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(10 km/h) afterward, the hazard warning flasher goes out.

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EBP G Observe Safety notes, see The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort in straight line braking without a loss of vehicle stability. G Warning! If the EBP malfunctions, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. However, the rear wheels could lock up during emergency braking situations, for example. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Adapt your driving style to the changed driving characteristics.

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Driving safety systems and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle center. After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the adjustment and operation of the radar sensors checked by an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. If BAS Plus is not available due to a radar sensor malfunction, the braking system will continue to function normally with full brake boost and full standard BAS function.

Adaptive Brake Adaptive Brake provides a high level of braking safety as well as increased braking comfort. It is coupled with the ABS, the ESP® and the BAS. Adaptive Brake takes driver and vehicle characteristics into consideration, thus achieving an optimal braking effect. For more information on the brake system, see (Y page 455).

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ESP® G Observe Safety notes, see

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is running and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to individual wheels and by limiting the engine output, the ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP® also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers. The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is engaged.

G Warning! Never switch off the ESP® when you see the ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator

pedal.

RAdapt your speed and driving style to the

prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

! Vehicles with 4MATIC:

Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Vehicles with 4MATIC:

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Driving safety systems Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Vehicles without 4MATIC:

Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer or when the vehicle is being towed with one axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! The ESP® will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size

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as specified in the “Technical data” section of this Operator’s Manual.

Switching off the ESP®

i The DISTRONIC Plus and cruise control switch off automatically when the ESP® engages.

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Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) G Observe Safety notes, see The ETS (Electronic Traction System) and 4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction System, vehicles with 4MATIC only) are components of the ESP®. The ETS/4-ETS improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions by applying the brakes to a spinning wheel. Vehicles with 4MATIC also transfer more power to the wheel(s) with traction. When you switch off the ESP®, the ETS/4-ETS is still enabled.

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1 ESP® switch Switching off the ESP® (except CL 63 AMG) G Warning! The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted.

To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off the ESP® in driving situations in which it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: Rwhen driving with snow chains Rin deep snow Rin sand or gravel G Warning! Switch on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning. When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle Rthe engine output is not limited, which

allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip

Rthe ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to

a spinning wheel

Rthe ESP® continues to operate when you

are braking

Ryou cannot activate the cruise control or

the DISTRONIC Plus

Rthe cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus

switch off if activated

i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle.

X With the engine running, press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. G Warning! When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non- operating status of the ESP®.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the

drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Switching off the ESP® (CL 63 AMG only) G Warning! The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving. Disabling of the system will result in the following: Rno restriction to engine torque Rloss of system supported traction control “ESP® OFF” is designed for driving on closed tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Please be aware of these limits when you switch off the ESP®. Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted.

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When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle Rthe engine output is not limited, which

allows the drive wheels to spin

Rthe ETS will still apply the brakes to a

spinning wheel

Rthe ESP® operates while you are braking Ryou cannot activate the cruise control or

the DISTRONIC Plus

Rthe cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus

switch off if activated

i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle.

X With the engine running, press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. G Warning! When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a

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Driving safety systems malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non- operating status of the ESP®.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Switching on the ESP® X Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on.

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PRE-SAFE® Brake In vehicles equipped with DISTRONIC Plus, the PRE-SAFE® Brake can assist you in minimizing the risk of a rear-end collision with a vehicle in front of you and in reducing the severity of an accident. At speeds above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), it will Rwarn you of a possible collision Rautomatically begin to brake the vehicle lightly in a speed range of up to 112 mph (180 km/h)

Ractivate preventative occupant safety

measures (PRE-SAFE®) (Y page 56) G Warning! PRE-SAFE® Brake is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The responsibility for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most importantly brake operation to assure safe stopping distance, always remains with the driver. Always pay attention to traffic conditions even while PRE-SAFE® is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late and could cause an accident

resulting in personal or fatal injury to you or others.

i USA only:

This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,

and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not

permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

PRE-SAFE® will only assist you by initiating braking automatically when the driver and front passenger have their seat belts fastened. Using the radar sensors, PRE-SAFE® Brake detects obstacles that are in your driving path for a sufficient period of time for the system to recognize it. If you approach a vehicle and PRE-SAFE® Brake has established that the distance to the vehicle ahead at your current speed is so close that PRE-SAFE® Brake will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently, the system will initially warn you visually and acoustically. When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off the radar sensor system (Y page 247). Canadian law does not permit the use of the radar sensor system for vehicles from outside of Canada.

When you switch off the radar system, the following functions are deactivated: RPRE-SAFE® Brake RBAS Plus (Y page 66) RDISTRONIC Plus (Y page 350) RPark Assist (Y page 369) RBlind Spot Assist (Y page 382) RAdvanced Parking Guidance (Y page 373) G Warning! PRE-SAFE® Brake will only respond with brake assistance if it has clearly detected an object. Detection can be impeded by Rdirty or covered sensors Rsnowfall or heavy rain Rdisturbance from other radar sources Rstrong radar reflection such as in parking

garages

PRE-SAFE® uses radar signals that are not reflected well by narrow objects and absorptive materials. For this reason PRE- SAFE® will not react to persons, animals, and approaching traffic or cross-traffic. PRE-SAFE® may not detect narrow vehicles driving in front of you, such as motorcycles

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and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle center. When the distance to the forward vehicle is too small, the distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on. If you approach the forward vehicle very quickly, you will hear a warning signal. If you do not apply the brakes yourself or maneuver around a sensed obstacle, the vehicle will brake lightly automatically. PRE- SAFE® (Y page 56) is activated when the distance to the vehicle ahead at your current speed is so close that PRE-SAFE® Brake will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently. G Warning! PRE-SAFE® Brake brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 13 ft/s2 (4 m/s2). This corresponds to about 40% of the maximum deceleration ability of your vehicle. This automatic braking is intended only to initiate the braking if the driver has not already done so. The driver must apply the brakes in order to prevent a collision. PRE-SAFE® Brake applies the brake pedal automatically which results in the brake pedal moving. Therefore keep driver’s foot

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Driving safety systems area clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the PRE-SAFE® Brake. Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

To maintain the proper distance to the vehicle in front of you and thus prevent a rear-end collision, you must apply the brakes yourself. X Brake the vehicle immediately to avoid a

collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. Observe the following warning note. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again established. G Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster is illuminated if PRE- SAFE® Brake calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s

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current speed indicate that PRE-SAFE® Brake will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision. Immediately brake your vehicle to increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle driving in front of you. The warning sound is intended as a final caution that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking, as that will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact being avoided. Tailgating increases the risk of an accident. PRE-SAFE® Brake can react to stationary obstacles such as standing or parked vehicles at road speeds of up to approximately 40 mph (70 km/h). G Warning! If you do not receive visual or acoustic warning signals, PRE-SAFE® Brake has either not recognized the collision risk, has been deactivated or is malfunctioning.

Apply the brakes yourself to avoid a collision.

X Activating and deactivating: Activate or

deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake using the instrument cluster control system (Y page 244). After the function has been activated, indicator : appears on the left-hand side of the multifunction display.

PRE-SAFE® Brake does not always clearly interpret complex traffic situations. If a visual and/or acoustic warning is issued in an uncritical driving situation, or if the vehicle brakes lightly, you can interrupt the PRE- SAFE® Brake maneuver by pressing down all the way on the accelerator pedal, using kickdown, or releasing the brake pedal. The PRE-SAFE® Brake maneuver is terminated immediately when Ryou avoid the obstacle by evasive steering Ryou drive less than 9 mph (15 km/h) Ran obstacle can no longer be identified

ahead of you

Rthe system no longer senses the risk of a

collision

i PRE-SAFE® Brake will remain passive

while DISTRONIC Plus is switched on (Y page 350).

After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the settings and operation of the radar sensors checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.

Activating X With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey

from the starter switch.

X With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and

open the driver’s door.

Deactivating X Switch on the ignition. i Starting the engine will also deactivate

the immobilizer. In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens Ra door Rthe trunk Rthe hood The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical

key

Ra door is opened from the inside To cancel the alarm after it has been triggered, see “Canceling the alarm” (Y page 76). i If the alarm stays on for more than

30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided that you have subscribed to the Tele Aid service and that it has been activated properly, and that the necessary mobile phone, power supply and GPS coverage are available.

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approximately 40 seconds unless you open a door or the trunk.

Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: X Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Press button k or j on the

SmartKey.

In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X Grasp an outside door handle.

The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.

X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.

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1 Indicator lamp X Arming: Lock the vehicle with the

SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed.

i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three

times, a door or the trunk may not be properly closed. Close the respective element.

X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle with the

SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed.

i The vehicle will lock and the alarm system

will rearm automatically again after

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Vehicle equipment .............................. 78
COMAND introduction ........................ 78
COMAND system settings ................. 91
COMAND navigation (introduction) ... 95
COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) .................... 107
COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) ............................... 128
COMAND navigation system (route guidance) ........................................... 135
COMAND navigation system (dur- ing route guidance) ........................... 141
COMAND navigation system (real- time traffic) ....................................... 143
COMAND navigation system (des- tination memory) .............................. 145
COMAND navigation system (last destinations) ..................................... 150
COMAND telephone .......................... 151
COMAND FM/AM radio .................... 184
COMAND satellite radio ................... 189
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/ MP3 .................................................... 195

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COMAND AUX .................................... 206
COMAND video DVD ......................... 209
COMAND vehicle menu .................... 216
COMAND automatic climate control 223
COMAND seats .................................. 227
Instrument cluster control system . 231
Voice Control introduction ............... 248
Voice Control navigation .................. 252
Voice Control telephone ................... 259
Voice Control address book ............. 264
Voice Control radio ........................... 267
Voice Control CD/DVD changer/ MP3 .................................................... 269
Voice Control command list ............ 271
Voice Control troubleshooting ........ 283
Voice Control individualization ........ 287

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COMAND introduction Vehicle equipment

i This Operator’s Manual describes all

features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

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COMAND introduction COMAND operating safety COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) is an information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navigation system, as well as other optional equipment (satellite radio, telephone, etc.). G Warning! Any alteration of electronic components or software can cause malfunctions. Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, CD/DVD changer, navigation module, telephone and Voice Control Systems are interconnected. Therefore, if one of the components is not operational, or has not been removed/ replaced properly, the function of other components could be impaired. Such conditions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend to have any service work on electronic components carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter

system settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and operate the system only when permitted by road, weather and traffic conditions. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. COMAND supplies you with information to help you select your route more easily and guide you conveniently and safely to your destination. For safety reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call, or consulting the COMAND screen to read navigational maps, instructions, or downloaded information. G Warning! While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, especially attention to traffic and street signs, and should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving. The navigation system does not supply any information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic regulations or traffic safety rules. Their observance always remains in the

driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area.

Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion For safety reasons, certain COMAND functions are not available while the vehicle is in motion or they are only available to a limited extent. You will notice this, for example, by the fact that certain menu items cannot be selected or that the COMAND display shows a corresponding message.

Switching COMAND on or off X Press the o shortcut button in the

center console (Y page 79). COMAND calls up the menu last selected. i When you switch off COMAND, you also

switch off the currently playing audio source. During a telephone call, you cannot switch off COMAND.

COMAND components In your vehicle, COMAND can be used to operate: Raudio functions Rthe navigation system Rthe telephone and communication

functions (SMS)

Rexternal audio and video sources Rvideo DVD Rvarious vehicle settings COMAND consists of the following: RCOMAND shortcut buttons RCOMAND display Rtelephone keypad RCOMAND controller

COMAND shortcut buttons i During rear view camera operation

(Y page 377) it is not possible to operate the COMAND shortcut buttons.

Use the COMAND shortcut buttons to select main functions directly.

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Function

1 P Favorite button (Y page 94) 2 M Shortcut button for:

RCD/DVD/PCMCIA (Y page 202) Rradio (Y page 185)

3 L Back button (Y page 86) 4 O Seat menu button

(Y page 227)

5 N Shortcut button for: Rtelephone (Y page 151) Rnavigation (Y page 95)

6 o COMAND on/off button

(Y page 79)

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Function

7 , Volume control (Y page 88) 8 F Mute button (Y page 88)

Example: X Switching directly to Radio or CD

menu: Press M once or twice.

COMAND display In the COMAND display, you will find the function currently selected and the corresponding menus. The COMAND display is divided into several areas.

1 Status line 2 Main functions

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3 Main area 4 Submenus 5 Climate control settings A white bar under main functions 2 indicates the active area. Once you have selected a main function 2, main area 3 is active. i The layout of the menus may vary

depending on your vehicle’s equipment. This manual shows the menus for a fully equipped vehicle.

Instrument cluster multifunction display This section describes features and controls via the COMAND controller, display and shortcut buttons only. Please refer to the “Instrument cluster control system” section of this manual (Y page 231) for function descriptions and operation of the instrument cluster multifunction display and multifunction steering wheel buttons as they relate to COMAND features described in this section.

Adjusting COMAND display illumination

1 Knob X Brightening illumination: Turn knob 1

clockwise.

X Dimming illumination: Turn knob 1

counterclockwise.

Swiveling COMAND display

1 Button for swiveling display to the left 2 Button for swiveling display to the right You can swivel the COMAND display to the left or right. The buttons are on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster.

Telephone keypad With the help of the telephone keypad, you can use your mobile phone if it is inserted in the cradle.

1 Telephone keypad 1 Folding cover With the telephone keypad you can: REnter and clear numbers and special

characters.

RReject, accept, connect and end calls

(Y page 151).

RSelect preset radio stations and enter the

frequency manually (Y page 187).

RSelect preset satellite radio stations and enter the channel number (Y page 193). RSelect a medium from the DVD changer

(Y page 203).

RSelect a track from CD, DVD-Audio or MP3

(Y page 204).

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(Y page 213).

RSelect a street in the navigation entry

(Y page 116).

COMAND controller Use the COMAND controller to select menu functions shown on the COMAND display.

1 COMAND controller You can operate the COMAND controller as follows: Rpress briefly or press and hold Rrotate to the left or right Rslide to the left, right, up, down or

diagonally

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COMAND introduction In this way, you can move through the menus, select menu items or exit menus. You can move through the menus either by rotating or sliding the controller.

Symbol

How to use the COMAND controller X Press briefly.

Operating COMAND controller

X Press and hold until the selected action has been carried

out.

ymz

X Rotate.

qmr

X Slide.

X Slide and hold.

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Function RConfirming the selection of a menu item or list entry. RExiting full-screen image with Navi.

RSaving a station. RAccepting a destination for navigation.

RMoving through vertical or horizontal menus. RMoving through text. RSelecting program settings.

RMoving through vertical menus. RExiting horizontal menus.

RMoving through a navigation map.

Symbol

omp

How to use the COMAND controller X Slide.

X Slide and hold.

wmx

X Slide and hold.

Operating COMAND Menu overview The table below shows the structure of the main functions and their main menus. Each main function has a main menu. Each menu item in the main menu in turn has several submenu items.

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Function RMoving through horizontal menus. RExiting vertical menus.

RFast forward or reverse for audio CD or audio DVD

playback.

RMoving through a navigation map.

RMoving through a navigation map.

Commands/menus Telephone RTelephone ON (Y page 151) RAddress Book (Y page 170) RTelephone OFF (Y page 154)

Commands/menus Navi RMap Display (Y page 104) RMode (Y page 106) Audio RFM/AM Radio (Y page 184) RSat Radio (Y page 189) RCD (Y page 195) RDVD-Audio (Y page 195) RMP3 (Y page 195) RAudio OFF (Y page 91) RAUX (Y page 206)

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COMAND introduction Commands/menus Video DVD RVideo DVD (Y page 209) RSubmenu overview (Y page 210) RSwitching to video DVD mode

(Y page 211)

RPause playback (Y page 212) RDVD menu (Y page 213) RVideo AUX (Y page 207) Vehicle RExterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off

(Y page 216)

RLocator Lighting (Y page 217) RExterior Mirror Convenience Settings

(Y page 218)

RAutomatic Locking (Y page 218) REasy Entry/Exit Feature (Y page 219) RInterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off

(Y page 220)

RInterior Ambient Light (Y page 220)

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Vertical menus

Commands/menus RRear Window Sunshade (Y page 221) RTrunk Opening-height Restriction

(Y page 222)

Calling up the main menu

X Moving through the menu: Slide qmr or

rotate ymz.

X Selecting a menu item: Press n. X Exiting a menu without making a selection: Slide omp in the opposite direction of the list orientation or press back button L in the center console (Y page 86).

Example illustration: Audio main menu You can call up the main menu of a main function in the following manner: X Moving to the main function line: Slide

qm.

X Selecting a main function: Slide omp or

rotate ymz.

X Confirming selection: Press n.

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Entering characters

X Moving through the menu: Slide omp or

rotate ymz.

X Selecting a menu item: Press n. X Exiting a menu without making a selection: Slide qmr in the opposite direction of the list orientation or press back button L.

Example illustration: Entering a navigation destination Selecting characters X Slide omp or rotate ymz. X Confirming selection: Press n.

COMAND completes your entry as soon as it can be clearly identified. In this case, you do not need to switch to the list.

Deleting individual characters X Select and press ) repeatedly in the

bottom line.

Deleting entire words or numbers X Press and hold ) in the bottom line until

the word or number is deleted.

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Exiting character entry X Select and press Back in the bottom line. or X Press back button L in the center

console (Y page 86). Switching to the list X Slide qm. or X Select and press d in the second line

from the bottom.

X Exiting list: Slide om to select Back.

Accepting first entry X Press n until you exit the character entry

window.

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COMAND introduction Selecting list item

Back button

Example illustration: List of cities for navigation 1 Symbol for other selection options (e. g.

county)

X Selecting a line: Slide qmr or rotate

ymz.

X Confirming selection: Press n.

Additional selection options are available for list entries featuring symbol 1. For example, cities marked with symbol 1
indicate that the selected country has more than one city featuring that name. Confirming such a list entry opens up another submenu.

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1 L Back button X Switching to the next highest menu:

Press back button L briefly. COMAND switches to the next highest menu level within the currently active operating mode.

X Switching to the main menu: Press and

hold back button L. You will hear a signal, and COMAND switches to the main menu of the currently active operating mode.

Example of how to use COMAND In the descriptions below, the main functions always serve as the starting point for locating the individual menu items.

Example: Audio £ Audio £ FM/AM Radio £ Radio £ Save Station i In the COMAND display, you will see the

submenu previously called up for each main menu.

If you already see one of the submenus on the screen (e. g. the Audio £ Audio £ Radio submenu), it is not necessary to perform the first steps. The individual steps for the above-mentioned example are described below. X Switching to the main function line:

Slide qm.

X Selecting Audio main function: Slide

omp or rotate ymz.

X Confirming selection: Press n.

The audio operating mode last selected appears.

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X Selecting FM/AM Radio: Slide qm or

rotate ymz.

X Confirming selection: Press n. The FM/AM Radio menu appears.

X Selecting Audio in the main menu: Slide

qm.

X Confirming selection: Press n.

A selection list with the functions of the Audio main menu appears.

X Selecting Radio: Slide mr and rotate

ymz.

X Confirming selection: Press n.

The Radio submenu appears.

X Select Save Station from selection list by

rotating ymz or sliding qmr.

X Press n. X Select desired position.

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COMAND introduction X Confirming selection: Press n.

The selected station is saved at the designated position. The display switches back to the Radio display.

Main menus of COMAND i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on (Y page 78).

Sound X Muting: Press shortcut button F in the

center console (Y page 79). The sound of the current audio source is switched on or is muted.

i When the sound is muted, you will see the symbol F in the status line. When you change the audio source, the sound is automatically switched on. You will be able to hear announcements from the navigation system even when the sound is muted.

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Switching off navigation announcements entirely X Canceling navigation message: Briefly

press shortcut button F during an announcement.

X Switching off navigation messages:

Press and hold F during an announcement until the announcement is switched off. You will see the message The driving instructions have been muted. for a short while.

i The announcements remain switched off even if you start a new route guidance or if COMAND is switched off/on with the o button. If you switch COMAND off by removing the SmartKey from the starter switch and then switch the ignition back on after more than 3 minutes, the announcements are automatically switched back on.

Adjusting volume

1 Thumbwheel X Adjusting: Turn thumbwheel ,.

The volume of the currently selected audio source changes.

Volume of navigation announcements You can adjust the volume of the navigation announcements independently from the volume of the respective audio source. During a navigation announcement: X Turn thumbwheel ,. or X Press æ or ç on the multifunction

steering wheel.

Adjusting volume for telephone calls In hands-free mode, you can adjust the volume of a telephone call while the call is currently active. During a telephone call: X Turn thumbwheel ,. or X Press æ or ç on the multifunction

steering wheel.

Selecting sound settings You can select different sound settings for each individual audio source. The respective sound menu can be found via the submenu for which you wish to make settings. Example: Audio £ Audio £ FM/AM Radio £ Sound Adjusting treble or bass X Select Sound £ Treble or Bass.

The setting last selected is indicated by an outlined bar.

Adjusting treble and bass 1 Setting last selected 2 Current setting X Changing setting: Slide qmr or rotate

ymz until desired treble or bass setting is reached.

X Exiting menu: Press n, L or slide

omp. The setting is saved.

Adjusting balance or fader Balance is used to determine whether the sound focus should be shifted toward the driver’s side or the passenger’s side. Fader is used to determine whether the sound focus should be shifted toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

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X Select Sound £ Balance/Fader.

The setting last selected is indicated by an outlined bar.

Adjusting balance and fader 1 Current setting indicated by orange cross

hair symbol

X Changing setting: Slide qmr or omp until desired balance/fader setting is reached.

X Exiting menu: Press n or L.

The setting is saved.

Surround sound With surround sound, you can choose between LOGIC7® ON and LOGIC7® OFF.

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COMAND introduction Harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround sound is available for the following operating modes: RAudio DVD (MLP, DTS, PCM, and Dolby

Digital audio formats)

RVideo DVD (DTS, PCM, and Dolby Digital

audio formats)

RAudio CD RMP3
RRadio (FM, AM, WB, Satellite) RPCMCIA RAUX i Since some DVDs contain both stereo as well as multi-channel audio formats, it may be necessary to adapt the audio format (Y page 205).

i The LOGIC7® ON function of the harman/ kardon LOGIC7® surround sound system makes it possible to play discrete 5.1 and stereo recordings with optimal surround sound for every passenger. Music on CDs or audio DVDs with high-resolution surround formats such as MLP, DTS or Dolby Digital is played back optimally. For an ideal sound experience on all seats, LOGIC7® distributes 5.1 surround

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information via the 13-channel system architecture. The result is a sound as intended by the sound engineers during the original recording. harman/kardon LOGIC7® converts all two- channel stereo sound material into multi- channel surround sound. With the help of LOGIC7®, surround information stored during the original recording are read out and distributed through the 13 channels. No effects are created during this process; only that which was already there becomes audible. In addition, harman/kardon LOGIC7® moves the perceived sound source away from the individual loudspeakers, thus generating a natural 360° sound experience for every passenger.

i By selecting LOGIC7® OFF, all compatible formats as they are present on the medium are played back. Due to the vehicle’s spatial characteristics, an optimal sound experience is not ensured on all seats.

Adjusting surround sound With surround sound, you can choose between LOGIC7® ON and LOGIC7® OFF.

X Select Sound £ 3D Sound.

Adjusting surround sound 1 Current setting X Selecting a setting: Slide qmr or rotate

ymz.

X Saving setting: Press n.

The setting is saved and the menu is closed. X Exiting menu without saving changes:

Press L or slide omp.

i Please note the following:

RFor an ideal sound experience at all

seats, the balance and fader should be adjusted to the center of the passenger

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COMAND system settings System settings menu overview i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on (Y page 78).

X Switching off: Select Audio £ Audio

£ Audio OFF. The audio source is switched off; Audio OFF appears in the display.

X Switching on: Select Audio, then the

desired audio source.

or X Load CD/DVD (Y page 198) or a PCMCIA

card (Y page 200).

compartment with LOGIC7® switched on.

RThe best sound results are achieved by playing high-quality audio CDs and audio DVDs.

RFor MP3 tracks, the bit rate should be at

least 128 kbit/s.

RSurround sound does not function for

mono-signal sources.

RIn the event of poor radio reception

quality, e. g. inside a tunnel, you should switch off LOGIC7®, as a dynamic switch from Stereo to Mono could occur, resulting in temporary sound distortion.

RWith some stereo recordings, the resulting sound may deviate from conventional stereo playback.

Switching off/on the audio source i When you insert an audio CD or audio

DVD, it automatically becomes the active audio source.

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COMAND system settings Display (Y page 92) Display settings

Time settings

Time (Y page 92)

Display settings Switching the display on or off X Switching off: Select Vehicle £

Display OFF.

X Switching back on: Rotate ymz or slide

qmr.

Setting the display design X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Display.

X Select Day Mode, Night Mode or

Automatic.

i In the Automatic setting, COMAND

analyzes the automatic vehicle light sensor and switches between the display design automatically.

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Voice Control (Y page 93) Voice Control settings

Language (Y page 94) Language settings

Favorite (Y page 94) Assign favorite button

Reset (Y page 95)

Reset COMAND to factory settings

Time settings Setting the time i The correct time must be set for the

following navigation system functions to operate correctly: RRoute guidance on routes with time-

dependent traffic guidance

RCalculation of estimated arrival time

X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Time £ Time.

X Selecting hour or minute(s): Slide omp. X Setting value: Rotate ymz or slide qmr. X Saving setting: Press n. i The increment value for setting the

minutes depends on the situation. If GPS reception is available, it is 30 minutes. If GPS reception is not available, it is one minute.

Setting the time zone and switching between Daylight Saving Time and standard time i The correct time zone and Daylight Saving

Time/standard time must be set for the following navigation system functions to operate correctly: RRoute guidance on routes with time-

dependent traffic guidance

RCalculation of estimated arrival time

X Setting time zone: Select Vehicle £ System Settings £ Time £ Time Zone. The country list appears. The dot R in front of a list entry indicates the current setting.

X Select the country in which you are

currently driving. A time zone list may also be displayed, depending on the country selected.

X Select desired time zone.

Subsequent operation depends on: Rwhether your navigation system has GPS

reception

Rwhich country you have previously set You may either: Rmanually switch between Daylight

Savings Time (Summer) and Standard time (Winter) in a list or

Rswitch automatic Daylight Saving Time to standard time changeover (and vice versa) on or off

X Switching manually: Select Daylight Savings Time (Summer) or Standard time (Winter). The dot R in front of a list entry indicates the current setting.

X Switching automatic changeover on or

off: Select Automatic Daylight Savings Time. You have switched the function on or off. A checkmark appears when the function is switched on.

i Availability of the automatic daylight

saving time feature depends on the country selected.

X Saving setting and exit the menu: Slide

omp.

i If you have switched off the automatic changeover function, you must change Daylight Saving Time to standard time and vice versa yourself.

Setting the date X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Time £ Date.

X Selecting month, day or year: Slide

omp.

X Setting value: Rotate ymz or slide qmr. X Saving setting: Press n.

Setting the time/date format X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Time £ Format. The format list appears. The dots R in front of the list entries indicate the current setting.

X Changing format setting: Select desired

X Saving setting and exit the menu: Slide

format.

omp.

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Voice Control settings Switching help window on or off X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Voice Control. X Select Help Window.

You can switch the help window on or off. A checkmark appears when the help window is switched on.

Individualization Using individualization, you can fine-tune Voice Control to your own voice and thus improve voice recognition. The ability of the system to recognize the commands of other users does not deteriorate as a result. Individualization consists of two parts. You train the system to recognize digits in the first part and specific commands in the second part. Starting new individualization i It is only possible to start individualization with the vehicle stationary. After starting the session, the system will guide you through the individualization by means of acoustic instructions.

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COMAND system settings X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Voice Control £ Start new individualization. A prompt appears asking whether you would like further information.

X Select Yes or No.

If you select No, the first part of individualization begins. If you select Yes, an information display will be shown with audio instruction.

X Closing display: Select OK.

The first part of individualization begins. At the end of the first part, you will see a prompt asking whether you want to begin the second part. X Select Yes or No.

If you select No, individualization will be canceled. The data from the first part is saved automatically. If you select Yes, the second part begins. Individualization is completed at the end of the second part. You will see a message to this effect. The data from the second part is saved automatically.

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Canceling during the first or second part of individualization X Select Cancel.

A prompt appears asking whether you really do want to cancel.

X Select Yes or No.

If you select Yes, individualization will be canceled. The data from the part at which you exited is not saved. If you select No, the part at which you stopped begins again.

Deleting existing individualization data X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Voice Control £ Delete individualization. A prompt appears asking whether you really do want to delete.

X Select Yes or No.

The individualization data will either be deleted or not, depending on your selection.

Setting the system language X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Language. The language list appears. A dot R indicates the current setting.

X Changing setting: Select desired

language. The language is set.

Assigning the favorite button

1 Favorite button You can assign the following predefined functions to the favorite button *: RRear Window Sunshade (Y page 221)

You can use the favorite button to extend or retract the rear window sunshade. This is the default setting.

RDisplay OFF (Y page 92)

You can use the favorite button to switch the COMAND display on or off. RRepeat Navigation Command

(Y page 140) You can use the favorite button to recall the last announcement issued by the navigation system.

X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Favorite. The list of predefined functions appears. The dot R in front of the list entry indicates the current setting.

X Changing setting: Rotate ymz and select

desired function.

X Saving setting and exit the menu:

Press n.

Reset i You can reset COMAND back to its

factory settings. In this case, all personal data (e.g. address book entries, entries in the destination memory and the list of last destinations of the navigation system), among other things, are deleted.

X Select Vehicle £ System Settings

£ Reset. A prompt appears asking whether you really want to reset.

X Select Yes or No.

If you select Yes another prompt will appear asking whether you really want to reset.

X Select Yes or No.

If you select Yes, COMAND will be reset and restarted.

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COMAND navigation (introduction) COMAND navigation (introduction) Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, only enter a destination when the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter the destination. Study manual and select route before driving. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following, for example: RTraffic lights RStop and right-of-way signs RParking or stopping prohibited areas RLane merging ROther road and traffic rules and

regulations

RNarrow bridges COMAND may give incorrect navigation commands if the data in the digital map does not correspond with the actual road/

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COMAND navigation (introduction) traffic situation. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area. For example, if the traffic routing has been changed or the direction of a one-way road has been reversed. For this reason, you must always observe applicable road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over the navigation commands generated by the system. G Warning! Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. Consulting the symbols or map display for directions may cause you to divert your attention from driving and increase your risk of an accident.

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Map software The digital maps generated by the map software become outdated in the same way as conventional road maps. Optimum route guidance can only be provided by the navigation system in conjunction with the most up-to-date map software. Information about new map software versions can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Updating the map software You can update the map software yourself using a DVD.

Notes about handling DVDs ROnly hold discs by the edge. RHandle discs carefully to prevent read

problems.

RAvoid getting scratches, fingerprints and

dust on discs.

RUse a commercially-available cleaning

cloth to clean discs. Do not wipe them with a circular motion, but only in straight lines from the center outwards.

RPlace discs back in their boxes after use. RProtect discs from heat and direct sunlight.

Updating process The updating process has the following phases: RLoading a DVD into the DVD changer

(Y page 97)

RUpdating process (Y page 98) i The updating process can take between 10 and 60 minutes, depending on the size of the map software. If the radio was switched on before you started the updating process, you can still adjust the volume. You can also use COMAND to operate the automatic air conditioning and to cancel the process. Other functions are not operational. If possible, carry out the update when the vehicle is stationary.

i If you carry out the update with the engine

switched off and the vehicle battery has insufficient power, COMAND may automatically switch off during the process in order to protect the battery. If this occurs, restart the update with the engine running period. Similarly, if the SmartKey

G Warning! Only carry out the following when the vehicle is stationary: RInserting a disc REjecting a disc There is a risk of accident by being distracted from road and traffic conditions if you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.

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COMAND navigation (introduction) i Each magazine tray button 2 indicates the status of the corresponding magazine tray by means of an LED. RLED off = magazine tray is empty RLED constantly lit = magazine tray is

loaded

RLED flashes = CD/DVD changer

requesting disc to be loaded

X Switch on COMAND (Y page 79). X Press one of magazine tray buttons 2.

If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected.

X Take disc out of slot 1. X Wait until LED for magazine button 2

which you pressed flashes quickly.

X Slide DVD into slot 1 with printed side

facing upwards. COMAND loads the DVD.

position is unintentionally switched to 0, restart the update. G Warning! Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.

Loading a DVD into the DVD changer G Warning! COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product. You must not open the casing. There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged. COMAND does not contain any parts that you are able to maintain yourself. For safety reasons, all maintenance work must be carried out by qualified technicians.

1 Disc slot 2 Magazine tray buttons 1 – 6

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If you select Yes, the map data is updated.

Map data is already installed You will see a message that the map data is already installed and a prompt will appear asking you whether you want to continue with the update. X Select Yes or No.

If you select No, COMAND automatically ejects the DVD and the map data is not updated. Take DVD out of slot. If you select Yes, the existing map data is saved again.

Updating the map data While the update is running, you will see a message to this effect and a progress bar. The progress bars fills up from left to right during the update.

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COMAND navigation (introduction) Updating After you have loaded the DVD, you will see a message to the effect that the disc does not contain a recognizable audio format. X Confirming message: Press n.

COMAND checks whether the map software on the DVD is compatible with the vehicle’s navigation system and whether it is compatible with the current system software.

Map software is compatible with the navigation system and the current system software COMAND now checks whether the map data on the DVD is already installed. Map data is not yet installed You will see a comparison of the version statuses in the display and a prompt will appear asking whether you want to continue with the update. X Select Yes or No.

If you select No, COMAND automatically ejects the DVD and the map data is not updated. Take DVD out of the slot.

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1 Progress bar You can either cancel the update or allow it to run to the end without canceling. X Canceling an update on the DVD

changer: Press corresponding magazine tray button 2 (Y page 97).

The DVD will be ejected in both cases. X Take DVD out of slot. i If the update is canceled, the navigation system remains fully operational with the previous map data. You can restart the update at a later date. It will then continue from the point where it was canceled.

X To allow the update to run to the end

without canceling: Take no further action. If the update is successfully completed, you will see a message to this effect. X Confirming message: Press n.

COMAND ejects the DVD.

X Take DVD out of slot.

The update is complete.

If the update is not successfully completed, you will see a message that the map update is not possible. X Confirming message: Press n.

COMAND ejects the DVD.

X Take DVD out of slot. i The navigation system remains fully

operational with the previous map data.

The update may not be successfully completed for the following reasons: RDVD dirty or scratched

X Clean DVD.

See the “Notes about handling DVDs” section (Y page 96).

X Restart update.

ROverheating due to excessive

temperatures in the vehicle interior

X Wait until vehicle interior has cooled

down.

X Restart update.

RThe storage medium (hard disk) integrated

in COMAND is defective.

X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Map software is not compatible with the navigation system You will see a message that the update is not possible. X Confirming message: Press n.

COMAND ejects the DVD.

X Take DVD out of slot. X Load a DVD which is compatible with the

vehicle’s navigation system.

Map software is not compatible with the current system software You will see a message that the system software and the map software are not compatible.

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COMAND navigation (introduction) X Confirming message: Press n.

COMAND ejects the DVD.

X Take DVD out of slot. X Have the system software updated at an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i The map software cannot be updated until

the system software has been updated.

General notes Operational readiness of the navigation system following a system software update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center After a system software update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the installed map software may no longer be compatible. If this is the case, the navigation system will not be operational. You will know if this is the case, when the following message will appear when you switch to navigation mode: The system software has been updated. The map software must be updated now. Please insert the DVD with the map software. X Updating map software: Proceed as

described in the “Updating the map software” section (Y page 96). Use map

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software which is compatible with the system software.

i Please note that the update must be

allowed to run to the end in this case. If you interrupt it, the navigation system will continue to be non-operational.

Initial use or use following a system software update In both these cases, the navigation system must determine the position of the vehicle. You may have to drive for a while before precise route guidance is possible.

GPS reception Correct functioning of the navigation system depends on GPS reception, among other things. In certain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or no reception at all, e. g. in tunnels, in multistory parking garages or there is snow covering the trunk lid where the GPS antenna is located. If there is snow on the trunk lid it should be removed.

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Route guidance after vehicle transportation COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the vehicle has been transported (e. g. by ferry, by train or after towing). Positioning takes place automatically even when COMAND is switched off. The duration varies from one case to another. Route guidance may be restricted as follows during vehicle positioning: RNavigation announcements, route

guidance displays and displayed street names are not consistent with the actual location of the vehicle.

RCOMAND does not generate navigation

announcements.

RInstead of the route guidance displays, you see the Off Road display and a direction arrow. The direction arrow shows the compass heading to the destination.

When positioning is complete, route guidance is once again possible using navigation announcements and route guidance displays.