ECO mode MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class 2016 W213 Comand Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
360° cameraDisplaying images ............................ 58
Settings .......................................... .58
911 emergency call .......................... 113
A
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ........................................ .152
Editing ...........................................1 52
Making entries ............................... 150
Selecting ........................................ 150
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 178
Adding bookmarks ............................ 160
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 129
Adding information to a contact .... 130
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 132
Browsing ........................................ 128
Calling up ....................................... 128
Changing the category of an entry .. 131
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 132
Deleting contacts ........................... 133
Deleting imported contacts ........... 134
Displaying contact details .............. 129
Editing a contact ............................ 131
Importing contacts ........................ 133
Introduction ................................... 127
Making a call ................................. 130
Receiving vCards ........................... 134
Saving a contact ............................ 133
Searching for a contact ................. 128
Sending e-mails .............................1 30
Sending text messages .................. 130
Starting route guidance ................. 130
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 131
Voice tags ...................................... 131
Address entry menu ............................ 69
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 30
Traffic announcements .................... 31 Alternative Route
................................ 92
Ambient lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 54
Armrest
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 56
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System) ................................ 232
Audio CD/MP3 mode
Switching to ................................... 178
Audio CDs
Saving ............................................ 186
Automatic time
Switching on/off .............................. 41
AU X jac
ks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 226
Avoiding an area ................................ 104
B
Back button......................................... 24
Bang & Olufsen sound system
Balance/Fader ............................... 210
Calling up the sound menu ............ 209
Equalizer ........................................ 210
Features ........................................ 209
Sound profile ................................. 211
VIP selection .................................. 211
Bluetooth
®
Activating audio mode ................... 194
Activating/deactivating ................... 48
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 117
Connecting audio devices .............. 190
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 193
Device list ...................................... 191
Displaying connection details ........ 118
Entering the passcode ................... 116
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 192
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 195
Interface ........................................ 112
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 192
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 115
Selecting a playback option ........... 195
4Index

Surround sound ............................. 208
Heading up (navigation) ................... 101
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 71
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 94
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 81
Creating ........................................... 79
Editing .............................................. 81
Entering ........................................... 79
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 81
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 149
Creating favorites .......................... 162
Entering the URL ............................ 159
Favorites manager ......................... 162
Favorites menu .............................. 163
Menu functions .............................. 160
Options menu ................................ 160
Selecting/setting access data ....... 149
Setting up an Internet connection .. 149
K
Keyword search (navigation)Entering keywords ........................... 72
Selecting search options ................. 73
Selecting search results ................... 72
Using online search ......................... 73
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 88
Presentation .................................... 88
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ......... 55
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 54
List of access data
New provider ................................. 150
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 150 Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 55
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 56
M
MapSelecting map content ................... 100
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 100
Building images ............................. 104
Displaying the next intersection .... 103
Heading ......................................... 101
Map settings .................................. 100
Moving ............................................. 66
North orientation ........................... 101
Notes ............................................. 100
Rotating the 3D map ...................... 103
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ............................................... 101
Selecting text information on the
map ............................................... 102
Showing the map version ............... 103
Switching highway information
on/off ............................................ 102
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 102
Updating ........................................ 106
Map functions .................................... 100
Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 57
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 195
Playback options ........................... 197
Search ........................................... 197
Selecting a music file ..................... 196
Switching to Media Interface ......... 196
Video function ............................... 198
Media search
Category list .................................. 188
Current tracklist ............................ 188
General notes ................................ 187
Keyword search ............................. 189
Music genres ................................. 189
Selecting by cover ......................... 188
Starting the media search .............. 187
Menu overview
CD audio and MP3 mode ............... 181
Index7

Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 67
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 66
Starting calculation .......................... 71
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 91
Freeway information ........................ 89
General notes .................................. 87
Lane recommendations ................... 88
Off-road ........................................... 93
Traffic reports .................................. 94
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 179
Using the telephone ....................... 112
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 174
Overview ........................................ 171
Registering .................................... 170
Switching to ................................... 171
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 174
Memory functions .......................... 172
Music and sports alerts ................. 173
Notes ............................................. 169
Selecting a category ...................... 171
Selecting a channel ....................... 171
Tagging music tracks ..................... 174
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 225
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 184
Inserting ........................................ 183
Inserting/removing ........................ 183
Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 57
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 57
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 57 Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 57
Resetting settings ............................ 58
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 56
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 167
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 121
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 150
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 238
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 48
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 238
Setting the night design ..................... 40
Setting the text reader speed ............ 44
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 31
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 206
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 215
Daily forecast ................................. 215
Detail information .......................... 215
Information chart ........................... 215
Selecting a loca
tion for the
weather forecast ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 215
Weather map ................................. 218
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 222
Storm Watch Box ........................... 221
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 31
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 206
Calling up the sound menu ............ 206
Equalizer ........................................ 206
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 137
Setting up ...................................... 137
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 70
10Index

Station presets (radio)Deleting marked stations ............... 168
Stop function
Video DVD .....................................2 02
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 168
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 42
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 178
Via the device list .......................... 179
Via the main function bar ............... 179
Via the number keypad .................. 179
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 48
Date ................................................. 41
Importing/exporting data ................ 49
Language ......................................... 48
Text reader speed ............................ 44
Time ................................................. 41
Time zone ........................................ 41
Voice Control System ...................... 44
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 119
Adding a call .................................. 121
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 31
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 116
Call lists ......................................... 135
Call waiting .................................... 122
Calls with several participants ....... 121
Conference calls ............................ 122
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 114
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 118
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 137
Deleting messages ........................ 145
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details ............................................ 118
Downloading messages manually .. 140
E-mail ............................................. 138
E-mail requirements ....................... 138
E-mail settings ............................... 138
Ending an active call ...................... 123 Entering a number ......................... 119
Entering phone numbers ................ 119
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 117
Function restrictions ...................... 113
Functions available during a call .... 120
General notes ................................ 112
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 122
Making a call ................................. 119
Message conditions ....................... 138
Message settings ........................... 138
Operating options .......................... 113
Phone book .................................... 123
Reading messages ......................... 140
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 118
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 117
Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 119
Safety notes .................................. 112
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 121
Setting up a speed dial .................. 137
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 121
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 117
Switching the microphone on/of
f..1 21
Telephone menu overview ....... ...... 113
Text message condi

tions ...............1 38
Text message settings ................... 138
Text messages (SMS) .................... 138
Toggling ......................................... 121
Using the telephone ....................... 119
Writing e-mails ............................... 142
Writing text messages ................... 142
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 119
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 144
Calling up the settings menu ......... 138
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 139
Deleting ......................................... 145
Displaying details ........................... 141
Downloading manually ................... 140
Editing text templates .................... 144
Inbox .............................................. 140
Index11

Reading.......................................... 14 0
Readin galoud ................................ 14 1
Settings ........................................ .138
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 144
Using a phone number in the text .. 144
Using text templates ......................1 43
Writing ...........................................1 42
Time
Setting the format ............................ 43
Setting the time manually ................ 42
Setting the time zone ....................... 41
Setting the time/date format .......... 43
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 41
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 26
Changing the audio source .............. 30
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 29
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 30
Character suggestions ..................... 28
Deleting characters ......................... 28
Entering a space .............................. 28
Entering characters ......................... 28
Gesture control ................................ 25
Handwriting recognition ................... 27
Operating the touchpad ................... 25
Overview .......................................... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 30
Switching input line ......................... 28
Track information .............................. 235
Traffic jam function ............................. 93
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 95
Real-time traffic report .................... 96
U
Updating the digital map .................. 106
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 185
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 184
V
Vehicle settingsCalling up ......................................... 54
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 199
DVD functions ............................... 201
DVD menu ..................................... 201
DVD's control menu ...................... 201
Function restrictions ...................... 199
Menu options ................................. 200
Notes on discs ............................... 198
Operation ....................................... 198
Overview ........................................ 199
Pause function ............................... 202
Picture settings .............................. 200
Playing conditions .......................... 198
Safety notes .................................. 198
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 202
Stop function ................................. 202
Switching to ................................... 199
Video menu ................................... 201
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 44
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 31
W
Weather map (SIRIUS)Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 218
Calling up ....................................... 218
Legend ........................................... 221
Moving ........................................... 218
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 218
Time stamp .................................... 221
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 217
Storing an area .............................. 217
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 159
WiFi
Activating (Canada) .......................... 45
Activating (USA) ............................... 45
Connecting a device via WPS PBC
(CANADA) ........................................ 47
12Index

FunctionPage
GAccepts a call119
Makes a call119
Redial119
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call wait-
ing)
122
HRejects a call119
Ends an active call123
ISwitches the sound on or
off
31
Switches off navigation
announcements
31
FunctionPage
JSwitches to navigation
mode
65
Calls up the navigation sys-
tem menu
107
KCalls up the telephone
menu
113
LCalls up vehicle settings54
Buttons and controller
Overview
:Clear button
;Switches the display on/off
=Favorites button
?Back button
AController
The vehicle may be equipped with the T
button for seat settings instead of the display
on/off button.
For AMG vehicles: the controller is equipped
with buttons :and ?.
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
24Overview
Overview and operation

Setting the color
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 54).
XTo select AmbientLightColor: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo select a color: turn the controller.
You can find further information on the inte-
rior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting the interior welcome light
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 54).
XTo select Interior welcome light: turn
and press the controller.
XPress the controller.
The function is switched on or off, depend-
ing on the previous status.
You can find further information on the inte-
rior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on the LocatorLightingfunc-
tion, the exterior lighting is switched on for a
short time when it is dark. The light switch
must be set to Ã.
The exterior lighting remains on for
40 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked.
When you start the engine, the locator light-
ing is switched off and automatic headlamp
mode is activated.
You can find further information on the auto-
matic headlamp mode in the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 54).
XTo select Locator Lighting: turn and
press the controller.
XPress the controller.
The function is switched on or off, depend-
ing on the previous status.
You can find further information on the lock-
ing feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
iThere may be fewer settings or none
depending on your vehicle's equipment.
Setting the delayed switch-off time
Interior lighting delayed switch-off
The interior lighting is activated for the dura-
tion of the delayed switch-off time when the
SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 54).
XTo select Interior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller.
You can find further information on the inte-
rior lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
If you switch on the Exterior Lighting
Delayed 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.
The exterior lighting remains on for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off. If
you close all the doors and the tailgate, the
exterior lighting switches off after the set
time.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 54).
XTo select Exterior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn the controller.
Displaying energy consumption and
generated electrical energy
A bar graph displays the energy consumption
and the generated electrical energy.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 54).
XTo select Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
The energy consumption and the generated
electrical energy for the last 15 minutes of
the journey is shown.
Vehicle settings55
Vehicle functions
Z

Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo selectOpenCameraCoverin the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press
to confirm.
The Please
Wait...message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle exceeds a moderate speed
Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle and assists you
when parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme- diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble 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.
You can find further information about the
rear view camera in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Switching the rear view camera auto-
matic mode on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
XPress the Øbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Rear View Camera.
The Rear View Camera
menu appears.
XSelect Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the area behind the vehicle is
shown with guide lines in the display. You
can find further information about the rear
view camera in the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select Open Camera Coverin the rear
view camera menu: turn and press the con-
troller.
The Please
Wait...message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle pulls away
DYNAMIC SELECT
General notes
Press DYNAMIC SELECTto configure the fol-
lowing settings for the Individual
drive pro-
gram:
RDrive system
RSuspension
RSteering
RClimate control
RECO start/stop function
iIn a few countries, the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated at the factory due to
the available fuel grade. In this case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available
regardless of the display in the COMAND
display.
DYNAMIC SELECT59
Vehicle functions
Z

Moving the map
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode,
the menu is faded out (
Ypage 65).
XPress the controller.
The crosshair is shown.
XSlide1, 4or2 the controller.
The map moves in the corresponding direc- tion under the crosshair.
XTo show the menu: press the controller.
XSelect Menu.
Basic settings
Selecting the route type
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Route Settings: press the con-
troller.
XTo select the route type: turn and press the
controller.
A filled circle indicates the current selec-
tion.
RWith active route guidance, COMAND
calculates a new route.
Route guidance active: a destination has
been entered and the route has been cal-
culated.
RIf there has been no route calculated,
COMAND uses the selection as the new
basic setting.
Fast
Route
COMAND calculates a route
with a short journey time.
Dynamic
Traffic
Route
Based on the Fast Route
route type and includes traf-
fic reports on the route for
the route guidance.
Dynamic
TRF.
Route
After
Request
If there are traffic reports, a
prompt appears asking
whether these reports
should be considered in the
route calculation.
Eco RouteCOMAND calculates an
economical route. The jour-
ney may take slightly longer
compared to taking the fast
route.
Short
Route
COMAND calculates a
shorter route.
The route types Dynamic Traffic Route
andDynamic TRF. Route After Request
use real-time traffic reports from SIRIUS sat-
ellite radio.
Further Information on real-time traffic
reports (
Ypage 94).
XTo calculate alternative routes: select
Calculate Alternative Routes
.
Switch the function on Oor off ª.
66Basic settings
Navigation

Requirement (Canada):amobile phone is
connecte dvia Bluetoot h®(Ypage 114) or
US B (
Ypage 196) wit hCOMAND .
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: slide6 thecontrol -
ler .
XTo select Destination:tur nand press th e
controller .
XSelectKeywor dSearch.
XTo select Online Search:slid e5, turn
and press th econtroller .
The search switches to th eonlin efunc-
tions.
Selecting adestination from th elist of
las tdestinations
COMAND automatically store sth elast 50
destinations.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: slide6 thecontrol -
ler .
XTo select Destination:tur nand press th e
controller .
XSelectFro mLas tDestinations.
XSelec tth edestination .
The address entr ymen uappears, showin g
th edestination address .
XTo startrout ecalculation: selectStart.
Selecting an address book contact as
adestination
You can select navigabl eaddress boo kcon-
tacts as th edestination .These are identifie d
by th eL symbol. If you hav ealready entered
and saved your hom eaddress ,you can select
this as th edestination by usin gMy Addres s
.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: slide6 thecontrol -
ler .
XTo select Destination:tur nand press th e
controller .
XSelectFro mContacts.
XSelec tth edestination .
The address entr ymen uappears, showin g
th econtact and associated destination
address .
XTo startrout ecalculation: selectStart.
Selecting adestination from POIs
Calling up th ePOI menu
74Destination entry
Navigation