MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2017 W205 Comand Manual

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Navigation Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 28
Alternative route .............................. 75
Avoiding an area .............................. 85
Basic settings .................................. 55
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 76
Calling up the compass displa y........ 88
Calling up the menu ......................... 87
Canceling/continuing route guid-
ance ................................................. 74
Displaying current position .............. 76
Drive Information ............................. 88
Entering a destination ...................... 57
Entering a destination using geo-
coordinates ...................................... 67
Entering a destination using
Mercedes-Benz App s....................... 66
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 64
Entering a point of interest .............. 61
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 31
Entering intermediate destina-
tions ................................................. 64
Entry restriction ............................... 53
First use ........................................... 53
General notes .................................. 53
GPS reception .................................. 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Info on navigation ............................ 88
Lane recommendation ..................... 72
Map functions .................................. 82
Moving the map ............................... 54
Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ............................................. 76
Online map display .......................... 87
Personal POIs and routes ................. 67
Problems ......................................... 89
Reading out traffic reports ............... 79
Repeating announcements .............. 74
Route flight ...................................... 88
Route information ............................ 75
Saving destinations .......................... 80
Saving home address ....................... 58 Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 61
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 55
Setting the announcements vol-
ume ................................................. 74
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 55
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 54
Starting route calculation ................ 59
Switching announcements
on/of f.............................................. 74
Switching to ..................................... 54
Traffic jam function .......................... 76
Updating the digital map .................. 86
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 29
North orientation (navigation) ........... 82 O
Off-road ................................................ 76
Online and Internet functions
Calling up ....................................... 124
Calling up the device list ................ 123
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 121
Ending the connection ................... 125
Establishing a connection .............. 124
Managing all Internet devices ........ 124
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 122
Mercedes-Benz App s..................... 125
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 122
Setting automatic disconnection
of the Internet connection ............. 124
Setting up an Internet connection .. 121 Web browser .................................. 127
Own address (navigation)
see Home address P
Pause function Video DVD ..................................... 163 Index
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Perfume atomizer
Setting the perfume intensity
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) .................................................. 68
General notes ..................................67
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 69
Recording the route .........................70
Saving .............................................. 68
Selecting and editing ....................... 69
Settings for personal POI s............... 67
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 102
Adding information to a contact .... 103
Calling up ....................................... 101
Deleting a contact ......................... 103
Displaying the details of an entry ... 102
Entering characters ......................... 30
Saving a contact ............................ 103
Searching for a contact ................. 101
Symbol overview ............................ 101
Phone call
Dialing .............................................. 97
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 164
Displaying pictures ........................ 164
Exiting the picture viewe r.............. 164
General notes ................................ 163
Starting a slide show ..................... 164
PIN protection
Activating/deactivating ................... 42
POI (navigation)
Calling up the menu ......................... 61
Category .......................................... 62
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 62
Entering ........................................... 61
Rotating 3D POI ............................... 63
Selecting .......................................... 63
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 81 Q
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 28
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 28 R
Radio Activating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 135
Deleting a station .......................... 134
Displaying information ................... 135
Displaying station information ....... 135
Displaying the artist and track ....... 135
Overview ........................................ 132
Setting the waveband .................... 132
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 135
Station list ..................................... 134
Storing stations ............................. 134
Switching on .................................. 132
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store ®
) ............................... 135
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 134
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 80
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 115
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 79
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 77
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 47
Object detection .............................. 47
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 48
Switching object detection
on/of f.............................................. 47
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 47
Receiving vCards ............................... 109
Redialing (telephone) .......................... 97
Reducing the volume
Switching announcements on/off
(COMAND) ....................................... 56 10
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Reserve fuel level
Switching announcements on/off
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 43
Road map
see Map (navigation)
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
Canceling/continuing ...................... 74
Freeway information ........................ 73
General notes .................................. 71
Lane recommendations ................... 72
Off-road ........................................... 76
Traffic reports .................................. 77 S
Safety notes Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 142
Using the telephone ......................... 91
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 139
Overview ........................................ 137
Presets menu view ......................... 138
Registering .................................... 136
Switching to ................................... 137
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 140
Memory functions .......................... 138
Music and sports alerts ................. 138
Notes ............................................. 136
Selecting a category ...................... 137
Selecting a channel ....................... 137
Tagging music tracks ..................... 139
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 145
Inserting/removing ........................ 144
Removing ....................................... 145
Searching for a gas station
When the fuel level is lo w................ 66 Seat-belt adjustment function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
Selecting stations
Radi o............................................. 133
Sending DTMF tones ........................... 99
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 122
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 41
Setting the night design ..................... 35
Setting the text reader speed ............ 38
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 28
Setting the waveband
Radi o............................................. 132
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 165
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 168
Daily forecas t................................. 168
Detail information .......................... 169
Information chart ........................... 168
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 169
Switching on/of f........................... 168
Weather map ................................. 171
Sound
Switching on/of f.............................. 28
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 165
Calling up the sound menu ............ 165
Equalizer ........................................ 165
Sound system
see Burmester ®
surround sound system
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 112
Setting up ...................................... 112
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 58
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 163
Storing stations
Radi o............................................. 134 Index
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Street name announcements
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 56
Switching between summer time
and standard time ...............................36
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 141
Via the device list .......................... 142
Via the main function bar ............... 141
System settings
Automatic volume adjustment ......... 40
Bluetooth ®
....................................... 40
Date .................................................36
Importing/exporting data ................ 42
Language .........................................41
Text reader speed ............................38
Time .................................................36
Time zone ........................................36
Voice Control System ...................... 38 T
Telephone Accepting a call (COMAND) .............97
Adding a call .................................... 98
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 28
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 94
Call lists ......................................... 110
Call waiting .................................... 100
Calling up the telephone menu ........ 92
Calls with several participants ......... 99
Conference calls .............................. 99
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 92
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 96
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 112
Deleting messages ........................ 119
Displaying Bluetooth ®
connection
details .............................................. 96
Downloading messages manuall y.. 114
E-mail ............................................. 113
E-mail requirements ....................... 113
E-mail settings ............................... 113
Ending an active call ...................... 100
Entering a number ........................... 97
Entering phone numbers .................. 97 Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 95
Function restrictions ........................ 92
Functions available during a cal l...... 98
General notes .................................. 91
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 100
Making a call .................................... 97
Message conditions ....................... 113
Message settings ........................... 113
Operating options ............................ 91
Phone book .................................... 101
Reading messages ......................... 115
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 96
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automaticall y................................... 95
Redialing .......................................... 97
Rejecting a call (COMAND) .............. 97
Safety notes ..................................... 91
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 99
Setting up a speed dial .................. 112
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) .................................................. 99
Switching between mobile
phones ............................................. 95
Switching the microphone on/of f.... 99
Telephone menu overview ............... 92
Text message conditions ............... 113
Text message settings ................... 113
Text messages (SMS) .................... 113
Toggling ........................................... 99
Using the telephone ......................... 97
Writing e-mails ............................... 117
Writing text messages ................... 116
Telephone number
Entering ........................................... 97
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 118
Calling up the settings menu ......... 113
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 113
Deleting ......................................... 119
Displaying details ........................... 116
Downloading manually ................... 114
Editing text templates .................... 118
Inbox .............................................. 115
Reading .......................................... 115 12
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Reading aloud ................................ 115
Settings ........................................
.113
Storing sender in address book ..... 119
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 118
Using a phone number in the text .. 118
Using text templates ..................... .117
Writing .......................................... .116
Time
Setting ............................................. 37
Setting summer/standard time ....... 36
Setting the forma t............................ 37
Setting the time ............................... 37
Setting the time zone ....................... 36
Setting the time/date format .......... 37
Switching automatic time on/of f..... 36
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 24
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 27
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 28
Character suggestions ..................... 26
Deleting characters ......................... 26
Entering a space .............................. 26
Entering characters ......................... 26
Gesture control ................................ 24
Handwriting recognition ................... 26
Operating the touchpad ................... 24
Overview .......................................... 23
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 28
Switching ......................................... 23
Switching input line ......................... 27
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3 ).............. 146
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 78
Real-time traffic report .................... 78
Trunk lid opening height restric-
tion
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 46 U
Updating the digital map .................... 86USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 146
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 145
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode V
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 16
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 44
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 160
DVD menu ..................................... 162
DVD's control menu ...................... 162
Full-screen mode ........................... 161
Function restrictions ...................... 160
Menu options ................................. 161
Notes on discs ............................... 159
Overview ........................................ 160
Overview of DVD functions ............ 162
Pause function ............................... 163
Picture settings .............................. 161
Playing conditions .......................... 160
Safety notes .................................. 159
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 163
Stop function ................................. 163
Switching to ................................... 160
Video menu ................................... 162
Voice Control System
Setting s........................................... 38
see Voice Control System
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 28 W
Weather map (SIRIUS) Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 172
Calling up ....................................... 171
Legend ........................................... 174
Moving ........................................... 171
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 171
Storm overview .............................. 175 Index
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Storm watch areas ......................... 174
Time stamp .................................... 174
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 171
Storing an area .............................. 171
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 127
WiFi
Activating ......................................... 38
Changing the name of the SSID ....... 40
Connecting the device ..................... 39
Connecting via security key ............. 39
Connecting via WPS PBC ................. 39
Connecting via WPS PIN .................. 39 14
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
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 whenoperating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination 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 stop-
ping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow 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 meets the 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). 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 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. 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. Introduction
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Canada only:
The wireless devices of this vehi-
cle comply with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Correct use
You need to observe the following information
when using the multimedia system:
R the safety notes in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
Using roof carriers may impair the correct func-
tioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite radio,
GPS).
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the wind-
shield may affect radio reception. This can have a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency call antenna) in the vehicle interior.
Protection against theft: this device is equip-
ped with technical provisions to protect it
against theft. Further information on protection
against theft can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted 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 a message will appear to this effect. 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:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
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 components,
e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheelrevolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
R malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults 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 memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
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After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec- tion with other information (if necessary, after
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency. COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions. Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as dur-
ing air bag deployment or when hitting a road
obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are oper-
ating
R whether or not the driver and passenger seat
belts are fastened R
how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by
your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, can combine the EDR data with
the type of personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required, and access to the vehicle or
the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties that have the spe-
cial equipment, such as law enforcement, can
read the information by accessing the vehicle orthe EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the Sup-
plemental Restraint System ("SRS") Module.
Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction
of the SRS Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs. Introduction
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Information on copyright
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 . Your multimedia system equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at the time of going
to press. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. 18
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