Mercedes-benz M-Class 2005 COMAND Manual Bedienungsanleitung

MCS Operator’s Manual

7IntroductionOperating safety Operating safetyWarning GAny alterations made to electronic compo-nents and the software can cause malfunc-tions. The r

97Navigation*Quick referenceFunction Page1 Color display2 Delete the last input, re-turn to previous screen3 Press to:Open and close the con-trol pane

98Navigation*Quick referenceInserting Press to lower the front of the control panel.Insert the navigation DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the label s

99Navigation*Quick referenceiIf the display is in the down position for more than 20 seconds, 2 successive beeps are heard. This will continue at 5 se

100Navigation*Destination input Menu overview

101Navigation*Destination inputFunction Page1 Main navigation menu2 Setup Select menu3 Display Setup menu4 Guidance Setup menu5 Clock Adjustment menu

102Navigation*Destination input Press .The navigation start up screen only ap-pears during the software loading pro-cess.After the navigation system

103Navigation*Destination inputChanging over to another system, e.g. radio Press to switch to radio opera-tion.The navigation system continues to r

104Navigation*Destination inputSearching for a destination by address Press .  Use the joystick to select INPUT DESTINATION and press .The Find Des

105Navigation*Destination inputChanging state or provinceThe input screen appears showing the cur-rent state or province. If you want to choose anoth

106Navigation*Destination input Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the city name, select List 3 and press . Use the joystick to

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107Navigation*Destination input Use your joystick to enter the first few characters of the street name, select List 3 and press . Use the joystick

108Navigation*Destination inputSearching for a destination by intersec-tion Press .  Use the joystick to select INPUT DESTINATION and press .The Fi

109Navigation*Destination input Use the joystick to select the desired method and press .Changing state or provinceThe input screen appears showing

110Navigation*Destination input Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the city name, select List 3 and press . Use the joystick to

111Navigation*Destination input Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the street name, select List 3 and press . Use the joystick t

112Navigation*Destination inputSearching for a destination by Point of Interest Press .  Use the joystick to select INPUT DESTINATION and press .Th

113Navigation*Destination input Use the joystick to select the first char-acter of the desired place name from the keypad and press .The character a

114Navigation*Destination inputAfter you select one of the Place Type categories, the Find Place by menu ap-pears. You can find places by: Sort by D

115Navigation*Destination input To enter additional characters, repeat the above step. If a character is not available, it will au-tomatically be sha

116Navigation*Destination input Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the city name, select List 3 and press . Use the joystick to

9At a glanceMCS control unitQuick reference MCS

117Navigation*Destination inputEntering a phone number to find a desti-nation Use the joystick to select the first num-ber of the desired phone numbe

118Navigation*Destination inputSearching for a destination in the ad-dress bookYou can recall previously stored destina-tions you have added to your A

119Navigation*Destination inputSearching for a destination from Previ-ous DestinationsYou can recall a destination if it is among the twenty most rece

120Navigation*Destination inputSelecting a destination using the map If you are not in the map mode, press any softkey in the navigation mode. The

121Navigation*Destination input You can select following options: MAPThis option returns you to the map and your currently selected desti-nation is

122Navigation*Route guidanceRoute guidance principles

123Navigation*Route guidanceFunction1 Maneuver screen2 Name of the street onto which you should turn3 Distance to next maneuver4 Distance to the desti

124Navigation*Route guidanceRoute guidanceAfter you select the destination and the route is calculated, the navigation system uses both pictorial dis

125Navigation*Route guidanceThe Detailed Map display shows a moving map with the recommended route high-lighted in blue.Press the softkey MAP to cha

126Navigation*Route guidanceIf you programmed the address and name, they are displayed when you reach your final destination.Muting voice instructions

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127Navigation*Route guidanceAdding a stopover to the routeWhenever a destination is set and calculat-ed, the system allows you to create a stop-over a

128Navigation*Route guidance Use the joystick to select Change Current Method and press .The Change Current Method menu ap-pears.  Use the joystick

129Navigation*Route guidanceViewing the maneuver list during guid-anceYou can display the Maneuver List during route guidance to preview upcoming turn

130Navigation*Route guidance Use the joystick to select Avoid Road and press .The Avoid Road menu appears. Use the joystick to select the streets y

131Navigation*Route guidanceDetour functionIf you need the navigation system to de-tour an obstacle during route guidance, you can automatically reque

132Navigation*Destination memoryYou can store up to 300 addresses alpha-betically in the address book. You can also create up to 10 custom address boo

133Navigation*Destination memory Use the joystick to select the first char-acter of the name and press . The character appears in the text win-dow.

134Navigation*Destination memoryEditing the Address BookYou can change the name or phone num-ber of your saved addresses. You can also add a new folde

135Navigation*Destination memoryAdding a new folder: Use the joystick to select Edit Folders and press .The Edit Folders menu appears.  Select Add

136Navigation*Destination memoryDeleting a folder: Use the joystick to select the desired folder and press .The Confirm Folder Name menu ap-pears.

11At a glanceMCS control unitFunction Page1 Switches the radio oper-ation on262 Color display3 Delete the last input, re-turn to previous screen4 Pres

137Navigation*Destination memory You can select from the following options: ReturnReturns you to the previous menu. Change NameChanges the name of

138Navigation*Destination memory In the Confirm Destination menu, use the joystick to select Options and press .The Options menu appears.  In the Op

139Navigation*Destination memory Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing sorting methods and press . In Order: The MCS routes you to each

140Navigation*Destination memory A pop up menu appears and asks you if you want to delete all. Select Yes, if you want to delete all, or No to cancel

141Navigation*Destination memoryThis feature allows you to delete destina-tions from the previous destination list. Press .  Use the joystick to sel

142Navigation*SettingsThe MCS allows you to change the fre-quency of voice prompts used to guide you to your destination. Press .  Use the joystick

143Navigation*Settings Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing voice prompt frequency modes and press . Min: A beep tone will be heard whe

144Navigation*Settings Use the joystick to select Guidance Setup and press .The Guidance Setup menu appears.  Use the joystick to selectGuidance an

145Navigation*SettingsThe MCS allows you to display either the estimated arrival time at, or the remaining time to your destination.  Press .  Use t

146Navigation*SettingsThe MCS allows you to display 3 different Point of Interest icons when the detail map display has been selected.  Press .  Use

12At a glanceMCS control unitMain menu structureMain radio display1 Active system/function display field2 Inserted cassette icon3 Inserted navigation

147Navigation*Settings Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing POI modes and press . Show: The selected POI icons are shown when you selec

148Navigation*Settings Use the joystick to select Display Setup and press .The Display Setup menu appears.  Use the joystick to select Orienta-tion

149System settingsSystem settings

150System settingsSystem settingsWhen the parking lights are turned on, the display switches to the dark mode and au-tomatically dims the display.Audi

151System settingsSystem settingsYou can set the monitor’s dimming charac-teristics for the navigation mode. Press . Use the joystick to select the m

152System settingsSystem settingsThe language affects the menu text dis-plays and the voice output during route guidance.The selectable languages depe

153System settingsSystem settingsThe MCS is equipped with an integrated clock that can be displayed in the naviga-tion menu.  Press . Use the joystic

154System settingsSystem settingsEnter time Use the joystick to select the Time menu and press . You can select: Standard time Daylight savingThe

155System settingsSystem settingsYou can view DVD-ROM version informa-tion. Use this information if you are re-questing help from your Mercedes-Benz C

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13At a glanceMCS control unitWarning messagesDisplay is too hotIf the display is too hot, the message DIS-PLAY IS TOO HOT... will briefly ap-pear.To p

157GlossaryAudio sourceThis includes the systems radio, tape and CD (CD drive in the control unit and CD changer) as well as an external source, e.g.

158GlossaryNorth-upThe map is displayed facing due north during route guidance.Provideris the network operator who makes available (provides) telephon

159IndexAAddress bookediting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136folders . . . . . . .

160Indexentering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 103saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161IndexIImportant notesnavigation system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Incoming call . . . . . .

162IndexNNavigation DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157inserting/ejecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Navigation mode . . . . . . . . . . .

163Indexmanual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33saving manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

164IndexSelectinga CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58a CD from CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . 18a track. . . . . . . . . . .

165IndexTELE AID* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Telephone bookalphabetic scrolling mode. . . . . . . . . 88dialing a number . . . . .

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14At a glanceQuick reference MCSThis section only provides a brief overview of the MCS. Please read all instructions carefully before operating the un

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15At a glanceQuick reference MCSThe navigation system* was the last sys-tem usedThe menu displayed will vary according to the last navigation function

16At a glanceQuick reference MCS Turn the rotary/push-button.For the audio sources Radio Tape CD* (single CD and CD changer) Satellite radio*you

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17At a glanceQuick reference MCSSelecting a stationAutomatic seek tuning Push the joystick to or .In the FM-, AM-, Weather Band WB, the radio will

18At a glanceQuick reference MCSSwitching on Press .The main CD menu will be displayed. CD playback will begin automatically depending on the CD play

19At a glanceQuick reference MCSSelecting a stationSelecting by category Press the softkey PTY. or Push the joystick to or .The program catego

20At a glanceQuick reference MCSEntering the unlock code  Use the number keys from to to enter the unlock code. Asterisks instead of digits appear

21At a glanceQuick reference MCSThe navigation menu displayed will vary according to the last navigation func-tion used.If route guidance was switched

22At a glanceQuick reference MCSChanging the state or provinceThe input screen appears showing the cur-rent state or province. If you want to choose

23At a glanceQuick reference MCSEntering a street nameThe input screen appears.1 Text window2 Keypad3 List button4 Space button5 Delete button To ent

24At a glanceQuick reference MCSEntering an address numberThe input screen appears if you have en-tered the street name and the address numbers for th

25AudioRadio operationTape operationCD operationAudio Adjustment

26AudioRadio operationQuick reference

27AudioRadio operationFunction Page1 Switches radio operation on302 Color display3 Press to:Switch the MCS on and offTurn to:Adjust the volume14164 Se

28AudioRadio operationMenu overview

29AudioRadio operationFunction Page1 Main radio menu, FM2 Currently selected frequency band (FM) and memory preset (such as 1)3 Current frequency4 Sca

30AudioRadio operationThis chapter will provide detailed informa-tion on:  Radio operation Tape operation CD operation* and Sound adjustmentsIf yo

31AudioRadio operationYou can select between FM-, AM- and WB-Band.FM Band Press the softkey FM. FM is dis-played in the upper left hand corner of t

32AudioRadio operationWeather Band WB Press the softkey WB. WB is dis-played in the upper left hand corner of the display.The channel last tuned to

33AudioRadio operationAutomatic seek tuning Push the joystick to .The next receivable ascending frequen-cy is tuned in and begins to play. The stati

34AudioRadio operationStation selection using the number keypad (presets)FM- and AM-Bands Press one of the number keys, such as .The radio tunes to t

35AudioRadio operationAutomatic station scanThe stations on the bands (FM/AM/WB) can be scanned in succession for 8 seconds each. Press the softkey

36AudioRadio operationThe following memory functions are avail-able: Saving FM, AM stations manually ( page 36) Saving FM, AM stations automaticall

Welcome to MCS!Please make yourself familiar with your MCS control unit and read the instructions in this manual before operating the MCS system. This

37AudioRadio operationSaving (FM, AM) stations automatically If the FM/AM main radio menu is dis-played. Press the softkey AUTO for long-er than tw

38AudioTape operationrQuick reference

39AudioTape operationFunction Page1 Switches the tape opera-tion on442 Color screen3 Press to:Open and close the con-trol panelThe cassette compart-me

40AudioTape operationInserting Press .The control panel opens. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.The control panel closes automaticall

41AudioTape operationiIf the control panel is in the down posi-tion for more than 20 seconds, two suc-cessive beeps will be heard.This will continue a

42AudioTape operationMenu overview

43AudioTape operationFunction Page1 Main tape menu2 Scan function 463 Main Audio Adjust menuAudio Adjustment634 Blank skip 465 Noise reduction, Dolby

44AudioTape operationListening to a cassetteTo begin tape playback: Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. Tape playback will begin automat

45AudioTape operationFast forward Push the joystick to .The tape winds fast forward and FOR-WARD is displayed in the main tape menu.Rewind Push the

46AudioTape operationWhen this function is activated, you can play back the first 8 seconds of each track in succession.Activating scan Press the sof

47AudioTape operationCancelling blank skip Press the highlighted softkey SKIP.This function provides the optimum play-back of tapes recorded with D

48AudioCD operationrQuick reference

49AudioCD operationFunction Page1 Switches CD operation on (single CD player*, CD changer*)562 Color screen3 Press to:Open and close the con-trol pane

50AudioCD operationCD player locations The single CD player* is located behind the MCS control panelYou can play audio CDs or read data from the navi

51AudioCD operationInserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player*) Inserting Press .The control panel is lowered. Insert the CD into the CD slot with

52AudioCD operationLoading CDs in the changerThe CD changer is located behind the trim panel on the right side of the cargo area. It can accommodate u

53AudioCD operation Place a CD in the tray. The CD should be inserted with the label side up.2 Arrow tip on the rack wall Push the CD tray into the

54AudioCD operationMenu overview

55AudioCD operationFunction PageSingle CD player*1 Main single CD menu2 Icon for inserted CD in single CD player3 Scan 604 Repeat 615 Random play 616

56AudioCD operationMCS with single CD player*CD operation begins: Automatically, by inserting a CD ( page 51)The playback starts at Track 1. By pre

ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Where to find it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Symbols . . . . . . . . . . .

57AudioCD operationMCS with single CD player* and CD changer*If you press , the MCS starts the CD mode that was last activated. To switch be-tween CD

58AudioCD operation CD changer mode: MAG. EMPTY - there are no CDs in the magazine. Eject the CD changer magazine and insert CDs. CD changer mode: N

59AudioCD operationIYou can select a track by using the joystick the number keypadSelecting a track using the joystickNext track Push the joystick

60AudioCD operationForward Push the joystick to .The CD seeks forward as long as you push the joystick.Backward Push the joystick to .The CD seeks

61AudioCD operationActivating repeat Press the softkey RPT.The current track repeats until you switch the function off.The repeat mode is activated

62AudioCD operationActivating the pause  Press the softkey II.The CD stops playing and PAUSE appears in the display.Cancelling pause Press the sof

63AudioAudio Adjustment Audio AdjustmentThe sound settings for all audio sources can be adjusted.Audio sources include Radio FM, AM, WB Satellite r

64AudioAudio AdjustmentActivating sound optimization*Only in vehicles with a premium sound system*. Press the softkey ADJ in any au-dio menu.Your c

65Satellite radio*General informationSatellite radio* operation

66Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationQuick reference

ContentsSatellite radio* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Satellite radio* operation. . . . . . . . . . . 66Quick reference . . . . . . . . . .

67Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationFunction Page1 Switches Satellite radio operation on712 Color display3 Press to:Switch the MCS on and offT

68Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationMenu overview

69Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationThis chapter will provide detailed informa-tion on:  Satellite radio operationIf you have not done so alr

70Satellite radio*General informationSIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 chan-nels of digital-quality radio, among others music, sports, news, and ent

71Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operation Satellite radio* operation  Press .or Press and press the softkey SAT. SAT is displayed in the uppe

72Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationIn this example:  SAT (on the left) = the selected system SAT5 = location in the program memo-ry, if the

73Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationAccessing via number keys Enter the number of the Preset you wish to select, e.g. .The system will tune

74Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationTuning via the program category list The category list contains all currently re-ceivable categories of pr

75Satellite radio*Satellite radio* operationTuning via Scan search Scan Search is characterized as follows: Scan search plays a channel for approx. 8

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5Where to find itIntroduction Where to find itThis Operator's Manual is designed to pro-vide support information for you, the MCS operator. Each

77Telephone*Important notesTelephone operationEmergency call

78Telephone*Important notesIn this chapter you will find detailed infor-mation on telephone functions, emergency call, and service numbers.1 Observe a

79Telephone*Important notes Close the windows to reduce outside noise when you use hands-free opera-tion. A brief disconnection from the cellular ne

80Telephone*Telephone* operationQuick reference

81Telephone*Telephone* operationFunction Page1 Switches telephone operation on842 Color display3 Press to:Switch the MCS on and offTurn to:Set the vol

82Telephone*Telephone* operationMenu overview

83Telephone*Telephone* operationFunction Page1 Unlock code menu 842 Main telephone menu 3 Telephone roaming indicatorS: SignalR: RoamingR (highlighted

84Telephone*Telephone* operation Press .The menu to enter the unlock code ap-pears.Entering the unlock code  Use the number keys through to ente

85Telephone*Telephone* operationIf the system detects an incoming call, the phone rings and CALL appears on the dis-play. If the telephone number can

86Telephone*Telephone* operation1 Observe all legal requirementsThe following functions are available for placing an outgoing call: Dialing a teleph

6IntroductionSymbolsYou will find the following symbols in these operating instructions:* An asterisk identifies optional equipment. Since the MCS wi

87Telephone*Telephone* operation Use the number keys through to enter the telephone number.The menu changes when the first digit is entered.Correc

88Telephone*Telephone* operationSubsequent dialingTransmitting other DMTF tones During a call, press the number keys through , or .The number dia

89Telephone*Telephone* operation By pushing the joystick up or down, you can select the desired name.The selected name is highlighted.or By pushing

90Telephone*Telephone* operationRedialYou can redial the last 10 numbers dialed. Make sure the main telephone menu is displayed. Press .The number l

91Telephone*Telephone* operationBegin dialing: If you have found the right number, press .Ending the call: Press .Quick-dialing for the first 10 mem

92Telephone*Emergency callYou can use a mobile communications net-work to make an emergency call to an emergency rescue station. The emergency call is

93Navigation*Important notesQuick referenceDestination inputRoute guidanceDestination memorySettings

94Navigation*Important notesWarning GFor safety reasons, you should only enter a destination when the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle is in m

95Navigation*Important notesTravelling abroadIf you intend to travel through different re-gions or abroad, you will need the respec-tive navigation DV

96Navigation*Quick reference