GF82.85-P-0003GZU Cockpit Management and Data System (COMAND), Function

GF82.85-P-0003GZU Cockpit Management And Data System (COMAND), Function
- with CODE (494) USA version
- with CODE (528) HIGH Class USA
- with CODE (530) COMAND APS USA (with navigation system)

Component Identification:

The COMAND operating, display and controller unit is a central operating and display unit for all the entertainment and communication systems integrated in the vehicle. It can also be controlled with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel (MFL).

Component Identification:

2 versions are available:
^ with code (528) HIGH Class USA
^ with code (530) COMAND APS USA (with navigation)

With code (530), a navigation module with DVD drive can be integrated as special equipment or a dealer option.

The COMAND, operating, display and controller unit controls the following systems:
^ Radio (amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) with weatherband (WB) information channel)
^ Map navigation (COMAND APS USA (with navigation system))
^ SDAR control unit control (N87/5) with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio (3rd generation)
^ CD audio and control of the CD changer with code (819) CD changer
^ Telephone control (dealer option)

Component Identification:

Function requirements:
When circuit 15R is active, the functions of the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit are available. If circuit 15R is not active, the MOST subscribers can be activated by switching on the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit. In this case, control using the multifunction steering wheel is not possible.

Radio function
The radio tuner is integrated into the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit are available. FM and AM radio frequencies can be received. Moreover, the "weatherband" (WB) can be received.

The weatherband channel is a free information channel which can be received nationwide (USA), offering auxiliary regional information. This includes weather predictions, weather warnings and warnings of other hazards.

Satellite radio reception (Code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio)
The satellite radio system enables digital satellite stations to be received. The system consists of the SDAR control unit and the associated SDAR antenna (A2/93a5), which is integrated into the roof antenna module. The SDAR control unit is connected to the COMAND operating, display and controller unit via MOST.

The SDAR control unit (3rd generation) has been used since modification year 07/1, and now it is also available for vehicles with code (460) Additional parts, Canadian vehicles. The SDAR control unit (3rd generation) differs from the previous generation on account of the following properties:
^ Shorter response times
^ Improved reception properties
^ Temperature and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) properties have been optimized

Playing audio CDs
Audio CDs can be played using the single-slot CD drive, located behind the moving color display of the COMAND operating, display and controller unit and using a CD changer (Code (819) 6-disk CD changer). The CD changer (Code (819) 6-disk CD changer) is connected via MOST to the COMAND operating, display and controller unit.

Audio signal control
The COMAND operating, display and controller unit manages the audio sources, such as CD changer (Code (819) 6-disk CD changer). The audio sources can be controlled via MOST. An external analog audio source can be connected to the COMAND operating, display and controller unit via the AUX jack in the glove box. Data exchange via a discrete line.

Audio output in rear with code (519) Rear audio system
It is possible to output audio signals in the rear using headphone connections on the HBF control unit. For this purpose, the audio signals are transferred by the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit to the rear audio control unit over direct wiring. There, the signals are amplified and output directly to the HBF control unit for output to the headphones.

Making phone calls
The cell phone (A34/6) is inserted into the UPCI [UHI] (Universal Portable CTEL Interface) cell phone holder (A34/15) and is thereby connected to the Universal Portable CTEL Interface (UPCI [UHI]) control unit. The telephone feature is included in the UPCI (Universal portable CTEL Interface) control unit. The user can operate the system with the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit. The Universal Portable CTEL Interface (UPCI [UHI]) control unit is connected to the COMAND operating, display and controller unit via MOST.

Use of DVD drive
The DVD drive of the navigation module on vehicles with code (530) COMAND APS USA (with navigation system) is not suitable for playing video media (DVD Video, CD video or the like). The drive is only used for reading in the navigation DVD.

Navigation
All MOST components (navigation processor and audio gateway) known from other versions and required for navigation are present in the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit.

Emergency call
Emergencies call are accomplished using the emergency call system control unit. In the event of an emergency call, the audio outputs and UPCI (Universal portable CTEL Interface) control unit, are muted.