key MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2016 X166 Comand Manual

Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 194
Telephony ...................................... 114
Telephony notes ............................ 112
Buttons and controller ........................ 24
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 135
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 135
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 136
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 58
Rear view camera ............................ 59
Car pool lanes ...................................... 68
Category list (music search) ............ 188
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 185
Inserting ........................................ 182
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 182
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 232
Notes on discs ............................... 181
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 232
Selecting a track ............................ 185
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 206
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 184
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 33
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 34
Clear button ......................................... 25
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 56
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 56
Basic functions ................................ 31
Components .................................... 20
Control panel ................................... 23
Controller ......................................... 24
Display ............................................. 21
Functions ......................................... 20 Multicontour seat ............................ 56
Seat functions .................................. 56
Switching on/off .............................. 31
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 22
Setting ............................................. 40
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 133
Importing ....................................... 133
Controller ............................................. 24
Cordless headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 229
Indicator lamp ................................ 227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 227
Selecting the screen ...................... 228
D
Date format, setting ............................ 43
Day design, setting ............................. 40
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 55
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 55
Destination
Saving to SD memory card .............. 99
Storing in the address book ............. 98
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 78
Entering a point of interest .............. 75
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 82
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 82
Keyword search ............................... 72
Saving .............................................. 98
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 74
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 74
Destination/route download
Deleting a destination from the
server ............................................ 157
Displaying destinations in the
vehicle ........................................... 156
Displaying the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) .......................... 157
Importing destinations ................... 157
Index5

Equalizer ........................................ 208
Features ........................................ 207
Surround sound ............................. 208
Heading up (navigation) ................... 101
Home address
Entering and saving .........................7 1
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 .................... 148
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 ......................... 74
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
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State/provinceSelecting .......................................... 70
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
Index11

RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass dis-
play
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages, e-
mail)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, destination and route
download, Facebook, Google Street
View™, stock prices, news and much
more
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
-WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the custom- er's mobile phone
RSIRIUS Weather
-Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, tornadoes)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Ionization
-Seat functions, for example adjustment
of driving dynamics
-Driving dynamic display in COMAND dis-
play for vehicles with the Off-Road Engi-
neering package (see the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual)
RFavorites button
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller
Display
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may then temporarily
switch off completely.
Overview
Overview21
Overview and operation

SymbolFunction
%Cancels input
SInserts a paragraph
Entering characters using the number
keypad
If an input line for text or numbers is selected,
the number keypad is used for the character
entry.
XFor example, to enter the letterc: press the
l number key briefly three times in suc-
cession.
An additional display area is shown with all
the available characters. Press the key
repeatedly to go through the characters
until c
is highlighted.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The letter c
is entered in the input line.
Character entry (navigation)
Entering characters using the charac-
ter bar
:Characters NEW(orange-color) entered by
the user
;Characters YORKautomatically added by
COMAND
=Characters not currently available
?Currently selected character
ACharacters currently available
BCharacter bar The example shows the address entry
(
Ypage 70).
XTo enter a character:
turn, slide6or
5 and press the controller.
Selected character :is entered in the
upper line. COMAND adds the missing
characters and shows the entry that best
matches the current input.
The characters are available Aor not =,
depending on the characters already
entered and the data stored in the digital
map.
The Gsymbol indicates that an entry
exists more than once.
XTo delete a character: slide6and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting
F.
XTo delete an entire entry: slide6and
turn the controller; then after selecting F
press and hold down the controller until the
entire entry is deleted.
XTo confirm an entry: slide6and turn
the controller, then press it after select-
ing¬.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
The location selection list appears. The
selected entry is highlighted.
The example shows the character entry when
you save a destination as a navigable contact
in the address book (
Ypage 71). The cursor
is located in the input line.
34Character entry (navigation)
Overview and operation

XTo select an input line:slide6and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting
4 or5.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
XTurn and press the controller.
XTo move the cursor: select the input line.
XSlide6and turn the controller, then
press it after selecting 2or3.
XTo change the character bar language:
slide 6and turn the controller, then
press it after selecting B.
A menu appears.
XTurn and press the controller.
The character set for the selected language
is set.
The character bar entry functions are listed in
the table.
SymbolFunction
ÄSwitches between digits and
symbols
*Switches the character bar from
uppercase to lowercase letters
BChanges the character bar lan-
guage
FDeletes a character or an entry
èSwitches to keyword search
(
Ypage 72)
4, 5Selects the input line
SymbolFunction
2,3Moves the cursor within the
input line
¬Confirms an entry
&Cancels input
Entering characters using the number
keypad
XPress one of the number keypad buttons,
e.g. l, once or repeatedly in quick suc-
cession.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display when the key is pressed. The first
available letter is highlighted.
You see which characters you can enter
with that key. Each time the key is pressed,
the next character is selected.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown in the list.
Favorites
Overview of favorites
:To add a new favorite (Ypage 36)
;To rename a selected favorite
(
Ypage 36)
=To move a selected favorite
(
Ypage 37)
?To delete a selected favorite
(
Ypage 37)
Favorites35
Overview and operation

XTo switch to the menu bar: slide6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: press the
controller.
XSelect WiFi.
The WiFi menu appears.
XSelect Connect via WPS PBC.
XSelect the vehicle from the device to be
connected and Connect via WPS PBC
.
The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB
HOTSPOT XXXXX.
XTo confirm the entry:press the controller.
Connecting a device via WPS PBC (Can-
ada)
Prerequisite:
For this type of connection, the device to be
connected must support "Connect via push
button".
XPress theØbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: press the
controller.
XSelect WiFi.
The WiFi menu appears.
XTo select one of the hotspots that has been
found: turn and press the controller.
A menu for making the connection appears.
XSelect Connect via WPS PBC.
XPress the pushbutton on your device.
XTo confirm the entry: press the controller.
Generating a new security key (USA)
XPress theØbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: press the
controller.
XTo select WiFi: turn and press the control-
ler.
The WiFi menu appears.
XTo select Generate Security Key: turn
and press the controller.
XTo select Regenerate: press the controller.
A new security key is generated.
XTo save the security key: turn the controller
and select Save
.
The WiFi menu appears. The new security
key will now be displayed and verified when
a connection is established via the security
key. The connection must be re-estab-
lished with the newly created security key.
iDevice connections established using the
previous security key will no longer work
after the security key is changed. You have
to reconnect these devices (
Ypage 45).
WiFi47
System settings
Z

Changing the name of the SSID (USA)
XPress theØbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: press the
controller.
XTo select WiFi: turn and press the control-
ler.
The WiFi menu appears.
XTo select ChangeSSID: turn and press the
controller.
A dialog for entering the SSID appears.
XEnter the new SSID.
XTo select ¬: turn and press the control-
ler.
The new SSID is shown on the device to be
connected and in the Connect Using
Security Keymenu.
iDevice connections established using the
previous SSID will no longer work after the
SSID is changed. You have to reconnect
these devices (
Ypage 45).
Bluetooth®settings
General information about Blue-
tooth®
Bluetooth®-capable devices, e.g. mobile
phones, have to comply with a certain profile in order to be connected to COMAND. Every
Bluetooth
®device has its own specific Blue-
tooth®name.
Bluetooth
®technology is a standard for
short-range wireless data transmissions up to
approximately 10 meters. You can use Blue-
tooth
®to connect your mobile phone to
COMAND to, for example:
Ruse the hands-free system
Restablish an Internet connection
Rlisten to music using Bluetooth®Audio
Rexchange vCards
Bluetooth
®is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth®
X
Press the Øbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6,
turn and press the controller to confirm.
A menu appears.
XTo select Activate Bluetooth: turn and
press the controller.
This switches Bluetooth
®on O or off ª.
Setting the system language
This function allows you to determine the lan-
guage for the menu displays and the naviga-
tion messages. The selected language affects
the characters available for entry.
iThe navigation announcements are not
available in all languages. If a language is
not available, the navigation announce-
ments will be in English.
iWhen you set the system language, the
language of the Voice Control System will
change accordingly. If it is not supported by
48Setting the system language
System settings

Setting the interior welcome light
XCall upVehicle 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.
For further information on energy consump-
tion, see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the fuel consumption
A bar graph displays the fuel consumption.
Vehicle settings55
Vehicle functions
Z

XTo selectReset: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo reset: press the controller.
A prompt appears.
XTo select YesorNo: turn and press the con-
troller.
If you select No
the process is canceled.
After selecting Yes
all seat adjustments are
reset to the default values (factory setting).
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle sur-
roundings and assists you, for example when
parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° 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. Make
sure that no persons or animals are in the
maneuvering range.
Further information on the 360°camera can
be found in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
era
Rthe 360° Camerafunction is activated;
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual)
XPress the Øbutton on the COMAND
control panel.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSelect 360° Camera.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode. You will see the previous view on the display
if, when the function is switched on:
Ryou turn the SmartKey to position
1in the
ignition lock
Ryou select transmission position P
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
Switching the display off manually
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
Switching the display on automatically
XYou can automatically switch the 360 cam-
era display using reverse gear
(
Ypage 58).
Switching the 360° camera auto-
matic mode on/off
This function activates the 360° 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.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select 360°Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The 360° Camera
menu appears.
XSelect Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select OpenCameraCoverin the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press
to confirm.
The Please
Wait...message appears for
approximately three seconds.
58360° camera
Vehicle functions