second MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2015 W222 Comand Manual

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations. Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
If you make a call on your mobile phone while
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only
use the mobile phone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna. Therefore, connect your mobile communica-
tions equipment to the vehicle's exterior
antenna wherever possible. General notes
Telephony
A Bluetooth ®
interface is available for teleph-
ony.
If your mobile phone supports the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP ( PhoneBookAccess Profile), the
contacts are automatically displayed in
COMAND. If your mobile phone does not sup-
port the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP, COMAND
will attempt to display the contacts using
alternative methods.
You can use the message function if your
mobile phone supports the MAP Bluetooth ®
profile ( Message AccessProfile).
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system and receive vCards via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
You can obtain more information about suit-
able mobile phones on the Internet at
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com .
You can also obtain more information by call-
ing.
In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100. Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
R there is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
R you move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
R you use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available. 136
General notesTelephone

As soon as one of the buttons on the tele-
phone keypad is touched, the correspond-
ing button is highlighted in the display.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Using the touchpad If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad,
you can use this function.
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select n: turn and press the control-
ler.
X Draw all the numbers on the touch-sensi-
tive surface one after another.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about the touchpad
(Y page 32).
Redial X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select 0097in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The list of outgoing calls is displayed. The
most recently dialed number is at the top.
X To select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147).
Using call lists X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Call Lists Call Lists: turn and press the
controller. X
To select Calls Received Calls Received orCalls Calls
Dialed
Dialed : turn and press the controller.
The relevant list is displayed.
X To select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147).
Using the phone book X
To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To select Name Namein the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
X Search for a contact (Y page 148).
X To make a call: press the controller.
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147).
Using speed dial Option 1
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To highlight a number from the character
bar: turn the controller.
X Press the controller for longer than two
seconds.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Option 2:
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Call Lists Call Lists: turn and press the
controller.
X To select Speed Dial Preset List
Speed Dial Preset List : turn
and press the controller.
The speed dial list is displayed.
X To select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed. 144
Using the telephoneTelephone

Option 3 (with telephone keypad)
X Press one of the number keys on the tele-
phone keypad for longer than two seconds.
The telephone menu displays the selected
entry. The number is dialed.
Further information on setting up speed dial
(Y page 154).
Further information about ending a call
(Y page 147). Functions available during a call
Overview 0043
To add a call (Y page 145)
0044 Person you are calling
0087 Symbol for active telephone connection
0085 To end a call
0083 To switch the microphone on/off
(Ypage 145)
0084 To send DTMF tones (not possible with all
mobile phones) (Y page 146)
Other functions: R Accepting a waiting call (Y page 147)
R Making a second call (Y page 145)
R Call waiting (Y page 146)
Availability depends on the network (only pos- sible in the GSM network) and on the Blue-
tooth ®
mobile phone. Adding a call
0043
Adds a call
If the mobile phone network provider and the
mobile phone support the function, you can
make another call during an existing call. The
previously active call is held.
X To select °
2: turn and press the controller.
X Make a call:
R
Using the telephone menu (Y page 143)
R Redial (Y page 144)
R Using call lists (Y page 152)
R Using the phone book (Y page 143)
R Using speed dial (Y page 143)
Switching the microphone on/off This function is available in the telephone
menu during an active phone call.
To switch off the microphone:
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X To select Microphone Off Microphone Off : turn and press
the controller.
If the microphone is switched off, the 004D
symbol and the The Themicrophone
microphone is
isoff.
off.
message are displayed.
To switch on the microphone:
X Select Microphone On
Microphone On.
The 004Dsymbol disappears. The The
The
microphone is on.
microphone is on. message is shown. Using the telephone
145Telephone Z

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations. Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
If you make a call on your mobile phone while
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only
use the mobile phone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna. Therefore, connect your mobile communica-
tions equipment to the vehicle's exterior
antenna wherever possible. General notes
Connection difficulties while the vehi-
cle is in motion
The connection may be lost if:
R the mobile phone network coverage is
insufficient
R the vehicle has moved into a mobile phone
cell with no free channels
R the SIM card used is not compatible with
the network available Function restrictions
You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz
Apps and Internet connection, or will no lon-
ger be able to use them, or may have to wait
before using them, in the following situations:
R when the mobile phone is switched off.
R if your mobile phone has not been enabled
for Internet access.
R if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off on
COMAND and the desired phone is sup-
posed to be connected via Bluetooth ®
.
R if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off on
the mobile phone and the phone is sup-
posed to be connected via Bluetooth ®
.
R if the mobile phone is not connected via
USB and the phone is supposed to be con-
nected via USB.
R if neither the mobile phone network nor the
mobile phone allow simultaneous use of a
phone and an Internet connection.
R if the mobile phone has not been enabled
for Internet access via Bluetooth ®
and/or
USB.
The driver is not permitted to call up websites while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz
Apps is restricted. 172
General notesOnline and Internet functions

X
To select Mercedes-Benz Apps
Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
The available Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps are
displayed.
X To select the desired App: turn and press
the controller.
Additional Mercedes-Benz Apps can be pur-
chased on the Mercedes-Benz website. You
can find further information under: http://
apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/
The available features are country-depend-
ent. Closing Mercedes-Benz Apps
X Press the 0038button.
The Internet menu appears.
or
X Press the 0038button for longer than two
seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu or the
Internet menu appears. Adjusting the settings of individual
Apps
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the main function bar: slide
5 the controller.
X To select TEL/ TEL/00A7: press the controller.
X To select Internet
Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
X To select Mercedes-Benz Apps
Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
X To highlight the desired app: turn the con-
troller.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
The current app settings are displayed. Resetting adjustments
With the reset function, all Mercedes-Benz
Apps settings are reset to the factory set-
tings. X To call up the telephone menu: press the
002B button.
X To switch to the main function bar: slide
5 the controller.
X To select TEL/
TEL/00A7: press the controller.
X To select Internet
Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
X To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
The available Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps are
displayed.
X To select G: slide 9the controller.
X To select Reset
Reset: turn and press the con-
troller.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to reset.
X SelectYes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes Yesthe settings are reset.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled. Internet radio
General notes
A good Internet connection is required for
error-free audio data transmission. Connect-
ing your mobile phone to the vehicle's exte-
rior antenna via the phone bracket ensures
the best possible reception.
i Bear in mind that a relatively large volume
of data can be transmitted when using
Internet radio. An average 128 kbit per sec-
ond data transfer rate can transfer 56 MB of data in one hour.
The data transfer rate of a station is dis-
played while receiving data. 188
Internet radioOnline and Internet functions

X
To bring the desired favorites to the front.
X To select Edit
Edit: slide 6and press the
controller.
An input menu appears.
X Enter the web address (URL) and name
using the character bar.
Deleting favorites X
Press the 002Bbutton.
The last function called up appears.
X Select TEL/ TEL/00A7 in the main function bar by
sliding 5, turning and pressing the con-
troller.
A menu appears.
X To select Internet
Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu for the Internet functions
appears.
X To select the Internet InternetFavorites
Favorites menu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
X Select the desired favorites.
X Select Delete
Delete.
A prompt appears.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes
Yesthe favorite is deleted.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled. Closing the Internet browser
X Select 0038in the browser menu
(Y page 191)
or
X Press the 0038button for longer than two
seconds.
A prompt appears, asking whether you
want to close the Internet browser.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes
Yesthe application is closed.
If you select No
Nothe process is canceled. Web browser
195Online and Internet functions Z

X
In radio mode: press the controller.
The station list appears with the stations
currently available.
X To select the desired station: turn and
press the controller.
Using direct entry X
In radio mode: slide 00520064the controller.
The radio menu bar appears.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the con-
troller
X Select Direct Entry
Direct Entry.
An additional menu appears.
HD FM radio mode: X To select the HD
HDFM
FM Frequency
Frequency option: turn
and press the controller.
X Enter the frequency of the desired station
in the entry field.
HD/MW radio mode:
X To select the HD
HD AM
AM Frequency
Frequency option: turn
and press the controller.
X Enter the frequency of the desired station
in the entry field.
Satellite radio mode
X To select the SatRadio Channel
SatRadio Channel option:
turn and press the controller.
X Enter the frequency of the desired station
in the entry field. Station presets:
X To select the Radio Station Presets
Radio Station Presets
option: turn and press the controller.
X Enter the station preset of the desired sta-
tion.
Using the search function X
In radio mode: slide 00520064the controller.
The radio menu bar appears.
X Select 00D3and enter the first letters of the
required station using the controller.
X Press OK
OKto confirm.
COMAND displays a list of available sta-
tions.
X To select stations from the list: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
Using station presets X
Quick setting:
Briefly press a number key, e.g. 0082.
The station stored in second place is set. Switching HD Radio on/off
X In radio mode: slide the controller 00520064.
X Select Options Options.
X By selecting 0073or0053 before HD
HDradio
radio, you
determine whether HD radio is switched on or off.
If HD radio is switched off, the system does
not switch to digital radio and it is not possible to select any sub-channels. Tagging music tracks
If an Apple device is connected, the music
tracks and artist displayed in the radio text
can be stored. The "tag music track" function
allows you to transfer the music track cur-
rently playing to an Apple ®
device and then
purchase it in the iTunes ®
store. 200
Radio modeRadio

X
In radio mode: slide 00520064the controller.
X Select Options
Options.
X Select Tag This Track
Tag This Track.
A message appears in COMAND about stor-
ing the track information. Station Information
X In radio mode: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options
Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X You can determine whether or not the
artist, track or station name are shown in
the main display area with 0073or0053 before
Show Station Information
Show Station Information. Station list
X In radio mode: press the controller.
The station list appears with the stations
currently available. Saving stations
i Frequencies are already stored in
COMAND. There are 100 preset positions
available.
Quick save
X Press a number key, such as 0082. The sta-
tion is saved to second place in the radio
station presets. Storing current stations
X In radio mode: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Edit List
Edit List.
X Select the position of the required preset:
turn the controller.
This can also be a preset position that is
already occupied, which is then overwritten
by the current station.
X Slide 00520096the controller.
An additional menu appears.
X To select the Save Current Station/
Save Current Station/
Channel Channel option: turn and press the con-
troller.
The currently set station is stored in the
selected preset position.
or
X In the main display field, press and hold the
controller.
A list of current allocated preset positions
appears.
X To select the position of the required preset
and confirm: turn the controller and press.
Moving highlighted stations
X In radio mode: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Edit List
Edit List.
X To select the required preset entry: turn the
controller.
X Slide 00520096the controller.
An additional menu appears.
X To select the Move Highlighted Sta‐
Move Highlighted Sta‐
tion/Channel
tion/Channel option: turn and press the
controller.
The list of stored stations appears again.
X To move the highlighted station to the new
position: turn the controller and press to
confirm. Radio mode
201Radio

The
All
All Channels
Channels category is at the top of
the category list. This category enables you to browse all available channels. Selecting a channel
Channel search X
When the display/section window is
selected, slide 009500520096the controller.
COMAND searches in both directions
(ascending and descending) and stops at
the next channel found in the selected cat-
egory.
Entering channel numbers directly X
To select Options Optionsin the radio menu bar:
turn and press the controller.
The satellite radio menu appears.
X To select Enter Channel Enter Channel: turn and press
the controller.
An input menu appears.
X For the channel number, press the corre-
sponding number keys on the control panel
one after the other.
COMAND sets the selected channel.
i You can only select currently permitted
digits.
Selecting a channel via the satellite
radio station list You can select the channel using the station
list displaying the artists and tracks that are
currently playing. X
To select Options Optionsin the menu bar: slide
00520064 and press the controller.
X To select Current Station List with
Current Station List with
Artist & Title
Artist & Title: turn and press the con-
troller.
The channel list appears.
X Select the desired channel
Keyword search X
To select Options Optionsin the radio menu bar:
turn and press the controller.
X To enter the required search term: turn and
press the controller.
Direct and indirect results are shown.
X Select the required result.
The relevant channel is played. Memory functions
i There are 100 presets available.
X Quick store: press and hold a number key,
such as 0082. The channel is saved to the
second position in the radio channel pre-
sets.
X To store a channel using the edit func-
tion: select Options Options in the radio menu bar:
turn and press the controller.
X To select Edit List
Edit List: turn and press the
controller.
The list of saved channels appears.
X To select the preset: turn the controller and
press for about 2 seconds.
The newly saved station overwrites the
existing preset. Satellite radio
205Radio

number in the current track list can be
entered.
X To enter the track number using the num-
ber keys: briefly press the desired numbers
on the number keypad.
The track plays after the last possible num- ber is entered.
i Pressing and holding a number key for
more than two seconds completes the
entry, and the corresponding track is
played. The search menu
X
In media mode, slide 00520064the controller.
The media menu bar is shown.
X To select Search
Search : turn and press the con-
troller.
The category list is shown.
X Select a category, e.g. Genres Genres.
Sub-categories appear with the selection of
the main category (depends on the
COMAND default settings and the music
tracks available). X
Select a sub-category, e.g. Rock Rock.If the
Rock
Rock sub-category includes music
tracks, these will be shown.. Gracenote
®
Media Database
General notes This function is only available in audio CD
mode.
There is a version of
Gracenote® music recognition technology,
Emeryville, California, USA on the COMAND
hard disk. You will recognize this by the logo
in the bottom right-hand corner of certain
audio displays.
If the audio CD does not contain any CD text
information, COMAND can use the Grace-
note ®
Media Database to identify unknown
audio tracks when in audio CD mode.
Internet update of metadata The option
Update metadata via Internet
allows any missing metadata for an audio CD (e.g. cover, track, album, artist) to be
uploaded retrospectively to the internal
Gracenote ®
database.
An Internet connection is required for this
(Y page 178). 218
Audio/video modeMedia