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XTo select a category: select a category by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
pressing W to confirm.
COMAND first searches in the selected
category for destinations along the route.
If there are no destinations available there,
COMAND searches for destinations within
a radius of up to 100 km of the vehicle
position.
If COMAND finds destinations, a list
appears on the right-hand side of the
display. The currently selected point of
interest is highlighted on the left-hand side
of the map.
The intermediate stops are listed according
to increasing distance from the current
vehicle position. They are displayed in the
form of a name and their position in relation
to the route and your direction of travel.
If COMAND does not find any destinations,
you will see a message to this effect.
XConfirm OK by pressing W.XSelect a different category.XSelect the intermediate stop by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and pressing
W to confirm.XTo start route calculation: select Start
and press W to confirm.
Entering another destination as an
intermediate stop
XTo activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.XSelect Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressing W to
confirm.XSelect Stopover and press W to confirm.XSelect Other and press W to confirm.XSelect Address Entry , From Memory ,
From Last Destinations or From POIs .SelectionStepAddress EntryXEnter a
destination by
address
( Y page 141).From MemoryXSelect a
destination from
the destination
memory
( Y page 146).From Last
DestinationsXSelect a
destination from
the list of last
destinations
( Y page 146).From POIsXEnter a point of
interest
( Y page 150).XTo start route calculation: once you have
entered a destination, select Start and
press W to confirm.
Deleting an intermediate stop
If an intermediate stop has already been
entered, you can delete it.
XTo activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.XSelect Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and pressing W to
confirm.XSelect Stopover and press W to confirm.Navigation149COMANDZ

Icon for real-time traffic reportsIconDescriptionTraffic reports in the map displayWarning (red)A warning appears, for example, relating to lost
cargo.Caution (yellow)A warning appears, for example, relating to
roadwork that does not affect the flow of traffic.Slow-moving trafficThis appears at the beginning of a traffic jam
(average speed 25 - 45 mph) if route guidance is
active and the route leads through an area of
congested traffic.
Yellow car icons may appear in conjunction with
this icon.Traffic jam on the
routeThis appears at the beginning of a traffic jam
(average speed 5 - 20 mph) if route guidance is
active and the route leads through an area of
congested traffic.
Red car icons may appear in conjunction with this
icon.Blocked route section
on the routeAppears at the beginning of a blocked route
section if route guidance is active and the route
leads through the blocked section.
The XXXX icons may appear in conjunction with
this icon.Yellow line
with arrowsIncidentsPossible traffic blocks (e.g. roadwork)
Appears on the side of the road affected (direction
of travel)Green line
with arrowsUnimpeded traffic
flowNo delays
Only appears on the side of the road (direction of
travel) on which traffic flow is unimpededSlow-moving traffic
(stop/start traffic)
(yellow vehicle)High volume of traffic, average speed
40 – 72 km/h (25 – 45 mph). In order to indicate
the volume of traffic, more than one symbol may
appear.Traffic jam on the
route (stop/start
traffic) (red vehicle)Very high volume of traffic, average speed
8 – 32 km/h (5 – 20 mph).XXXXBlocked route sectionUnusable section of road. In order to indicate the
length of the blocked section, more than one
symbol may appear.164NavigationCOMAND

Problems with the navigation systemProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCOMAND is unable to
continue route
guidance after the
journey has been
interrupted.Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more
than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle and
switching off COMAND. "Continuing route guidance" refers to
switching COMAND back on and driving on.XContinue route guidance ( Y page 157).
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's location.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays.COMAND is unable to
determine the vehicle's
position.COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the
vehicle has been transported (e.g. by ferry, by motorail or after
towing).XStart the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's location.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays.The Navigation
function
unavailable message
appears.COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is
stored.
To protect the hard drive from damage, COMAND switches it off
at very high temperatures. The navigation system will then be
temporarily unavailable.XLet the vehicle and COMAND cool down.XTo hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.If an area of the hard disk has a malfunction, COMAND can no
longer access the map data in this area, for example when
calculating a route.XTo hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.
The navigation system will be operational again until it has to
access the faulty area of the hard drive once more. The message
will then reappear.XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.180NavigationCOMAND

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou see a message
informing you that the
DVD containing the
digital map is
incompatible with the
system software.The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update.XTo confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller.XEject the DVD.XHave the system software updated at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.The installation of the
map software has
failed.The DVD is dirty or scratched.XClean the DVD.XRestart installation.There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.XWait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.XRestart installation.COMAND's integral hard drive is faulty.XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Telephone
General notes
Introduction
COMAND, in conjunction with a Bluetooth ®
-
capable mobile phone, enables you to make
calls via the Bluetooth ®
interface.
Using the Bluetooth ®
interface and a suitable
mobile phone, you can use the hands-free
system, import contacts from the mobile
phone and receive vCards.
More detailed information on suitable mobile
phones and on connecting Bluetooth ®
-
capable mobile phones to COMAND can be
found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com . Or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center on
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for
the USA or on 1-800-387-0100 for Canada.
Safety notesGWARNING
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
facility and only use the mobile phone when
weather, road, and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
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Only in audio DVD modeXTo pause playback: switch on audio DVD
mode ( Y page 210).XSelect Ë by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The Ì display changes
to Ë .
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
XSwitch on audio DVD mode ( Y page 210).XTo interrupt playback: select É by
sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì. É
remains highlighted.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select É again and press
W to confirm.
or
XSelect É and confirm by pressing W
twice in rapid succession.
Ì is highlighted.XTo restart playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback starts at the beginning of the
DVD.Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discs
Selecting via the media list
XIn CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: select
Media by sliding VÆ or turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The media list appears. The # dot
indicates the currently selected medium.
Media list
The media list shows the discs currently
available.
Media list (when equipped with a DVD
changer)Magazine trays, positions 1 to 6: readable
data media are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3
DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs.Memory card, position 7MUSIC REGISTER, position 8Media Interface, position 9USB, position 10
i If a disc cannot be read, an entry appears
after the display in the magazine tray.
Equipped with a single DVD driveDVD drive, position 1: readable data media
are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3 DVDs,
audio DVDs and video DVDs.Memory card, position 2212AudioCOMAND

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will
allow you to play video DVDs with a
different region code, provided that they
are produced in accordance with the PAL
or NTSC standard. The region code can be
changed up to five times.
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions will be
temporarily blocked or may not function at all.
As soon as you try to activate these functions
or actions, you will see the K symbol in the
display.
Inserting and removing DVDs
XProceed as described in the "Inserting and
ejecting CDs and DVDs" section
( Y page 209).
Activating video DVD mode
Option 1
XInsert a video DVD.
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts to play it.
Option 2
XSelect Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Video DVD mode is switched on.
Hiding/showing the navigation menu
XTo show: turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the
COMAND controller.
i This function is not available while the
DVD's own menu ( Y page 232) is being
displayed.
XTo hide: slide ZVÆ the COMAND
controller.
or
XWait for approximately eight seconds.
Navigation menu displayed
:Data medium type;Current track=Current scene?Track timeATo show the menu
Showing/hiding the menu
This function is not available while the DVD's
own menu ( Y page 232) is being displayed.
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press W to confirm.XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full Screen by pressing W.
Menu shown
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?Full-screen function230VideoCOMAND

AMedia selectionBSound settings
Fast forward/rewind
XSlide XVY and hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position has
been reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Selecting a video DVD
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect Media by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The media list appears. The # dot
indicates the current medium being played.
Video DVDs are indicated by the ý icon.:ý symbol for a video DVD;Video DVD currently playingXSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
COMAND loads the video DVD and starts
playback.
i If you select a CD, an audio DVD or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the respective
audio mode. You can find further
information about the media list on
( Y page 212).
Stop functionXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XTo interrupt playback: select É by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì. The
video image is hidden.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select É again and press
W to confirm.
or
XDuring playback, confirm É by pressing
W twice in quick succession.
Selection is at Ì.XTo restart playback: confirm Ì by
pressing W.
Playback restarts from the beginning.
Pause function
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XTo pause: select Ë by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Selecting a scene/chapter
If the film is divided into scenes or chapters,
you can select them directly while the film is
running, or skip forwards step-by-step. Some
DVDs do not permit this at certain points (e.g.
during the opening credits).
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gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the
music at high volume without distorting it.
Vehicle
Vehicle functions
General information
In this menu, you can set the following vehicle
functions:
R ECO
R multicontour seat settings
R rear window blind
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
R exterior lighting delayed switch-off
R interior lighting delayed switch-off
R ambient lighting
R automatic folding mirror function
R locator lighting
R automatic locking feature
R trunk lid opening height restriction
You can open the "Vehicle" menu in one of
two ways.
Opening the "Vehicle" menu from the
main area in the center of the display
:"Vehicle" menu item;Main areaXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVY and turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Main area ; is active.XSelect the individual vehicle functions by
sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Opening from the "Vehicle" menu
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVY and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The "Vehicle" submenu opens.XSelect the individual vehicle functions in
the menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
In the next section, it is the first procedure
that is always described.
Switching the ECO function on/off
i Hybrid vehicles: the ECO start/stop
function cannot be switched off.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions. When
pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically ( Y page 276). You can switch
the ECO start/stop function on and off using
COMAND.
If you switch the ECO start/stop function off
using COMAND, the function is switched on
again automatically. This is the case if you
switch the ignition off and on again.
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XTo switch the ECO start/stop function
on/off: select Vehicle in the main
function bar by sliding XVY and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the ECO function by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The ECO start/stop function is switched on
and off alternately.
Extending/retracting the rear window
blind
! Make sure that the rear window blind can
move freely. Otherwise, the blind or other
objects could be damaged.
i The rear window blind is deactivated at
temperatures below -20 †.
XTo extend/retract the rear window
blind: select Vehicle in the main function
bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the Rear Window Sunshade
function by sliding XVY or turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Activating/deactivating the automatic
folding mirror function
In the Automatic Mirror Folding menu,
you can set the exterior mirrors so that they
automatically fold in when the vehicle is
locked.
XTo activate/deactivate automatic
mirror folding: select Vehicle in the main
function bar by sliding XVY and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the Automatic Mirror Folding
function by sliding XVY or turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature.
If there is a risk of entrapment by the steering
column, move the steering wheel adjustment
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XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
Low-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The T indicator lamp on the light switch
lights up.XTo switch off the low-beam
headlamps: turn the light switch to $.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the T indicator lamp on
the light switch lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary or if the electronic parking brake is
applied: if you move the selector lever from a
drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.XTo activate the daytime running
lamps: activate the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
( Y page 349).XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the T indicator lamp on
the light switch lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to c.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 10
or the parking lamps and
low-beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the T indicator lamp on
the light switch lights up.GWARNING
If the light switch is set to c, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
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Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.Exterior lighting251Lights and windshield wipersZ