Dec 06, 2014  An overview of the COMAND system of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205). The vehicle in the video is not equipped with the Multimedia Package. National MSRP pricing is shown and is intended for informational purposes only. Prices do not include taxes, levies, fees, freight and delivery charges, insurance and license fees, as well as any other products or services not listed that may be available to you through your selected Mercedes-Benz retailer.

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COMAND
Operating Instructions
Order no. P205 0355 13 Part no. 205 584 29 08 Edition A-2017
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COMAND Operating Instructions

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
First of all, familiarize yourself with your multi-
media system. Read these operating instruc-
tions, particularly the safety and warning notes,
before you drive off.
This will help you to obtain the maximum pleas-ure from your multimedia system and avoid
endangering yourself and others.
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keep it in the vehicle and pass it on to the new
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Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 14
Operating safety .................................... 14
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 15
Information on copyright ...................... .17
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 17
Overview and operation .....................18
Overview ................................................ 18
Touchpad .............................................. .22
Basic functions ...................................... 27
Character entry (telephony) ................... 29
Character entry (navigation) .................. 30
Favorites ................................................ 32
System settings .................................. 34
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 34
Important safety notes .......................... 34
Display settings ..................................... 34
Time settings .........................................3 5
Text reader settings ...............................3 7
Voice Control System settings ............... 37
WiFi ....................................................... 37
Bluetooth
®settings ............................... 39
Automatic volume adjustment ............... 39
Setting the system language .................3 9
Callin g up and editing the Favorites
function ................................................ .40
Importing/exporting data ...................... 40
Reset function ....................................... 42
Vehicle functions ................................ 43
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 43
Important safety notes .......................... 43
Vehicle settings .....................................4 3
360° camera ......................................... 45
Rear view camera .................................. 46
Climate control settings ........................ 47
DYNAMIC SELECT .................................. 49
Navigation ........................................... 52
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 52
Introduction ...........................................5 2Basic settings ........................................ 53
Destination entry ................................... 56
Personal POIs and routes ...................... 67
Route guidance ...................................... 70
Real-time traffic reports ......................... 76
Storing destinations ............................... 79
Map functions ........................................ 81
Navigation functions .............................. 87
Problems with the navigation system .... 88
Telephone
............................................ 90
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 90
Important safety notes .......................... 90
General notes ........................................ 90
Telephone menu .................................... 91
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone .................................................... 91
Reception and transmission volume ...... 95
Using the telephone .............................. 96
Mobile phone voice recognition ............. 99
Phone book ......................................... 100
Address book ...................................... 103
Call lists ............................................... 109
Speed dial lists .................................... 111
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................... 112
Online and Internet functions ..........119
Your multimedia system equipment .... 119
Important safety notes ........................ 119
General notes ...................................... 119
Conditions for access .......................... 119
Setting up an Internet connection
(Canada) .............................................. 120
Establishing/ending the connection .... 123
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................... 124
Web browser .......................................1 24
Radio.................................................. 129
Your multimedia system equipment .... 129
Switching on the radio ......................... 129
Overview .............................................. 129
Setting the waveband .......................... 130
Station ................................................. 130
Tagging music tracks ........................... 132
Displaying station information ............. 132
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Calling up sound settings .................... 132
Mute function ...................................... 133
Dis playin g information ........................ .133
Satellite radio ...................................... 133
Media ................................................. 138
Your multimedia system equipment .... 138
Activating media mode ........................ 138
Audio/video mode ............................... 139
Media search ....................................... 144
Media Register ....................................1 46
Bluetooth
®audio mode ....................... 149
Operation with the Media Interface ..... 154
Video DVD mode ................................. 156
Picture viewer ...................................... 161
Sound ................................................. 163
Your multimedia system equipment .... 163
Sound settings ..................................... 163
Burmester
®surround sound system .... 164
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 166
Your multimedia system equipment .... 166
Weather forecasts ............................... 166
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1, 2, 3 ...
360° cameraDisplaying images ............................ 45
Opening the camera cover for
cleaning (COMAND) .........................4 6
Settings ........................................... 46
Switching on/off .............................. 45
A
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ......................................... 123
Editing ........................................... 122
Making entries ............................... 121
Selecting ........................................ 121
Acoustic locking confirmation
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 138
Switching on automatically ............ 139
Adding bookmarks ............................ 126
Address
Entering (navigation) ........................ 56
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 104
Adding information to a contact .... 105
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 107
Browsing ........................................ 103
Calling up ....................................... 103
Changing the category of an entry .. 106
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 107
Deleting contacts ........................... 107
Deleting imported contacts ........... 109
Displaying contact details .............. 104
Editing a contact ............................ 106
Entering characters ......................... 29
Importing contacts ........................ 108
Introduction ................................... 103
Making a call ................................. 105
Receiving vCards ........................... 108
Saving a contact ............................ 107
Searching for a contact ................. 103
Sending e-mails ............................. 105 Sending text messages .................. 105
Starting route guidance ................. 105
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 106
Voice tags ...................................... 106
Address entry menu
Navigation ........................................ 56
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 27
Media source ................................... 27
Traffic announcements .................... 27
Alternative Route ................................ 75
Ambient lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 43
Asterisk key
see Favorites button
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Activating ....................................... 142
Bluetooth
®audio mode ................. 149
Connecting USB devices ................ 142
Data medi
a, file systems, formats .. 139
Gracenote®Media Database ......... 143
Inserting/removing a CD/DVD
(single drive) .................................. 141
Media interface .............................. 154
Media Register ............................... 146
Media search ................................. 144
Overview menu .............................. 141
Playback options ........................... 142
SD card .......................................... 141
Search menu ................................. 143
Selecting a track ............................ 143
Sound settings ............................... 163
Stop and playback function ........... 143
Automatic folding mirror function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
Automatic locking feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 44
Automatic time
Switching on/off .............................. 35
Automatic volume adjustment
General information ......................... 39
Switching on/off .............................. 39
Avoiding an area .................................. 84
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B
Back button......................................... 21
Blootooth®
Connecting a different mobile
phone .............................................. 94
Bluetooth
®
Activating audio mode ................... 153
Activating/deactivating ................... 39
Audio device mode and searching
for mobile phones .......................... 152
Basic display (audio mode) ............ 152
Connecting audio devices .............. 149
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 152
Device list ...................................... 150
Displaying connection details .......... 95
Displaying details ........................... 152
Entering the passcode ..................... 93
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 151
General information ......................... 39
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 154
Interface .......................................... 90
Introduction ..................................... 90
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 151
Searching for a mobile phone .......... 92
Selecting a playback option ........... 154
Selecting a track ............................ 153
Starting and stopping playback ..... 153
Starting playback if the Blue-
tooth
®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 153
Telephony ........................................ 91
Telephony notes .............................. 90
Burmester
®surround sound sys-
tem
Balance/fader ............................... 164
Calling up the sound menu ............ 164
Equalizer ........................................ 164
Equipment ..................................... 164
Surround sound ............................. 165
Buttons and controller ........................ 20
C
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 110
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 109
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 110
Calling up the compass display ......... 87
Car pool lanes ...................................... 55
Category list (music search) ............ 144
CD
Inserting ........................................ 141
Notes on discs ............................... 140
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 30
Climate control
Calling up climate control
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Calling up the climate control bar
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
COMAND ......................................... 47
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 48
Overview .......................................... 47
Perfume atomizer (COMAND) .......... 48
Pre-entry climate control
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time (COMAND) ............... 48
Pre-entry climate control using
the key (COMAND) .......................... 48
Setting the air distribution
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ......... 47
Setting the climate mode
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Setting the temperature
(COMAND) ....................................... 47
Switching ionization on/off
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 49
Climate control bar
Calling up ......................................... 47
COMAND
Basic display menu .......................... 28
Basic functions ................................ 27
Display ............................................. 19
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Selecting operating mode ................ 29
Settings ......................................... 126
Switching on/off .............................. 27
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 19
Setting ............................................. 34
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 107
Importing ....................................... 108
Controller ............................................. 21
Copying music files
see Media Register
Copying/renaming/deleting files
see Media Register
D
Date format, setting ............................ 36
Day design, setting ............................. 34
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 45
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 111
Destination
Saving to an SD card ....................... 80
Storing in the address book ............. 80
Destination (navigation)
Editing a previous destination .......... 81
Entering a destination by address .... 56
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 63
Entering a point of interest .............. 61
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 66
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 66
Free destination search ................... 58
General notes .................................. 56
Online search ................................... 60
Personal POIs and routes ................. 67
Saving .............................................. 79
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 60
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ........................................... 60
Dialing a number (telephone) ............. 96
Display
Selecting the design ........................ 34
Switching on/off .............................. 35 Display COMAND
see COMAND display
Displaying current position (navi-
gation) .................................................. 75
Displaying the artist and track
Radio ............................................. 132
Distance
see Route (navigation)
DVD
Notes on discs ............................... 140
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
DVD video
Operating DVD functions ............... 160
DYNAMIC SELECT
Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch ................................. 50
Configuring individual drive pro-
gram ................................................ 49
Displaying engine data ..................... 50
Displaying vehicle data .................... 50
Setting options ................................ 50
E
E-mailAnswering ...................................... 116
Calling up the settings menu ......... 112
Changing the name of the e-mail
account .......................................... 113
Configuring an e-mail account ....... 113
Configuring the e-mails displayed .. 113
Deactivating the e-mail function .... 113
Deleting ......................................... 118
Displaying details ........................... 115
Downloading e-mails manually ...... 113
Editing text templates .................... 117
Forwarding ..................................... 116
Inbox .............................................. 114
Reading .......................................... 114
Saving the sender in the address
book .............................................. 118
Settings ......................................... 112
Storing the sender as a new entryin the address book ....................... 118
Using a phone number in the text .. 117
Using text templates ...................... 117
Writing ........................................... 116
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EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featureActivating/deactivating
(COMAND) ...................................... .44
Entering the city .................................. 56
Exterior mirror
Activating/deactivating the auto-
matic folding mirror function
(COMAND) ...................................... .44
F
Factory setting (reset function) .........42
Favorites
Adding ............................................ .32
Deleting ........................................... 33
Displaying and calling up ................. 32
Moving ............................................. 33
Overview .......................................... 32
Renaming ......................................... 33
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 128
Favorites button .................................. 40
Free destination search
Online search ................................... 60
Selecting search options ................. 59
Selecting search results ................... 59
G
GPS reception ...................................... 52
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 143
H
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off .............................................. 25
Touchpad ......................................... 25
Heading up (navigation) ..................... 82
Home
see Home address
Home address
Entering and saving .........................5 7
I
Importing/exporting data.................. 40
Incident (traffic report) .......................76 Interior lighting
Setting the delayed switch-off
time (COMAND) .............................. .45
Intermediate destinations
Entering ........................................... 64
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 119
Creating favorites .......................... 128
Entering the URL ............................ 125
Favorites manager ......................... 128
Favorites menu .............................. 128
Menu functions .............................. 125
Options menu ................................ 126
Selecting/setting access data ....... 120
Setting automatic disconnection
of the Internet connection ............. 123
Setting up an Internet connection .. 120
L
Lane recommendationsExplanation ...................................... 72
Presentation .................................... 72
Lighting
Setting the delayed switch-off
time (COMAND) ............................... 45
Switching the locator lighting on/
off .................................................... 44
Lights
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 43
List of access data
New provider ................................. 121
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the selected provider ............. 121
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 44
Locking confirmation
see Acoustic locking confirmation
M
Making a callUsing speed dial .............................. 97
Using the call lists ............................ 96
Using the phone book ...................... 97
Map (navigation)
3D map ............................................ 82
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Adjusting the scale .......................... 81
Building images ................................ 84
Displaying the next intersection ...... 83
Elevation modeling ........................... 84
Map heading up ............................... 82
Map settings .................................... 81
Moving ............................................. 53
North orientation ............................. 82
Notes ............................................... 81
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 83
Selecting POI symbols on the
map ................................................. 82
Selecting text information on the
map ................................................. 83
Showing the map version ................. 83
Switching highway information
on/off .............................................. 83
Updating .......................................... 86
Map functions ...................................... 81
Media Interface
Basic display .................................. 154
Playback options ........................... 156
Search ........................................... 155
Selecting a music file ..................... 155
Supported devices ......................... 155
Supported file formats ................... 155
Switching to Media Interface ......... 155
Video function ............................... 156
Media mode
Connections for external media
sources .......................................... 138
Switching on .................................. 138
Media Register
Basic display .................................. 146
Calling up memory space informa-
tion ................................................ 149
Copying files .................................. 146
Deleting all files ............................. 148
Renaming/deleting files ................ 148
Selecting a playback mode ............ 149
Switching on .................................. 146
Media search
By folder ........................................ 145
Category list .................................. 144
Current tracklist ............................ 145
General notes ................................ 144
Keyword search ............................. 145
Music genres ................................. 145 Selecting by cover ......................... 145
Starting the media search .............. 144
Memory card
SD card .......................................... 141
Mercedes-Benz Apps
Calling up ....................................... 124
Voice control ................................. 124
Microphone, switching on/off ........... 98
Mobile phone
Authorizing ....................................... 93
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ................................................ 91
Conne
cting another mobile
phone .............................................. 94
De-authorizing ................................. 95
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 95
Enabling for Internet access .......... 120
Monitor
see COMAND display
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 140
Stop and playback function ........... 143
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Multimedia system
see Display
Music
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
MUSIC REGISTER
General notes ................................ 146
My address
Saving .............................................. 57
N
NavigationAdjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 27
Alternative route .............................. 75
Avoiding an area .............................. 84
Basic settings .................................. 53
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ................................. 75
Calling up the compass display ........ 87
Calling up the menu ......................... 87
Canceling/continuing route guid-
ance ................................................. 74
Displaying current position .............. 75
8Index

Cockpit Management and Data system - COMAND for short - acts as a combined command and control centre for all audio, telematics and telecommunications functions on Mercedes-Benz vehicles and includes a dedicated flat display screen. In addition to the GPS 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, TV receiver and the optional Linguatronicvoice control system via an optical fibre network. The first generations of COMAND used the D2B optical network standard whereas later models are based on MOST.

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 Mercedes-Benz 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 TV receiver or to play out the rear DVD audio over the car's surround sound system.

On newer S-Class and CL-Class models such as the W221, the integration between COMAND and other vehicle functions is even more complete, including access via COMAND to the HVAC system, seat controls, etc. On these cars, in contrast to most other Mercedes-Benz 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.

• 1Model History

Model History[edit]

COMAND 2.5[edit]

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 W220. 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 DIN. 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 Tele Atlas 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 D2B optical bus for connection to the external CD changer, the telephone system, the optional Bose surround sound system and the optional Linguatronic voice control system. The COMAND 2.5 unit was made by Bosch.

COMAND 2.5 was an option on almost all models and denoted by Mercedes-Benz option code 352.

COMAND 2.0/COMAND 2.0 MOPF[edit]

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 W210 E-Class as rectangular units, later also in a more rounded form on amongst others the W203 and R230 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.

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[edit]

This new generation of COMAND systems was introduced on the model year 2002 W211 E-class and is in fact a complete redesign. MOST replaces the D2B optical ring network. The Mercedes-Benz option code became 527 (although, confusingly, COMAND 2.0 MOPF was also given this option code). These new MOST based systems were given the name COMAND-APS to distinguish them from the older D2B 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[edit]

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 W203 C-Class and the W209 CLK and even the Vito/Viano. It was also fitted to the Smart Forfour.

COMAND-APS NTG3/NTG3.5[edit]

Intended for the flagship W221 S-Class and the W216 CL-Class, COMAND NTG3 is a high-end system. Unlike for most other Mercedes-Benz cars, the S-Class and CL-Class 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 HVAC 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 MOST bus.

NTG3 uses an in-dash DVD (and CD) changer and CompactFlash reader for MP3 music. A digital TV tuner and a harman/kardon 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 W221 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[edit]

The NTG4 system is a reduced cost version of NTG3 technology. It was first introduced when the W204 C-Class launched in 2007 and features a 5' screen, much smaller than the higher resolution, bigger 8' screen on the flagship W221. 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 W212 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. The Mercedes SLS 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 W212 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[edit]

Somewhat confusingly, COMAND-APS NTG2.5 was introduced after NTG4, replacing COMAND in models previously fitted with NTG1 and NTG2 systems (apart from the W209 CLK as that model was replaced by the W207 E-Class coupe. The unit has a SD card reader in addition to the DVD drive. An optional DVD changer can replace the single drive. The Mercedes-Benz 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[edit]

In late 2011, Mercedes starting fitting the new COMAND-APS NTG4.5 to its W204 cars for Model Year 2012, and then to other models^[1] such as the W212, W207 and R172 SLK. It thus became the latest generation of COMAND for its non-flagship cars (i.e. cars other than the S-Class and CL-Class). It is also referred to as COMAND Online as it can use the mobile broadband connection on the telephone to connect to Mercedes-Benz 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).

7' comes with the COMAND NTG4.5,

5.8' comes with the audio 20/50 APS versions.

COMAND-APS NTG4.7[edit]

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 Mercedes 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[edit]

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 Intel Atom (CPU) processor.^[2]

There are three generations of NTG5, NTG5*1, NTG5*2 and NTG5.5. NTG5*1 has a keypad, whereas NTG5*2 / NTG5.5 does not. COMAND 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, AMG-GTS, X-Class and the new generation Vito. NTG5*1 is fitted to facelift A, B, CLA, GLA, W207-E, W212-E, CLS, GLE and GLS vehicles. NTG5*5 was fitted to the new W213-E class and is replacing NTG5*2 as vehicles are face-lifted. such as the Mercedes W222 S class and W463 G Class. NTG5*5 has Apple Car-Play and Android Auto.

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:

2008 Mercedes C Class Specs

• 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 in Mercedes Comand systems[edit]

Many Mercedes-Benz models supports CarPlay and Android Auto since 2014/2015, including A, B, CLA, CLS, E, GLA, GLE, GLS class. To activate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in your Mercedes-Benz you will need to visit your Mercedes dealer, or a specialist independent with online Xentry Diagnosis or use an activation tools. Mercedes state that bypassing the official process and using an activation tool will invalidate the warranty. The wireless CarPlay for Mercedes-Benz is also available with an aftermarket wireless adapter.

COMAND-APS NTG6.0(MBUX)[edit]

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This comand is used in the new sprinter W907, the new A-class W177 (and new CLA and GLA) and the new W247 B-class and the EQC This COMAND features Mercedes voice assistant with 3D visuals in the instrument cluster and infotainment system such as the maps and animations. This COMAND typically features dual displays for the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. The MBUX system is powered by Nvidia Parker 128 Chipset. A departure from intel processors used in COMAND 5. MBUX also features 4G LTE capabilities in some markets.^[3]

References[edit]

1. ^'(Mercedes-Benz Comand NTG4.5 pinout)'.
2. ^'Multimedia features: Communication centre and concert hall' (Press release). Stuttgart, Germany: Daimler Media. 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2015-01-18.
3. ^Shapiro, Danny (2018-01-09). 'NVIDIA Powers Mercedes-Benz MBUX, Its Next-Gen AI Cockpit'. The Official NVIDIA Blog. Retrieved 2019-02-06.