lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV 2018 COMAND Manual

Harman kardon®Logic 7®sur-
round sound system
Balance/Fader ...............................1 64
Calling up the sound menu ............ 163
Equalizer ........................................ 164
Features ........................................ 163
Surround sound .............................1 64
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 .................... 122
Creating favorites .......................... 129
Entering the URL ............................ 127
Favorites manager ......................... 129
Favorites menu .............................. 130
Menu functions .............................. 127
Options menu ................................ 128
Selecting/setting access data ....... 123
Setting up an Internet connection .. 123
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 ................................. 124
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 124
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 44
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 45
M
Making a callUsing speed dial .............................. 96
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 .................................. 154
Mode ............................................. 154
Playback options ........................... 156
Search ........................................... 155
Index7

Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the 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 can give incorrect navi-
gation commands if the actual street/traffic sit-
uation 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 meet s 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.
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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

You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on theLocator Lightingfunc-
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 lighting is switched off and
the automatic driving lights are activated.
You can find further information on the auto-
matic headlamp mode in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select LocatorLighting: turn and press
the controller.
XPress the controller.
The function is switched on or off, depending
on the previous status.
You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
iThere may be fewer settings or none
depending on your vehicle's equipment.
Setting the switch-off delay time
Interior lighting switch-off delay time
The interior lighting is activated for the duration
of the switch-off delay time when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Interior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Exterior lighting switch-off delay time
If you switch on the Exterior LightingDelayed 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 lit 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 43).
XTo select Exterior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
Displaying energy consumption and
generated electrical energy
A bar graph displays the energy consumption
and the generated electrical energy.
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
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 consumption,
see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the fuel consumption
A bar graph displays the fuel consumption.
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
The fuel consumption for the last 15 minutes
of the journey is shown.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 43).
XTo select Ionization: turn and press the
controller.
The ionization is switched on or off, depend-
ing on the previous status: press and turn the
controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
44Vehicle settings
Vehicle functions

Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Introduction
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat einformation systems an dcom-
munication equipment integrated in th evehi-
cl e whil edriving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also los econtro l
of th evehicle. There is aris kof an accident.
Only operat eth eequipment when th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsur ethat this
is possible, par kth evehicle payin gattention
to traffic condition san doperat eth eequip-
men twhen th evehicle is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydrivin gwhen
operatin gth emultimedia system.
The multimedia syste mcalculates th erout eto
th edestination without taking accoun tof th e
following, fo rexample:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop an dyield signs
Rmergin glanes
Rparking or stoppin gin ano parking/n ostop-
pin gzone
Rother road an dtraffic rule san dregulation s
Rnarrow bridge s
The multimedia syste mmay provid eincorrec t
navigation recommendation sif th eactual
street/traffic situation doe sno tcorrespon d
wit hth edigita lmap's data.
Examples of suc hdeviation sincl ude:
Ra
diverted rout e
Rachange in th edirection of aone-way stree tDigital map
sdo no tcover all areas no rall routes
in an area.
Fo rthis reason ,you mus talways observ eroad
an dtraffic rule san dregulation sdurin gyour
journey. Road an dtraffic rule san dregulation s
always hav epriorit yover th esystem' sdrivin g
recommendations.
Navigation announcement sare intended to
direc tyou whil edrivin gwithout divertin gyour
attention from th eroad an ddriving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sultin gth emap display fo rdirections. Lookin g
at th eicon sor map display can distract you from
traffic condition san ddriving, an dincrease th e
ris kof an accident.
General notes
Operationa lreadines sof th enavigation
syste m
The navigation syste mmus tdetermin eth eposi-
tion of th evehicle befor efirst use or wheneve r
operational status is restored .Therefore, you
may hav eto drive fo r awhil ebefor eprecise
rout eguidance is possible.
GP Sreception
Amon gother things, correc tfunctionin gof th e
navigation syste mdepends on GPS reception .In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages .
iUsing roof carriers may impair th ecorrec t
functionin gof aroof antenn a(phone, satellite
radio, GPS).
Entry restriction
Fo rvehicles in certain countries, there is adat a
entr yrestriction .
Entries can be mad ewhen th eselecto rlever is in
position Por th evehicle is stationary.
Whe nth erestriction is active ,certain entries
canno tbe made. Thi swill be indicated by th e
fac tthat certain men uitems are grayed out an d
canno tbe selected.
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Navigation
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XTo selectDestination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Memory Card.
XSelectPersonal Routes.
Previously recorded routes are displayed.
XTo select a route: turn and press the control-
ler.
The map appears with a menu. The recorded
route is shown on the map in blue.
XTo start route calculation: selectStart.
XTo change the name and symbol: select
Edit
.
XSelect Change NameorEdit Icon.
XTo change name: enter character (Ypage 30).
XTo change symbol: select a symbol.
The symbol is saved.
Route guidance
General notes
Always observe the traffic regulations when
driving. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over system driving recom-
mendations.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rtemporary traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give differing navi-
gation commands if the actual street/traffic sit-
uation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. For example, if the road layout or
the direction of a one-way street has been
changed.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (
Ypage 57).
The multimedia system guides you to your des-
tination by means of navigation announcements
in the form of audible navigation announce-
ments and route guidance displays.
Navigation messages guide you during the jour-
ney without distracting you from traffic condi-
tions or driving. Please always use this feature
instead of consulting the map display for direc- tions. The symbols or the map display could dis-
tract you from traffic conditions and driving.
The route guidance displays can be seen if nav-
igation mode is switched on.
If you do not follow the navigation announce-
ments or if you leave the calculated route, the
multimedia system automatically calculates a
new route to the destination.
If the digital map contains the corresponding
information, the following applies:
RDuring route guidance, the multimedia sys-
tem tries to avoid roads with restricted
access. These include, for example, roads
which are closed to through-traffic.
RRoads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed
on Sundays and public holidays) are consid-
ered for route guidance on days when they are
open. For this purpose, the relevant times
must be correctly stored in the database.
Change of direction
Overview
Changes of direction have three phases:
RPreparation phase
RAnnouncement phase
RChange-of-direction phase
Changes in direction are also shown in the mul-
tifunction display of the instrument cluster (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Preparation phase
The multimedia system prepares you for the
upcoming driving maneuver, e.g. with the
announcement "Prepare to turn right". You see
the full-screen map.
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Navigation
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XTo scroll through the message or select phonenumbers in the text: turn the controller.
The display scrolls up or down line by line, or
skips to the next or previous telephone num-ber and automatically highlights it.
XTo close the message text: press the%
button.
The following sub-folders can be selected
for text messages and e-mails:
RInbox
This folder contains all the incoming mes-
sages.
ROutbox
This folder contains all the outgoing mes-
sages.
RDrafts
This folder contains all the messages that you
have saved as a draft.
iFolders cannot be selected if they are
empty.
Depending on the mobile phone used, the sub-
folder function may be available.
Read-aloud function for messages
XTo start the read-aloud function: press the
controller when the message is displayed.
XTo select Read Aloud: turn and press the
controller.
The multimedia system reads the message
aloud.
XTo cancel the read-aloud function: press the
8 button.
or
XPress the controller, select Cancel Read-Aloud Functionand press the controller
again.
You can set the language (
Ypage 40) and the
speed (Ypage 36) of the read-aloud function.
Displaying details and phone numbers
The multimedia system can also show a short-
ened sender display in full.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select 1: turn and press the controller.
The message menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Folder: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo select Text MessageorE-Mail: turn and
press the controller.
The selected folder is displayed.
XTo highlight the desired message: turn the
controller.
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select Details: turn and press the con-
troller.
The detailed view appears.
XTo close the detailed display: slide8 the
controller.
Writing text messages
Writing a new text message
Observe the requirements for the message func-
tion (Ypage 111).
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select 1: turn and press the controller.
The message menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select New: turn and press the controller.
XTo selectText Message: turn and press the
controller.
The text message input menu is displayed.
The To:
input line is selected.
Entering a recipient
XEnter characters using the controller or the
number keypad (Ypage 28).
or
114Messages (text messages and e-mails)
Telephone

Web browser
Calling up a website
Function restrictions
Internet pages cannot be shown while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Entering a web address
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo select www: turn and press the controller.
An input menu for the web address is dis-
played.
XEnter characters using the controller or the
number keypad.
XTo finish entry and call up a website: select
¬.
Selecting a web address from the list
XWhen the character bar is displayed, slide
5 the controller.
XTo select the desired web address: turn and
press the controller.
The web address can still be changed as
desired.
XTo call up a website: select ¬.
The website is called up.
Navigating the website
StepResult
XTurn the controller.Navigates from one
selectable item (e.g.
link, text field or
menu) to the next and
highlights the respec-
tive element on the
website.
Sliding the controller:
XLeft or right 1
XUp or down4
XDiagonally2
Moves the pointer on
the page.
XPress the control-
ler.Opens the selected
item.
XPress%.Calls up the menu.
Menu functions
:Closes the browser
;Back or forwards
=Updates or cancels
?URL entry
AFavorites
BOptions
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo call up the Options menu: select3by
turning and pressing the controller.
XTo close the website: select&.
XTo call up the previous website: select
t.
XTo call up the next website: selectu.
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Online and Internet functions
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selected location. The data is supplied by the
nearest weather station.
Option 2: selecting the area in the
weather map
XCall up the weather map (Ypage 171).
XMove the weather map so that the crosshair is
over the desired area (Ypage 171).
XPress the controller.
The information chart shows the weather
forecast for the selected area. The data is
supplied by the nearest weather station.
Memory functions
Storing the area in the weather memory
You can save locations that are called up fre-
quently in ten preset positions (0, 1-9) in the
weather memory.
XIn the weather memory: select the area for
the weather forecast (Ypage 169).
The selected location appears at the top in the status bar.
XTo select Locationin the information chart:
turn and press the controller.
XSelect Preset.
XSelect a preset using the controller.
XPress and hold the controller until you hear a
tone.
The area is entered on the selected preset.
XTo store rapidly: in the daily forecast
(Ypage 168) press and hold a number key,
e.g. l, until the preset position number is
shown in the status bar in front of the area
name.
iYou can also use this function in the five-day
forecast (Ypage 168), and in the detailed
information view (Ypage 169).
Selecting an area from the weather
memory
XDirectly from the weather memory: select
Location
from the information chart: turn
and press the controller.
XSelect Preset.
XSelect the memory position which contains
the location you require.
The weather data for the selected area is dis-
played.
XQuick select: if a location is stored in the
weather memory, for example when the cur-
rent forecast display is active, briefly press a
number key, e.g. l.
The weather data for the selected area is dis-
played.
Weather map
Calling up the weather map
XTo select Mapin the information chart: turn
and press the controller.
The weather map is shown on a 500-mi (500-
km) scale. The crosshair highlights the
weather station that supplies the current
weather data.
Moving the weather map
XSlide 4 or1 the controller.
The weather map moves in the corresponding
direction under the crosshair.
Changing the scale
XTurn the controller.
The scale bar appears.
XTurn until the desired scale is set.
Showing/hiding the menu in the
weather map
XTo show: press the controller.
XTo hide:slide5the controller.
Weather forecasts171
SIRIUS Weather