heating MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN 2016 W222 Comand Manual

Drive Information ........................... 134
Entering a destination ...................... 87
Entering a destination using the
map .................................................97
Entering a point of interest .............. 93
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 39
GPS reception .................................. 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Info on navigation .......................... 134
Lane recommendation ................... 109
Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ........................................... 115
Online map display ........................ 133
Reading out traffic reports ............. 120
Repeating announcements ............ 111
Route flight .................................... 134
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 93
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 85
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 84
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 82
Starting route calculation ................ 90
Switching announcements on/
off .................................................. 111
Switching to ..................................... 82
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 28
Near Field Communication
Switching on/off .............................. 55
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connecting a mobile phone ........... 141
Switching on/off .............................. 55
North orientation (navigation) ......... 124
O
Off-road.............................................. 115
Online and Internet functions
Calling up the device list ................ 180
Destination/routes download ........ 185
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 177
Ending the connection ................... 182 Establishing a connection .............. 181
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 189
Managing all Internet devices ........ 181
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 179
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 188
Options menu ................................ 189
Resetting settings .......................... 189
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 178
Setting automatic disconnection
of the Internet connection ............. 181
Setting up an Internet connection .. 177
Web browser .................................. 190
P
Panel heating
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 64
Parental control
Locking/unlocking rear compart-
ment displays .................................. 76
Switching the rear compartment
displays on/off ................................ 76
Pause function
Video DVD ..................................... 245
Perfume atomizer
Setting the perfume intensity
(COMAND) ....................................... 75
Personal POIs and routes
Alert when approaching (personal
POI) ................................................ 102
Editing ........................................... 104
Importing via Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 103
Recording the route ....................... 105
Saving ............................................ 102
Selecting ........................................ 103
Settings for personal POIs ............. 101
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 153
Adding information to a contact .... 153
Calling up ....................................... 151
Deleting a contact ......................... 154
Displaying the details of an entry ... 153
Entering characters ......................... 38
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Rear Seat EntertainmentSyste m ... 273
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 85
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 59
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route ........ 113
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 85
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 84
Starting calculation .......................... 90
Route guidance
Continue ........................................ 112
Freeway information ...................... 110
General notes ................................ 105
Lane recommendations ................. 109
Off-road ......................................... 115
Traffic reports ................................ 116
S
Safety notesAudio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 212
Using the telephone ....................... 138
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 207
Overview ........................................ 204
Registering .................................... 202
Switching to ................................... 204
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 208
Memory functions .......................... 206
Music and sports alerts ................. 206
Notes ............................................. 202
Selecting a category ...................... 204
Selecting a channel ....................... 205
Tagging music tracks ..................... 207
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 274
SD memory card
Inserting ........................................ 217
Seat-belt adjustment function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 64 Seats
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 69
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 69
Massage function ............................ 70
Resetting settings ............................ 71
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 68
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 68
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 198
Selecting the country .......................... 89
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 149
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 178
Setting the audio format
Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 292
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 292
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 56
Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 292
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 292
Setting the night design ..................... 46
Setting the text reader speed ............ 51
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 27
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 250
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 258
Daily forecast ................................. 258
Detail information .......................... 259
Information chart ........................... 258
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 259
Switching o
n/off ........................... 258
Weather map ................................. 262
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 268
Storm Watch Box ........................... 268
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 28
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 251
Calling up the sound menu ............ 250
Changing the loudspeaker source .. 251
Equalizer ........................................ 250
Index11

Functions
RHD FMradio and HD AM radio/satellite
ra dio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
vide o, 2 x USB, SDcard, iPod®, Blue-
tooth®audio, 10 GB Media Register on
the hard drive
-Music search using all med ia
RSound system
You can select from three sound systems:
-Standard sound system
-Burmester®surround sound system
-Burmester high-end 3D surround sound
system for ultimate listening pleasure
RNavigation system
-Destination entry using keyword search
-Realistic 3D mapwith textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SDmem-
ory card
-Navigation functions for passengers,
such as Drive Information and Google
Maps™
-Dynamic route guidance via SIRIUSsat-
ellit e radio
RCommu nication
-Data transmission via NFC
-Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Ap ps with Google™
Local Search, Destination Download,
Weather, Facebook, Google Street
View™, stock prices, ne wsand much
more
-WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND and the option
of remote control for the front passenger (SPLITVIEW) and the Rear
Seat Entertain-
ment System
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptopinorder to enable
access to the Internet using the custom-
er's mobile phone
RSIRIUS Wea ther
-Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, typhoons)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, such as ambient light-
ing, belt adjustment and tow-away alarm
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Climate control functions, such as cli-
mate mode, perfume atomizer and aux-
iliary heating
-Setting the multicontour seat with new
massage program
RFav orites but ton
Faster access to up to twelve favorite func-
tions using the favorites button and the
number keys on the telephone keypad or
the favorites button on the touchpad.
RMulti-Seat Entertainment System
-All passengers have access to entertain-
ment options via COMAND
-Digital remote control operation and dig-
it al cordless headphones
COMAND display
General notes
!Do not use the space infront of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
22Overview
Overview and operation

When you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
ture, the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
is also activated.
You can find further information on the crash-
responsive EASY-EXIT feature in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Activating/deactivating the panel
heating
The panel heating function warms the surfa-
ces with which the vehicle occupants fre-
quently come into contact. Activation of the
panel heating using COMAND as described
below only works if seat heating is activated
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Panel Heating: turn and press
the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking confirmation
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Acoustic Lock Feedback: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting.
You can find further information on the lock-
ing feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Activating/deactivating the seat-belt
adjustment function
The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the
driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Belt Adjustment: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
64Vehicle settings
Vehicle functions

Switching voice amplification on/off
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select VoiceAmplification: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting.
Seats
Overview
Using the Tbutton next to the controller
or the seat settings menu item in the vehicle
menu, you can call up the following adjust-
ment functions:
RBackrest side bolsters
RLumbar
RShoulder area
RMassage
RDynamics
RSeat heating balance
iYou also can save and recall the current
settings of a seat function using the mem-
ory button and the corresponding memory
position switch. You can find further infor-
mation on the memory function in the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual.
Selecting the adjustment function
and seat
XPress the Tbutton.
The seat settings menu is shown.
or
XTo select Vehiclefrom the main function
bar: turn and press the controller.
XTo select SeatSettingsin the menu: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting seat functions is
activated.
XTo select the required seat function: turn
and press the controller.
XTo switch between DriverandFront
Passenger: slide 1 the controller.
Adjustment functions
Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Backrest Sides: turn and press
the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
68Seats
Vehicle functions

XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the lum-
bar region of the seat backrest
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest
(4-way lumbar support).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Lumbar: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo activate the setting element: press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: slide 4or1
the controller.
The change will be visible in the setting ele-
ment.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the shoulder area
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Shoulders: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo select Dynamic Multicontour Seat:
turn and press the controller.
You can select:
R0: Off
R1: Level 1 (weak)
R2: Level 2 (strong)
XTo select the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Seat heating balance
Seats69
Vehicle functions
Z

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
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo selectSeat Heating Balance: turn
and press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
The settings represent the following:
R0— the backrest and seat cushion are
evenly heated according to the setting
selected with the seat heating button.
R1to 3— the heat output to the seat cushion
is reduced one level at a time.
R-1to -3— the heat output to the backrest is
reduced one level at a time.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Massage programs
Overview
You can select the following massage pro-
grams:
RHot Relaxing Massage, Back
Relaxing massage program starting in the
pelvic area, warm pressure points can be
felt, full back massage, stretching the pel-
vic area, ending with gentle soothing move-
ments
RHot Relaxing Massage, Shoulders
Relaxing massage program starting in the
pelvic area, warm pressure points can be
felt, full back massage, stretching the pel-
vic area, ending with gentle soothing move-
ments
RActivating Massage
Activating massage through increasing
twin-waves and then soothing movements
RClassic Massage
Massage with increasing waves, soothing
movements
RMobilizing Massage
Mobilization of the spinal column and the
complete upper body by means of pressure
point mobilizing massage at chest height
RActive Workout
The Active Workout program requires your
active participation. It is suitable for train-
ing your stomach muscles during a traffic
jam, for example, by means of targeted
tensing and relaxing. You can use the pro-
gram to be sporty in the vehicle.
As soon as you feel a pressure point in the backrest cushion, this indicates that you
should press against this point.
-As soon as you feel pressure on your
back, press against it.
-Keep the pressure under your feet even.
Do not wedge yourself against the ped-
als.
-You will feel how your stomach muscles
tense.
-Continue to breathe normally, do not
hold your breath.
-When the pressure in the backrest cush-
ion stops, stop pressing against it and
relax briefly.
Selecting a massage program
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Massage: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
70Seats
Vehicle functions

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
While the map is being
updated from an exter-
nal data medium, you
see a message inform-
ing you that the data
medium containing the
digital map is incom-
patible with the vehicle
software.The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for the
update.
XTo confirm the message: press the controller.
XRemove the data medium.
XHave the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The map software
update has failed.The data medium is dirty.
XClean the data medium.
XRestart the update.
The data medium is scratched.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
XWait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
XRestart the update.
COMAND's integrated hard disk is defective.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
COMAND asks for an
activation code during
the map update.The digital map is secured with an activation code.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
136Problems with the navigation system
Navigation

XSelectSoundusing the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Treble,Midor Bassusing
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect the desired setting using the selec-
tor wheel on the remote control.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button on
the remote control.
Picture settings
Overview
You can select the picture settings in video
DVD and AUX mode.
Adjusting the brightness, contrast and
color
XSwitch on video DVD mode (Ypage 288).
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect òusing the =;buttons
and press the 9to confirm.
A menu appears.
XSelect Optionsusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Video Settingsusing the :
=;buttons and press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
XSelect Bright.,Contrastor Colorusing
the 9: buttons and press the 9
button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.
XSelect the setting using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XSwitch on video DVD mode (Ypage 288).
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect òusing the =;buttons
and press the 9to confirm.
A menu appears.
XSelect Optionsusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Video Settingsusing the :
=;buttons and press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
The dot in front of the 16:9
or4:3entry
indicates the currently selected format.
XSelect the format using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
Vehicle settings
You can change the vehicle settings from the
rear compartment.
You can make the following changes:
RExtend seat heating to switch the arm rest
panel heating in the rear compartment on/
off
RSeat settings
XTo set vehicle settings: selectVehicle
with the 9=; buttons on the
remote control and press the 9button to
confirm.
You will see a menu with the available vehi-
cle functions.
XSelect Vehicle SettingsorSeat Set‐
tingswith the =; buttons.
XPress the9button on the remote control.
282Vehicle settings
Rear Seat Entertainment System

Further information on seat settings
(
Ypage 68).
Further information on panel heating
(
Ypage 64).
iThe panel heating in the rear compart-
ment is available if the key in the ignition
lock is in position 1or 2.
Climate control settings via the Rear
Seat Entertainment System
General notes
You can adjust the rear-compartment air con-
ditioning from the rear compartment. To do
this, please use the remote control
(
Ypage 273).
Settings in the climate control bar
Overview
You can set the most important climate con-
trol functions such as temperature, airflow,
air distribution and cooling using the climate
control bar. The climate control bar is visible
in most displays.
Calling up the climate control bar
XPress the /button on the remote con-
trol.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XPress the :button on the remote con-
trol, release and press again.
The climate control bar is active.
Setting the temperature
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 283).
XTo select the current temperature on left or
right-hand side: press the =;but-
tons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
The temperature setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Setting the airflow
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 283).
XTo select J: press the =;but-
tons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
The airflow setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Climate control settings via the Rear Seat Entertainment System283
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Z