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Aud io, Media interface mode – Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 COMAND Manual User Manual

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the USA) or Customer Relations at

1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).

Connecting an external device

Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.

They may malfunction in extreme

temperatures; see the operating instructions

for the respective device. Examples of

extreme temperatures are direct sunlight or

very low outside temperatures. Mercedes-

Benz USA, LLC accepts no liability for damage

to external devices.

i

Never connect more than one device at a

time. You will otherwise not be able to play

back from the external device.
USB hubs (devices with several USB

connections) are not supported.

:

Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,

e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)

;

iPod

®

plug for connecting an iPod

®

=

USB socket for connecting an MP3 player

?

Example of device: iPod

®

X

Connect the external device with suitable

socket :, ; or =.

COMAND activates the device, and a

message appears (if connected via iPod

®

connector or USB socket).

If you remove a device, the

No Device

No Device

Connected

Connected

message appears.

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A connected iPod

®

or MP3 player should

not be simultaneously operated via the

Media Interface and the remote control

(e.g. Bluetooth

®

remote control) or directly

via the device itself, as this may cause

unforeseen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on

the connected device may lead to

malfunctions.

i

Connecting a fully discharged iPod

®

or

MP3 player can result in an extended

initialization period.

Error messages appear while the device is

being activated if:

R

the connected device is not supported

(

External Device Unavailable

External Device Unavailable

message).

R

the connected device consumes too much

power.

R

the Media Interface connection is faulty.

R

a mass storage device (e.g. a USB memory

stick or USB hard drive) is connected to the

Media Interface.
In this case the

Please connect the

Please connect the

device to the other USB port

device to the other USB port

message appears.

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The separate USB connection ensures

quick access and expanded media content

options.

i

Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center if you have further questions.

Switching to Media Interface mode

General notes

In extreme cases, starting up individual

functions can take up to several minutes –

this depends on the external device and its

content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on

iPods

®

or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or

all functions may not be available.

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