display MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2012 Service Manual

COMAND display
Display overview
The COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. The
COMAND display is divided into several areas.
The radio display is shown in the example.
:Status bar;To call up the audio menu=Main function bar?Display/selection windowARadio menu barBAir-conditioning function bar
Status bar : shows the current settings for radio and telephone operation.
The main functions navigation, audio, telephone and video feature additional menus. This is
indicated by triangle ;. The following table lists the available menu items.
Main function bar = allows you to call up the desired main function.
In the example, the Audio main function is set to radio mode and display/selection
window ? is active.
Radio menu bar A allows you to operate the radio functions.
The air-conditioning functions can be operated in air-conditioning function bar B.
Menu overview
The table lists the menus available after calling up the main navigation, audio, telephone, video
or system function in the main function bar.
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NaviAudioTelephoneVideoVehicleModeFM/AM radioVideo DVDECOMap orientationSat radioAUXMulticontour
seat/lumbar
settingsPoint of interest
symbols on the mapDiscVideo offRear window
blindTraffic symbols on the
mapMemory cardEASY-ENTRY/
EXIT systemText information on
mapMUSIC
REGISTERExterior
lighting
delayed
switch-offO Topographical
mapMedia
InterfaceInterior
lighting
delayed
switch-offO City viewUSBAmbient
lightingO Freeway
informationRearO Automatic
mirror fold-in
functionO Volume reductionAUXO Locator
lightingSIRIUS serviceAudio offO Automatic
lockingMap versionO Interior
motion sensorO Tow-away
alarmO Trunk lid
opening height
restrictionSPLITVIEW
SPLITVIEW allows you to simultaneously use
different COMAND functions on the front-
passenger side and on the driver's side.
Depending on the viewing angle of the display
(from the driver's seat or from the front-
passenger seat), you will see two different
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For example, the "Navi" function can be used
from the driver's side while the "Video"
function is used on the front-passenger side.
Use the remote control to operate COMAND
from the front-passenger side with
SPLITVIEW.
Please bear the following in mind
R Your vehicle may be equipped with
SPLITVIEW, depending on its date of
production. The use of SPLITVIEW is
currently not permitted in the following
states: AL, AZ, CO, IL, LA, MA, MD, NH, PA,
VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV or in the Canadian
provinces of Manitoba, Newfoundland,
New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
It is the driver's responsibility to observe
ALL regional legally prescribed regulations.
If your vehicle is registered in a state or
province in which SPLITVIEW is not
approved, this function must be
deactivated. Please contact an authorized
specialist dealer to check whether
SPLITVIEW is approved in your state or
province.
R Volume adjustment for the cordless
headphones can be carried out on the
headphones. Before putting on the
headphones, make sure that the volume
has not been set too high.
R The remote control can be used for the
volume adjustment of corded headphones.
R You can only use media from the driver's
and front-passenger sides separately if the
media are from different sources. Example:
on the driver's side, an audio CD is being
played by the DVD changer. This means
that on the front-passenger side, the DVD
changer cannot be used to play a different
disc type, for instance a video DVD.
However, other media can be used at the
same time on the front-passenger side,
including radio, memory card, MUSIC
REGISTER, Media Interface, USB or AUX.
R If you use the same medium on both sides,
settings for this medium can be carried out
from either side.R There must be intervisibility between the
headphones and the display so that
COMAND can optimally transmit music and
speech via the infrared signal on the front-
passenger's headphones. For this reason,
please also observe that the headphones
have left and right sides, and use them
correctly.
R Only entertainment functions, i.e. audio
and video, can be used separately via
SPLITVIEW.
R The multifunction steering wheel can only
be used for functions which relate to the
driver's side.
Switching SPLITVIEW on/offXTo switch on SPLITVIEW: select
Vehicle from the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.XSelect SPLITVIEW ON .
SPLITVIEW symbol : appears in the
display, and display ; switches to
SPLITVIEW OFF .XTo switch off SPLITVIEW: select
Vehicle from the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.XSelect SPLITVIEW OFF .
Display ; switches to SPLITVIEW ON .
i
If COMAND has already been switched
on, you can also use the remote control to
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switch SPLITVIEW on and off
( Y page 129).
The SPLITVIEW screen remains on for
approximately 30 minutes after the SmartKey
has been turned to position 0 in the ignition
lock. After this time or after the SmartKey has
been removed, the settings on the front-
passenger side are saved for approximately
30 minutes longer. After this period,
reactivation on the front-passenger side
means that the settings from the driver's side
will be used.
Cordless headphones for the front
passenger
There are different cordless headphones for
the front passenger and the rear
compartment.
The cordless headphones for the front
passenger can be identified by SPLITVIEW
symbol : on the headband.
The cordless headphones for the front
passenger cannot be used in the rear
compartment. Equally, the headphones for
the rear compartment cannot be used by the
front passenger.
Swiveling the COMAND display and
setting the brightness
You can swivel the COMAND display 5
. The
buttons are located beside the COMAND
display.
Swiveling:To swivel the display to the left;To swivel the display to the right
Setting the brightness
:Brightness of the instrument cluster
lighting;Brightness of the COMAND display
Brighter or dimmer:
XTurn control : or ; clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
i If Night View Assist Plus is activated, only
the brightness of the multifunction display
is adjusted with control :.
Display design
When the default settings are selected, the
display automatically switches between day
design and night design.
You can change these settings using
COMAND ( Y page 147).
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Cleaning instructions
! Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you
have to clean the screen, however, use a
mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free
cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a
commercially available microfiber cloth and
cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Then,
dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could
damage the display surface. Do not apply
pressure to the display surface when cleaning
it, as this could cause irreversible damage.
Remote control
Overview
You can use the remote control to operate the
COMAND display, SPLITVIEW and either one
of the rear-compartment screens.
:To switch the screen on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System only);To switch the button lighting on/off=To select the screen for remote control
operation ( COMAND, SPLITVIEW , L
REAR and REAR R can be selected)?To select a menu or menu itemATo confirm a selection or settingBMuteCTo adjust the volume (for corded
headphones only)DCOMAND: to set the station, skip track,
fast forward/rewind, for example. Rear
Seat Entertainment System: skip track,
fast forward/rewindECOMAND: to select a station from
presets, select a track, enter directly,
enter a phone number, for example. Rear
Seat Entertainment System: to select a
track, enter directlyFTo exit a menu (back)XPoint the remote control at the
corresponding screen and execute the
functions by pressing the corresponding
buttons.
i The remote control's function may be
restricted depending on the angle at which
it is pointed at the respective screen.
Selecting the screen for the remote
control
XTurn thumbwheel = until the desired
display is highlighted in the window.
Switching the screen on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System only)
If the SmartKey is in the ignition lock in
position 0 or 1 or if the SmartKey is not in the
ignition lock, the rear screens will switch off
after 30 minutes. Before the screens switch
off, they show a message to this effect.
You can switch the screens back on.
However, this will discharge the starter
battery.
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Functions with the E and F button
You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.
ModeFunctionAudio modeSelects a station using the station search function ( Y page 216)Selects a track by skipping to a track ( Y page 229)Fast forward/rewind ( Y page 230)Video modeSelects a scene or chapter (video DVD mode) ( Y page 247)Fast-forward/rewind (video DVD mode) ( Y page 247)
Functions of the number keypad
You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.
ModeFunctionAudio modeSelects stations via the station presets ( Y page 216)Sets stations by entering the frequency manually ( Y page 217)Stores stations manually ( Y page 217)Selects a track ( Y page 229)Selects a data medium via the media list ( Y page 228)Telephone modeTelephone number entry ( Y page 204)Character entryEnters characters (direct entry) ( Y page 134)Operating COMAND
Selecting a main function
Initial situation
You would like to change from the telephone
menu to the vehicle settings, for example.
XSlide ZV the COMAND controller and
switch to the main function bar.XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
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Calling up the audio function
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The basic display of the current audio
operating mode, e.g. audio CD, appears.
Switching to radio mode
Option 1
XPress the R function button.
The radio display appears.
i Repeated pressing of this function button
switches between radio and the most
recently active audio source.
Option 2
XSelect Audio again by sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The Audio menu appears.:Current audio operating mode;Main function bar=Audio menuXPress W the COMAND controller and
confirm Radio.
The radio basic display appears with the
waveband last selected.XTo set the station: if the display/selection
window is activated in the radio display,
turn cVd or slide XVY COMAND
controller.
Entering characters in navigation mode
(entering a city)
General information
Character entry is explained in the following
sections using NEW YORK as an example for
entering a city.
If you want to use the address entry menu
( Y page 157) to enter a city, a street or a
house number, for example, COMAND
provides either a list with a character bar
(option 1) or a selection list (option 2).
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You can enter the characters using either the
character bar or the number keypad. In the
selection list, you select an entry to copy it to
the address entry menu.
Option 1: city list with character barXCall up the city list with character bar
( Y page 157).
The alphabetically sorted city list shows the
first available entries.
Entering characters using the character
bar
XSelect N by turning COMAND controller
cVd and confirm with W.:N character entered by user;ANTICOKE characters automatically
added by COMAND=List entry that most closely resembles the
current entry by the user?To switch to the selection listATo delete an entryBCharacters not currently availableCCharacters currently availableDCurrently selected characterECharacter barFTo cancel an entryGList
The list G shows all available town names
beginning with N. The list entry that is best
suited to previous user entries is always
highlighted in the first position =,
NANTICOKE in the example.
All characters that have been entered are
displayed in black, the letter N in the
example :. The letters that are added
automatically by COMAND are displayed in
gray ;, ANTICOKE in the example.
Character bar E shows the letters still
available for selection in black C. These can
be selected; in the example, the letter O is
highlighted D. Which characters remain
available depends on the characters already
entered by the user and on the data stored in
the digital map. Characters that are no longer
available are shown in gray B.
XSelect E, W , space, Y in order and confirm
each with W.
Entering characters using the number
keypad
XPress the telephone keypad's number key
p twice in quick succession, to enter
the letter N.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display when the key is pressed. The first
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You see which characters you can enter with
that key. Each time the key is pressed, the
next character is selected.
Example: key p:
R press once = M
R press twice = N
R press three times = OXWait until the character display goes out.
The entries matching your input are shown
in the list.XEnter E, W , space, Y with the corresponding
keys.
i The space is entered using number key
9 .
Further functions in the list with
character bar
XTo delete characters: select F by sliding
V Æ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XTo delete an entry: select F and press
and hold W the COMAND controller until
the entire entry has been deleted.XTo switch the character set: select
B and press W to confirm.XTo cancel an entry: select the & symbol
in the bottom left of the character bar and
press W to confirm.
or
XPress the % back button.
The address entry menu appears.XTo accept the first list entry: press and
hold W the COMAND controller until the
address entry menu appears.
The accepted list entry is shown there.
Calling up the list as a selection list
Select the desired city from the selection list.
If there are several entries for a city or if
several cities of the same name are stored,
then ¬ is highlighted in the character bar.
XPress W the COMAND controller.It is also possible to switch the city list to the
selection list at any time during character
input.XSlide W the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the city list appears as a
selection list.
or
XSelect ¬ in the character bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Option 2: city list as selection list
COMAND either shows the selection list
automatically or you can call up the selection
list from the list with character bar.
The example shows the selection list after the
city NEW YORK has been entered. The entry is
highlighted automatically.
XConfirm NEW YORK with COMAND
controller W.
The address entry menu appears. You can
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Switching the sound on or off
Switching audio and video sources on/off
XPress the 8 button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
The sound from the respective audio or
video source is switched on or off.
i When the sound is off, the system
displays the , symbol in the status line.
When you change the audio or video
source, or adjust the volume, sound
automatically switches on again.
i Even if the sound is switched off, you will
still hear traffic and navigation system
announcements.
Switching off traffic and navigation
announcements completely
XTraffic announcements: press the 8
button until the . message disappears
from the status bar of the display.
A confirmation tone sounds.XNavigation announcements: during an
announcement, press the 8 button on
the multifunction steering wheel.
Switching traffic and navigation
announcements on again
XTraffic announcements: press and hold
down the 8 button until the . display
appears in the status bar.
A confirmation tone sounds.XNavigation announcements: select the
y symbol in the navigation menu bar
and press W to confirm.
i
The navigation announcements are
activated again if you switch COMAND off
and on again or start a new route guidance.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for the audio or
video source
XTo adjust: turn thumbwheel :.
or
XPress the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the currently selected audio
or video source changes.
You can also adjust the volume for the
following:
R traffic announcements
R navigation announcements
R phone calls
R the Voice Control System (see the separate
operating instructions)
Adjusting the volume for navigation
announcements
During a navigation announcement:
XTurn thumbwheel :.
or
XPress the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
XTurn thumbwheel :.
or
XPress the W or X button on the
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