MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2014 C217 Comand Manual

Your COMAND equipment
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Climate control status display ...........50
Fuel consumption indicator ...............50
ON&OFFROAD display .........................51
Driving conditions menu (Active
Body Control) ....................................... 51
Seat functions ..................................... 52
Rear view camera ............................... 55
Night View Assist Plus .......................56
360° camera ....................................... 56 49Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipmen tfor your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described. Climate control status display
The climate status display in the COMAND display
(example)
If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for three seconds at the bottom of
the screen in the COMAND display
.You will
see the current settings of the various climate
control functions.
Overview of climate control systems, see the
separate vehicle operating instructions.
The climate status display appears when:
X You turn the temperature control and set
the temperature.
or
X You turn the control to set the airflow.
or
X You press one of the following buttons:
0009 Increases air flow
0008 Decreases air flow
0004 Switches climate control on/off
0002 Switches the ZONE function on/off 0003
Controls the air conditioning
automatically
0006 Sets the climate control style in
automatic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE)
0007 Sets the air distribution
000A, 000Cor000B Sets the air
distribution
0005 Turns on the defrost function
0001 Turns on maximum cooling
i The way that the climate control status
display is called up depends on your
vehicle's climate control system. Example settings for the defrost function (top) and
for the climate mode in automatic mode
X To hide the display: turn or press the
COMAND controller.
or
X Press one of the buttons on COMAND. Fuel consumption indicator
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
engine variant installed, fuel consumption
can be shown in the COMAND display.
If your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and the
installed engine variant supports it, you can
call up other displays (see the separate
operating instructions). 50
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Calling up/exiting the display
X
To call up the full screen display: press
the 000B button.
X In the system menu, slide 00360012the
COMAND controller up until the FullScreen option is selected.
X Press 0037the COMAND controller.
The system display is shown as full screen
(without system menu).
X Slide 003400120035 the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the fuel consumption
indicator appears.
The COMAND display shows the fuel
consumption for the last 15 minutes of the
journey.
X To exit the full-screen display: press0037
the COMAND controller.
The system menu appears.
Every bar of the grap hdisplays the average
value for one minute.
The fuel consumption display may differ from
the display in the FROM START trip computer
in the Trip menu; see the vehicle Operator's
Manual. ON&OFFROAD display
Overview
Depending on the vehicle model series, the
settings and the status of the ON&OFFROAD
functions can be shown in the COMAND
display, e.g.:
R vehicle's angle of inclination
R uphill or downhill gradien tinpercentage
R steering angle
Further information on the ON&OFFROAD
functions can be found in the vehicle
Operator's Manual. Calling up displays
X Press 000B.
X In the system menu, slide 00360012the
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
X Slide 003400120035 the COMAND controller until
the ON&OFFROAD display appears.
The COMAND display shows the settings
and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions. Exiting the display
X Slide 003400120035 the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel
consumption) is shown. Driving conditions menu (Active Body
Control)
General notes
On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you can display some driving systems and
additional information in the COMAND
display. Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control)
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Calling up drive status regulator (ABC)
X Press 000B.
X In the system menu, slide 00360012the
COMAND controller up until the display/
selectio nwindow is selected.
X Slide 003400120035 the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the drivin gconditions
menu (ABC) appears.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display.
Details on the displays:
R for all vehicles except AMG vehicles, see
the separate vehicle Operator's Manual
R for AMG vehicles, see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual. Exiting the display
X Slide 003400120035 the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel
consumption) is shown. Seat functions
Overview
Using the 0011button next to the COMAND
controller or the Seat menu item in the
system menu, you can call up different setting
functions. The following settings depend on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series:
R seat cushion length
R backrest side bolsters
R lumbar
R balance
R seat cushion side bolsters
R dynamics
R massage
i You can also store and recall the current
seat function settings using the memory
button and the corresponding memory
position switch; see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual. The massage function cannot be started or
stopped using the memory button. Selecting the seat
First select the seat which you wish to adjust.
This function is not available for all vehicles.
X
Press the 0011or000B button.
X Select Seat and press
0037to confirm.
X To switch to the lower line, for both options
slide 00120008the COMAND controller.
X Select Driver's Seat or
Passenger Seat by turning
003C0012003Dthe COMAND
controller and press 0037to confirm. Adjustment functions
Adjusting the seat cushion length The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
This function allows you to adjust the height
of the seat cushion.52
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X
Select the sea t(Ypage 52).
X Select Seat Surface by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND Controller and press 0037to
confirm.
As cale appears.
X Turn 003C0012003D or slide 003600120008the COMAND
controlle rand press 0037to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the
lumbar region of the seat backrest The availability of this functio
ndepends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series. This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest
(4-way lumbar support).
X Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Lumbar by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
Ac rosshair appears. You can make two
settings:
R Vertical: to move the point of greatest
lumbar support up or down
R Horizontal: to adjust the amount of
support
X Slide 003600120008 or003400120035 the COMAND controller
and press 0037to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button. Adjusting the sides of the seat backrest
(backrest side bolsters) The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Seatb.Sides by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
As cale appears.
X Turn 003C0012003D or slide 003600120008the COMAND
controlle rand press 0037to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button.
i For vehicle model series with a dynamic
multicontour seat: if the driving dynamics
are activated and respond to a change of
direction (e.g. when cornering), the
backres tside bolsters cannot be
temporarily adjusted.
Adjusting the seat side bolsters The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series. Seat functions
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This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat side bolsters.
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Seat Sides by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
As cale appears.
X Turn 003C0012003D or slide 003600120008the COMAND
controlle rand press 0037to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button.
Balance The availability of this functio
ndepends on
the vehicle model series. The Balance function controls the distribution
of heat on the seat backrest and cushion.
The Balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating; see the
separate vehicle Operator's Manual.
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Balance by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
As cale appears and shows the current
setting. Positive values indicate the heat
outpu tfor the seat backrest, negative
values indicate the heat output for the seat
cushion. The intensity is indicated by an
orange bar in the stylized seat above the
scale. The values stand for:
R
0 -b
ackres tand sea tcushio nare heated
equally to the maximu mlevel
R 1 to
3 -t
he heat output to the seat
cushion is reduced in one-third
increments
R -1 to
-3 -t
he heat output to the backrest
is reduced in one-third increments
X Turn 003C0012003D or slide 003400120035the COMAND
controller and press 0037to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button.
Massage function The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
Example display (M-Class or GL-Class)
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Massage by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
Al ist appears.
You can selec tdifferen ttypes of massage
function:
R 0: Off R
1: Slow and Gentle R
2: Slow and Vigorous R
3: Fast and Gentle R
4: Fast and Vigorous 54
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X
Turn 003C0012003D or slide 003600120008the COMAND
controller and press 0037to confirm.
The massage function runs for
approximately 15 to 25 minutes,
depending on the setting.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics This function is available on vehicle model
series with a dynamic multicontour seat. X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Dynamic Seat by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
As cale appears.
You can select:
R 0 : Off
R 1 :l
evel 1(mediu msetting)
R 2 :l
evel 2(high setting)
X Turn 003C0012003D or slide 003600120008the COMAND
controller and press 0037to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the000Aback
button. Resetting all adjustments
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Reset All by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
Ap rompt appears.
X Select Yes or
No and press
0037to confirm.
If you select No , the process will be
canceled.
After you select Yes , all seat adjustments
are reset to the default values (factory
setting). Rear view camera
The rear view camera is only an aid.Iti s not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
The image from the rear view camera is
shown in the COMAND displayw hen reverse
gear is engaged if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a rear view
camera.
R COMAND is switched on
R the Activation by R gear function is
activated.
If the function is activated, the COMAND
display will automatically switch back to the Rear view camera
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previously selected display as soon as you
shift out of reverse gear.
i
For further information on the rear view
camera, see separate vehicle Operator's
Manual.
X Press the 000Bfunction button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
X Select Rear View Camera and press
0037to
confirm.
X Select Activation by R gear and press
0037 to confirm.
The function is switched on 0010or off 0003,
depending on the previous status. Night View Assist Plus
On vehicles with Night View Assist Plus you
can have the image from Night View Assist
Plus shown on the COMAND display.
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 29).
X Activate Night View Assist Plus, see the
separate operating instructions.
The image from Night View Assist Plus
appears in the COMAND display.
X To adjust the brightness: select
Brightness by turning
003C0012003Dthe COMAND
controller and press 0037to confirm.
X Turn 003C0012003D the COMAND controller and
press 0037to confirm.
X To switch off the display: selectBack and
press 0037to confirm or press the 000A
button. 360° camera
Important notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
Overview
The 360 °camera surveys the vehicle
surroundings and assists you, for example
when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
scree nmode or in seven different split-screen
views on the COMAND display .Asplit-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera). Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360 °camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360°
camera
R COMAND is switched on (Y page 29)
R the 360° Camera function is activated
You can activate the 360° display by:
R engaging reverse gear (only possible if the
Activation by R gear option is
activated)
R selecting the 360° Camera menu item in
the System menu
R pressing and holding the 000Bfunction
button
As soon as your vehicle exceeds a speed of
19 mph (30 km/h) with the function
activated, the function switches off .The
COMAND display switches back to the
previously selected view.
You can also switch the display by selecting
the 0024 symbol in the display and pressing
0037 the COMAND controller. 56
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X
To switc hreverse gear activation on/
off: press the 000Bfunction button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
X Select 360° Camera and press
0037to
confirm.
X Select Activation by R gear and press
0037 to confirm.
The function is switched on 0010or off 0003,
depending on the previous status.
i You need only switch this function on if
you want the 360° camera image to be
displayed when you engage reverse gear.
The other activation option sare always
available as well.
X To display the 360° camera image:
press the 000Bfunction button for at least
2s econds.
The full-screen display appears.
or
X Select Settings by turning
003C0012003Dthe
COMAND controller and press 0037to
confirm.
X Select 360° Camera and press
0037to
confirm.
The 360°c amera image appears in split-
scree nmode.
or
X Engage reverse gear (only possible if the
Activation by R gear option is
activated)
The 360° camera split-screen image with
backing up image appears.
For a detailed description of the 360°
camera, see the separate vehicle Operator's
Manual. 360° camera
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