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Cockpit Management and Data System (COMAND) operating description - GF82.85-P-0003-12GQ

General 

The driver information system is operated using the:

These operating instructions consist of the following subfunctions:

Base function, 6-disk DVD changer, with code (528) COMAND with DVD changer or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer 

If the "CD/DVD eject and load button" is pressed, the default screen appears.

Control within the menu is possible either with the cross-shaped rocker button or with the number pad on the COMAND controller unit.

Selection possibilities in menu 

IMPORTANT CDs or DVDs which are ejected but not removed are automatically pulled back in after expiration of a certain time.

Base function, audio 

If the audio base function is activated, the audio application last performed is started. If another audio application is to be started, then a change must be made in the menu bar and the Audio menu item selected.

The following differences are present for the specific countries:

Audio base function, except code (494) USA version 

The following audio sources can be selected in the menu item Audio:

IMPORTANT Media containing MP3 data can also be played (detected automatically).

Radio ((FM, AM (MW and, depending on country, LW or SW)) 

If the "Radio" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

The selections or settings are made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or via the voice control of the VCS (with code (527) COMAND APS (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

DAB operation, with code (537) Digital radio 

If the DAB radio menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

The selections or settings are made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or via the voice control of the VCS (with code (527) COMAND APS (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Disk 

If the "disk" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

The following selections and settings are possible:

Selection or setting with function bar (CD audio)

The selections or settings are made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or via the voice control of the VCS (with code (527) COMAND APS (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Selection or settings with function bar (DVD audio)

Track selection with skip function

The previous track is played by pressing the "Select station via station search, rewind, select previous track" button. The next track is played by pressing the "Select station via station search, fast forward, select next track" button.

Fast Forward/Rewind

The playback location is moved to the right by pressing and holding down the "Select station via station search, rewind, select previous track" button on the COMAND controller unit. The playback location is moved to the left by pressing and holding down the "Select station via station search, fast forward, select next track" button on the COMAND controller unit.

Memory card 

If the "Memory card" menu item is activated, the default screen appears. The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

The selections or settings are made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or via the voice control of the VCS (with code (527) COMAND APS (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Music register 

If the menu item "Music register" is activated, the default screen appears. The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

The selections or settings are made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or via the voice control of the VCS (with code (527) COMAND APS (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Media interface, with code (518) Media interface 

Selection or connection options:

IMPORTANT Menu guidance and graphic display of the menu guidance is accomplished on the COMAND controller unit display and is dependent on the specific portable terminal connected.

If the "media interface" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings are made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group.

AUX 

If the "AUX" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

Only two speaker symbols are shown on the display.

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings are made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group.

Audio base function, with code (494) USA version 

The following audio sources can be selected from the menu item Audio:

Radio (FM, AM (MW), WB) 

If the menu item Radio is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings can be made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the voice control of the VCS (with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

HD mode, with code (517) HD radio 

If the menu item HD radio is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings are made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or using the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group and using the voice control of the VCS (with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Disk 

If the "disk" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

The following selections and settings are possible:

Selection or setting with function bar (CD audio)

Selections or settings can be made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the voice control of the VCS (with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Selection or settings with function bar (DVD audio)

Track selection using skip function

The previous track is played by pressing the "Select station via station search, rewind, select previous track" button. The next track is played by pressing the "Select station via station search, fast forward, select next track" button.

Fast Forward/Rewind

The playback location is moved to the right by pressing and holding down the "Select station via station search, rewind, select previous track" button on the COMAND controller unit. The playback location is moved to the left by pressing and holding down the "Select station via station search, fast forward, select next track" button on the COMAND controller unit.

Memory Card 

If the memory card menu item is activated, the default screen appears. The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings can be made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the voice control of the VCS (with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Music register 

If the menu item "Music register" is activated, the default screen appears. The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings can be made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the voice control of the VCS (with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Media interface, with code (518) Media interface 

Selection or connection options:

IMPORTANT Menu guidance and graphic display of the menu guidance is accomplished on the COMAND controller unit display and is dependent on the specific portable terminal connected.

If the "Media interface" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

The following appears on the display:

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings are made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group.

AUX 

If the "AUX" menu item is activated, the default screen appears.

Only two speaker symbols are shown on the display.

Selection or settings via function bar:

Selections or settings are made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group.

Base function, TV, with code (863) Digital/analog TV tuner 

If the TV menu item is activated in the "Video" menu item, the default screen is shown. The following selection possibilities are available to the user:

Selection possibilities with function bar

Selection options function bar in TV menu item 

Selections or settings can be made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit.

Basic video function 

If the basic "Video" function is activated, the video application last performed is started. To start a different video application, it is necessary to go back to the menu line and select the "Video" menu item.

The following video sources can be selected in the "Video" menu item:

DVD video 

When the DVD video menu item is activated in the Video menu item, the video picture is displayed on the display.

Selection or settings using the function bar 

Selections or settings are made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group.

Base function, navigation, with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation) or code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer 

If the navigation base function (Navi) is activated, the default screen appears. The navigation base function consists of the following subfunctions:

Selection or settings via application bar

Selection or settings are made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit, or via voice control using the VCS.

Selection or settings via function bar 

Selection or settings are made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit, or via voice control using the VCS.

Destination entry 

Destination entry is possible in the menu item Destination. The default screen appears.

Selection or settings 

Selection or settings are made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit, or via voice control using the VCS.

Entry of POIs via map display 

Points of interest are entered via the map display using the Guide menu item or by selecting the "From points of interest (POIs)" submenu in the "Destination" menu item.

Selections and settings can be made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit.

Detailed display of TMC messages, except code (494) USA version 

The "TMC" menu item provides a detail display of TMC messages. The default screen appears.

Selection or settings 

The TMC messages can be output as the list or displayed on the map.

IMPORTANT If the destination-oriented navigation is not active when the TMC menu item is activated, a list of all available TMC messages is then shown.

Selections and settings can be made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit.

Route information and options 

Display of route information and options (arrival time, distance, view route on map (route browser), inhibit route) is possible under the "Route" menu item. The default screen appears.

Selection or settings 

Selections and settings can be made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit.

Positions (current vehicle position, target position) 

The current vehicle position can be displayed and saved or the target position displayed with the menu item position. The default screen appears.

Selection or settings 

Selections and settings can be made with the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit.

Display compass, with code (245) Electronic compass 

The "Display compass" function can only be selected in the following menus using the buttons on the COMAND controller unit on the display of the COMAND controller unit:

IMPORTANT On vehicles with code (528) COMAND with DVD changer, the "Display compass" function is selected via the "Navigation" hardkey on the buttons of the COMAND controller unit.

The compass is displayed on the multifunction display (A1p13) of the instrument cluster (A1) by selecting the "Offroad display" menu via the left multifunction steering wheel button group or the right multifunction steering wheel button group.

Basic telephony function 

If the "Telephone (Tel)" base function is activated, the default screen appears. The following two variants are available:

Selection or settings 

A connection can be made as follows:

Incoming telephone calls are signaled acoustically and visually on the COMAND controller unit display.

Selections and settings can be made using the control buttons of the COMAND controller unit or the left multifunction steering wheel button group and the right multifunction steering wheel button group and using the voice control of the VCS (with code (527) COMAND APS (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer).

Control of audio signals (sound settings) 

The audio signals (sound settings) are controlled using the "Sound" menu item in the relevant basic function. The default screen appears.

Selection or settings 

Selection and settings are made using the control buttons on the COMAND controller unit or the left and right multifunction steering wheel button groups.

System settings 

System settings are made using the "System" menu item. The default screen appears.

Selection or settings