radio 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

Station ................................................. 131
Tagging music tracks ........................... 132
Displaying station information ............. 132
Calling up sound settings .................... 132
Displaying information ......................... 132
Satellite radio ...................................... 133
Media................................................. 138
Your multimedia system equipment .... 138
Activating media mode ........................ 138
Audio/video mode ............................... 139
Media search ....................................... 145
Bluetooth
®audio mode ....................... 147
Operation with the Media Interface ..... 151
Video DVD mode ................................. 153
Picture viewer ...................................... 157
Sound ................................................. 159
Your multimedia system equipment .... 159
Sound settings ..................................... 159
Harman Kardon
®Logic 7®surround
sound system ...................................... 159
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound ................... 161
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 163
Your multimedia system equipment .... 163
Weather forecasts ............................... 163
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....171
Your multimedia system equipment .... 171
Overview .............................................. 171
Basic functions .................................... 175
System settings ................................... 177
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ........... 177
Video DVD mode ................................. 181
Active COMAND media source mode .. 184
AUX mode ........................................... 186
Contents3

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

Weather map ................................. 166
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide ..................................1 70
Storm Watch Box ........................... 170
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 27
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 159
Calling up the sound menu ............ 159
Equalizer ........................................ 159
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 110
Setting up ...................................... 110
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 56
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 32
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 131
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 34
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 138
Via the device list .......................... 139
Via the main function bar ............... 138
Via the number keypad .................. 139
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 39
Date ................................................. 34
Importing/exporting data ................ 41
Language ......................................... 40
Text reader speed ............................ 36
Time ................................................. 34
Time zone ........................................ 34
Voice Control System ...................... 36
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ............. 94
Adding a call .................................... 96
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 27
Android Auto .................................. 119
Apple CarPlay™ ............................. 117
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 92
Call lists ......................................... 108
Call waiting ...................................... 97 Calls with several participants ......... 97
Conference calls .............................. 97
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 90
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 94
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 110
Deleting messages ........................ 116
Dictation function for text mes-
sages and e-mails .......................... 116
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 94
Downloading messages manually .. 112
E-mail ............................................. 110
E-mail requirements ....................... 110
E-mail settings ............................... 111
Ending an active call ........................ 98
Entering a number ........................... 95
Entering phone numbers .................. 95
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 93
Function restrictions ........................ 90
Functions available during a call ...... 96
General notes .................................. 89
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................... 97
Making a call .................................... 95
Message conditions ....................... 110
Message settings ........................... 111
Operating options ............................ 89
Phone book ...................................... 98
Reading messages ......................... 112
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 94
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................... 93
Rejecting a call (COMAND) .............. 95
Safety notes ..................................... 89
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 96
Setting up a speed dial .................. 110
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) .................................................. 97
Switchi
ng between mobile
phones ............................................. 93
Switching the microphone on/off .... 96
Telephone menu overview ............... 90
Text message conditions ............... 110
Text message settings ................... 111
Index11

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

Canada only:The wireless devices of this vehi-
cle comply with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Correct use
You need to observe the following information
when using the multimedia system:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motorvehicles
Using roof carriers may impair the correct func-
tioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite radio,
GPS).
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the wind-
shield may affect radio reception. This can have
a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency call antenna) in the vehicle interior.
Protection against theft: this device is equip-
ped with technical provisions to protect it
against theft. Further information on protection
against theft can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Revents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in detecting and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranty events
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser- vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more
information there, if required.
Introduction15
Z

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

Control panel
FunctionPage
:Switches to radio mode130
Sets the waveband131
;Switches to the last selected
media mode138
Calls up the Media menu138
=Inserts/removes a CD/DVD
into/from the single drive141
Inserts a CD/DVD into the
DVD changer141
Removes a CD/DVD from
the DVD changer142
?Selects the previous station
from the station list131
Skips back to a track144
Rewinds144
AInserts/removes a CD/DVD
8Single drive141
VDVD changer141
BClear button21
• Deletes characters
• Deletes an entry
CSelects the next station from
the station list131
Skips forwards to a track144
Fast forward144
FunctionPage
DNumber pad
• Saves a station131
• Authorizes (connects) a
mobile phone92
• Telephone number entry95
• Searches for a contact99
• Character entry29
zDisplays the current
track being played (if the data
medium supports track infor-
mation)
139
g Selects stations by
entering the frequency man-
ually
131
g Selects a track144
ESwitches the multimedia sys-
tem on/off27
Adjusts the volume27
FInserts/removes the SD card142
GAccepts a call94
Makes a call95
Redials a number95
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call wait-
ing)
97
HRejects a call95
Ends an active call98
20Overview
Overview and operation

Radio:the display of the radio mode last set
appears.
Media: the display for the media source last
set appears. In the example, Media Interface
mode is set.
Telephone/Internet: the display of the last
communication function set appears (tele-
phone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle: the display appears.
XTo show the menu: slide4 the controller.
The menu for the selected functions appears.
Depending on the operation, the marking is
shown:
Rin the main function bar at the top or
Rbelow in the menu bar
XTo select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
If you have selected a menu item from the
main function bar, switch to the last menu set
for the selected function.
The menu bar features options within the cur-
rently set function.
Selecting the operating mode for a
main function
For the main functions, e.g. communication or
media, you can choose from the available oper-
ating modes.
In the communication menu, you can:
Rswitch to telephone mode
Rcall up the address book
Rcall up the Internet
Rcall up the Digital Operator's Manual for
Tel/®
XPress the %button.
The phone menu appears.
XTo call up the menu: press the%button
again.
or
XTo select Tel/®: slide5and press the
controller.
The communication menu appears. Phone
is
at the front.
XTo select a menu option: turn and press the
controller.
Character entry (telephony)
Entering characters using the charac-
ter bar
In the example, a new entry is added to the
phone book (Ypage 100). The new entry has
three input lines for entering the last name, first name and phone number. The input line for the
surname is selected automatically.
Entering characters
XTurn and press the controller.
The character selected in character bar ;is
entered into surname input line :.
XEnter the complete last name.
Deleting individual characters
XTo switch to the bottom line of the character
bar: slide 6the controller.
XTo select F: turn and press the controller.
The character last entered is deleted.
Deleting an entire entry
XTo switch to the bottom line of the character
bar: slide 6the controller.
XTo select F: turn and hold the controller until
the entire entry has been deleted.
Switching input lines
XTo switch to the bottom line of the character
bar: slide 6the controller.
XTo select 5: turn and press the controller.
The input line for the first name is selected.
You can enter the characters for the first
name.
28Character entry (telephony)
Overview and operation