MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2014 W166 Comand Manual

Your COMAND equipment
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Climate control status display ...........50
Fuel consumption indicator ...............50
ON&OFFROAD display .........................51
Driving conditions menu (Active
Body Control) ....................................... 51
Seat functions ..................................... 52
Rear view camera ............................... 55
Night View Assist Plus .......................56
360° camera ....................................... 56 49Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described. Climate control status display
The climate status display in the COMAND display
(example)
If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for three seconds at the bottom of
the screen in the COMAND display. You will
see the current settings of the various climate
control functions.
Overview of climate control systems, see the
separate vehicle operating instructions.
The climate status display appears when:
X You turn the temperature control and set
the temperature.
or
X You turn the control to set the airflow.
or
X You press one of the following buttons:
0097 Increases air flow
0095 Decreases air flow
005A Switches climate control on/off
00D6 Switches the ZONE function on/off 0058
Controls the air conditioning auto-
matically
00F0 Sets the climate control style in auto-
matic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE)
008F Sets the air distribution
0099, 009Cor009B Sets the air distribu-
tion
0064 Turns on the defrost function
00C9 Turns on maximum cooling
i The way that the climate control status
display is called up depends on your vehi-
cle's climate control system. Example settings for the defrost function (top) and
for the climate mode in automatic mode
X
To hide the display: turn or press the
COMAND controller.
or
X Press one of the buttons on COMAND. Fuel consumption indicator
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
engine variant installed, fuel consumption
can be shown in the COMAND display.
If your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and the
installed engine variant supports it, you can
call up other displays (see the separate oper-
ating instructions). 50
Fuel consu
mption indi catorVehicle functions

Calling up/exiting the display
X
To call up the full screen display: press
the 0066 button.
X In the system menu, slide 00970052the
COMAND controller up until the Full
Full
Screen
Screen option is selected.
X Press 0098the COMAND controller.
The system display is shown as full screen
(without system menu).
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller repeat-
edly until the fuel consumption indicator
appears.
The COMAND display shows the fuel con-
sumption for the last 15 minutes of the
journey.
X To exit the full-screen display: press0098
the COMAND controller.
The system menu appears.
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
The fuel consumption display may differ from
the display in the FROM START
FROM START trip computer
in the Trip
Trip menu; see the vehicle Operator's
Manual. ON&OFFROAD display
Overview
Depending on the vehicle model series, the
settings and the status of the ON&OFFROAD
functions can be shown in the COMAND dis-
play, e.g.:
R vehicle's angle of inclination
R uphill or downhill gradient in percentage
R steering angle
Further information on the ON&OFFROAD
functions can be found in the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual. Calling up displays
X Press 0066.
X In the system menu, slide 00970052the
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller until
the ON&OFFROAD display appears.
The COMAND display shows the settings
and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions. Exiting the display
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel consump-
tion) is shown. Driving conditions menu (Active Body
Control)
General notes
On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you can display some driving systems and
additional information in the COMAND dis-
play. Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control)
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Calling up drive status regulator (ABC)
X Press 0066.
X In the system menu, slide 00970052the
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller repeat-
edly until the driving conditions menu
(ABC) appears.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display.
Details on the displays:
R for all vehicles except AMG vehicles, see
the separate vehicle Operator's Manual
R for AMG vehicles, see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual. Exiting the display
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel consump-
tion) is shown. Seat functions
Overview
Using the 0050button next to the COMAND
controller or the Seat menu item in the sys-
tem menu, you can call up different setting
functions. The following settings depend on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series:
R Seat cushion length
R Backrest side bolsters
R Lumbar
R Balance
R Seat cushion side bolsters
R Dynamics
R Massage
i You can also store and recall the current
seat function settings using the memory
button and the corresponding memory
position switch; see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual. The massage function cannot be started or
stopped using the memory button. Selecting the seat
First select the seat which you wish to adjust.
This function is not available for all vehicles.
X Press the 0050or0066 button.
X Select Seat Seatand press 0098to confirm.
X To switch to the lower line, for both options
slide 00520064the COMAND controller.
X Select Driver's Seat Driver's Seat orPassenger
Passenger
Seat
Seat by turning 00790052007Athe COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm. Adjustment functions
Adjusting the seat cushion length The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
This function allows you to adjust the height
of the seat cushion.52
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X
Select the seat ( Ypage 52).
X Select Seat Surface
Seat Surface by turning00790052007Athe
COMAND Controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A scale appears.
X Turn 00790052007A or slide 009700520064the COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the lum-
bar region of the seat backrest The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series. This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest
(4-way lumbar support).
X Select the seat ( Ypage 52).
X Select Lumbar
Lumbar by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A crosshair appears. You can make two
settings:
R Vertical: to move the point of greatest
lumbar support up or down
R Horizontal: to adjust the amount of sup-
port
X Slide 009700520064 or009500520096 the COMAND controller
and press 0098to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button. Adjusting the sides of the seat backrest
(backrest side bolsters) The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
X
Select the seat ( Ypage 52).
X Select Seatb. Sides Seatb. Sides by turning00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A scale appears.
X Turn 00790052007A or slide 009700520064the COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button.
i For vehicle model series with a dynamic
multicontour seat: if the driving dynamics
are activated and respond to a change of
direction (e.g. when cornering), the back-
rest side bolsters cannot be temporarily
adjusted.
Adjusting the seat side bolsters The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series. Seat functions
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This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat side bolsters.
X Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Seat Sides
Seat Sides by turning00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A scale appears.
X Turn 00790052007A or slide 009700520064the COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button.
Balance The availability of this function depends on
the vehicle model series. The Balance function controls the distribution
of heat on the seat backrest and cushion.
The Balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating; see the
separate vehicle Operator's Manual.
X Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Balance
Balance by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A scale appears and shows the current set-
ting. Positive values indicate the heat out-
put for the seat backrest, negative values
indicate the heat output for the seat cush-
ion. The intensity is indicated by an orange
bar in the stylized seat above the scale. The values stand for:
R
0 0- backrest and seat cushion are heated
equally to the maximum level
R 1
1to 3
3- the heat output to the seat cush-
ion is reduced in one-third increments
R -1
-1 to-3
-3 - the heat output to the backrest
is reduced in one-third increments
X Turn 00790052007A or slide 009500520096the COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button.
Massage function The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
Example display (M-Class or GL-Class)
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Massage Massage by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A list appears.
You can select different types of massage
function:
R 0: Off 0: Off
R 1: Slow and Gentle
1: Slow and Gentle
R 2: Slow and Vigorous
2: Slow and Vigorous
R 3: Fast and Gentle
3: Fast and Gentle
R 4: Fast and Vigorous
4: Fast and Vigorous 54
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X
Turn 00790052007A or slide 009700520064the COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
The massage function runs for approx-
imately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the
setting.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics This function is available on vehicle model
series with a dynamic multicontour seat. X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Dynamic Seat
Dynamic Seat by turning00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A scale appears.
You can select:
R 0 0: Off
R 1
1: level 1 (medium setting)
R 2
2: level 2 (high setting)
X Turn 00790052007A or slide 009700520064the COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
X To exit the menu: press the003Dback
button. Resetting all adjustments
X
Select the seat (Y page 52).
X Select Reset All
Reset All by turning00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A prompt appears.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No and press 0098to confirm.
If you select No
No, the process will be can-
celed.
After you select Yes Yes, all seat adjustments
are reset to the default values (factory set-
ting). Rear view camera
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and park-
ing. When maneuvering or parking, make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects
in the area in which you are maneuvering.
The image from the rear view camera is
shown in the COMAND display when reverse
gear is engaged if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a rear view
camera.
R COMAND is switched on
R the Activation by R gear Activation by R gear function is
activated.
If the function is activated, the COMAND dis-
play will automatically switch back to the pre- Rear view camera
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viously selected display as soon as you shift
out of reverse gear.
i For further information on the rear view
camera, see separate vehicle Operator's
Manual.
X Press the 0066function button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings
Settings by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
X Select Rear
Rear View
ViewCamera
Camera and press 0098to
confirm.
X Select Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear and press
0098 to confirm.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status. Night View Assist Plus
On vehicles with Night View Assist Plus you
can have the image from Night View Assist
Plus shown on the COMAND display.
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 29).
X Activate Night View Assist Plus, see the
separate operating instructions.
The image from Night View Assist Plus
appears in the COMAND display.
X To adjust the brightness: selectBright‐
Bright‐
ness ness by turning 00790052007Athe COMAND con-
troller and press 0098to confirm.
X Turn 00790052007A the COMAND controller and
press 0098to confirm.
X Switching automatic activation on/off:
select Night
Night View
ViewAssist
Assist Auto.
Auto.Acti‐
Acti‐
vation
vation and press 0098to confirm.
Switch the option on 0073or off 0053.
Option switched on: while using other func-
tions e.g. the navigation system, Night View
Assist Plus is active in the background. In
the dark, in unlit surroundings and at
speeds in excess of 37 mph (60 km/h), the
Night View image is automatically dis- played as soon as pedestrians or animals
are detected.
X To switch off the display: selectBack Backand
press 0098to confirm or press the 003Dbut-
ton. 360° camera
Important notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering. Overview
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle sur-
roundings and assists you, for example when
parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
screen mode or in seven different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. A split-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera). Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
era
R COMAND is switched on (Y page 29)
R the 360° Camera 360° Camera function is activated56
360° cameraVehicle functions

You can activate the 360° display by:
R engaging reverse gear (only possible if the
Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear option is acti-
vated)
R selecting the 360° Camera
360° Camera menu item in
the System
System menu
R pressing and holding the 0066function
button
As soon as your vehicle exceeds a speed of
19 mph (30 km/h) with the function acti-
vated, the function switches off. The
COMAND display switches back to the previ-
ously selected view.
You can also switch the display by selecting
the 0039 symbol in the display and pressing
0098 the COMAND controller.
X To switch reverse gear activation on/
off: press the 0066function button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings
Settings by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera and press0098to con-
firm.
X Select Activation by R gear Activation by R gear and press
0098 to confirm.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status.
i You need only switch this function on if
you want the 360° camera image to be dis-
played when you engage reverse gear. The
other activation options are always availa-
ble as well.
X To display the 360° camera image:
press the 0066function button for at least
2 seconds.
The full-screen display appears.
or
X Select Settings
Settings by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm. X
Select 360° Camera 360° Camera and press0098to con-
firm.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
or
X Engage reverse gear (only possible if the
Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear option is acti-
vated)
The 360° camera split-screen image with
backing up image appears.
For a detailed description of the 360° cam-
era, see the separate vehicle Operator's Man-
ual. 360° camera
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