radio MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 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 .............................................. .23
Basic functions ...................................... 28
Character entry (telephony) ................... 29
Character entry (navigation) .................. 30
Favorites ................................................ 32
System settings .................................. 34
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 34
Important safety notes .......................... 34
Display settings ..................................... 34
Time settings .........................................3 5
Text reader settings ...............................3 7
Voice Control System settings ............... 37
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 37
Bluetooth
®settings ............................... 40
Setting the system language .................4 1
Callin g up the favorite functions ............ 41
Im porting/exporting data ...................... 42
Reset function ...................................... .43
Vehicle functions ................................ 44
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 44
Important safety notes .......................... 44
Vehicle settings ..................................... 44
Seats ..................................................... 46
360° camera ......................................... 47
Rear view camera .................................. 48
DYNAMIC SELECT .................................. 49
Driving dynamics ................................... 51
Navigation ........................................... 52
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 52
Introduction ........................................... 52
Basic settings ........................................ 54 Destination entry ................................... 56
Personal POIs and routes ...................... 67
Route guidance ...................................... 70
Real-time traffic reports ......................... 76
Storing destinations ............................... 80
Map functions ........................................ 82
Navigation functions .............................. 87
Problems with the navigation system .... 88
Telephone
............................................ 90
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 90
Important safety notes .......................... 90
General notes ........................................ 90
Telephone menu overview ..................... 91
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone .................................................... 91
Setting the reception and transmis-
sion volume ........................................... 95
Using the telephone .............................. 95
Mobile phone voice recognition ............. 99
Phone book ........................................... 99
Address book ...................................... 102
Importing contacts .............................. 107
Call lists ............................................... 109
Speed dial lists .................................... 111
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................... 111
Dictation function ................................ 117
Apple CarPlay™ ................................... 118
Android Auto ....................................... 120
Online and Internet functions ..........122
Your multimedia system equipment .... 122
Important safety notes ........................ 122
Conditions for access .......................... 122
Establishing/ending the connection .... 122
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................... 123
Web browser ....................................... 123
Radio .................................................. 128
Your multimedia system equipment .... 128
Switching on the radio ......................... 128
Overview .............................................. 128
Sets the waveband .............................. 129
Station ................................................. 129
Tagging music tracks ........................... 130
2Contents

Displaying station information .............130
Calling up sound settings .................... 130
Displaying information ......................... 130
Satellite radio ...................................... 131
Media ................................................. 136
Your multimedia system equipment .... 136
Activating media mode ........................ 136
Audio/video mode ............................... 137
Media search ....................................... 143
Bluetooth
®audio mode ....................... 145
Operation with the Media Interface ..... 149
Video DVD mode ................................. 151
Picture viewer ...................................... 155
Sound ................................................. 157
Your multimedia system equipment .... 157
Sound settings ..................................... 157
Harman/kardon
®Logic 7®surround
sound system ...................................... 157
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound ................... 159
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 161
Your multimedia system equipment .... 161
Weather forecasts ............................... 161
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....169
Your multimedia system equipment .... 169
Overview .............................................. 169
Basic functions ....................................1 73
System settings ................................... 175
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ........... 175
Video DVD mode ................................. 179
Active COMAND media source mode .. 182
AUX mode ...........................................1 84
Contents3

Phone bookAdding a new contact .................... 101
Adding information to a contact ....1 01
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone .................. 102
Calling up ......................................... 99
Deleting a contact ......................... 102
Displaying the details of an entry ... 101
Entering characters ......................... 29
Saving a contact ............................ 102
Searching for a contact ................. 100
Symbol overview ............................ 100
Phone call
Dialing .............................................. 96
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 155
Displaying pictures ........................ 155
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 156
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 62
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 61
Entering ...........................................6 1
Selecting .......................................... 63
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 81
R
Radio
Activating/deactivating the sta-
tion presets display ....................... 129
Deleting a station .......................... 130
Displaying information ................... 130
Displaying station information ....... 130
Displaying the artist and track ....... 130
Moving stations ............................. 130
Overview ........................................ 128
Setting the waveband .................... 129
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 130
Storing stations ............................. 129
Switching on .................................. 128
Tagging music tracks (download-
ing/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store
®) ............................... 130
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 79
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 114Reading out
Traffic reports on the route .............. 79
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 76
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 183
Adjusting sound settings ............... 174
Adjusting the brightness ................ 174
Adjusting the color ........................ 174
Adjusting the contrast ................... 174
AUX mode ...................................... 184
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 175
Changing the batteries .................. 172
Changing the picture format .......... 175
Control menu ................................. 179
Cordless headphones .................... 171
DVD video mode ............................ 179
Multiple users ................................ 174
Operating with the headphones ..... 173
Picture settings .............................. 174
System settings ............................. 175
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 174
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 48
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) ......................... 48
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 48
Rear-compartment screens .............. 169
Receiving vCards ............................... 108
Redialing (telephone) .......................... 96
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 170
Changing batteries ........................ 173
Rear Seat Entertainment Sy

stem ... 170
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 55
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 43
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 74
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 54
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 54
Starting calculation .......................... 58
Index9

Route guidanceContinue .......................................... 74
Freeway information ........................ 72
General notes .................................. 70
Lane recommendations ................... 71
Off-road ........................................... 76
Traffic reports .................................. 76
S
Safety notesAudio CD and MP3 mode ............... 137
Using the telephone ......................... 90
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 134
Overview ........................................ 132
Presets menu view ......................... 133
Registering .................................... 131
Switching to ................................... 132
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 135
Memory functions .......................... 133
Music and sports alerts ................. 134
Notes ............................................. 131
Selecting a category ...................... 132
Selecting a channel ....................... 132
Tagging music tracks ..................... 134
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 170
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 141
Inserting/removing ........................ 140
Removing ....................................... 141
Seat cushion
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 46
Seats
Active multicontour seat
(COMAND) ....................................... 46
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 46
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 47
Massage function (COMAND) .......... 46
Massage programs (COMAND) ........ 46
Resetting settings ............................ 47
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 46
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 46 Setting the driving dynamics
(COMAND) ....................................... 46
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 129
Sending DTMF tones ...........................98
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 181
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 41
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 181
Setting the night design ..................... 34
Setting the text reader speed ............ 37
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 28
Settings
Sound settings ...............................1 57
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 161
Daily forecast ................................. 161
Detail information ....... ................... 162
Informa

tion chart ........................... 161
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 162
Switching on/off ........................... 161
Weather map ................................. 164
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 168
Storm Watch Box ........................... 168
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 28
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 157
Calling up the sound menu ............ 157
Equalizer ........................................ 157
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 111
Setting up ...................................... 111
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 57
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 30
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 129
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 35
10Index

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 faults 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 21)
=Controller and buttons (Ypage 22)
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 mode128
Sets the waveband129
;Switches to the last selected
media mode136
Calls up the Media menu136
=Inserts/removes a CD/DVD
into/from the single drive139
Inserts a CD/DVD into the
DVD changer139
Removes a CD/DVD from
the DVD changer140
?Selects the previous station
from the station list129
Skips back to a track142
Rewinds142
AInserts/removes a CD/DVD
8Single drive139
VDVD changer139
BClear button22
• Deletes characters
• Deletes an entry
CSelects the next station from
the station list129
Skips forwards to a track142
Fast forward142
FunctionPage
DNumber pad
• Saves a station129
• Authorizes (connects) a
mobile phone93
• Telephone number entry96
• Searches for a contact100
• Character entry30
zDisplays the current
track being played (if the data
medium supports track infor-
mation)
137
g Selects stations by
entering the frequency man-
ually
129
g Selects a track142
ESwitches the multimedia sys-
tem on/off28
Adjusts the volume28
FInserts/removes the SD card140
GAccepts a call95
Makes a call96
Redial number96
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call wait-
ing)
98
HRejects a call96
Ends an active call99
Overview21
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 101). 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.
Character entry (telephony)29
Overview and operation

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
:Assigns new favorites (Ypage 32)
;Renames a selected favorite (Ypage 33)
=Moves a selected favorite (Ypage 33)
?Deletes a selected favorite (Ypage 33)
XTo display the favorites overview:press
the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo show the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and display
a favorite (
Ypage 32).
Displaying and selecting favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo call up a favorite: turn and press the con-
troller.
Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo show the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
XTo select Reassign: turn and press the con-
troller.
The categories for the available favorites are
displayed.
XTo select a category: turn and press the
controller.
The corresponding favorites are displayed.
XTo select a favorite: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo add a favorite at the desired position:
turn and press the controller.
If there is already a favorite at this position,
then this will be deleted.
Adding your own favorites
You can create your own favorites to help you to
use these functions, for example:
RCalling up telephone numbers from the tele-
phone book
RSelecting a radio station
RSkipping to a specific place in a track or an
audio book
RCalling up favored media
RSelecting navigation destinations for route
calculation
The example describes how to add a contact's
telephone number as a favorite.
XCall up the phone book (Ypage 99).
XSelect the contact.
XTo add a telephone number as a favorite
at the desired position: press and hold the
favorites button on the controller until the
favorites are displayed.
XTurn and press the controller.
If there is already a favorite at this position, it
will be deleted and replaced by a new one.
32Favorites
Overview and operation