buttons MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2014 R131 User Guide

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0043
To set the temperature, left (Y page 146)
0044 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 145)
0087 To defrost the windshield (Y page 147)
0085 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 148)
0083 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 143)
0084 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 148)
006B To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 147)
006C To set the temperature, right (Y page 146)
006D To switch climate control on/off (Y page 143)
006E To set the air distribution (Y page 146)
006F To set the airflow (Y page 147)
0070 To adjust the climate mode settings (Y page 145)
0071 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 150)Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0058and
005A buttons on the control panel of the climate control. The indicator lamps in
the
0058 and005A buttons light up.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
00F0 button on the control panel for the
climate control to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again. 142
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(Y page 39).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Y page 228).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 184):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 186):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
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If somebody becomes trapped:
R
press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett
Sett menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit Easy Entry/Exit function is
activated, the vehicle steering wheel is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (Y page 119).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett
Sett menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Belt Adjustment
Belt Adjustment function.
When the Belt Adjustment Belt Adjustment function is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see (Y page 64).
Switching the fold-in mirrors with the
locking feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Y page 123).When you activate the
Auto. Mirror
Auto. Mirror
Folding Folding function, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and then open a
door, the exterior mirrors fold out again.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett
Sett menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press 0064or0063 to select the Auto.
Auto.
Mirror Folding
Mirror Folding function.
If the Auto. Mirror Folding
Auto. Mirror Folding function is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting. 0043
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched the Auto. Mirror Auto. Mirror
Folding
Folding on and you fold the exterior mirrors
in using button 0043, they will not fold out
automatically (Y page 121).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 0043.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold the exterior mirrors in using the button
on the door (Y page 121), they will not fold
out automatically. The exterior mirrors can
then only be folded out using the button on
the door. 240
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function
R the telephone function
R the video function
R the system settings
R the online and Internet functions
R the Digital Operator's Manual
(available depending on the vehicle model)
You can call up the main functions:
R using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function bar in the COMAND
display
R using the remote control
COMAND display General notes
!
Do not use the space in front of the
display to stow anything. Objects placed
here could damage the display or impair its
function. Avoid touching the surface of the
display. Pressure exerted on the surface of
the display can have an irreversible,
detrimental effect on the display.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may temporarily switch
off completely. 290
At a glanceCOMAND

i
If the 360°
360° Camera
Camera menu item is displayed, Display
DisplayOff
Offcan be called up under System.
Switching the COMAND display on/off
X Press the 0066function button.
or
X Select System System in the main function bar by
sliding 00970052and turning 00790052007Athe COMAND
controller and press 0098to confirm.
In both cases, the system menu appears.
X To switch off: selectDisplay Off
Display Off and
press 0098to confirm.
X To switch on: press one of the function
buttons, e.g. 0066,00BEor the 0038back
button.
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. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible
damage. Then, dry the surface with a dry
microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could
damage the display surface. 294
At a glanceCOMAND

The COMAND controller can be:
R
pressed briefly or pressed and held 0098
R turned clockwise or counter-clockwise
00790052007A
R slid left or right 009500520096
R slid forwards or backwards 009700520064
R slid diagonally 009100520078
Example of operation
In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
X Press the 002Abutton.
Radio mode is activated.
X Select Radio
Radio by sliding 00520064and turning
00790052007A the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
X Confirm Station List Station List by pressing0098.
The station list appears.
Buttons on the COMAND controller Overview
0043
Back button (Y page 297)
0044 Clear button (Y page 297)
0087 Seat function button (Y page 318)
0085 Favorites button (Y page 314)
i If your vehicle is not equipped with the
seat function button, it features two
favorites buttons.
i For AMG vehicles: the COMAND
Controller is configured with buttons 0043
and 0044. Back button
You can use the
003Dbutton to exit a menu
or to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the003D
back button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
X To call up the basic display: press and
hold the 003Dback button.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button
X To delete individual characters: briefly
press the 0084clear button.
X To delete an entire entry: press and hold
the 0084 clear button.
Seat function button
You can use the 0050button to call up the
following seat functions:
R Multicontour seat (with 4-way lumbar
support)
R Active multicontour seat (dynamic seat and
massage function)
R Balance (seat heating distribution)
More information on the seat functions
(Y page 318).
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions to
the 0080 favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button (Y page 314). At a glance
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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
automatically
00F0 Sets the climate control style in
automatic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE)
008F Sets the air distribution
0099, 009Cor009B Sets the air
distribution
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
vehicle'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
operating instructions).
Calling up/exiting the display Vehicle functions
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Registering SatRadio
Service information screen
0043
Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
0044 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Switch on SatRadio mode (Y page 441).
The satellite radio main menu appears,
showing the weather channel. You cannot
select any other stations.
X In the lower menu line, select Sat
Sat and press
0098 to confirm.
X Select Service Service and press 0098to confirm.
The service information screen appears.
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the service staff.
The activation process may take up to
ten minutes. If the activation is completed
successfully, the No Service
No Servicemessage
appears in the display, followed by the
satellite radio main menu.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
i If registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account.
If the satellite receiver is not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device
Device
Unavailable Unavailable message will appear. Switching on satellite radio mode Notes
For example, to select a channel or scroll in
the lists, you can also use the
00590065
00630064 buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Important information on registering the
satellite radio (Y page 441).
Option 1
X Press the 002Afunction button.
The No Service No Service message appears after
switching on or if no signal is being
received. Once COMAND receives the
signal, the satellite radio display appears.
The station last selected is played.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button
switches through the wavebands in this
order: FM, AM, WB and subsequently
switches on the satellite radio. Pressing the
button again takes you back to FM radio
mode.
Option 2: Satellite radio main menu
0043
Satellite radio main display
0044 Channel name
0087 Preset
0085 Selected category/channel number
0083 Channel information (in brief)
0084 Sound settings
006B Category list Audio
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Entering channel numbers directly
X
Option 1: press the003Ebutton.
An input menu appears.
X Option 2: selectSat Satin the submenu bar
by turning 00790052007Athe COMAND controller
and press 0098to confirm.
X Select Enter Channel
Enter Channel and press0098to
confirm.
An input menu appears.
Entering the channel
X With both options, press the corresponding
number buttons on the control unit in
succession.
COMAND sets the selected channel.
i You can only select currently permitted
digits. Selecting a channel from the SatRadio
channel list
You can select the channel from the channel
list (option 1) or via the channel list that
shows the artists and tracks that are currently
being played (option 2). X
Select Sat
Sat in the submenu bar by turning
00790052007A the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
Option 1
X Select Channel List
Channel List and press0098to
confirm.
The channel list appears.
X Select a channel by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm.
Option 2:
X Select Channel List with Artist, Channel List with Artist,
Title
Title and press 0098to confirm.
The channel list appears and displays the
artists and tracks currently being played. X
Select a channel by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm.
Memory functions Channel presets
There are ten presets available. Audio
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0087
Track number and name
0085 Graphic time and track display
0083 Position of the medium in the media list
and name of the medium, followed by the
current playback option (no display for
Normal Track Sequence
Normal Track Sequence )
0084 Artist
006B MUSIC REGISTER menu bar
Switching modes using the function
button
X Press the 003Afunction button repeatedly
until the MUSIC REGISTER is switched on.
By pressing the function button repeatedly,
you can change the operating mode in the
following order:
R CD/audio DVD/MP3 (disc)
R Memory card mode
R MUSIC REGISTER
R USB storage device
R Media Interface or audio AUX mode
R Bluetooth ®
audio mode
If music files are available, playback begins at
the point last listened to.
If there are no music files, you will see a
message to this effect.
X Confirm the message by pressing 0098and
store the music data (Y page 461).
Switching modes via the audio menu
X Select Audio
Audio in the main function bar by
sliding 00970052and turning 00790052007Athe COMAND
controller and press 0098to confirm.
If MUSIC REGISTER was the last mode
selected, it is now switched on.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch on the MUSIC REGISTER in
the audio menu.
X Select Audio
Audio by sliding 00970052and turning
00790052007A the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
The audio menu appears. X
Select Music Register Music Register and press0098to
confirm.
Switching on with the number buttons
X Press the 0088(for a DVD changer) or
0083 (for a single DVD drive) number key.
The MUSIC REGISTER is switched on.
Importing music files Introduction
You can copy music files from the data carrier
in the single DVD drive or in the DVD changer
in the following file formats:
R
MP3
R WMA
R AAC (with file extensions .m4p, .m4a, .m4b
and .aac)
X Switch on CD mode (Y page 449).
X With an audio CD inserted, select REC RECin the
basic CD display by sliding 00520064and turning
00790052007A the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
i CD information such as album name, disc
name, artist and track is provided by the
Gracenote Media Database (Y page 453).
Step 1: selecting tracks to import
X Select the Track Trackby turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm. 0043
To record all music files (standard)
0044 To copy single tracks 0073
0087 To confirm your selection Audio
461COMAND Z