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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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07 E63 Ipod Command function and display

2007 E63 Factory installed Ipod kit question:

What should I see on the dash/command system?

My car would only play my "factory" integrated Ipod through the AUX setting...i had to control the Ipod on the Ipod interface, so I took it to the dealer. Now the MB logo shows on the Ipod and I can manage the Ipod on the steering wheel. The missing piece seems to be the dashboard. I do not see any menu items on the dashboard. My Ipod has 2500+ songs controlled by the -/+ buttons on the steering wheel. Should I see the Ipod menu on the dash?

My dealer has already spend two days getting the Ipod from AUX in the glove-box to a toggle on the steering wheel. They said it's running as expected. Is this as good as it gets? My other cars have a full menu on the dash.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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I'm not sure if the newer HD-based COMAND systems integrate better, but yes the interface is through the steering wheel controls only.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by uttexs55
2007 E63 Factory installed Ipod kit question:

What should I see on the dash/command system?

My car would only play my "factory" integrated Ipod through the AUX setting...i had to control the Ipod on the Ipod interface, so I took it to the dealer. Now the MB logo shows on the Ipod and I can manage the Ipod on the steering wheel. The missing piece seems to be the dashboard. I do not see any menu items on the dashboard. My Ipod has 2500+ songs controlled by the -/+ buttons on the steering wheel. Should I see the Ipod menu on the dash?

My dealer has already spend two days getting the Ipod from AUX in the glove-box to a toggle on the steering wheel. They said it's running as expected. Is this as good as it gets? My other cars have a full menu on the dash.
What do you mean the dash..? MB ipod control is only in your dash info center, not on the COMAND screen. You should be able to toggle thru artists, playlists, genres, all that good stuff using the phone hang up and pick up buttons and the up and down buttons on your steering wheel. Midcities engineering has a really nice system that I've heard makes your ipod show in COMAND also.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks for letting me know the Ipod does not show on the Command interface.

I went by and picked up Ipod integration book from MB. The book shows the navigation menu. Now I can surf playlists, artists, etc from the buttons on the wheel.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks for letting me know the Ipod does not show on the Command interface.

I went by and picked up Ipod integration book from MB. The book shows the navigation menu. Now I can surf playlists, artists, etc from the buttons on the wheel.
No problem...its kind of retarded, but it does get the job done.. Where you at in TX..?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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I'll be rolling around there this weekend.
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