Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 COMAND Manual User Manual
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Telephone*
Important notes
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Always drive with extreme caution 
when operating the telephone hands-
free.
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For safety reasons, the cellular phone 
handset should not be used to place or 
receive a call while driving.
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If the signal is very weak (display in the 
status bar):
Wait until reception improves before 
placing a call.
Tips on telephone operation
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Once the cellular phone is inserted into 
the telephone cradle, it can be operat-
ed:
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using the cellular phone itself,
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using the COMAND control unit,
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using the multifunction steering 
wheel, or
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using the voice control system*.
Descriptions in this Operator’s Manual 
presume that the cellular phone is in-
serted into the telephone cradle.
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This Operator's Manual describes op-
eration of the telephone using the 
COMAND control unit and the multi-
function steering wheel. Unless other-
wise specified, the descriptions and 
the illustrated displays refer to the 
COMAND control unit. 
Operation of the cellular phone and 
voice control system* are explained in 
separate operation guides.
!
Radio transmitters, such as a portable 
telephone or a citizens band unit, 
should only be used inside the vehicle if 
they are connected to a separate exte-
rior antenna approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
