Audio/COMAND Operating Instructions - GF82.85-P-0014-11RDM

Model 172.4 

as of model year 2017 

Audio/COMAND operating instructions, general 

This description attempts to present the operation of the full functional scope for the audio equipment while taking all the vehicle's standard and special equipment, as known at the copy deadline, into account. National-specific and equipment-specific deviations hereto are possible. The vehicle is equipped with digital operating instructions, which can be called up on the driver information system.

Digital operating instructions: The language for the operating instructions can be selected. Content can be called up through the table of contents, a visual search on the vehicle or using a keyword.

Model 172.4

as of model year 2017

with code 531 (COMAND APS)

The digital operator's manual also provides animations.

The functions and menu navigation of the driver information system are shown on the Audio/COMAND display (A40/8). The driver information system can be operated with the following controls:

• Buttons on audio equipment 
• Audio/COMAND control panel (A40/9) 
• Left multifunction steering wheel button group (S110) and right multifunction steering wheel button group (S111) 
• Voice control system (VCS [SBS]) (with code 531 (COMAND APS)) 

Buttons on audio equipment 

The audio equipment provides the following controls:

• Buttons in the center on the front of the device: "ON" button for switching on and for volume adjustment, left and right station search button, button for disk drive, "CLEAR" button for deleting entries
• Left button group for calling up menus and for the mute function
• 12-key keypad, right

Audio/COMAND control panel 

The Audio/COMAND control panel is located on the center console.

As the central control, the Audio/COMAND control panel contains the Audio/COMAND controller (A40/9s11), which makes navigation in menus and lists, selection of display-generated buttons (Soft keys) and entry of characters possible by means of tilting, rotating and pressing. Other buttons help to navigate in the menus.

The following buttons are integrated into the Audio/COMAND control panel:

• "Back" button (A40/9s2)
• "Delete" button (A40/9s12)

Left multifunction steering wheel button group and right multifunction steering wheel button group 

The multifunction steering wheel button groups are located on the multifunction steering wheel and can be used by the driver to operate the functions of the driver information system without removing his/her hands from the steering wheel.

Voice control system (VCS [SBS]) (with code 531 (COMAND APS)) 

The VCS is switched-on on the right multifunction steering wheel button group and switched off on the left multifunction steering wheel button group. When the voice control system is switched on, many driver information system functions can be operated using voice commands in dialog with the VCS [SBS]. The system can be operated by spelling out or entering complete words.

Display of vehicle and engine data 

Selected vehicle and engine data can be displayed in specifically prepared views on the Audio/COMAND display via the "DYNAMIC SELECT" menu item, depending on the equipment:

• Vehicle data (view of three-dimensional vehicle model with background screen and accompanying graphics, depending on selected transmission mode): e.g. type of road, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal and brake pedal activity, level adjustment animation, dampening, vehicle level display, wheel angle, compass
• Engine data (view of analog instruments): e.g. engine torque, output, engine oil temperature, on-board electrical system voltage, transmission oil temperature

Integration of smartphones 

The audio equipment enables the integration of smartphones. This means that smartphone applications (Apps) that have been developed for the following integration standards can be used and shown on the Audio/COMAND display in the vehicle:

• Android Auto (Google)
• CarPlay (Apple)

The vehicle-related preparation of the contents is safeguarded by the integration standards.

If the smartphone is used, the audio equipment is switched to a special operating mode ("integration mode") with Android Auto and CarPlay, in which driver information system functions can only be used to a limited extent. The following audio equipment functions are not available if Android Auto or CarPlay is active:

• Media player
• Navigation (equipment dependent)
• Voice control system (equipment dependent)
• Telephony (with CarPlay)

Model 172.4

as of model year 2018

with code 522 (Audio 20 radio)

Integration mode can be switched off via the audio equipment.

The functions radio, vehicle settings and safety-relevant functions, such as the emergency call function can still be used.

With Android Auto, the following usage restrictions apply for the telephony: Calls can only be made through the connected smartphone. Telephony with code 379 (Telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP)) is not possible.

In order to use the smartphone apps, the smartphone is connected to USB connector 2 (A90/5x2) of the multimedia connection unit (A90/5) and the integration standard selected via the telephone menu. If automatic connection has been selected under "Options" in the telephone menu, activation via the menu is not possible.

With Android Auto, a connection via Bluetooth® between the smartphone and the audio equipment is required alongside a connection via USB (Universal Serial Bus). The connection via Bluetooth® is established automatically.

Smartphone applications are operated using the following controls:

• Audio/COMAND control panel
• Buttons on the audio equipment:
  • Left and right station search button, "CLEAR" button, right 12 button keypad
  • Also available with Android Auto and Carplay: "NAVI" button, "MEDIA" button, "TEL" button (CarPlay only) on the left button group
• Individual buttons of the left multifunction steering wheel button group and right multifunction steering wheel button group, e.g. :
  • Accept/terminate phone call button (S111s3)
  • Voice control system ON button (S111s4) (long press)

If voice control is implemented in the smartphone application, the app can be operated using voice input, which is received by the hands-free system of the vehicle as for the voice control system.