Mercedes W230 Manual Comand
Welcome to COMAND! Please make yourself familiar with your COMAND control unit and read the instruc- tions in this manual before operating the COMAND system. This will help you derive a greater benefit from the system. Please also follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
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Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. The asterisk. identifies optional equip- ment. Depending on model, version and configuration, your COMAND system equipment may differ. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our pro- duct and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, informa- tion, illustrations and descriptions in this manual might differ from the equipment in- stalled in your vehicle. As such, the infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual may not be reaso- nably relied upon in making any claims with respect to the actual performance of the product. These operating instructions form an inte- gral part of the vehicle and should there- fore always be kept inside the vehicle and passed on to the new owner if the vehicle is sold.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company 230InnentitelvornUSB.fm Seite 1 Mittwoch, 8. Dezember 2004 3:22 15. Contents Introduction. 7 Where to find it. 7 Symbols. 8 Operating safety.
9 At a glance. 11 Radio operating elements. 12 CD operating elements. 14 Satellite radio. operating elements. 16 Telephone.
operating elements. 18 Navigation operating elements. 20 Service operating elements. 22 Menu system.
24 Quick reference COMAND. 27 Switching the COMAND control unit on and off. 27 Volume. 27 Balance. 29 Bass and Treble.
30 Sound functions. 31 Audio. 33 Audio menu.
34 Opening the Audio menu. 34 Selecting an audio source. 34 Muting. 34 Radio operation. 35 Switching the radio operation on. 35 Changing the Radio band.
35 Selecting a station. 37 Memory functions. 40 CD operation. 44 General Information on CD operation. 44 Tips on caring for your CDs.
45 Switching to CD operation. 46 Loading CDs. 46 Switching on. 48 Selecting a CD (CD changer. only).
49 Track select. 50 Fast forward/reverse. 52 Muting. 53 Playback mode. 53 MP3-CD operation. 55 General Information.
55 Tips on caring for your MP3-CDs. 56 Switching to MP3-CD operation.
56 MP3-CD main menu. 57 Selecting a folder. 58 Selecting a track.
58 Playback mode. 60 MP3 options. 61 DVD operation. 63 General information on DVD operation.
63 DVD playback requirements. 64 Switching to DVD operation.
64 Loading a DVD. 65 Ejecting a DVD.
66 Soft key display and status bar. 67 Soft key functions. 68 DVD menu.
70 Settings menu. 71 Adjusting bright ness, contrast and color. 74 Selecting a movie. 74 Selecting a scene/chapter. 75 Fast forward/reverse. 75 230USEditionB2005IVZ.fm Seite 3 Mittwoch, 8.
Dezember 2004 3:26 15. Contents Satellite radio. 77 Important notes.
78 Subscribing to satellite radio. 79 Satellite radio operation. 80 Switching on. 80 Changing the program category.
81 Selecting a station. 81 Memory functions.
83 Displaying information. 84 Displaying service information. 85 Sound settings. 85 Telephone. 87 Important notes. 88 Telephone operation.
92 Switching telephone operation on. Basic accounting study guide. 92 Switching telephone operation off. 92 Emergency call “911”. 93 Entering codes.
95 Switching to telephone operation. 96 Incoming call. 97 Outgoing calls. 98 Active call. 102 Phone book. 104 Saving phone numbers.
109 Navigation. 113 Important notes. 114 Navigation DVD. 115 Route guidance after the vehicle has been transported. 116 Trip interruption during route guidance.
117 Navigation main menu. 118 Activating the Navigation main menu. 118 Setting the route mode. 120 Audio settings for the navigation announcements. 121 Saving current position. 122 Destination input.
124 Activating the Destination Entry menu. 124 Selecting home address.
138 Route guidance. 139 Starting route guidance.
139 Route calculation. 139 Recalculating an existing route. 139 Voice instructions. 139 Navigation displays. 140 Arriving at destination.
142 Cancelling route guidance. 143 During route guidance. 144 Displaying the soft keys. 144 Info menu. 144 Via function (soft key via).
146 Selecting a detour. 147 Stopover function.
149 Saving the current location. 151 Defining route guidance displays. 151 230USEditionB2005IVZ.fm Seite 4 Mittwoch, 8. Dezember 2004 3:26 15. Contents Last destinations and destination memory.
155Last destinations memory. 155 Destination memory. 156 POIs (Points of Interest). 160 Entering POIs.
160 Selecting a POI around your current location. 161 Selecting a POI around another location. 162 Selecting a POI around a global destination.
163 Selecting a POI on the map. 164 Software Updates. 166 Service.
167 Service main menu. 168 Activating the Service main menu 168 SMS (Mail). 169 SMS Inbox. 169 Reading SMS message received.
171 Saving a sender phone number. 172 Deleting a SMS message. 175 Address book.
176 Activating the Address book menu. 176 Entries in the address book. 176 Selecting an entry. 177 Details on an address book entry. 178 Details on a mobile phone internal memory entry. 182 New address book entry. 185 Deleting an address book entry.
186 Using an address book entry in other system modes. 187 Tele Aid. 189 General. 189 Emergency call. 189 Roadside Assistance.
190 Information call. 191 Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. 192 Entering data. 193 Input via selection menu.
193 Input via 12-button keypad. 195 System settings. 197 System settings. 198 Setting the date/time. 198 Switching verification and notification tones on and off.
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201 Making display settings. 201 Voice control system. 203 Voice control system.
functions. 203 Reset function. 204 Glossary. 205 Index.
209 230USEditionB2005IVZ.fm Seite 5 Mittwoch, 8. Dezember 2004 3:26 15. 7 Where to find it Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide support information for you, the COMAND operator. Each chapter has its own guide color to provide fast access to information.
At a glance Here you will find an overview of all COMAND control elements and system components. If you are operating COMAND for the first time or if you have rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the chapter you should read first. Audio Here you will find all the information on how to use the radio, CD player (CD, MP3-CD), CD changer. and DVD drive.
Satellite radio. This chapter provides information on how to select a station and a program category. Telephone.
Here you can learn in detail about the many functions of the telephone, how to initiate an emergency call and use the pho- ne book. Navigation This chapter provides detailed information on the following topics: Destination input Route guidance including detour Last destinations and destination memory POIs Service Here you will find all the information about: SMS Address book Tele Aid. System settings This chapter provides information on how to adjust COMAND system settings. Directories The glossary explains the most important technical terms.
The table of contents and index directory will help you quickly locate the information you need. 230EinleitungUSB.fm Seite 7 Mittwoch, 8. Dezember 2004 3:27 15. 8 Introduction Symbols Symbols You will find the following symbols in these operating instructions:. The asterisk identifies optional equipment. Since not all models have the same standard equip- ment, your COMAND system equip- ment may deviate from some descriptions and illustrations.This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. The continuation symbol marks an interrupted proce- dure which will be continued on the next page. ( page 9) This symbol tells you where to look for further infor- mation on this subject. This symbol is used in the glossary. It indicates that the term immediately follo- wing the symbol is also exp- lained in the glossary.
Display Messages, menu items or soft key names appearing in the COMAND color display are printed in the type shown here. WarningG Warning notices draw yo ur attention to ha- zards 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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2010 E220 interior with COMAND controller (below-left gear shift) and navigation screen Cockpit Management and Data system - COMAND for short - acts as a combined command and control centre for all, and functions on vehicles and includes a dedicated flat display screen. In addition to the navigation system and general processing and control logic, COMAND includes components such as an address book, telephone, radio and in many cases a CD/DVD drive.
It is connected to other (often separate) devices such as CD/DVD changers, sound system and surround sound amplifier, receiver and the optional system via an optical fibre network. The first generations of COMAND used the optical network standard whereas later models are based on. A key feature of all COMAND systems is to provide deep integration between the various functions such as multimedia, navigation and telephony and to also allow multiple presentation and control facilities. An example of functional integration is where other audio sources can be muted when a phone call comes in or when navigation guidance is being given. It is also the case that the main audio system, speakers and microphone are used for all these functions instead of being logically and functionally separate.
With regard to multiple presentation and control facilities, COMAND based vehicles allow steering wheel controls to be used alongside the main COMAND buttons and controller and COMAND related status information and instructions can be displayed in the instrument cluster in addition to the main COMAND display. On vehicles with a factory fitted rear seat entertainment system, this also provides integration with the COMAND system, allowing for instance the rear seat displays to show content from the COMAND receiver or to play out the rear DVD audio over the car's surround sound system. On newer and models such as the, the integration between COMAND and other vehicle functions is even more complete, including access via COMAND to the system, seat controls, etc.
On these cars, in contrast to most other vehicles, COMAND is part of the standard specification rather than an optional extra. COMAND was introduced first exclusively on the flagship S-Class and CL-Class models. Later, it became available on other Mercedes cars too.
An early model UK-spec (right hand drive) W220 S-Class, with the COMAND system screen and buttons on the center console. Somewhat confusingly, COMAND 2.5 (not to be confused with the much later COMAND-APS NTG2.5) actually refers to the first generation of COMAND systems, introduced on the. The '2.5' label seems to refer to the fact that the main COMAND unit for this first generation had a height of 2.5. This COMAND system had a cassette drive, a built-in CD drive for the navigation map discs, an FM/AM radio tuner, a 4-channel amplifier and external connectors to other systems. The European models used map discs (CD). Towards the end of 1999, the system was upgraded to use the improved DX type navigation discs.
COMAND 2.5 uses a optical bus for connection to the external CD changer, the telephone system, the optional surround sound system and the optional Linguatronic voice control system. The COMAND 2.5 unit was made. COMAND 2.5 was an option on almost all models and denoted by option code 352.
COMAND 2.0/COMAND 2.0 MOPF The same COMAND 2.5 technology (with DX navigation maps) was next incorporated in a somewhat different form factor known as COMAND 2.0 (with '2.0' referring to the fact that this modified unit had a 2 DIN height), but with the cassette drive removed. These units were introduced on the E-Class as rectangular units, later also in a more rounded form on amongst others the and models. From S-Class model year 2003, COMAND 2.5 was replaced by a widescreen version of COMAND 2.0 known as COMAND 2.0 MOPF.
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Note that COMAND 2.5, COMAND 2.0 and COMAND 2.0 MOPF are collectively referred to as 'COMAND 2' systems (despite these being the first generation COMAND systems and, confusingly, despite the successor being known as COMAND-APS NTG1. COMAND-APS NTG1 This new generation of COMAND systems was introduced on the model year 2002 E-class and is in fact a complete redesign. Replaces the optical ring network. The option code became 527 (although, confusingly, COMAND 2.0 MOPF was also given this option code). These new based systems were given the name COMAND-APS to distinguish them from the older systems. The NTG1 system further distinguished itself from earlier models by having DVD based navigation instead of the CD based COMAND 2.
This allowed to carry a whole region (such as Europe) on a single disc. NTG1 systems were also able to play MP3 CDs/DVDs. COMAND-APS NTG2 The NTG2 evolution was a cheaper and more integrated version of COMAND-APS, having all core components in the single double DIN head unit instead of three separate components as had been the case with NTG1 (an audio gateway including the radio, amplifier and MOST controller; a head unit with display and a navigation processor) and thereby also simplifying the wiring. However, unlike NTG1 models, the NTG2 COMAND was unable to play MP3 discs.
To use the navigation at the same time as listening to an audio disc requires the optional CD changer. This version of COMAND was used in various models such as the C-Class and the CLK and even the Vito/Viano. It was also fitted to the.
COMAND-APS NTG3/NTG3.5. A W221 S-Class showing the location of the COMMAND screen to the right of the speedometer Intended for the flagship S-Class and the CL-Class, COMAND NTG3 is a high-end system.
Unlike for most other cars, the and from now on have COMAND as standard, allowing even better integration and for COMAND to operate even more vehicle functions. The navigation maps are stored on an internal hard disk instead of a DVD disc (although updates are installed from an update DVD).
In addition to operating the audio, video, navigation and telecommunication systems, the NTG3 COMAND also controls a host of other features, such as the multi-contour and drive-dynamic seats, the system, the rear window shade, the vehicle locking, alarm and immobiliser, interior and exterior lighting functions, the optional ambient lighting feature, easy entry/exit settings, etc. The NTG3 system comes with a large, high resolution 8' TFT 16:9 widescreen colour COMAND display mounted higher and more directly into the driver's line of sight and with a separate, large rotary controller mounted on the centre console in between the front seats. This system was the first COMAND to support DAB radio on the bus. NTG3 uses an in-dash DVD (and CD) changer and reader for MP3 music. A digital TV tuner and a Logic7 stereo sound system with 14 speakers and a 600W 13-channel DSP amplifier can be optionally installed and controlled via COMAND.
Where a factory fitted rear seat entertainment package is installed, this can use the NTG3 digital TV tuner and the surround sound system for playing out its audio over the speakers instead of headphones. As with previous models, Linguatronic voice command and control is available as an option too. The main controller for NTG3 is a large rotary dial with haptic feedback, although there are also buttons for quick access to commonly used functions and even a 'favourite' button that can be assigned a function of choice.
In addition, buttons on the steering wheel give access to various COMAND functions too and the large screen in the instrument cluster can display various COMAND related settings and information in addition to the main COMAND display. The model year 2009 S-Class received an upgraded version, COMAND-APS 3.5 NTG. This includes improved Bluetooth support and split view (where the passenger watches a DVD while the driver sees other COMAND functions such as the navigation map on the same display). The new NTG3.5 system also features a new rights management provision to prevent the use of copied map update discs. This rights management function means it is not possible to upgrade NTG3 based vehicles to NTG3.5. COMAND-APS NTG4 The NTG4 system is a reduced cost version of NTG3 technology.
It was first introduced when the C-Class launched in 2007 and features a 5' screen, much smaller than the higher resolution, bigger 8' screen on the flagship. It is the first version of COMAND that supports the Mercedes Media Interface.
Like NTG3, it stores maps on a hard disk and has a card reader for MP3 music. It is also built with a somewhat larger 6' screen for other models such as the and W218. Amongst other implementation differences are the fact that in the W204 version the screen electrically folds in and out whereas in other incarnations it is fixed.
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The has COMAND NTG4 too. Unlike the NTG3 system, NTG4 did not support 7 character UK postcodes when first released (only 5 character postcodes), but some NTG4 units (e.g. Those in the MY2010 and up) have a firmware upgrade available from Mercedes dealers which does add 7 character UK postcodes. NTG4 is also used in Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (X204). COMAND-APS NTG2.5. Command APS in a 200C 2011 model Somewhat confusingly, COMAND-APS NTG2.5 was introduced after NTG4, replacing COMAND in models previously fitted with NTG1 and NTG2 systems (apart from the CLK as that model was replaced by the W207 E-Class coupe.
The unit has a card reader in addition to the DVD drive. An optional DVD changer can replace the single drive. The option code is 512 for the single drive unit and 527 for the unit with the optional DVD changer. Like NTG4 models, it supports the Media Interface. The unit also stores the navigation maps on an internal HDD which have some extra space for mp3 files. COMAND-APS NTG4.5 In late 2011, Mercedes starting fitting the new COMAND-APS NTG4.5 to its cars for Model Year 2012, and then to other models such as the, and SLK.
It thus became the latest generation of COMAND for its non-flagship cars (i.e. Cars other than the and ). It is also referred to as COMAND Online as it can use the mobile broadband connection on the telephone to connect to Internet based services. It allows the running of various downloadable apps (such as Facebook) in the COMAND system.
It uses a 7' colour display and has a SD-Card slot. The resolution, which is quite good at the time, is 800.480.
Initially, the graphics were brown and black, and this system became known as GEN1. The colour scheme of the display were then changed to Grey/Black/Red at the same time as the graphics in the instrument cluster changed and this is known as GEN2 and coincided with the MY2013 update. Initially different firmware was used in GEN1 and GEN2, but later on the firmware for GEN1 and GEN2 was merged into 1 firmware release and the colour scheme became a run-time configuration item. Again, Media Interface is supported and maps are stored on a hard disk and restricted, as with NTG3.5, by a PIN based rights management protection feature. Like NTG3/3.5 it also has a separate rotary controller (although smaller than for NTG3/3.5 based vehicles). COMAND-APS NTG4.7. COMAND Online NTG5.0 Comand 4.7 or 3rd generation of Comand NTG4.5 was installed in vehicles from June 2013 onwards, such as GLK350(2015).
It now supports direct tethering of iPhone / iOS Devices / Android OS to support the internet function which was not previously possible with these devices. It also features internet radio plus slight changes to the route guidance. The differences to NTG4.5 are new Mecedes Apps; CPU upgrading; 80G to 100G SATA; better Navigator figure performance, which enable a more fluent system as a whole. Supported file formats are:. Audio. MP3 (supported bit rates: fixed and variable 32 kbit/s to 320 kbit/s, sampling rates of 8kHz to 48kHz).
WMA (fixed 5 kbit/s to 384 kbit/s, sampling rates of 8kHz to 48kHz). CD-A. AAC (Apple formats):.aac,.mp4,.m4a, and.m4b (copy protection files are not supported). Video. MPEG. WMV. M4V.
AVI COMAND-APS NTG5.0 This is the latest in the Comand family and has been introduced in the 2013/2014 S class, 2014 GLA and C class. It includes Mercedes Online Radio which is broadcast from Europe 24/7. The maps zoom in/out more smoothly and are enriched with graphics and functions. The core of the system is an processor.
There are two generations of NTG5, NTG5.1 and NTG5.2. NTG5.1 has a keypad, whereas NTG5.2 does not.
NTG5.1 has support for Apple Car Play and Android Auto (Early units did not have this support but it can be added). NTG5.2 is fitted in S, CL, C, GLC and the new generation Vito. NTG5.2 is being rolled into the rest of the range.
The NTG 5.0 plays the following file formats: Audio:. MP3 v1, 128 kbit/s, 44.1 kHz, Stereo (.mp3). MP3 v1, 320 kbit/s, 44.1 kHz, Stereo (.mp3).
ISO Media, MPEG v4 system, iTunes AAC-LC (.m4a). PCM, 16 bit, stereo 44100 Hz (.wav) Video:. MPEG sequence, v1, system multiplex (DVD PAL, MPEG2) (.mpg).
MPEG-4 AVC H264, AAC Audio (.mkv). ISO Media, MPEG v4 system, version 1 (.mp4) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adoption in Mercedes Comand systems Many Mercedes-Benz models supports CarPlay and Android Auto since 2014/2015, including A, B, CLA, CLS, E, GLA, GLE, GLS class. It can be activated via this. References.