Mozzer
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Please excuse my ignorance, but what is Comand ?
GrahamC230K
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Comand is what MB call their current Satelite Navigation Head Unit.
glojo
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Graham is quite correct in saying that it is a satellite navigation unit. It's proper definition is Cockpit Management And Navigation Display. (no idea where the 'O' fits into the abbreviation) On new model Mercedes-Benz the DVD system is the popular format allowing movies to be watched.
Numerous functions can be performed via COMAND including navigation all the mobile phone options, radio options etc. It comes with a 212 page manual
On the plus side you also get a copy of the car manual in DVD format so you can read it in the car. (not whilst driving though)
Some countries have the COMAND fitted in the vehicle as standard and offer the Navigation as an option.
I hope this has been helpful and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Regards,
John
Numerous functions can be performed via COMAND including navigation all the mobile phone options, radio options etc. It comes with a 212 page manual
On the plus side you also get a copy of the car manual in DVD format so you can read it in the car. (not whilst driving though)
Some countries have the COMAND fitted in the vehicle as standard and offer the Navigation as an option.
I hope this has been helpful and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Regards,
John
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glojo said:
COckpit Management And Navigation Display
-simon
BigSis
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Well, John... your W211 may have a separate nav.drive... this doesn't mean that all cars get the same comand system as you have - no offense.glojo said:Graham is quite correct in saying that it is a satellite navigation unit. It's proper definition is Cockpit Management And Navigation Display. (no idea where the 'O' fits into the abbreviation) On new model Mercedes-Benz the DVD system is the popular format allowing movies to be watched.
Numerous functions can be performed via COMAND including navigation all the mobile phone options, radio options etc. It comes with a 212 page manual
On the plus side you also get a copy of the car manual in DVD format so you can read it in the car. (not whilst driving though)
Some countries have the COMAND fitted in the vehicle as standard and offer the Navigation as an option.
I hope this has been helpful and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Regards,
John
W211 Euro spec DVD comands have (movie) DVD capability, but the new W203 / W209 DVD comands don't! Those comands have an INTEGRATED navigation drive - not a separate one like the W211 has...
Just like with the CD-rom based comands, one would need to connect a TV tuner to the DVD W203 / W209 comand in order to be able to watch TV and be able to plug in a DVD player...
Greetingz,
BigSis
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That is the case with the new W211, and some more new MBs like the new SLKs...Shude said:
Those cars come with a comand head unit in dash (provided that the car has been ordered that way, of course
)... but that is not enough to enable the car and its owner to use navigation.In order to be able to use the comand for navigation purposes as well, one needs to install a navigation drive in the trunk which has to be connected to the comand head unit in dash (of course). Then reprogramm with Stardiagnose, purchase a navigation DVD, put it in the nav.drive... - that's about it.
Greetingz,
BigSis
sym
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Everything is modular with the BMW System .... the head-unit is just a radio & motorised screen (with cassette flap hidden behind!) . CD Changer, TV Tuner, Navi, and Phone are all separate units !
Quite handy, as you can upgrade from CD Navi to DVD Navi just by switching the Navi brains unit / disc drive in the boot - all the software is in there.
S.
Quite handy, as you can upgrade from CD Navi to DVD Navi just by switching the Navi brains unit / disc drive in the boot - all the software is in there.
S.
glojo
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BigSis said:
Hi,
Absolutely no offence taken. I thought I had mentioned that some COMAND's are different. My fault entirely for not emphasising that fact.
I am just appreciative that you did not disagree with ""Cockpit Management And Navigation Display"" Your observations are always welcome and very much appreciated.
Regards,
John
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glojo said:Hi,
I am just appreciative that you did not disagree with ""Cockpit Management And Navigation Display""
Aha! But what if it's "COckpit MANagement Display"?
-simon
glojo
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SimonsMerc said:Aha! But what if it's "COckpit MANagement Display"?
-simon
Brilliant, cracked it. Well done and for COMAND with navigation, we just go back to your original COckpit Management And Navigation Display Regards,
John
BigSis
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Simon says... the right thing... Have you been checking some websites?SimonsMerc said:Aha! But what if it's "COckpit MANagement Display"?
-simon
Greetingz,
BigSis
BigSis
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To be honest... I didn't bother to check when I posted my reply... I should have, though, as it's my JOB to sell COckpit MANagement Display units!glojo said:
Greetingz,
BigSis
glojo
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BigSis said:To be honest... I didn't bother to check when I posted my reply... I should have, though, as it's my JOB to sell COckpit MANagement Display units!
Greetingz,
BigSis
Hi BigSis,
You forgot the Navigation Display bit 
Or is this just a Mercedes-Benz UK definition for both the 210 and 211 UK model vehicles? (definition was given by Milton Keynes, I am not clever enough to make it up
) Nice speaking to you again,
Regards,
John
BigSis
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No, I didn't forget that part... COMAND actually means COckpit MANagment Display...glojo said:Hi BigSis,
Or is this just a Mercedes-Benz UK definition for both the 210 and 211 UK model vehicles? (definition was given by Milton Keynes, I am not clever enough to make it up
Nice speaking to you again,
Regards,
John
sym
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glojo is correct - according to MB UK anyway !
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/pc/pc_range/s_class/features/comand/index.asp?sec=comand
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/pc/pc_range/s_class/features/comand/index.asp?sec=comand
BigSis
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I checked your link... you're right! Sorry, but I previously checked another source.sym said:
Doesn't really matter, anyways... Main issue in this thread was to explain what comand actually means / is.
Greetingz,
BigSis
