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XTo interrupt playback: select ± using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M.XTo continue playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select ± again and press the
9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. M is highlighted.XTo restart playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Setting the audio format
Further information on audio formats is
available in the Audio section ( Y page 223).
XSelect DVD-A using the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Group using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The list of available audio formats appears.
The # dot indicates the format currently
selected.XSelect an audio format using the
9: buttons and press the 9 button
to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
Playback options
Further information on playback options is
available in the Audio section ( Y page 224).
XSelect CD, DVD-A or MP3 using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The options list appears. The # dot
indicates the option selected.XSelect Normal track sequence , Random
tracks or Random folder using the
9: buttons and press the 9 button
to confirm.
The option is switched on. All options
except Normal track sequence will be
indicated in the display/selection window.
i If you change the disc, the Normal
track sequence option is activated
automatically. If an option is selected, it
remains selected after the Rear Seat
Entertainment System is switched on or
off.
Switching track information on/off
(MP3 mode only)
If the function is switched on, folder and track
names are displayed.
If the function is switched off, disc and file
names are displayed.
XSelect MP3 using the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Show track information using
the 9: buttons and press the 9
button to confirm.
The function is switched on O or off ª,
depending on the previous status.
DVD video mode
General notes
Here you will find further information on the
following topics:
R safety notes ( Y page 217)
R notes on DVDs ( Y page 236)
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DVD playback conditions
There may be playback problems when
playing copied discs. There are a large variety
of discs, DVD authoring software, disc writing
software and writers available. This variety
means that there is no guarantee that the
Rear Seat Entertainment System will be able
to play video DVDs that you have copied
yourself.
You will find further information in the Video
section (Y page 237). Information regarding
COMAND also applies to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions described in this
section will be temporarily blocked or may not
function at all. As soon as you try to activate
these functions or actions, you will see the
K symbol in the display.
Inserting and removing a CD/DVD
XProceed as described in the "Audio CD/
DVD and MP3 mode" section
(Y page 247).
Activating video DVD mode
XInsert a video DVD.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads
the disc.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If it was not, switch on video DVD mode as
described in the following instruction.
XSelect Disc in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
If the video DVD fulfills the playback
criteria, the film either starts automatically
or the menu saved on the DVD appears. If
the DVD menu appears, you must start the
film manually.
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
Hiding/showing the control menu
XTo show: press the 9 or : button
on the remote control.
XTo hide: press the 9 or : button.
or
XWait about eight seconds.
Control menu
:Date medium type;Current track=Current scene?Track timeATo show the menu
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: press the 9 button on the
remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the 9 button to confirm.
XTo hide: press the 9 button, select
Full screen and press the 9 button to
confirm.
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XSelect Subtitles or Camera angle and
press the 9 button to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The # dot in front of an entry
indicates the current setting.XSelect a setting using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
Interactive content
DVDs can also contain interactive content
(e.g. a video game). In a video game, you may
be able to influence events by selecting and
triggering actions. The type and number of
actions depend on the DVD.
XSelect an action using the
9;:= buttons on the
remote control and press the 9 button to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress the 9 button.
AUX mode
Introduction
You can connect one external video source to
each of the displays of the Rear Seat
Entertainment System (AUX display) and also
one external video source to the rear-seat
CD/DVD drive (AUX drive) with a sound and
video signal.
Please see the corresponding operating
instructions for information on how to
operate the external video source.
For further details about external video
sources, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Connecting AUX equipment
AUX drive
The AUX drive jacks are located on the CD/
DVD drive on the right next to the CD/DVD
eject button ( Y page 139).
Display AUX
The AUX display jacks are located on the side
of the screen ( Y page 137).
Audio and video connection
XInsert the audio plugs for the left and right
signals into the corresponding L and R
jacks.XInsert the video plug into the V jack.
Activating AUX mode
AUX drive
XSelect Aux in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The AUX menu appears.XSelect Source from the AUX menu and
press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Disk drive Aux and press the 9
button to confirm.
You will hear and see the content of the
external video source if it is connected to
the CD/DVD drive and switched to
playback. If no video image is available
from the AUX source connected, you will
see an audio menu.
Display AUX
XSelect the screen to which the external
video source is connected using the remote
control ( Y page 123).XSelect Aux in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
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XSelect Source from the AUX menu and
press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Display Aux and press the 9
button to confirm.
You will see and hear the content of the
video source if it is switched to playback. If
no video image is available from the AUX
source connected, you will see an audio
menu.
Selecting the active COMAND source
XSelect Aux in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Source from the AUX menu and
press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect COMAND and press the 9 button to
confirm.
The audio or video mode selected in
COMAND is transmitted to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
Operation with an active COMAND
source
You can transfer an audio or video mode
selected in COMAND to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
i If you subsequently switch modes in
COMAND, the new source will not be
transmitted to the Rear Seat Entertainment
System.
XSwitching on the function in COMAND:
switch on the desired audio mode in
COMAND or show the menu in video DVD
mode.XSelect the menu item at the bottom left,
e.g. CD in audio CD mode, by sliding VÆ
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.XSelect Active source for rear and
press W to confirm.
In the status bar at the top, you will see the
headphones icon and the _ icon for the
source that has been switched on.XTo switch off the function in COMAND:
switch on the desired audio mode in
COMAND or show the menu in video DVD
mode.XSelect the menu item at the bottom left,
e.g. CD in audio CD mode, by sliding VÆ
and turning cVd the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.XSelect _Rear off and press W the
COMAND controller to confirm.
Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
XSelect Source in the rear-compartment
screen and press the 9 button on the
remote control to confirm.XSelect Display Aux or Disk drive Aux
and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Brightness , Contrast or color
and press the 9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XSelect Source in the AUX menu and press
the 9 button on the remote control to
confirm.XSelect Display Aux or Disk drive Aux
and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect 16:9 optimized , 4:3 or
Widescreen using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The ä icon in front of a menu item
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cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XTo switch on: select Æ and press W.XTo switch off: select Æ and press W.
A tick appears.
Controlling climate control centrally
You can use the Mono function to set all the
air-conditioning zones in the vehicle to the
same settings. If the Mono function is
switched on and you adjust climate control
on the driver’s side, these changes will also
be made in all the air-conditioning zones.
XSelect the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect Mono and press W.
A tick appears when the function is
selected.
The Mono function is automatically switched
off if you:
Rchange settings for automatic climate
control on the front-passenger side using
COMAND
Rpress one of the rocker switches to operate
automatic climate control on the front-
passenger side
Rpress one of the rocker switches on the
rear-compartment control panel
Adjusting the footwell temperature
You can use the Footwell temperature
function to set the temperature difference
between the footwell and the rest of the
vehicle interior.
iThis setting is quite effective in automatic
mode, especially at low outside
temperatures.
The greater the value you set, the higher the
temperature in the footwell.
XSelect the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect Footwell temperature and press
W.
A scale appears.
XTo change the temperature difference:
slide ZVÆ or turn cVd.
XTo confirm your selection: press W.264VehicleCOMAND

Adjusting the blower settings for the air
vents
This function allows you to determine the way
the air is blown through the air vents in
automatic mode.
You can select:
RFocused (high blower setting)
RMedium (standard setting)
RDiffuse (low blower setting)
iThis setting is quite effective in automatic
mode, especially at high outside
temperatures.
If the vehicle has become very warm and the
automatic climate control is cooling the
interior, the blower settings are briefly
canceled.
XSelect the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect Airflow and press W.
A menu appears.
The current setting is indicated by a # dot.
XTo change the airflow: slide ZVÆ or turn
cVd.
XTo confirm your selection: press W.
Operating the rear-compartment air-
conditioning system from the front
The rear-compartment air-conditioning
system is operated in the same way as
climate control for the driver and front
passenger.
Switching on operation of the rear-
compartment air conditioning from the
front
XSelect the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect Rear Y and press W.
Rear appears in the main menu on the air-
conditioning function bar. The rear-
compartment air-conditioning system can
be controlled from the front.
Main menu for the rear-compartment air-
conditioning system
In the main menu for the rear-compartment
air-conditioning system, you can:
Rswitch back to front-compartment climate
control operation
Rswitch off the rear-compartment air
conditioning
Rswitch automatic mode for the rear-
compartment air conditioning on/off
XTo open the main menu: select the
climate control main menu in the air
conditioning function bar and press W.
The current setting is indicated by a # dot.
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To switch back from operation of the rear-
compartment air-conditioning system from
the front:
XIn the climate control main menu, select
Front climate control and press W.
The air conditioning function bar shows the
climate control settings for the driver and
front passenger.
To switch off the rear-compartment air-
conditioning system:
XIn the climate control main menu, select
Rear climate control off and press
W.
To switch on automatic mode for the rear-
compartment air-conditioning system:
XIn the climate control main menu, select
Rear automatic and press W.
Automatic mode for the rear-compartment
air-conditioning system is switched on.
Seats
Lumbar supports
The lumbar support in the backrest of the
driver's and front-passenger seats can be
adjusted to provide optimum support for your
back.
XTo select the seat: press the T
function button.
The main area of the COMAND display is
active. A scale appears.
XTo move to the lower menu bar: select
by sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.
iWhen you press the T function button,
the previously adjusted seat is active.
XTo adjust the lumbar support: select by
sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Multicontour seat
iInformation about the components and
operating principles of COMAND can be
found on (Y page 116).
The contour of the driver's seat and front-
passenger seat backrests can be individually
adjusted to provide optimum support for your
back. This is achieved by controlling the
pressure in the air chambers in the
multicontour seat.
The adjustments are made using the
COMAND display.
iWhen you adjust the multicontour seat,
you may hear the air being pumped in or
released.
You can adjust the following air cushions:
Rseat side bolsters
Rseat backrest side bolsters
Rbackrest curvature in the lumbar region
Rbackrest curvature in the upper back
region
XMake sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
XPress the T function button.
Selecting the seat
You must first select the seat for which you
wish to make adjustments.
XPress the T function button.
The main area is active.
XTo move to the lower menu bar: select
by sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller
and press W to confirm.
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Vehicle equipment
iThis manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Notes on driving abroad
Convert to symmetrical low beam when
driving abroad: switch the headlamps to
symmetrical low beam in countries in which
traffic drives on the opposite side of the road
from the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not
illuminate as large an area of the edge of the
road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Convert to asymmetrical low beam after
returning: have the headlamps converted
back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible
after crossing the border when returning.
Light switch
Operation
1WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3$Lights off/daytime running lamps4cAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5TSide lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting
6LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps7NFog lamps148RRear fog lamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 274).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
Rremove the key from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the key in
position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c.
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.14Only vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps without Intelligent Light System* are equipped with front fog lamps.272Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers* optional

Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The T indicator lamp on the light switch
lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The "daytime running lamps" function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the T indicator lamp on the
light switch lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary or if the electronic parking brake is
applied: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , you turn on the daytime running
lamps and low-beam headlamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
XTo activate: activate the daytime running
lamps function in the on-board computer
( Y page 377).XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the T indicator lamp on the
light switch lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamps
GRisk of accident
If the light switch is set to c, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
GRisk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from c to L . Otherwise, the
headlamps could switch off temporarily and
you could cause an accident.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to c.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 15
or the side lamps and low-
beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically.15 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.Exterior lighting273Lights and windshield wipersZ

Automatic climate control control panelFunctioniNotes/tipsFront control panel:Sets climate control to
automatic, left
Activate climate control using the à rocker
switch. The indicator lamp in the à rocker switch
lights up.
;Sets the temperature, leftSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).=Sets the airflow, left?Defrosts the windshieldOnly use the "defrosting" function briefly until the
windshield is clear again.
AActivates/deactivates air-
recirculation mode
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly, e.g. if there
are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The
windows could otherwise fog up as, in air-
recirculation mode, no fresh air is drawn into the
vehicle.
BSwitches climate control on/
off
CSwitches the residual heat
function on/off
Use the residual heat function if you want to heat or
ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is
switched off. The "residual heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
Overview of climate control systems287Climate controlZ