M-Class (W166) Command Functions
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2015 ML350 (W166), 2010 E350 (sold), 2003 SL500 (sold)
M-Class (W166) Command Functions
Hello everyone....I'm new to this forum, having just returned to the ML Class after years of enjoyment in the E Class but it was time for a change. My wife and I just acquired a sweet, one owner, accident free, Florida owned, 2015 ML350 in perfect condition with 19,000 mi. (just picked it up on Friday). Absolutely love the ride and am happy with our choice. However, there are two things that are disappointing to us and hopefully someone has the answers we are looking for. I have researched the owners manual, the digital manual, you tube, and any forum you can think of and have not found any clarification on the following:
1. In the CD mode of the command unit....is it designed to accept only one CD at a time....my 2010 command would store 6 CDs.
2. Also, what do I do about my older iPod that doesn't have the lightning connector? It's not recognized when I plug it into the USB port and the MB connector only has lightning connectivity.
Any advise or guidance offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all !
1. In the CD mode of the command unit....is it designed to accept only one CD at a time....my 2010 command would store 6 CDs.
2. Also, what do I do about my older iPod that doesn't have the lightning connector? It's not recognized when I plug it into the USB port and the MB connector only has lightning connectivity.
Any advise or guidance offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all !
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The MB connector has USB, correct? Can you order a USB to iPod cable? I think I have one packed away in a box somewhere, they must be available online. Whether or not COMAND recognized the iPod operating system is another question. If/when you find a cable, select the "MEDIA" function on the COMAND unite to see if the iPod is recognized.
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The MB connector has media interface on one side and lightning connector on the other. My iPod (older model) doesn't have lightning connector capability. Hope this helps !
Do you have an answer about the CD question ?
Do you have an answer about the CD question ?
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some are multi disk, some are single, not hard to figure out if yours has a 6 disk
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The 166 command unit has a hard drive(not sure how many MB) that you can copy several disks to, and therefore not worry about changing cd's. Just copy the pertinent cds' over and enjoy.
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Confirmed function of early 2000s iPod mini via USB cable in top USB port of center console via Media function in COMAND in a 2017 W166 GLE 350.
Clapton sounding great on the hk.
My mind might be playing tricks on me, but it almost sounds like the iPod audio quality is better than recently downloaded files on my iPhone via USB cable through media function. iPod files were put on the iPod in the early 2000s from CDs from the 1990s.
Clapton sounding great on the hk.
My mind might be playing tricks on me, but it almost sounds like the iPod audio quality is better than recently downloaded files on my iPhone via USB cable through media function. iPod files were put on the iPod in the early 2000s from CDs from the 1990s.
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You can usually find used Mercedes cables on Ebay like this one.
MERCEDES BENZ MBZ OEM Genuine Interface USB Ipod AUX Cable Adapter A0028272704
My 2014 ML350 came with this type of cable. I had to purchase the lightning variety to match my iPhone and it works fine but I have since loaded all my music on a sd card and that works even better than the console iPod/iPhone connection for me.
MERCEDES BENZ MBZ OEM Genuine Interface USB Ipod AUX Cable Adapter A0028272704
My 2014 ML350 came with this type of cable. I had to purchase the lightning variety to match my iPhone and it works fine but I have since loaded all my music on a sd card and that works even better than the console iPod/iPhone connection for me.
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Confirmed function of early 2000s iPod mini via USB cable in top USB port of center console via Media function in COMAND in a 2017 W166 GLE 350.
Clapton sounding great on the hk.
My mind might be playing tricks on me, but it almost sounds like the iPod audio quality is better than recently downloaded files on my iPhone via USB cable through media function. iPod files were put on the iPod in the early 2000s from CDs from the 1990s.
Clapton sounding great on the hk.
My mind might be playing tricks on me, but it almost sounds like the iPod audio quality is better than recently downloaded files on my iPhone via USB cable through media function. iPod files were put on the iPod in the early 2000s from CDs from the 1990s.
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I am really intrigued by this option....no one has mentioned this before! Where can I find instructions how to download the CDs?
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Bottom line up front: It works but it is clunky to setup and you will likely be much more satisfied with the other options.
Here is the MB link to the Comand System manual for the 2015 ML350:https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...E_B_COMAND.pdf
Page 207 is the Music Register section.
Last edited by bob58d; Dec 16, 2020 at 09:15 AM.
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2014 ML350
Confirmed function of early 2000s iPod mini via USB cable in top USB port of center console via Media function in COMAND in a 2017 W166 GLE 350.
Clapton sounding great on the hk.
My mind might be playing tricks on me, but it almost sounds like the iPod audio quality is better than recently downloaded files on my iPhone via USB cable through media function. iPod files were put on the iPod in the early 2000s from CDs from the 1990s.
Clapton sounding great on the hk.
My mind might be playing tricks on me, but it almost sounds like the iPod audio quality is better than recently downloaded files on my iPhone via USB cable through media function. iPod files were put on the iPod in the early 2000s from CDs from the 1990s.
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Hello everyone....I'm new to this forum, having just returned to the ML Class after years of enjoyment in the E Class but it was time for a change. My wife and I just acquired a sweet, one owner, accident free, Florida owned, 2015 ML350 in perfect condition with 19,000 mi. (just picked it up on Friday). Absolutely love the ride and am happy with our choice. However, there are two things that are disappointing to us and hopefully someone has the answers we are looking for. I have researched the owners manual, the digital manual, you tube, and any forum you can think of and have not found any clarification on the following:
1. In the CD mode of the command unit....is it designed to accept only one CD at a time....my 2010 command would store 6 CDs.
2. Also, what do I do about my older iPod that doesn't have the lightning connector? It's not recognized when I plug it into the USB port and the MB connector only has lightning connectivity.
Any advise or guidance offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all !
1. In the CD mode of the command unit....is it designed to accept only one CD at a time....my 2010 command would store 6 CDs.
2. Also, what do I do about my older iPod that doesn't have the lightning connector? It's not recognized when I plug it into the USB port and the MB connector only has lightning connectivity.
Any advise or guidance offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all !
1. My ML accepted 6 CD's, you should be able to see it on the command screen. my current GLC (2017 model) only accepts only one.
2. If you are talking about the older Ipod classic's that have the 30-pin connection, you will need a special cable that has an AUX connector and a 30-pin connection
i dont remember the part # but it will recognize the older ones, but you can find the part numbers in these threads
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If you ask me..
1. My ML accepted 6 CD's, you should be able to see it on the command screen. my current GLC (2017 model) only accepts only one.
2. If you are talking about the older Ipod classic's that have the 30-pin connection, you will need a special cable that has an AUX connector and a 30-pin connection
i dont remember the part # but it will recognize the older ones, but you can find the part numbers in these threads
1. My ML accepted 6 CD's, you should be able to see it on the command screen. my current GLC (2017 model) only accepts only one.
2. If you are talking about the older Ipod classic's that have the 30-pin connection, you will need a special cable that has an AUX connector and a 30-pin connection
i dont remember the part # but it will recognize the older ones, but you can find the part numbers in these threads
Because MB lets you load cd content into the head unit hard drive they thought 6 cds was unnecessary... Also your car will accept an SD card (I use a 32 GB) or a USB Drive (I use a 32 GB) in the console.... cd's really aren't needed. but consider this adapter for the ipod...
