service MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class 2007 W211 Comand Manual

76 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
Station information is displayed on the
main screen and in the center of the status
bar.
Main area, in this example:
ROCK = selected category (page 77)
Vault = name of the selected station
Status bar, in this example:
SAT (on the left) = the selected mode
SAT5 = location in the program
memory, if the current channel is pre-
stored
Ch16 = number of the current channel
Selectable soft keys
Presets
shows channels pre-stored in the pro-
gram memory (up to 10 channels). You
can store stations (
page 80) and re-
quest stored stations (
page 76).
Info
shows additional text information relat-
ed to the current channel.
Scan
is used to start and stop the scan
search (
page 79).
Service
displays a screen showing the tele-
phone number of the Sirius Service
Center and electronic serial number
(ESN) of the particular receiver.You can also adjust the following:
Bass and treble (page 31)
Balance and fader (page 30)
Sound functions (page 32)
Volume (not on soft keys)
(
page 29)
The following options are available:
Tuning via station presets (page 77)
Tuning via manual channel input
(
page 77)
Tuning via the program category list
(
page 77)
Tuning a station within the selected
category (
page 78)
Tuning via scan search (page 79)
SAT main menu
Selecting a station

80 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
Two options are available:
Storing using the number keys
Storing using the Presets menu
Storing via number keys
Press and hold a number key between
! and " for more than 2 seconds.
The currently selected station is stored
in the corresponding preset location.
Storing via Presets menu
Press the Presets soft key.
The Preset list appears.
Use% or & to select a preset loca-
tion.
Press' for more than 2 seconds.
The currently selected station is stored
in the corresponding preset location.
Resetting Presets menu
The
Presets soft key is active indicated by
its color changed.
Press the Presets soft key.
All channels in the Preset list are delet-
ed.
Press the Service soft key.
The telephone number of the Sirius
Service Center and the twelve-digit
electronic serial number (ESN) of the
particular receiver appear.
It may be necessary to call the Sirius Ser-
vice Center if, for example:
you want to cancel the subscription or
to re-subscribe at a later date,
you forget to pay the bill, or
you sell the car to another person.
Storing stations
i
When storing a station out of the cate-
gory
All, later selection of this channel
does not lead into the category mode.
Calling the Sirius Service Center

85 Telephone*
Telephone operation

Telephone operation
Switching ON
The telephone is switched ON automatical-
l y w h e n C OM A N D i s a c t iv a t e d. The c e ll u l a r
phone must be readily inserted into the
cradle.
If COMAND is switched ON, the switched
OFF telephone can also be switched ON
manually:
Press and hold2 for a few seconds
until the telephone is switched ON.
The Telephone main menu appears
(
page 89).
One of the following messages could also
appear:
Please insert phone
Insert the cellular phone into the
cradle.
Phone not installed
Your vehicle is not configured for cellu-
lar telephone operation.
Please insert SIM card
This message appears only when using
a GSM cellular phone.
Insert a SIM card (Telephone Op-
eration Guide).
Switching OFF
In the Telephone main menu
(
page 89), press and hold 2 for
longer than 2 seconds.
or
Switch COMAND OFF (page 29).
The telephone switches OFF after a
one-minute delay. If a call is in progress
during this time, the telephone switch-
es OFF approx. one minute after the
call is ended.The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:cellular phone readily inserted
telephone switched ON
available cellular phone network
Switching the phone ON/OFFi
If a call is in progress (handsfree) you
cannot switch the COMAND OFF, ) is
disabled.
911 emergency calls
WarningG
The “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due
cause is a criminal offense.

87 Telephone*
Telephone operation
In succession, press the number keys
=, ! and !.
Press3.
The telephone establishes the connec-
tion, the ringing tone is audible.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
The PIN protects the telephone against un-
authorized use. Your PIN is found in the
telephone service provider's documenta-
tion.Commit your PIN to memory.
Most telephone functions are not available
before entering the PIN.
Press the corresponding number key
! - " for each digit.
In case of erroneous entry, you can de-
lete the last or more digits:
Press the Delete soft key as often as
required.
Once all digits have been entered,
press the
OK soft key.
If the input is correct, the telephone
will log itself into the network.
If the input is incorrect, message
Wrong PIN number will appear briefly.
Re-enter the PIN.
After three incorrect entries, the SIM
card is blocked. Message
SIM card
blocked
will appear briefly.
The PUK has to be entered.
(
Telephone Operation Guide)
Entering the PIN (only GSM)
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If a GSM cellular phone is used, a PIN
may also have to be entered.
The PIN may be entered on the cellular
phone itself (
Telephone Operation
Guide).
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The telephone cannot be used before it
is logged- in.

104 Navigation*
Important notes
Safety Instructions
WarningG
For safety reasons, you should only enter a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger
should enter the destination. Study manual
and select route before driving.
Do not watch display screen or operate but-
tons while the vehicle is in motion - let navi-
gation announcements guide you. Stop at a
safe location before using buttons or mak-
ing corrections.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
The route calculated by COMAND is a rec-
ommendation on how to best reach your se-
lected destination.
During route guidance, you will not receive
any information on
Traffic lights
Stop and yield signs
Parking or stopping zones
One-way streets
Narrow bridges
Similar traffic regulation data
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs even if they contradict COMAND in-
structions.
WarningG
The Navigation DVD module contains a
Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of
invisible laser radiation if the cover is
opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The Navigation
DVD module does not contain any parts
which can be serviced by the user. For safe-
ty reasons, have any service work which
may be necessary performed only by quali-
fied personnel.

159 Service
Tele Aid*

160 Service
Tele Aid*
Tele Aid incorporates the following func-
tions:
Emergency call system
Roadside Assistance
Information
For certain emergency situations, the sys-
tem automatically triggers an emergency
call. An emergency call can also be trig-
gered manually. Refer to your vehicle Op-
erator's Manual for additional information.
If the system initiates an emergency call,
Connecting appears on the display.
During the emergency call
Call Connected
appears on the display. No operation from
COMAND is possible.Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance will
assist if technical problems with your vehi-
cle are experienced.
Roadside Assistance can be requested
manually. Refer to your vehicle Operator's
Manual for additional information.
Upon request of Roadside Assistance the
system initiates the call to the Mercedes-
Benz Response Center.
Connecting appears on the display.
If the connection is made, the message
Call Connected appears on the display.
Even after ending of the connection, the
service may remain active for up to anoth-
er 5 minutes in order to transmit any re-
quired data. During this time, phone calls
cannot be made, nor can SMS messages
be received.During activation of a roadside assistance
call, it is not possible to switch to another
application.
The transmitted data can contain, e.g., text
messages or address details of a
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Cancelling text messages
Press' after you have read the mes-
sage.
The message disappears.
Starting route guidance
You are prompted to confirm if route guid-
ance to the address is to be started.
Use# to select the Yes menu item
and confirm with '.
The system starts the route calcula-
tion, and subsequently the route guid-
ance to the defined address
(
page 128).
Emergency call system
Roadside Assistance

161 Service
Tele Aid*
Ending the connection
On the COMAND control unit
Press4.
On the multifunction steering wheel
Presst .
COMAND reverts to the system last ac-
tive before Tele Aid was activated.
A call to the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center will be initiated. Information re-
garding the operation of your vehicle, the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or Mercedes-Benz USA products and ser-
vices is available to you. Refer to your vehi-
cle Operator's Manual for additional
information. When a call to the Mercedes-Benz Re-
sponse Center is initiated,
Connecting ap-
pears on the display.
When the connection is made, the mes-
sage
Call Connected appears on the display.
Even after the connection has been ended,
the service will remain active for 5 minutes
in order to transm it any required da ta. Dur-
ing this time, phone calls can not be made,
nor can SMS messages be received.
The transmitted data can contain, e.g., text
messages or address details of a Mer-
cedes-Benz Center.Cancelling text messages
Press' after you have read the mes-
sage.
The message disappears.
Starting route guidance
You are prompted to confirm if route guid-
ance to the address is to be started.
Use# to select the Yes menu item
and confirm with '.
The system starts the route calcula-
tion, and subsequently the route guid-
ance to the defined address
(
page 128).
Information

174 Glossary
GSM
(G
lobal System for Mobile Communica-
tion)
Set of standards used for cellular com-
munication; widely used in Europe.
ID3 tag
Additional information which may be
included in MP3 files (e.g. title, artist,
album).
ISO9660
Standard for recording data on CDs.
Joliet
Standard for recording data on CDs.
Latitude
One of the two -> coordinates that indi-
cate the geographical position on the
earth's surface. The latitude indicates
the north-south position in relation to
the equator. LOGIC7
®
A 7-channel surround matrix that con-
verts any 2-channel material into
breathtaking multi-channel surround
sound, creating a natural, 360-degree
“enveloping” soundfield with a maxi-
mum “audio sweetspot” for all passen-
gers.
Longitude
One of the two -> coordinates that indi-
cate the geographical position on the
earth's surface. The longitude indicates
the east-west position in relation to the
-> Greenwich meridian.
MP3
The term used in everyday speech for -
>MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
A means of compressing audio data. Multi session
A method for recording data, e.g. for
C D s . D a t a i s w r i t t e n t o t h e C D i n a n u m -
ber of sessions.
PIN
(P
ersonal Identification Number)
Personal identification number, must
be entered to activate the telephone.
POI
(P
oint of Interest)
Points of Interest include service sta-
tions, rest areas, parking lots, hospi-
tals, sight-seeing points, etc.
Provider
Service provider offering access to a
mobile communication network or oth-
er services within the network.
PUK
(P
ersonal Unblocking Key)
Personal unblocking code, must be en-
tered if the wrong PIN was entered
three consecutive times.

175 Glossary
Root directory
The uppermost directory on a storage
medium.
Scan rate (MP3)
Indicates the frequency at which volt-
age samples are taken during the con-
version of an analog signal into a digital
signal. The analog-to-digital converter
converts the samples into digital sig-
nals.
SCAN search
Plays receivable radio stations, or CD
tracks in succession, each for approx.
8 seconds.
SIM
(S
ubscriber Identity Module)
Card provided by the GSM telephone
service provider. Necessary for access-
ing a mobile communication network.SMS
(S
hort Message Service)
With this function, you can receive,
read and delete short text messages
(if SMS service is provided by your ser-
vice provider).
Soft keys
Keys to activate different functions,
depending on the selected operating
mode.
Tele Aid
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on De-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially
activated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided the vehicle's battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage are avail-
able.Telematics
Compound word made up of the terms
Telecommunication and Informatics.
Unlock code
Your unlock code prevents unautho-
rized persons from using your tele-
phone. The unlock code is a number
string, which you have to enter when
switching on the telephone.
UTC
(U
niversal Time Coordinated)
The mean sun time associated with lon-
gitude zero (world time). It functions as
basis for the time zones.
WB
Weatherband