Makes sense....thanks KT !! (BTW, hope you haven't been roasting out there in AZ !)

 

this is a dumb question, but is there any way order a service cd with the old software releases?

the reason for this would obviusly to get access to the engineering menu we were locked out from on the newer releases

 

You should add "does it install on a device that has been updated?". I don't know about Comand SW update CDs but normally an updated device would not allow "going backwards".

 

good point Diesel Benz... its definately worth a shot though... any one have any ideas on how to track one down?

 

I have an older EU update CD if you interested.

 

Update is applicable to all 211 & 219 models with COMAND, MY03 through MY06. MY07 should already be current.

Changes:
- Navigation voice can be muted with MUTE button
- ETA (distance & time) displayed below
- Telephone signal strength in status line during active route guidance
- System reliability & reset fixes (no details given)

 

I understood E500 Benzo currently having all this, but wanting to get rid of these advantages. Obviously aiming at getting another advantage, getting access to the engineering menu.

But what would one gain from the engineering menu if it was a US Comand? No video in motion (if that is an advantage)?

 

So what do I ask my MB service adviser for? Is there a StarDIag # or bulletin # corresponding to this?

Im afraid when I ask then, they will say "what update" but if we have the # then can look it up. Is this update for US spec cars?

John

 

In your case if you haven’t already taken advantage of DTB P-B-82.60/382a MAY06 mention it and request that you want the current COMAND head unit software installed via MBUSA Service Disc # W211 589 14 22 00 rather than the older version referenced in the DTB.

 

I had my COMAND upgraded this afternoon after the dealer – the first one - got the upgrade disk from MBUSA. The upgrade went fine even though the upgrade was not intended for my VIN. The dealer did this as ‘internal’. If they charged MB I don’t know but I didn’t pay anything.

After the upgrade I now have the ETA stat displayed at the bottom of the display. There is also another option I haven’t seen before – or I just haven’t paid attention. It is called ‘Auto Map Toggle’ and I am not sure what it does. If anyone know what this function does please let me know.

And thanks to konigstiger for letting us know about this update otherwise I wouldn’t know about it….my dealer didn’t know!

 

The display switches to split screen when a driving maneuver is announced then changes back to full screen.

 

very perceptive... i have a euro command bought off of ebay... it turn out it had the newer SW, so indeed i need to find a way into that engineering menu

video in motion is not that important to me to be honest with u guys... but currently the reigon is set to 2 (europe) by default... so now i cant play any of my US dvd's at all (with exceptions to ones i've had a friend of mine custom burn for test purposes)

 

so will it will disable the video in motion?

 

You're tempting me to say, "No!"

But the truthful answer is, 'I don't know for sure as I'm totally against this being activated.

I have it on good authority that it will indeed disable it, but could everyone please install this upgrade and let me know for certain? Please

Regards,
John

 

my kids would be highly pissed at me if their movies would not play anymore. Ill tell them to go talk to you, John. haha

 

At least on my W221 the region code can be set with DAS at the workshop, could check it for the E500 (not sure I have the details of your car, there are so many variants of the W211). It is straightforward to rip DVDs and burn region code free, but the hassle should not be necessary.

My understanding is that the update disables video in motion even if it was previously activated.

KosherBenz, I believe MB assumes you should have a rear view monitor (or two, depending on the car) for the kids, no driver distraction then.

 

Im wondering if someone can post a link to where we can order it ...As taking it to the dealer takes far to much time

John

 

These are for the Euro comands..

Older version SW15/04:


Latest version SW30/06:

 

I have a 2003 late build E320 that came with the replacement NAV (i.e. US model car with Euro head unit). If I order the european software:
A) will it work with my car?
B) will it still disable the video in motion if I use the 3,5,7 trick to activate the Euro features?

 

A) yes
B) most likely it will

 

Just call the dealer and give them the part#. The cost for the disk is $9.95 and it takes about 2 days to get it.

Search here to get the button combination for putting COMAND into update mode. Once in update mode you put the disk into the slot and the update will complete.

 

I may be wrong about this, but it seems to me that if the car is under warranty, you're better off letting the dealer do this so that is part of the vehicle's service record and if there's a problem later on ,with the Command, you're covered. (BTW @ $14.95 at my dealer)

 

You are right. If the car is under warranty letting the dealer take care of it is the best option. If something does go wrong they will fix it and bring your COMAND back to operating condition.

 

Please remember my remarks are Europe specific but will probably apply for all models installing this upgrade.

The question has been asked about nullifying the illegal video in motion and as far as I'm aware, it will indeed delete the availability of the unauthorised setting.

The point I would like to raise though is the inputting of new data into the COMAND navigation system. It has always been possible for the front seat passenger to input new locations whilst the vehicle is in motion. On European\UK vehicles, this option has now been blocked by this upgrade. A new location can only be added when the vehicle is stationary. Please note I am not voicing an opinion on the rights, or wrongs of this modification. I am simply the messenger.

Regards
John
An overcast morning in Torquay

 

Has anyone who has gotten this upgrade in the US noticed that data cannot be entered while car is in gear?