navigation MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2018 COMAND Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 14
Operating safety .................................... 14
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 15
Information on copyright ...................... .17
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 17
Overview and operation .....................18
Overview ................................................ 18
Touchpad .............................................. .22
Basic functions ...................................... 27
Character entry (telephony) ................... 28
Character entry (navigation) .................. 29
Favorites ................................................ 31
System settings .................................. 33
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 33
Important safety notes .......................... 33
Display settings ..................................... 33
Time settings .........................................3 4
Text reader settings ...............................3 6
Voice Control System settings ............... 36
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 36
Bluetooth
®settings ............................... 39
Setting the system language .................4 0
Callin g up the favorite functions ............ 40
Im porting/exporting data ...................... 41
Reset function ...................................... .42
Vehicle functions ................................ 43
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 43
Important safety notes .......................... 43
Vehicle settings ..................................... 43
Seats ..................................................... 45
360° camera ......................................... 46
Rear view camera .................................. 47
DYNAMIC SELECT .................................. 48
Driving dynamics ................................... 50
Navigation ........................................... 51
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 51
Introduction ........................................... 51
Basic settings ........................................ 53 Destination entry ................................... 55
Personal POIs and routes ...................... 66
Route guidance ...................................... 69
Real-time traffic reports ......................... 75
Storing destinations ............................... 79
Map functions ........................................ 81
Functions in the Navigation menu ......... 86
Problems with the navigation system .... 87
Telephone
............................................ 89
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 89
Important safety notes .......................... 89
General notes ........................................ 89
Telephone menu overview ..................... 90
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone .................................................... 90
Setting the reception and transmis-
sion volume ........................................... 94
Using the telephone .............................. 94
Mobile phone voice recognition ............. 98
Phone book ........................................... 98
Address book ...................................... 101
Importing contacts .............................. 106
Call lists ............................................... 108
Speed dial lists .................................... 110
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................... 110
Dictation function ................................ 116
Apple CarPlay™ ................................... 117
Android Auto ....................................... 119
Online and Internet functions ..........121
Your multimedia system equipment .... 121
Important safety notes ........................ 121
General notes ...................................... 121
Conditions for access .......................... 121
Setting up an Internet connection ....... 122
Establishing/ending the connection .... 124
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................... 125
Web browser ....................................... 125
Radio .................................................. 130
Your multimedia system equipment .... 130
Switching on the radio ......................... 130
Overview .............................................. 130
Setting the waveband .......................... 131
2Contents

Basic display (audio mode) ............ 148
Connecting a different mobile
phone .............................................. 93
Connecting audio devices .............. 148
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 151
Device list ...................................... 148
Displaying connection details .......... 94
Displaying details ........................... 149
Entering the passcode ..................... 92
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 149
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 150
Interface .......................................... 89
Playback options ........................... 150
Preparation .................................... 147
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 151
Searching for a mobile phone .......... 91
Selecting a playback option ........... 150
Selecting a track ............................ 150
Starting and stopping playback ..... 149
Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth
®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 150
Telephony ........................................ 90
Telephony notes .............................. 89
Buttons and controller ........................ 21
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 108
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 108
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 109
Camera
360° camera (COMAND) ................. 46
Rear view camera ............................ 47
Car pool lanes ...................................... 55
Category list (music search) ............ 146
CD
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 144
Inserting ........................................ 141
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 141
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 178
Notes on discs ............................... 141 Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 178
Selecting a track ............................ 144
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 143
Character entry
Phone book ...................................... 28
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 29
Clear button ......................................... 21
Climate control
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 44
COMAND
Active multicontour seat .................. 45
Basic functions ................................ 27
Components .................................... 18
Control panel ................................... 20
Controller ......................................... 21
Display ............................................. 19
Functions ......................................... 18
Multicontour seat ............................ 45
Seat functions .................................. 45
Switching on/off .............................. 27
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 19
Setting ............................................. 33
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 106
Importing ....................................... 106
Controller ............................................. 21
Cordless headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 175
Indicator lamp ................................ 174
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 173
Selecting the screen ...................... 174
D
Date format, setting ............................ 35
Day design, setting ............................. 33
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting ................................ 44
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 44
Destination
Saving to an SD card ....................... 79
Storing in the address book ............. 79
Index5

Destination (navigation)Enterin g adestination usin gth e
map ................................................ .62
Entering a point of interest .............. 60
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 65
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 65
Keyword search ............................... 58
Saving .............................................. 79
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 60
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 59
Dialing a number (telephone) ............. 95
Display
Selecting the design ........................ 33
Switching on/off .............................. 34
Displaying energy consumption
and generated electrical energy
(COMAND) ............................................ 44
Driving Dynamics
Displaying ........................................ 50
DVD
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 141
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 178
Notes on discs ............................... 141
Removing/ejecting (DVD
changer) ........................................ 142
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 178
DVD video
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 181
DYNAMIC SELECT
Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller ............................ 48
Configuring individual drive pro-
gram ................................................ 48
Configuring using the DYNAMIC
SELECT button ................................. 48
Displaying engine data ..................... 48
Setting options ................................ 49
E
E-mailAnswering ...................................... 115
Calling up the settings menu ......... 111 Changing the name of the e-mail
account .......................................... 112
Configuring an e-mail account ....... 112
Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 111
Deactivating the e-mail function .... 112
Deleting ......................................... 116
Displaying details ........................... 113
Downloading e-mails manually ...... 112
Editing text templates .................... 115
Forwarding ..................................... 115
Inbox .............................................. 113
Reading .......................................... 112
Settings ......................................... 111
Storing the sender as a new entry
in the address book ....................... 116
Using a phone number in the text .. 116
Using text templates ...................... 115
Writing ........................................... 114
Entering the address (example) ......... 56
Entering the city .................................. 56
F
Factory setting (reset function) ......... 42
Favorites
Adding ............................................. 31
Adding (predefined) ......................... 31
Adding (your own) ............................ 31
Deleting ........................................... 32
Displaying and calling up ................. 31
Moving ............................................. 32
Overview .......................................... 31
Renaming ......................................... 32
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 128
Favorites button .................................. 40
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ............ 44
G
GPS reception...................................... 51
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 144
H
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off .............................................. 24
Touchpad ......................................... 24
6Index

Harman kardon®Logic 7®sur-
round sound system
Balance/Fader ...............................1 60
Calling up the sound menu ............ 160
Equalizer ........................................ 160
Features ........................................ 159
Surround sound .............................1 61
Heading up (navigation) ..................... 81
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 57
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 75
Intermediate destinations
Accepting for the route .................... 65
Creating ...........................................6 3
Editing .............................................. 64
Entering ........................................... 63
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 65
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 121
Creating favorites .......................... 128
Entering the URL ............................ 125
Favorites manager ......................... 128
Favorites menu .............................. 128
Menu functions .............................. 126
Options menu ................................ 126
Selecting/setting access data ....... 122
Setting up an Internet connection .. 122
K
Keyword search (navigation)Entering keywords ........................... 58
Online search ................................... 59
Selecting search options ................. 59
Selecting search results ................... 58
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 70
Presentation .................................... 70
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ......... 44 Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 43
List of access data
New provider ................................. 123
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 123
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 44
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 45
M
Making a callUsing speed dial .............................. 95
Using the call lists ............................ 95
Using the number keypad ................ 95
Using the phone book ...................... 95
Map
Selecting map content ..................... 81
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale .......................... 81
Building images ................................ 84
Displaying the next intersection ...... 83
Heading ........................................... 81
Map settings .................................... 81
Moving ............................................. 52
North orientation ............................. 81
Notes ............................................... 81
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 83
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ................................................. 82
Selecting text information on the
map ................................................. 82
Showing the map version ................. 83
Switching highway information
on/off .............................................. 83
Traffic Sign Assist ............................ 83
Updating .......................................... 86
Map functions ...................................... 81
Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 46
Media Interface
Basic display .................................. 152
Mode ............................................. 151
Playback options ........................... 153
Search ........................................... 152
Index7

Selecting a music file ..................... 152
Supported devices ......................... 152
Supported file formats ................... 152
Switching to Media Interface ......... 152
Video function ............................... 153
Media mode
Bluetooth
®Audio ........................... 147
Connections for external media
sources .......................................... 138
Switching on .................................. 138
Media search
By folder ........................................ 146
Category list .................................. 146
Current track list ............................ 146
General notes ................................ 145
Keyword search ............................. 146
Music genres ................................. 146
Selecting by cover ......................... 146
Starting the media search .............. 145
Menu overview
CD audio and MP3 mode ............... 141
Mercedes-Benz Apps
Calling up ....................................... 125
Voice-operated control system ...... 125
Microphone, switching on/off ........... 96
Mobile phone
Authorizing ....................................... 92
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ................................................ 90
Connecting another mobile
phone .............................................. 93
De-authorizing ................................. 94
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 94
Enabling for Internet access .......... 122
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 140
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 144
Notes ............................................. 139
Safety notes .................................. 139
Stop and playback function ........... 144
N
NavigationAdjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 27
Alternative route .............................. 73 Avoiding an area .............................. 84
Basic settings .................................. 53
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 74
Calling up the compass display ........ 87
Calling up the menu ......................... 86
Entering a destination ...................... 55
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 62
Entering a point of interest .............. 60
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 29
GPS reception .................................. 51
Important safety notes .................... 51
Info on navigation ............................ 87
Lane recommendation ..................... 70
Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ............................................. 75
Online map display .......................... 86
Reading out traffic reports ............... 78
Repeating announcements .............. 72
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 59
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 53
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 53
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 52
Starting route calculation ................ 57
Switching announcements
on/off .............................................. 72
Switching to ..................................... 52
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 27
North orientation (navigation) ........... 81
O
Online and Internet functions
Calling up the device list ................ 123
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 122
Ending the connection ................... 125
Establishing a connection .............. 124
8Index

Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider ..............................................123
Mercedes-Benz Apps ..................... 125
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 122
Setting up an Internet connection .. 122
Web browser .................................. 125
P
Pause function
Video DVD ..................................... 157
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) ..................................................6 6
Editing .............................................. 67
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 67
Recording the route .........................6 8
Saving .............................................. 66
Selecting .......................................... 67
Settings for personal POIs ............... 66
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 100
Adding information to a contact .... 100
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 101
Calling up ......................................... 98
Deleting a contact ......................... 101
Displaying the details of an entry ... 100
Entering characters ......................... 28
Saving a contact ............................ 101
Searching for a contact ................... 99
Symbol overview .............................. 99
Phone call
Dialing .............................................. 95
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 157
Displaying pictures ........................ 157
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 158
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 61
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 60
Entering ........................................... 60
Selecting .......................................... 62
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 80
R
Radio
Activating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 131
Deleting a station .......................... 132
Displaying information ................... 132
Displaying station information ....... 132
Displaying the artist and track ....... 132
Moving stations ............................. 132
Overview ........................................ 130
Setting the waveband .................... 131
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 132
Storing stations ............................. 131
Switching on .................................. 130
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 132
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 78
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 113
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 78
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 75
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 185
Adjusting sound settings ............... 176
Adjusting the brightness ................ 176
Adjusting the color ........................ 176
Adjusting the contrast ................... 176
Audio mode ................................... 177
AUX mode ...................................... 186
Changing the batteries .................. 174
Changing the picture format .......... 177
Control menu ................................. 181
Cordless headphones .................... 173
DVD video mode ............................ 181
Multiple users ................................ 176
Operating with the headphones ..... 175
Picture settings .............................. 176
System settings ............................. 177
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 176
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 47
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 47
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 47
Index9

Rear-compartment screens.............. 171
Receiving vCards ............................... 107
Redialing (telephone) .......................... 95
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 172
Changing batteries ........................ 175
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 172
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 54
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 42
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 73
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 53
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 53
Starting calculation .......................... 57
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 73
Freeway information ........................ 71
General notes .................................. 69
Lane recommendations ................... 70
Off-road ........................................... 75
Traffic reports .................................. 75
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 139
Using the telephone ......................... 89
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 136
Overview ........................................ 134
Presets menu view ......................... 135
Registering .................................... 133
Switching to ................................... 134
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 137
Memory functions .......................... 135
Music and sports alerts ................. 136
Notes ............................................. 133
Selecting a category ...................... 134
Selecting a channel ....................... 134
Tagging music tracks ..................... 136 Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 172
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 143
Inserting/removing ........................ 142
Removing ....................................... 143
Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 45
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 46
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 45
Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 45
Resetting settings ............................ 46
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 45
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 45
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 131
Sending DTMF tones ...........................96
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 122
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 183
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 40
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 183
Setting the night design ..................... 33
Setting the text reader speed ............ 36
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 27
Settings
Sound settings ...............................1 59
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast .............. .................. 163
Da

ily forecast ................................. 163
Detail information .......................... 164
Information chart ........................... 163
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 164
Switching on/off ........................... 163
10Index

Text messages (SMS) .................... 110
Toggling ...........................................97
Using the telephone .........................9 4
Voice recognition .............................9 8
Writing e-mails ...............................1 14
Writing text messages ................... 114
Telephone number
Entering ...........................................9 5
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 116
Calling up the settings menu ......... 111
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 111
Deleting ......................................... 116
Displaying details ........................... 113
Downloading manually ................... 112
Editing text templates .................... 115
Inbox .............................................. 113
Reading .......................................... 112
Reading aloud ................................ 113
Settings ......................................... 111
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 116
Using a phone number in the text .. 116
Using text templates ...................... 115
Writing ........................................... 114
Time
Setting the format ............................ 35
Setting the time manually ................ 35
Setting the time zone ....................... 34
Setting the time/date format .......... 35
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 34
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio .... 23
Changing the audio source .............. 26
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 26
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 26
Character suggestions ..................... 25
Deleting characters ......................... 25
Entering a space .............................. 25
Entering characters ......................... 25
Gesture control ................................ 22
Handwriting recognition ................... 24
Operating the touchpad ................... 22
Overview .......................................... 22
Quick access for Audio .................... 26 Switching ......................................... 22
Switching input
line ......................... 25
Trac

k information .............................. 180
Traffic jam function ............................. 74
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 76
Real-time traffic report .................... 77
U
Updating the digital map .................... 86
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 144
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 143
V
VehicleData acquisition ............................... 15
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 43
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Changing the picture format .......... 155
Control option ................................ 154
DVD functions ............................... 156
DVD menu ..................................... 156
DVD's control menu ...................... 155
Full-screen mode ........................... 155
Function restrictions ...................... 154
Notes on discs ............................... 154
Operation ....................................... 153
Overview ........................................ 155
Pause function ............................... 157
Picture settings .............................. 155
Playing conditions .......................... 154
Safety notes .................................. 153
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 157
Stop function ................................. 157
Switching to ................................... 154
Video menu ................................... 156
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 36
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 27
12Index

Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
The multimedia system may provide incorrect
navigation recommendations if the actual
street/traffic situation does not correspond
with the digital map's data. Digital maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes in an area. For
example, a route may have been diverted or the
direction of a one-way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/
h), your vehicle covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets t
he FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
14Introduction

Overview
Components
:Display (Ypage 19)
;Control panel (Ypage 20)
=Controller and buttons (Ypage 21)
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
Rthe control panel with a single drive or DVD changer
Rthe control panel with a single drive
Rthe controller and buttons
Rthe touchpad
Rtwo connection options for USB devices or via Media Interface in the center console
An iPod®is connected via a USB cable.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
via Media Interface, SD card, Bluetooth
®
audio
An iPod®, for example, can be connected
directly to the USB via the integrated Media
Interface.
-Media search
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-Harman Kardon®Logic7®surround sound
system
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound sys-
tem
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
-Additional navigation system functions,
e.g. compass display
18Overview
Overview and operation