lock MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2017 W205 Comand Manual

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360° cameraDisplaying images ............................ 45
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) .........................4 6
Settings ........................................... 46
Switching on/off .............................. 45
A
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ......................................... 123
Editing ........................................... 122
Making entries ............................... 121
Selecting ........................................ 121
Acoustic locking confirmation
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 138
Switching on automatically ............ 139
Adding bookmarks ............................ 126
Address
Entering (navigation) ........................ 56
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 104
Adding information to a contact .... 105
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 107
Browsing ........................................ 103
Calling up ....................................... 103
Changing the category of an entry .. 106
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 107
Deleting contacts ........................... 107
Deleting imported contacts ........... 109
Displaying contact details .............. 104
Editing a contact ............................ 106
Entering characters ......................... 29
Importing contacts ........................ 108
Introduction ................................... 103
Making a call ................................. 105
Receiving vCards ........................... 108
Saving a contact ............................ 107
Searching for a contact ................. 103
Sending e-mails ............................. 105 Sending text messages .................. 105
Starting route guidance ................. 105
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 106
Voice tags ...................................... 106
Address entry menu
Navigation ........................................ 56
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 27
Media source ................................... 27
Traffic announcements .................... 27
Alternative Route ................................ 75
Ambient lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 43
Asterisk key
see Favorites button
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Activating ....................................... 142
Bluetooth
®audio mode ................. 149
Connecting USB devices ................ 142
Data medi
a, file systems, formats .. 139
Gracenote®Media Database ......... 143
Inserting/removing a CD/DVD
(single drive) .................................. 141
Media interface .............................. 154
Media Register ............................... 146
Media search ................................. 144
Overview menu .............................. 141
Playback options ........................... 142
SD card .......................................... 141
Search menu ................................. 143
Selecting a track ............................ 143
Sound settings ............................... 163
Stop and playback function ........... 143
Automatic folding mirror function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
Automatic locking feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
Automatic time
Switching on/off .............................. 35
Automatic volume adjustment
General information ......................... 39
Switching on/off .............................. 39
Avoiding an area .................................. 84
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EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featureActivating/deactivating
(COMAND) ...................................... .44
Entering the city .................................. 56
Exterior mirror
Activating/deactivating the auto-
matic folding mirror function
(COMAND) ...................................... .44
F
Factory setting (reset function) .........42
Favorites
Adding ............................................ .32
Deleting ........................................... 33
Displaying and calling up ................. 32
Moving ............................................. 33
Overview .......................................... 32
Renaming ......................................... 33
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 128
Favorites button .................................. 40
Free destination search
Online search ................................... 60
Selecting search options ................. 59
Selecting search results ................... 59
G
GPS reception ...................................... 52
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 143
H
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off .............................................. 25
Touchpad ......................................... 25
Heading up (navigation) ..................... 82
Home
see Home address
Home address
Entering and saving .........................5 7
I
Importing/exporting data.................. 40
Incident (traffic report) .......................76 Interior lighting
Setting the delayed switch-off
time (COMAND) .............................. .45
Intermediate destinations
Entering ........................................... 64
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 119
Creating favorites .......................... 128
Entering the URL ............................ 125
Favorites manager ......................... 128
Favorites menu .............................. 128
Menu functions .............................. 125
Options menu ................................ 126
Selecting/setting access data ....... 120
Setting automatic disconnection
of the Internet connection ............. 123
Setting up an Internet connection .. 120
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 72
Presentation .................................... 72
Lighting
Setting the delayed switch-off
time (COMAND) ............................... 45
Switching the locator lighting on/
off .................................................... 44
Lights
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 43
List of access data
New provider ................................. 121
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 121
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 44
Locking confirmation
see Acoustic locking confirmation
M
Making a callUsing speed dial .............................. 97
Using the call lists ............................ 96
Using the phone book ...................... 97
Map (navigation)
3D map ............................................ 82
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Adjusting the scale .......................... 81
Building images ................................ 84
Displaying the next intersection ...... 83
Elevation modeling ........................... 84
Map heading up ............................... 82
Map settings .................................... 81
Moving ............................................. 53
North orientation ............................. 82
Notes ............................................... 81
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 83
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ................................................. 82
Selecting text information on the
map ................................................. 83
Showing the map version ................. 83
Switching highway information
on/off .............................................. 83
Updating .......................................... 86
Map functions ...................................... 81
Media Interface
Basic display .................................. 154
Playback options ........................... 156
Search ........................................... 155
Selecting a music file ..................... 155
Supported devices ......................... 155
Supported file formats ................... 155
Switching to Media Interface ......... 155
Video function ............................... 156
Media mode
Connections for external media
sources .......................................... 138
Switching on .................................. 138
Media Register
Basic display .................................. 146
Calling up memory space informa-
tion ................................................ 149
Copying files .................................. 146
Deleting all files ............................. 148
Renaming/deleting files ................ 148
Selecting a playback mode ............ 149
Switching on .................................. 146
Media search
By folder ........................................ 145
Category list .................................. 144
Current tracklist ............................ 145
General notes ................................ 144
Keyword search ............................. 145
Music genres ................................. 145 Selecting by cover ......................... 145
Starting the media search .............. 144
Memory card
SD card .......................................... 141
Mercedes-Benz Apps
Calling up ....................................... 124
Voice control ................................. 124
Microphone, switching on/off ........... 98
Mobile phone
Authorizing ....................................... 93
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ................................................ 91
Conne
cting another mobile
phone .............................................. 94
De-authorizing ................................. 95
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 95
Enabling for Internet access .......... 120
Monitor
see COMAND display
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 140
Stop and playback function ........... 143
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Multimedia system
see Display
Music
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
MUSIC REGISTER
General notes ................................ 146
My address
Saving .............................................. 57
N
NavigationAdjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 27
Alternative route .............................. 75
Avoiding an area .............................. 84
Basic settings .................................. 53
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 75
Calling up the compass display ........ 87
Calling up the menu ......................... 87
Canceling/continuing route guid-
ance ................................................. 74
Displaying current position .............. 75
8Index

Hiding the quick access for audio and
telephone
XUse two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive
surface.
XSwipe your fingers down.
Quick access is hidden.
Operating the control for vehicle and
sound settings
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
XTurn both fingers clockwise.
The control setting is increased.
or
XTurn both fingers counter-clockwise.
The control setting is decreased.
Moving the map
XUse one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
The crosshair is shown.
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface again with
one finger.
XSwipe your finger in any direction.
The map is moved is the direction of move-
ment.
Zooming in on the map
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
XGlide your fingers away from each other.
The map scale is magnified.
24Touchpad
Overview and operation

SettingFunction
AutomaticThe summer and
standard time are
automatically
changed over.
OnThe clock is advanced
one hour ahead of
standard time.
OffThe standard time for
the chosen time zone
is selected.
Manual time setting
Using the manual time settings, you can set the
time forwards or backwards by up to several
hours.
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Time: slide6, turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Set Time Manually: turn and
press the controller.
A menu with an analog clock appears.
XTo set the hour: turn the controller.
XTo highlight minutes: slide 9the control-
ler.
XTo set minutes: turn and press the controller. The time is accepted.
The Automatic Time Settings
function is
deactivated ª.
If Automatic
is set for the summer time
changeover, a prompt will appear asking
whether the automatic changeover should be maintained between summer and winter
time.
iIf
Automatic Time Settingsis reactiva-
ted, the previous settings for time zone and
summer time changeover are restored.
Setting the time and date format
Use this function to set the time and date format for all displays in the vehicle.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Time: slide6, turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Format: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo select the desired date format: turn and
press the controller.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XTo select the desired time format: turn and
press the controller.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
AbbreviationMeaning
YYYY/MM/DDYear/Month/Day
date format, year (all
four digits)
YY/MM/DDYear/Month/Day
date format, year
(two digits)
MM/DD/YYYYMonth/Day/Year
date format, year (all
four digits)
DD/MM/YYYYDay/Month/Year
date format, year (all
four digits)
HH:MM (24 hrs)Hours:Minutes
(24 hour time format)
HH:MM (AM/PM)Hours:Minutes
(AM/PM time format)
36Time settings
System settings

XCallupVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Ambient Light: Display: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, dependin g on
the previous setting.
iThe brightness can beadjusted using the
controller on the rotary light switch.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting inthe veh icleOperator's Manual.
Setting the easy entry and exit feature
This function makes getting inand out of your
veh icle easier.
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Easy Entry/Exit: turn and press
the controller.
The setting element isactive.
XTo change the setting: press the controller.
You can find further information on the easy
entry and exit featureinthe veh icleOperator's
Manual.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
You can also set an audiblesignal to confirm
that the veh iclehas been locke d.
XCallupVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Acoustic Lock Feedback: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, dependin g on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature inthe veh icleOperator's Manual.
Switching the seat belt adjustment
on/off
TheBeltAdjustmentfunction adjusts the driv-
er's and front passenger seat beltto the upper
body of the occupants.
XCallupVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Belt Adjustment: turn and press
the controller.
The function switches on or off, dependin g on
the previous setting. You can find further information on seat belt
adjustment in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching the automatic mirror fold-
ing function on/off
When the
Automatic Mirror Foldingfunc-
tion isactivated, the outside mirrors fold in auto-
matically as soon as you lock the vehicle from
the outside. The outside mirrors fold out auto-
matically again as soon as you unlock the veh i-
cle.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Automatic Mirror Folding: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the auto-
mat icfolding mirror function inthe vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual.
Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on the Locator Lightingfunc-
tion, the exterior lighting is switched on for a
short time when it is dark. The light switch must
be set to Ã; see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
The exterior lighting remains on for 40 seconds
after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the
engine, the locator lighting is switched off and
the automatic driving lights are activated.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select LocatorLighting: turn and press
the controller.
XPress the controller.
The function isswitched on or off, depending
on the previous status.
You can find further information on the locator
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Activating/deactivating the auto-
matic door locking mechanism
The vehicle islocked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle istravel-
ing faster than walking pace.
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Vehicle functions

XCallupVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Automatic Locking: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, dependin g on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature inthe veh icleOperator's Manual.
Setting the switch-off delay time
Interior lighting switch-off delay time
The interior lighting isactivated for the duration
of the switch-off delay time when the SmartKey
is removed from the ignition lock.
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Interior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element isactive.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting inthe veh icleOperator's Manual.
Exterior lighting switch-off delay time
Ifyou switch on the Exterior LightingDelayed Switch-offfunction, the exterior
lighting is switched on for a short time after the
engine is switched off. The light switch must be
set to Ã; see the veh icleOperator's Manual.
The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. Ifyou close all
the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting
swit ches off after the set time.
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Exterior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element isactive.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
Activating the Trunk Opening-heightRestrictionfunctionallowsyou to avoid
bumping the trunk lidon a low garage cei ling, for
example. Setting via the multimed iasystem is
availab lefor the Sedan and Coupe.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 43 ).
XTo select Trunk Opening-heightRestriction: turn and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you, for
instance when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imm edi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are inthe maneu-
vering range.
For more information on the 360° camera see
the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle isequipped with a 360° camera
Rthe 360°Camerafunction isswitched on; see
the vehicle Operator's Manual
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehicleinthe main function bar.
The vehicle menu isdisplayed.
XTo select 360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You willsee the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
Ryou turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
Ryou select transmission position P
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
Switching the display off manually
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
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Vehicle functions
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iIf route guidance is active, first slide6the
controller and show the menu.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelectAvoid Options.
XSelectUse Carpool Lanes.
Carpool lanes will either be used Oor avoi-
ded ªwhen calculating the route.
Destination entry
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.
Destination entry may be blocked while driving,
depending on the country specifications.
General notes
The various character entry options are descri-
bed for the controller. Alternatively you can use
the touchpad to enter characters and select
menus (
Ypage 22).
Using an address
Calling up the address entry menu
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XIf no route guidance is active, select Desti‐nation.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide6the
controller and show the menu.
XSelect Address Entry.
Address entry options
Examples of how you can enter an address:
RCity/ZIP code, street, house number
RCity/ZIP code, street
RCity/ZIP code, center
RCity/ZIP code, street, intersection
RStreet, City/ZIP code, house number
RStreet, City/ZIP code, intersection
The address can be entered faster by entering
the street before the city if the address has an
unusual street name.
While entering an address, you can also switch
to other destination entry options:
RFree destination search (Ypage 58)
RMap (Ypage 63)
RPOI (Ypage 61)
Entering an address
The example shows you how to enter a city,
street and house number for an address, e.g. for
your home address.
XCall up the address entry menu (Ypage 56).
XTo select Street: turn and press the control-
ler.
XEnter BROADWAY. Character entry (Ypage 30).
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Navigation

The complete address of the POI is shown.
XTo view the vicinity of the destination:
select:by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
If street images are available, the street in the
vicinity of the destination address is shown.
XTo call up the map: selectMap.
XMove the map, change the map scale and
select the POI (Ypage 63).
3D POIs can be displayed in an all-round view (
Ypage 63)
XTo call a POI: selectCall.
If a phone number is available, the multimedia
system switches to the telephone function.
XTo load data from the Internet: selectwww.
If an Internet address is available, data is loa- ded from the Internet.
XTo store a POI: selectSave.
The POI can be saved as:
Rhome address
Ra navigable address book contact
(Ypage 103)
Ra personal destination on the SD card
(Ypage 80).
XTo start route calculation: selectStartor
Continue
by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
If Calculate Alternative Routes
is acti-
vated (Ypage 53), Continueis available.
Rotating a 3D POI
Realistically modeled buildings are shown on
the map in an all-round view. These 3D POIs are
sights or buildings of regional importance, e.g. a
main railway station.
3D POIs can be turned on the 20 m, 50 m and
100 m map scales. To aid orientation, the points
of the compass are shown while turning.
XSelect a point of interest (Ypage 62).
XTo selectMap: turn and press the controller.
XSelect a 3D POI from the map using PreviousorNext.
If the 3D POI is marked in gold, you can select
3D
.
XSelect 3D.
The 3D POI turns on its own axis.
XTo exit the all-round view, press the control-
ler.
Using the map
:Crosshair
;Distance of crosshair position from current
vehicle position
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XIf no route guidance is active, select Desti‐nation.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide6the
controller and show the menu.
XSelect Map.
The map with crosshair is shown.
XTo move the map: slide1, 4or2
the controller.
XTo change the map scale: turn the controller
until the desired map scale is selected.
The scale is displayed at the bottom.
To enlarge the map: turn the controller coun-
ter-clockwise.
To zoom the map out: turn the controller
clockwise.
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Navigation
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Starting route guidance to a POI
XTo select a POI:turn the controller and press
to confirm.
The POI details are displayed.
You can perform the following functions:
RStore in the address book (Ypage 80)
RView on the map (Ypage 84)
RCall if a phone is connected and a phone
number is available (Ypage 97).
RSelect for route guidance and calculate a
route to it (Ypage 58).
Using the traffic jam function
Highway information enables the use of the traf-
fic jam function. The remaining route on the
highway in this case is blocked in the direction of
travel from the selected exit.
XTo select Detour: turn and press the control-
ler.
The traffic jam function appears
(
Ypage 75).
Destination reached
Once the destination is reached, you will see the
checkered flag. Route guidance is finished.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
If you missed the current navigation announce-
ment, you can call it up again.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: press the controller.
XTo select: press the controller.
The navigation announcement is repeated.
iIf the Repeat Spoken Driving Recom‐mendationsfunction has previously been
added as a favorite, you can alternatively
select the function using the favorites button
(
Ypage 32).
Setting the volume manually
XSet the volume using the thumbwheel to the
right of the controller during the navigation
announcement.
iWhen you start the engine, the volume is set
to the lowest setting.
Route guidance73
Navigation
Z