manual radio set MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG 2011 Owners Manual

U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 339, 346
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 283
Units of measurement, navigation .. 103
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 427
Unlocking the vehicle Manually ........................................ 398
SmartKey ....................................... 236
Updating Gracenote ®
Media
Database ............................................ 188
Updating map software .................... 100
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 359
USB devices connecting to ................................. 192
playback options ............................ 197
playlists and folders .......................195
selecting active partition ...............197
selecting tracks .....................195, 196
Useful features .................................. 306
V
Valet locking ...................................... 241
Vehicle Battery ........................................... 410
Care ............................................... 354
Control system .............................. 272
Identification Number (VIN) ...........420
Locking/unlocking ........................236
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 28
Towing ........................................... 415
Unlocking/locking manually ..........398
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 420
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................. 249
Vehicle loading Load limit ....................................... 335
Terminology ................................... 345
Vehicle location (current)
displaying ...................................... 110
GPS reception ................................ 103
moving map to ............................... 107
saving in Last Destinations ....106, 147
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 347
Vehicle specification SLS AMG (197) .............................. 421
Vehicle status message memory .... 282
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 362
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Video .................................................. 198
control menu, displaying/hiding ....201
handling and care of discs .............199
interactive content ........................205
operating DVD menu .....................203
picture settings .............................. 203
voice control with .......................... 230
Video Aux (auxiliary)
main system .................................. 205
Voice control ..................................... 206
canceling the dialog .......................208
command list ................................. 225
creating voice names .....................219
general operation .......................... 207
help function .................................. 232
interrupting the dialog ...................208
operating safety ............................. 206
starting the dialog ..........................208
switching help screen on or off ........95
troubleshooting ............................. 231
with address book .........166, 218, 231
with DVD changer ..........................224
with external equipment (Aux) .......225
with navigation .............................. 212
with phone ..................................... 209
with radio and satellite radio .........221
Voice Control
delete name ................................... 220
find address ................................... 217
Individualization ............................... 95
Settings ........................................... 95
Voice mail, voice control for ............ 211
Voice names, creating ...................... 21924IndexBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 24

Introduction
Where to Find it
This operator's manual has been designed to
help you use your COMAND control unit in all
situations. Since not all models have the
same standard equipment, your COMAND
system equipment may deviate from some
descriptions and illustrations.
At a Glance
Here you will find an overview of the
components of COMAND. Then you will find
examples illustrating how to operate
COMAND and information on the basic
functions. If you are operating a COMAND for
the first time or have rented the vehicle, you
should first read this chapter.
System Settings
Here you will find all the important
information regarding the system settings of
the COMAND.
Navigation
Here you will find detailed information
regarding the following topics:
R Setting options for the map display and the
route calculation
R Destination input
R Search & Send
R POI input
R Route guidance
R Traffic information
R Destination memory
Telephone
The telephone functions are described here.
You will also find information on the address
book.
Audio
Here you will find all information regarding
the audio function and its Radio, SatRadio,
CD-audio/DVD audio/MP3, Music Register,
Media Interface and Audio Aux modes.
Video
Here you will find all information regarding
the video system.
Voice Control
Here you will find information about operating
several COMAND functions via Voice Control.
Indexes
Content and keyword indexes are intended to
help you find information quickly.
Symbols
Trademarks ®
:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R Microsoft ®
is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
R Windows media ®
is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries
You will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:
GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
GWarning
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
GWarning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8 inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
At a glance
COMAND Control System
FunctionPage1COMAND display732COMAND control unit with
DVD changer75
3COMAND controller77
Vehicle Equipment
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
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Components of COMAND
COMAND comprises:
Rthe COMAND display
Rthe COMAND control unit with DVD
changer
Rthe COMAND controller with the Back and
Clear button
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
Rthe navigation system
Rthe audio function with the radio, SatRadio,
disc (CD audio, DVD audio or MP3 mode),
PCMCIA memory card (MP3 mode), Music
Register and Audio Aux modes
Rthe telephone and the address book
function
RDVD Video
Rsystems settings
You can call up the main functions:
Rusing the corresponding function buttons
Rusing the main function line in the
COMAND display
COMAND Display
iDo not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. Should
the display need cleaning, use a mild
cleaning agent and a soft, antistatic, lint-
free cloth. Commercially available alcohol
and ammonia-free TFT or LCD cleaners are
recommended.
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.
Example: Audio main function display
1 Status line2 Main function line3 Main area4 Submenu line
Status line 1 displays the time and the
current telephone status.
With the main function line 2 you can select
the main function.
Select the function with the COMAND
controller (Y page 77).
In the example, the audio main function is set
to radio mode and the main area 3 is active.
iThe arrangement of the menus can vary,
depending on the equipment. Normally, the
menus for the full equipment version are
shown in this manual.
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Operating the Multifunction DisplayGWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
XTo select a menu: Press the \000@
or \000> button.
XTo select a submenu or scroll in a list:
Press the \000< or \000= button.
XTo select the next menu level up: Press
the \000A button.
XTo select the standard display: Press the
\000A button repeatedly until the standard
display with the odometer and trip
odometer appears again in the display.
or
XPress and hold the \000A button until the
standard display with the odometer and trip
odometer appears.
XTo confirm the selection: Press the
\000d button.
XTo confirm a display message: Press the
\000d or \000A button.
Multifunction Display
The description field on the multifunction
display shows you values and settings as well
as any display messages that may have been
generated.
1 Description field2 Line for menus
Text field 1 shows settings, functions,
submenus and any malfunctions that occur.
XTo show the line for menus 2: Press the
\000@ or \000> button.
Menus and Submenus
The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
Multifunction Display Menus
iThe following table only lists the functions
and submenus that are needed in
connection with COMAND. For information
on the vehicle-related submenus please
refer to the vehicle operator's manual.
MenusFunctions and SubmenusNaviNavigation messagesAudioSelecting radio stations
Operating the DVD changer/
Music register/Memory card
TelAccepting a call
Initiating a call
Rejecting a call
Ending a call
Selecting a phone book entry
Calls dialed
Navi Menu
The multifunction display shows navigation
instructions in the Navi menu.
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Selecting a Waveband
You can set the waveband with the following
commands:
R “FM”
R “AM”
“Next Station”/“Previous Station”
You can start manual tuning and set the next
station using the following commands:
R “Next station”
R “Previous station”
“Next Category”/“Previous Category”
You can use the following commands to
change the category on satellite radio:
R “Next category”
R “Previous category”
Selecting the Frequency (FM Range)
You can select frequencies within the FM
range (87.7 to 107.9 MHz) directly. Voice
control also recognizes the words
“frequency”, “point” and “megahertz”.
Example of dialog:sEighty seven point nine megahertzuVoice control sets the frequency.
Selecting the Frequency (AM Range)
You can select frequencies within the AM
range (530 to 1710 kHz) directly. Voice
control also recognizes the words
“frequency” and “kilohertz”.
Example of dialog:
sFive hundred and thirty kilohertzuVoice control sets the frequency.
“Save Station”
Using the “Save station” command you can
give a voice name to the station currently
selected. You can also use this command to
improve voice recognition for difficult names
or if you want to use a name of your own. You
could, for example, save a station with the
name “Favorite station”.
When you have given the command, voice
control prompts up to three times to say the
station name. When repeating the station
name, make sure that you pronounce it in
exactly the same way as you did the first time.
Otherwise, the name cannot be saved and
voice control aborts the saving procedure.
Example of dialog:sSave stationtPlease say the station namesFavorite stationtPlease repeat the station name.sFavorite stationtThe station has been saved.
“Select Station”
Using the “Select station” command, you can
select a station.
Example of dialog:
sSelect stationtPlease say the station namesFavorite stationuVoice control sets the station
“Station 'Favorite Station'”
Using this command, you can select a station.
Example of dialog:
sStation 'Favorite station'uVoice control sets the station 'Favorite
station'
“Select Category” (Satellite radio)
Using the “Select category” command, you
can select an available category.
Example of dialog:
sSelect categorytPlease say the category namesNewsuVoice control sets the category222Voice ControlCOMAND APS
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