MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2018 COMAND Manual

Requirements
RApple CarPlay™ is available from the iPhone®
5. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
the latest operating system on the iPhone®.
RYou require a connector cable for the
iPhone®.
RThe full range of functions for Apple CarPlay™is only possible when the Apple CarPlay™-
capable mobile phone is connected to the
Internet.
Connecting the iPhone®with the mul-
timedia system
In order to be able to use Apple CarPlay™, a
connection must be established between the
iPhone
®and the multimedia system.
XConnect the iPhone®via a connection cable
to the USB port ç.
The first time you connect an Apple CarPlay™-
capable mobile phone to the multimedia sys-
tem or switch between Apple CarPlay™-capa-
ble mobile phones, a prompt appears asking
whether you want future activation to be auto- matic or manual.
Activating Apple CarPlay™
Automatic activation
XTo select Auto: press the controller.
Apple CarPlay™ will start automatically each
time a connection has been established
between the iPhone
®and the multimedia sys-
tem.
Manual activation
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay™ starts.
iDepending on the operating status, not all of
the steps may be necessary. A message to
start Apple CarPlay™ appears on the display.
Confirm this.
Changing the activation type
When the mobile phone is disconnected from
the multimedia system, the activation mode can
be changed.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XSelectApple CarPlay.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the control-
ler.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XDeactivate ªor activate OStart AppleCarPlay Automatically.
Canceling Apple CarPlay™
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only can-
cel Apple CarPlay™ when your vehicle is sta-
tionary.
XRemove the connection cable from the USB
port ç.
The No Apple CarPlay Device Connec‐
ted Please ensure that your deviceisconnectedtothecorrectUSBport.message appears.
Transmitted vehicle data
When using Apple CarPlay™, specific vehicle
data are transmitted to the mobile phone. This
makes it possible to use selected mobile phone
services efficiently. The mobile phone does not
have active access to vehicle data.
The following system information is transmitted:
RMultimedia system software version
RSystem ID (anonymous)
These data are transmitted in order to optimize communication between the vehicle and mobile
phone.
A random vehicle code is generated for this pur-
pose and in order to assign multiple vehicles to
the mobile phone.
This code is not related to the vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) and is deleted if the multi-
media system is reset (
Ypage 43).
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The following driving status data is transmitted:
RGear position engaged
RDifference between parked, stationary,
coasting and driving
RInstrument cluster day/night mode
These data are transmitted in order to adapt the
content displayed to the driving situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
RCoordinates
RSpeed
RCompass direction
RAcceleration direction
These data are transmitted only when naviga-
tion is active in order to improve navigation (e.g.
when driving through a tunnel).
Android Auto
Introduction
Android Auto can be used for functions on
mobile phones with the Android operating sys-
tem:
RAndroid Auto-capable apps of the mobile
phone are shown in the multimedia system.
RAudio content from the mobile phone is
played back in the multimedia system.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be con-
nected to the multimedia system via Android
Auto.
During Android Auto use, various multimedia
system functions such as navigation, are not
available.
The availability of Android Auto and Android
Auto apps may vary from country to country and
depending on the equipment in the vehicle.
The respective provider is responsible for the
application and the associated services and
content.
Connecting a mobile phone via
Android Auto
Requirements:
RFor safety reasons, initial activation of
Android Auto on the multimedia system must
be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
RThe mobile phone supports Android Auto
starting from Android 5.0.
RThe Android Auto app is installed on the
mobile phone.
RIn order to use the telephone functions, a
mobile phone needs to be connected with the
multimedia system via Bluetooth
®.
RThe full range of functions for Android Auto is
only possible with an Internet connection.
RThe mobile phone is connected to the USB
port ç on the multimedia system via a USB
cable.
The multimedia system automatically estab-
lishes a connection to the mobile phone via
Bluetooth
®. If this is unsuccessful, an error mes-
sage will appear. In this case, you should con-
nect the mobile phone manually via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 91).
Starting Android Auto
Multimedia system
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectAndroid Auto: turn and press the
controller.
A message informs you that no Android Auto
device is connected.
Mobile phone
XConnect the mobile phone to the USB port
ç in the center console.
When activated manually, a message to start Android Auto appears on the display of the
multimedia system.
XTo confirm the message: press the controller.
The Android Auto app is shown in the multi-
media system display.
Setting up automatic connection
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectAndroid Auto: turn and press the
controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
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XTo selectStart Android Auto Automati‐cally: turn and press the controller.
XAllow automatic connection O.
Android Auto starts automatically as soon as
the mobile phone is connected to the USB
port ç of the multimedia system.
Changing the sound settings
When Android Auto is active, you can change the
sound settings in the radio menu.
XTo call up the radio menu: press the $
button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Radio: turn and press the controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
Change the sound settings.
Activating voice control
When Android Auto is active, you can start the
mobile phone's voice control.
XPress and hold the ?button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Depending on the mobile phone a tone
sounds.
Ending Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only can-
cel Android Auto when your vehicle is stationary.
XTerminate the USB connection between the
mobile phone and the multimedia system.
The No
AndroidAutoDeviceConnectedPlease ensure that your device isconnected to the correct USB port.message appears in the multifunction display.
Transmitted vehicle data
When using Android Auto, specific vehicle data
is transmitted to the mobile phone. This makes
it possible to use selected mobile phone serv-
ices efficiently. The mobile phone does not have
active access to vehicle data. The following system information is transmitted:
RMultimedia system software version
RSystem ID (anonymous)
These data are transmitted in order to optimize communication between the vehicle and mobile
phone.
A random vehicle code is generated for this pur-
pose and in order to assign multiple vehicles to
the mobile phone.
This code is not related to the vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) and is deleted if the multi-
media system is reset (
Ypage 43).
The following driving status data is transmitted:
RGear position engaged
RDifference between parked, stationary,
coasting and driving
RInstrument cluster day/night mode
These data are transmitted in order to adapt the
content displayed to the driving situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
RCoordinates
RSpeed
RCompass direction
RAcceleration direction
These data are transmitted only when naviga-
tion is active in order to improve navigation (e.g.
when driving through a tunnel).
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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat einformation systems an dcom-
munication equipment integrated in th evehi-
cl e when driving, you may be distracted from
th etraffic situation .You could also los econ-
trol of th evehicle. There is aris kof an acci-
dent.
Only operat ethis equipment when th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsur ethat this
is possible, par kth evehicle payin gattention
to traffic condition san doperat eth eequip-
men twhen th evehicle is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are drivin gwhen operatin g
th esystem.
Conditions for access
USA: to use Mercedes-Ben zApps an dInternet
access ,mbrace mus tbe activated an dopera-
tional. Furthermore, mbrace mus tbe activated
fo rMercedes-Ben zApps an dInternet access .
Canada: to use Mercedes-Ben zApps an dInter-
ne taccess ,Mercedes me connec tmus tbe acti-
vated an doperational. Furthermore, Mercedes
me connec tmus tbe activated fo rMercedes -
Benz Apps an dInternet access .
Tak enote of th econnection priorities .An emer-
gency cal lhas th ehighes tpriority. Whe n aser-
vic ecall, e.g. abreakdown servic ecal lor th eMB
Info Call, is active ,an emergency cal lcan still be
initiated. Aservic ecall, on th eother hand, has priorit
yover acurren tInternet connection .
Therefore, you canno testablis han Internet con-
nection durin g aservic ecall.
The term sof use are shown when th esyste mis
used fo rth efirst time an dthen once ayear
thereafter. Only rea dan daccept th eterm sof
use when th evehicle is stationary.
The driver is no tpermitte dto cal lup websites
whil edrivin gan duse of th eMercedes-Ben z
Apps is res tri
cted.
iThe availabilit
yof individual Mercedes-Ben z
Apps may var ydependin gon th ecountry.
Establishing/ending th econnection
Establishing aconnection
Read th econdition sfo restablishin g aconnec -
tion (Ypage 122).
A connection can be established ,fo rexample
by:
Renterin g aweb address
Rcallin gup aMercedes-Ben zAp p
Rcallin gup afavorit e
Ending th econnection
XPress Cancelin theconnection swindow.
Connection status
:Display of existin gconnection an dsigna l
strengt h
In most cases, th ecurren tconnection status is
then shown in th estatus bar when you switch to
another main function .
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Online and Internet functions

Detailed connection status
XTo callup th etelephon emenu: press th e
% button.
XTo switch to th emain function bar :slid e5
th econtroller .
XTo selectTel /®: press th econtroller .
XTo selectInternet:turn and press th econ-
troller.
The men uwit hth eInternet function sis dis -
played.
XTo switch to th emen ubar :slid e6 thecon-
troller.
XTo selec tSettings:turn and press th econ-
troller.
XTo selec tConnectio nStatus:turn and
press th econtroller .
The followin ginformation is displayed:
Rth evolume of transferred dat a
Rconnection status
Ending theconnection
You canno tcance lth econnection yourself. The
Internet connection is automatically terminated
if th esyste mdoe sno trecogniz eany user input
within afive-minut etime period.
Mercedes-Benz App s
General notes
To be able to use Mercedes-Ben zApps, you hav e
to register and confirm th eterm sand condi-
tions.
Calling up Mercedes-Benz App s
XTo callup th etelephon emenu: press th e
% button.
XTo switch to th emain function bar :slid e5
th econtroller .
XTo selectTel /®: press th econtroller .
XTo selectInternet:turn and press th econ-
troller.
XTo selec tMercedes-Ben zApp s:turn and
press th econtroller .
XTo callup th eapp: turn and press th econ-
troller. You can fin
dfurther Mercedes-Ben zApps and
information under:
http://apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps /
iThe available featuresare country-depend -
ent.
License fees may be applicable.
Voice-operate dcontro lof Mercedes-
Benz App s
If voice-operated contro lof aMercedes-Ben z
app is available ,this is shown by th eo sym-
bol in th eapp.
XCall up aMercedes-Ben zapp (Ypage 123).
XTo use voice-operated control: selec to.
XSay th equestion or prompt .
iThe voice-operated contro lsystem is no t
available in all countrie sor all languages.
Web browser
Calling up awebsite
Function restrictions
Internet page scanno tbe shown whil eth evehi-
cl e is in motion .
Enteringaweb address
XTo cal lup th etelephon emenu: press th e
% button.
XTo switch to th emain function bar :slid e5
th econtroller .
XTo selectTel /®: press th econtroller .
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XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo select www: turn and press the controller.
An input menu for the web address is dis-
played.
XEnter characters using the controller or the
number keypad.
XTo finish entry and call up a website: select
¬.
Selecting a web address from the list
XWhen the character bar is displayed, slide
5 the controller.
XTo select the desired web address: turn and
press the controller.
The web address can still be changed as
desired.
XTo call up a website: select ¬.
The website is called up.
Navigating the website
StepResult
XTurn the controller.Navigates from one
selectable item (e.g.
link, text field or
menu) to the next and
highlights the respec-
tive element on the
website.
Sliding the controller:
XLeft or right 1
XUp or down4
XDiagonally2
Moves the pointer on
the page.
XPress the control-
ler.Opens the selected
item.
XPress%.Calls up the menu.
Menu functions
:Closes the browser
;Back or forwards
=Updates or cancels
?URL entry
AFavorites
BOptions
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo call up the Options menu: select3by
turning and pressing the controller.
XTo close the website: select&.
XTo call up the previous website: select
t.
XTo call up the next website: selectu.
XTo refresh the website: selectø.
The website is refreshed. This procedure may
take some time.
iWhile the website is loading, a cross
appears in the menu. This can be used to can-
cel the loading procedure.
XTo enter a URL: selectg.
XEnter a web address (URL) (Ypage 123).
XFavorites: selectf.
The Favorites menu appears (Ypage 126).
Options menu
Adding to bookmarks
Adds the current website to the favorites. The
website can then be called up using the menu.
You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
XSelectAdd to Bookmarks.
The The page has been added to your
bookmarks.message appears.
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Current URL
XTo show the menu:press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
XSelectCurrent URL.
The URL appears.
Zoom
You can use this function to enlarge web pages.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect Zoom.
XTo navigate on the web page: slide 1,
4 or2 the controller.
XTo zoom in on the web page: turn the control-
ler.
Jumping from link to link
You can use this function to skip from one link to
the next on a website.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect Jump From Link To Link.
If a website has been called up and the con-
troller is turned, the cursor jumps from link to
link.
Directional scrolling
You can use this function to scroll up and down
on the web page.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect Directional Scrolling.
If a website has been called up and the con-
troller is turned, the cursor moves up or down
depending on the direction of the turn.
Settings
Overview
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect Settings.
You can activate or deactivate the following set-
tings:
RDownload Images Automatically
It may take some time to download the con-
tents of websites that contain a large amount
of images. Therefore, it may be useful to deac-
tivate this option.
RBlock Pop-Ups
Pop-ups are windows (usually with advertise-
ments) which are displayed automatically
when you call up a website. You can block
these displays.
RActivate Javascript
Javascript makes it possible to display and
interact with dynamic content on the website.
RAllow Cookies
Some websites save information in small text
files (cookies) on your system. You can deter-
mine whether cookies may be stored.
REnable Internet Audio
You can switch the browser's audio playback
on or off here.
RHide Scroll Bars
You can show or hide the scroll bar here.
RShow Link Target
You can display the link's URL here.
RCharacter Size
You can select the font size which is used
when displaying the website.
RCharacter Code
You can select a different character set here, e.g. if the characters of a website appear dis-
torted.
Changing settings
XTo select the desired setting: turn and press
the controller.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
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Changing the character size or character
code
XSelectCharacterSizeorCharacterCode.
XTo select the setting you require: turn and
press the controller.
iIf you change the settings, the websites may
not be displayed correctly.
Deleting private data
XPress the %button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Settings: slide6, turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Delete Private Data: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select the setting you require: turn and
press the controller.
or
XSelect Delete All Data On Exit.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
OptionFunction
AllDeletes all personal
data.
CacheDeletes data in the
cache.
CookiesDeletes cookies that
are created by web-
sites which you have
called up.
OptionFunction
URL HistoryDeletes all websites
visited (path).
ODelete AllData On ExitIf this function is acti-
vated O, all personal
data is deleted when
you exit the Internet
browser.
Favorites
Introduction
Favorites are frequently visited websites.
Creating favorites
Adding a favorite in the menu
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
XSelect www.
XEnter the web address (URL) and name using
the character bar and press ¬.
Add to favorites
XTo call up the menu: press the %button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
XSelectAdd to Bookmarks(Ypage 124).
Selecting favorites
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
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XTo select theInternet Favoritesmenu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
XSelect the desired bookmark.
The favorite is opened in a new window.
Editing favorites
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
XTo select the Internet Favoritesmenu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
XTo bring the desired favorites to the front.
XTo select Edit: slide6and press the con-
troller.
An input menu appears.
XEnter a web address (URL).
XPress the touchpad or controller.
XSelect p.
XPress the touchpad or controller.
XSlide6the controller.
XEnter a name.
Deleting favorites
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
XTo select the Internet Favoritesmenu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
XTo bring the desired favorites to the front.
XTo select Delete: slide6and press the
controller.
A prompt appears.
XSelect Yes.
The favorite is deleted.
Closing the browser
XSelect %in the browser menu
(Ypage 124)
or
XPress the %button for longer than two
seconds.
A prompt appears, asking whether you want
to close the Internet browser.
XSelect Yes.
The application is closed.
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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Switchin gon th eradi o
XPress th e$ button.
The Radio men uappears .You will hear th e
last station set on th ewaveban dselecte d
last .
Switching HD Radi oon/of f
XIn radio mode: slid e6 thecontroller .
XSelectOption s.
XSwitchHD RadioonO or of fª .
If HD Radio is switched off, th esyste mdoe sno t
switch to digita lradio an dit is no tpossible to
selec tan ysub-channels.
iHD Radio ™Technology Manufactured
Under License From iBiquit yDigital Corp. U.S.
an dForeign Patents .The HD an dHD Radio
logos are proprietary trademark sof iBiquit y
digital.
Overview
:Main function bar
;Status bar wit hcompass display
=Main display field wit havailable station san d
relevant information
?Display of radio station selecte d
ARadio menubar
The followin gfunction scan be called up in th e
main function bar by selecting th emen uitem
Radio :
RHD Radi oFM:HD FM radio mode
RHD Radi oAM:HD MW radio mode
RSa tRadi o:satellite radio
RInfo on Radi o:information on radio in th e
Digital Operator's Manual
RRadi oStatio nPreset s:10 0preset posi-
tion sfo rradio station s
The followin gfunction sare available usin gth e
radio men ubar :
ROption s:radio option s
Rè:searches fo rstation sby name
RPreset:station preset smen u
RBand:waveban dselection
RInformation:displays additional informa-
tion about th ecurren tstation (radio text or
Artist Experience
®)
Rà :sound settings, harman/kardon®Logic
7®, Ban g & Beosound
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Radio