-time traffic reports .....................99
Rear-compartment screens ..............235 Index
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Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source .................250
Adjusting sound settings ...............240
Adjusting the brightness ................241
Adjusting the color ........................241
Adjusting the contrast ...................241
AUX mode ...................................... 252
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 242
Changing the batteries ..................238
Changing the picture format ..........241
Cordless headphones ....................237
Multiple users ................................ 240
Operating with the headphones .....240
Picture settings .............................. 241
System settings ............................. 241
Using the main loudspeaker ..........240
Video DVD mode ........................... 246
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 55
Receiving vCards ............................... 153
Redialing (telephone) ........................133
Remote control Button lighting ............................... 236
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...235
Reset function ..................................... 47
Resetting (factory settings) ...............47
Route Estimated time of arrival ..................94
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ..........96
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................ 94
Recording ........................................ 95
Route overview ................................ 94
Selecting an alternative route ..........93
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 62
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 62
Starting calculation ..........................69
Route demonstration ..........................95
Route guidance Canceling ......................................... 92
Continuing ....................................... 92
Destination reached ......................... 92
General notes .................................. 87Lane recommendations
...................90
Off-road ........................................... 97
Traffic reports .................................. 99 S
Safety notes Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....187
Using the telephone ....................... 124
Video DVD mode ........................... 224
SatRadio
Displaying information ...................187
Notes ............................................. 182
Registering .................................... 183
Selecting a category ......................184
Switching to ................................... 183
Saving the crosshair position ..........109
Screen Selecting for remote operation ......235
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 191
Inserting ........................................ 191
Search & Send ...................................... 86
Seats Active multicontour sea t.................. 52
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
Balance (seat heating) .....................54
Multicontour seat ............................ 52
Resetting settings ............................ 55
Seat functions (COMAND) ...............52
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 52
Selecting a province ...........................64
Selecting a state .................................. 64
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 180
Sending DTMF tones .........................134
Settings Menu overview ................................. 22
Picture (COMAND) .........................224
Sound settings ................................. 30
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...249
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 45
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...249
Setting the night design .....................4210
Index

Setting the text reader speed
............44
Setting the volume Telephone call s................................ 30
Video AUX ..................................... 230
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 257
Daily forecast ................................. 256
Detail information ..........................257
Information chart ........................... 256
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 257
Switching on/off ........................... 256
Weather map ................................. 260
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 29
Sound menu ......................................... 30
Sound mode ......................................... 33
Sound settings Calling up the sound menu ..............30
Surround sound ............................... 31
Treble and bas s............................... 30
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial lis t................................ 143
SPLITVIEW ............................................ 38
Station search ................................... 180
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 193
Video DVD ..................................... 227
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 180
Street View .......................................... 73
Surround sound ................................... 31
Surround sound (harman/kar-
don ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................... 31
Switching on/off .............................. 32
Switching between picture for-
mats (TV, video) ................................. 224
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 43
Switching HD Radio on/off see Radio
Switching the hands-free micro-
phone on/off ..................................... 134
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........179System settings
Bluetooth ®
....................................... 44
Date ................................................. 42
Language ......................................... 45
Text reader speed ............................ 44
Time ................................................ .42
Time zone ........................................ 43
Voice Control System ......................44 T
Telephone Accepting/ending a call ................132
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 30
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 132
Conference connection .................. 135
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 126
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......130
Ending an active call ......................135
Entering a number .........................132
Entering phone numbers ................ 132
External authorization (Blue-
tooth ®
) .......................................... .129
Function restrictions ......................125
General notes ................................ 124
Incoming call ................................. 132
Making a call ................................. 135
Making a call via speed dia l........... 133
Operating options ..........................124
Overview of functions ....................133
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 131
Rejecting/accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 134
Rejecting a call .............................. 132
Safety notes .................................. 124
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .134
Single call ...................................... 133
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 134
Text messages (SMS) ....................144
Toggling ......................................... 135
Using the telephone ....................... 132
see Bluetooth ®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 131 Index
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Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 133
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 132
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sende r.......................... 146
Deleting ......................................... 147
Inbox .............................................. 145
Information and requirements .......144
Reading .......................................... 145
Reading aloud ................................ 145
Storing sender in address book .....147
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................146
Time
Setting ............................................. 44
Setting summer/standard time .......43
Setting the format ............................ 43
Setting the time ............................... 42
Setting the time/date forma t.......... 43
Setting the time manually ................42
Setting the time zone ....................... 43
Tone settings
Balance and fader ............................ 30
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 195
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 195
Track information .............................. 245
Traffic jam function .............................92
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 100
Reading out on route .....................102
Real-time traffic report ..................101
Treble, adjusting (sound) ....................30
True Image™ ........................................ 33
TV Automatic picture shutoff ..............224
Picture settings .............................. 224
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) .............................................. 30U
Updating the digital map ..................118
USB see Media Interface V
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 15
Video
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................224
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............224
DVD menu ..................................... 228
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .227
Function restrictions ......................225
Interactive content ........................229
Notes on discs ............................... 225
Operation ....................................... 224
Pause function ............................... 227
Playing conditions .......................... 225
Safety notes .................................. 224
Selecting ........................................ 228
Selecting a film/title ..................... .227
Selecting a scene/chapter ............227
Setting the audio format ................229
Setting the language ......................229
Setting the picture .........................224
Showing/hiding the control menu ..226
Showing/hiding the menu .............226
Stop function ................................. 227
Subtitles ........................................ 229
Switching to ................................... 225
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 44
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ......................................... 29
Navigation messages .......................30 W
Waypoints Accepting waypoints for the route ...76
Creating ........................................... 73
Editing .............................................. 75
Entering ........................................... 73
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ..........................76
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................181
Switching on .................................. 18112
Index

Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 260
Legend .......................................... .265
Moving ........................................... 260
Showing/hiding layers ...................261
Showing/hiding the menu .............260
Time stamp .................................... 265
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 259
Storing an area .............................. 259
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 172 Z
ZAGAT ®
rating service ........................ 81 Index
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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
intended 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. G
WARNING
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:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow 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-
ment 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.) 14
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
i 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 interfer-
ence, and
2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interfer-
ence, and
2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Correct use
Observe the following information when using
COMAND:
R the safety notes in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
i Work improperly carried out on electronic
components or systems (e.g. radio, DVD
changer) and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Even sys-
tems that have not been modified could be
affected because the electronic systems
are connected. Electronic malfunctions
can seriously jeopardize the operational
safety of your vehicle. i
Roof antenna functionality (telephone,
satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the
use of roof carrier systems.
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the
windshield may affect radio reception and
have a negative impact on all other anten-
nas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the vehicle
interior.
i Therefore, have all work on or modifica-
tions to electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop. This
workshop should have the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In
particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Protection against theft: this device is
equipped with technical provisions to pro-
tect it against theft. Further information on
protection against theft can be obtained
from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R The vehicle's operating state
R Incidents
R Malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in Operating safety
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movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. air bag
deployment, intervention of stability
control systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in recognizing and rectifying mal-
functions and defects
R analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem-
ory and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranties
R quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network
(including manufacturers) using special diag-
nostic devices. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the
information is deleted from the malfunction
memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces-
sary, under consultation with an authorized
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damages to the vehicle
R witness statements Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case
of an emergency. Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Information on copyright
General information
Information on licenses for free and Open
Source software used in your vehicle and in
the electronic components can be found on
this website: http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/opensource. Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth ®
SIG Inc.
R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
R BabySmart™, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince.
R iPod ®
and iTunes ®
are registered trade-
marks of Apple Inc.
R Logic7 ®
is a registered trademark of Har-
man International Industries.
R Microsoft ®
and Windows media ®
are reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM Radio Inc. 16
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R
HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq-
uity Digital Corporation.
R Gracenote ®
is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
R ZAGATSurvey ®
and related brands are reg-
istered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC. Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Please note that your COMAND system
may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some COMAND functions
are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle
is in motion. You will notice this, for example
because either you will not be able to select
certain menu items or COMAND will display
a message to this effect. Operating safety
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