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You can start the text reader function manually or set it to automatic.
Starting the text reader function
manually
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select TMC by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Read out all messages on
route and press W to confirm.
COMAND reads out the reports in sequence.
i If there are no reports for the route, the Read out all messages on route menu item is shown in gray and cannot be selected.
94 Destination memory
X To accept the suggested route: press
W the COMAND controller.
X To continue along the original route:
select Reject by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Destination memory
Home address (My address)
Entering the home address via address
entry
X Initially proceed as described in the
"Adopting an address book entry as a home address" and confirm My Address by pressing W.
X To enter the home address for the first time: confirm New Entry by pressing W.
X To change the home address: select Change in the menu showing the home address by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Confirm New Entry by pressing W.
X In both cases, enter the home address as a destination, e.g. as a city, street and house number (Y page 54). Then, save the home address (Y page 57).
Adopting an address book entry as a
home address
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Dest. in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
X Select From Memory and press W to
confirm. You will see the destination memory list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).
Option 1: destination memory list with
character bar
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the destination memory list appears as a selection list.
Option 2: destination memory list as
selection list
The My Address entry is listed as the first entry in the destination memory. X Select My Address by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Destination memory
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i If you have not yet entered any
characters, the My Address entry is automatically highlighted in the selection list.
If a home address has already been stored, you will see a prompt asking you whether the My Address entry should be overwritten.
If no home address has been stored yet, you can now assign an address book entry. If a home address already exists, it is displayed and you can alter it.
i If you select New Entry, you are also offered the option of entering the home address for the first time. You can then save the home address without having to start route guidance.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, COMAND overwrites the destination. You will see a message and then the address menu with the selected address. Start is highlighted automatically.
If you select No, the list will appear again.
Selecting the home address for route
X To enter the home address for the first
guidance
time: select Assign to Address Book Entry and press W to confirm.
X Choose Home, Work or Not Classified
and press W to confirm.
X To change the home address: select
Change and press W to confirm.
X Proceed as described in the "Selecting a
destination from the destination memory" section (Y page 60).
Storing a destination in the
destination memory
X Select Assign to Address Book Entry
and press W to confirm.
Notes
i If you select New Entry, you are also
offered the option of changing the home address by entering an address. You can then save the home address without having to start route guidance.
X Choose Home, Work or Not Classified
and press W to confirm. In both cases, you will see the address book either with the character bar or as a selection list.
X To select an address book entry:
proceed as described in the "Searching for an address book entry" section (Y page 136).
X To confirm the selection: press W the
COMAND controller. If no home address has been stored, COMAND saves the entry. You will see a message and then the address menu with the selected address. Start is highlighted automatically.
This function also stores the destination in the address book.
When the address book is full, no destinations can be saved in the destination memory. You must first delete address book entries (Y page 137).
After destination entry
X The destination has been entered and is
shown in the address entry menu (Y page 57).
X Select Save by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can now select storage options (Y page 96).
During route guidance
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
96 Destination memory
X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
X Select Save Destination and press W to
confirm. You can now select storage options (Y page 96).
From the list of previous destinations
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
X Select From Last Destinations and
press W to confirm. The list of last destinations appears.
X Select a destination by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The destination address is shown.
X Select Save and press W to confirm. You can now select storage options.
Selecting storing options
X To save the destination without a
name: select Save Without Name and press W to confirm. COMAND stores the destination in the destination memory and uses the address as the destination name.
asking whether you wish to overwrite the existing data.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the entry is overwritten. If you select No, the process will be aborted.
X To save the destination with a name: select Save With Name and press W to confirm.
X Select a category, e.g. Home, and press W
to confirm. The input menu appears with data fields and the character bar.
Example: saving a destination with a name : Selected data field with cursor
; Character bar
X Proceed as described under "Entering
characters using the character bar" in the "Entering characters in navigation mode (entering a city)" section (Y page 31).
X Then, select ¬ and press W to confirm. COMAND stores the destination under the name entered.
Assigning a destination to an address
X To save the destination as My
book entry
Address: select Save as "My Address" and press W to confirm. COMAND stores the destination in the destination memory as My Address. If the selected address book entry already contains address data that can be used for navigation (L icon), a prompt will appear
An address with complete address data that is suitable for navigation can be assigned to a pre-existing address book entry. You can then later start route guidance to this address straight from the address book (Y page 139).
X Select Assign to Address Book Entry
and press W to confirm.
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X Select a category, e.g. Home, and press W
to confirm. You will see the address book either with the character bar or as a selection list.
turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You see the address data of the selected entry.
X To select an address book entry:
X Select Delete and press W to confirm.
proceed as described in the "Searching for an address book entry" section (Y page 136). COMAND stores the data if the address book entry selected does not yet contain navigable address data.
If the selected address book entry already contains navigable address data, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to overwrite the existing data.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data.
Deleting a destination or the home
address from the destination memory
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to delete the destination.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the destination. You will see a message to this effect.
If you select No, the process will be canceled.
i If the navigable address data for the
destination being deleted is also assigned to an address book entry, COMAND will also delete this data from there. If the corresponding address book entry does not contain any further data, such as telephone numbers, COMAND deletes the entire address book entry.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
Previous destinations
controller.
Introduction
X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
X Select From Memory and press W to
confirm. You will see the destination memory list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).
X Option 1: destination memory list with character bar: proceed as described in the "Entering characters using the character bar" section (Y page 31).
X Option 2: destination memory list as
selection list: select adestination by
COMAND automatically stores the previous destinations for which the route calculation has been started. If the memory is full, COMAND deletes the oldest destination. You can also save a destination from the list of previous destinations in the destination memory. It will be stored there permanently.
Storing a destination permanently in
the destination memory
X Proceed as described in the "From the list
of previous destinations" section (Y page 96).
X Select From last destinations and
press W to confirm. The list of last destinations appears.
X Select the desired destination and press
W to confirm. The destination address appears.
X Select Delete and press W to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the entry should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, the entry is deleted.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
Map operation and settings
Note
Company logos displayed on the map are trademarks of the respective companies and used solely for the purpose of indicating the location of these companies. The use of such logos on the map does not indicate approval of, support of or advertising by these companies for the navigation system itself.
Setting the map scale
X To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND
controller and, when the Full Screen menu item is shown, press W.
X To call up the scale bar: as soon as you turn cVd the COMAND controller, scale bar = appears.
X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
98 Map operation and settings
Storing the vehicle position in the list
of previous destinations
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Save vehicle position and press
W to confirm. COMAND stores the current vehicle position as a destination in the list of previous destinations.
Storing the crosshair position in the
list of previous destinations
A crosshair appears on the map if you have moved the map manually. You can store the crosshair position as a destination in the list of previous destinations. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Save crosshair position and
press W to confirm.
Deleting one of the previous
destinations
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.
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Display = may be the name of a street, for example, provided the digital map contains the necessary data. Alternatively, it may show the geo-coordinate position of the crosshair if the Geo-coordinates display is switched on (Y page 102).
: Set map scale as a number with unit
Hiding the crosshair and centering the
; Currently set map scale as indicated by
map on the vehicle position or
the needle on the scale bar
destination
= Map scale
Unit of measurement : in the COMAND display depends on the selection made for the instrument cluster (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
X Press the % back button twice.
The crosshair disappears and the map is set to the vehicle position.
or
X Set the map to the vehicle position; see the
explanation below.
Moving the map
Showing the crosshair
Centering the map on the vehicle or
X To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND
controller and, when the Full Screen menu item is shown, press W.
destination position
Centering the map on the vehicle
position
X To scroll the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
aVb the COMAND controller. A crosshair appears on the map. If you slide it again, the map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair.
Map with crosshair : Current vehicle position
; Crosshair
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Vehicle Position Map and press W to confirm or, if the crosshair is shown, press the % back button. This hides the crosshair.
Centering on the destination
This function requires that a route to a destination has been calculated. If the route includes waypoints and an intermediate stop, the map can also be set to these positions. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
= Details of the crosshair position
? Map scale selected
X Select Position in the navigation system menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
100 Map operation and settings
the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Destination Position Map and
press W to confirm. The crosshair position is set to the relevant destination.
Map settings
Calling up the map settings menu
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
Setting the map orientation
The following display modes are possible:
R0 North orientation (the map view is displayed so that north is always up).
R¤ Orientation in the direction of travel (the
map is displayed so that the direction of travel is always up; the orange point of the icon points north).
R¤ Bird's-eye view (the map is displayed so that the direction of travel is always up; the map projection reproduces the curvature of the earth and the orange point of the icon points north).
R¤ 3D map (the map is displayed so that the heading is always up; from a scale of 1 km the map displays elevation; the orange point of the icon points north).
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select Map Orientation and press W to
confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting.
Map orientation : Current map orientation
Map orientation menu
X Select North Up, Heading Up, Bird's-
eye View or 3-D Map by turning cVd the
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COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the new setting.
Setting the point of interest icons on the
map
You can set the points of interest you wish to have displayed as symbols on the map. Points of interest are, for example, gas stations, hotels, cinemas and restaurants.
The following settings are possible:
RStandard Symbols
Symbol display determined by the factory settings.
RPersonal Symbols
You can determine the symbols yourself.
RNo Symbols
X To switch the symbol display on/off: select a point of interest by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state of the symbols, they will either be shown O or hidden ª. You can switch on the symbol displays for more than one point of interest.
The map does not show any symbols.
X To switch all personal symbols on/off:
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select POI Symbols On Map and press
W to confirm.
X Select Standard Symbols, Personal
Symbols or No Symbols. If you select Personal Symbols, the list of points of interest appears.
select All and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state of the personal symbols, they will either be shown O or hidden ª. If the function is switched on O, the individual points of interest are grayed out and the previously selected settings remain unchanged. If the function is switched off ª, you can re-select the individual points of interest. They show the most recently selected settings.
i The list shows all symbols that are
contained on the digital map across all countries. However, not all points of interest are available in all countries. As a result, certain point of interest symbols may not be displayed on the map, even if the symbol display is switched on.
X To exit the menu: press the % back
button.
102 Map operation and settings
Map information in the display
= Icon for estimated time of arrival
During route guidance, you can have map information shown at the bottom edge of the display.
Showing text information
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select Text Information On Map and
press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting.
? Estimated time of arrival
You can only see this display during route guidance. While scrolling the map (Y page 61), you will see additional data, e.g. road names, depending on the crosshair position, if the digital map supports this data.
i During route calculation, or if the vehicle
is traveling on a non-digitized road, the linear distance to the destination is shown. In this case, the display will be grayed out.
Road display
Road display active : Road names or numbers, e.g. for freeways
Geo-coordinate display
Geo-coordinate display active : Current height above average sea level
(rounded)
; Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
= Current vehicle position: longitude
coordinates
? Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
There must be sufficient GPS reception for all displays to be shown. If this is not the case, the display will be grayed out. Height display : may vary from the actual value, because the navigation system uses the GPS signals for the calculation.
X Select Arrival Time / Distance,
Current Street, Geo-coordinates or None and press W to confirm.
X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Arrival time/distance to the destination
Arrival time/distance display switched on : Icon for destination
; Distance to the destination
While scrolling the map (Y page 61), you will see the geo-coordinates of the crosshair position. Height display : and number of satellites used ? are not displayed.
"None" menu option
Display switched off : Current map orientation
i During the "Move map" function you can
see additional information depending on the position of the crosshair, such as a road name, if the digital map supports this data.
Switching the topographical map on/
off
The topographical map uses different colors to depict elevation. The color key generally reflects the topography's dominant vegetation or the ground's perceived color when seen from the air, for example:
Rgreen (grass) for lowland
Ryellow, brown (woodland) for hills
Rgray (stone) and white (snow) for
mountains.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
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Freeway information
When driving on freeways, you can have the nearest gas stations, rest areas, etc., as well as your current distance from them, shown on the right-hand side of the display.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select Highway Information and press
W to confirm. Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.
Example: freeway information
The entries show the number of the freeway and freeway exits as well as their distance from the vehicle's current position.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
Switching the city model on/off
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select Topographic Map and press W to
confirm. Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.
When the city model is switched on, the map shows buildings as 3D models.
i The city model is only shown for "Bird's-
eye view" or "3D map".
It is available for map scales 50 m and 100 m.
104 Map operation and settings
The data required for displaying buildings is not available for all cities.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select City (3D) and press W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.
Intersecting street (example: city route)
Intersecting street (example: freeway route)
Coordinates on the map
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select Compass On Map and press W to
confirm. A menu appears.
X Select Never, When Off-Road or When
Route Guidance Inactive and press W to confirm. The selected setting is accepted.
Example: city model
Showing/hiding intersecting streets
If route guidance is inactive, intersecting streets can be shown on the upper edge of the display. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Settings and press W to
confirm. The map settings menu appears.
X Select Next Intersecting Street and
press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.
Traffic information on the map
If you subscribe to the SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service, traffic information can be displayed on the map. You can select three categories for the display. X To switch the displays on/off: press W the COMAND controller to show the menu.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Traffic Information On Map and
press W to confirm.
X Select Incidents and/or Speed & Flow
and/or Free Flow and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.
Traffic information Display on the map
Traffic incidents
Speed & Flow
Free Flow
Road sections are illustrated with a yellow line and arrows =.
Road sections are illustrated with yellow or red car icons :.
Yellow car icons: traffic jam; average speed 25 – 45 mph
Red car icons: traffic jam; average speed 5 – 20 mph
Road sections are illustrated with a green line and arrows ;.
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: Speed & Flow
; Free Flow
= Traffic incidents
Additional settings
Avoiding an area
General information
COMAND makes it possible to avoid areas you do not wish to drive through.
The calculated route may include an area to be avoided if:
Ryour destination is located in such an area.
Rthe route uses roads that lead through an
area to be avoided.
i Highways within blocked areas are always
taken into consideration in the route calculation.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Avoid Area and press W to
confirm. If you have not yet set an area to be avoided, a menu appears (option 1).
If you have already set one or more areas to be avoided, a list appears (option 2).
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Option 1: the menu appears
X Select Using Map, From Memory or From Personal POIs and press W to confirm. If you select Using Map, the map with the crosshair appears.
After choosing between From Memory or From Personal POIs, either the destination memory (Y page 94) or the list of categories for personal points of interest appears (Y page 75).
X Choose the destination or personal point of
interest and press W to confirm.
X If the destination address is displayed,
select Continue and press W to confirm. The map appears.
The crosshair marks the center of the area that is to be avoided. X To move the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or
aVb the COMAND controller.
X To set the map scale: as soon as you turn cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar appears. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map; turning counter-clockwise zooms in.
X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
X To apply a block: press W the COMAND
controller. A red square appears on the map.
X To adjust the size of the square: turn
cVd the COMAND controller. The square is enlarged or reduced.
X To confirm the settings: press W.
The list appears. The previously selected area to be avoided has been added and activated.
X Follow the instructions listed under "Option
2: the list appears".
Option 2: the list appears
"Avoid area" list (example)
i Available list places are named Area
and are shown in gray. X Select Avoid New Area by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears.
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X Select Display / Change and press W to
confirm. The area to be avoided is indicated in the map.
X To change the location of the area: slide
the COMAND controller XVY, ZVÆ or aVb. The area is moved on the map.
X To adjust the size of the area: turn
cVd the COMAND controller. The area is enlarged or reduced.
X To confirm the change: press W the
COMAND controller. The list appears and the change is entered.
Deleting a set area
X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller.
X Select by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Delete and press W to confirm.
A query appears asking whether the entry should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the entry is deleted.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service
information
You can display the SIRIUS XM service information. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
X Select Using Map, From Memory or From Personal POIs and press W to confirm. If you select Using Map, the map with the crosshair appears.
After choosing between From Memory or From Personal POIs either the destination memory (Y page 94) or the list of categories for personal points of interest appears (Y page 75).
X Choose the destination or personal point of
interest and press W to confirm.
X If the destination address is displayed,
select Continue and press W to confirm. The map appears.
X Proceed according to the instructions
under "Option 1: the menu appears" if you wish to set a new area to be avoided in the map.
Switching an avoided area on/off
X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The avoided area is switched on O or off ª depending on the previous status.
Displaying and changing an avoided
controller.
area
X Select an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller.
X Select by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
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X Select SIRIUS Service and press W to
confirm. The window on the right half of the display shows the telephone number of the provider (SIRIUS XM) and the serial number of your service module for receiving traffic messages.
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
X Call the traffic report provider's phone
number shown on the screen.
Compass (example) : Current direction of travel
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS XM Radio website at http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com (Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the operator.
The activation process may take up to ten minutes.
If registration is not included when purchasing the system, your credit card details will be required to activate your account.
Compass function
In the compass view, you can see the current direction of travel, the current height above sea level and the coordinates of the vehicle position, for example.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
Ø function button.
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Pos. in the navigation system menu
bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Compass and press W to confirm.
; Current height above average sea level,
rounded
= Current vehicle position: longitude
coordinates
? Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
A Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
B Currently set steering angle of the front
wheels
i To display current height ;, the system
must be able to receive at least four satellites. Steering angle B can be a maximum of 35° in both directions.
X To exit the display: confirm Back by pressing W or press the % button.
Showing the map data version
X To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Version and press W to
confirm. The map data version number is shown. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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a health hazard and could lead to loss of consciousness or even death.
Updating process
X Insert the DVD into the DVD changer
(Y page 154). COMAND checks whether the digital map on the DVD is compatible with the navigation system and system software.
A prompt then appears asking if you want to install the database. Versions of the database currently installed and the database that is to be installed are displayed.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
After selecting Yes, an activation code must be entered when installing a database for the first time. You will receive the activation code when you buy the navigation DVD.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
X Enter the activation code.
After entering the activation code correctly, COMAND starts updating the digital map. Once the update is finished, you will see a message.
X To confirm the message: press W the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a message to this effect and a progress bar. The navigation system is not operational until the update is complete.
i You cannot eject the DVD during the
update. If you switch off COMAND during the update, the update is interrupted. It then continues from where it was interrupted when the system is restarted.
COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD during the update. X Press the V load/eject button.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
Updating the digital map
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map software become outdated in the same way as conventional road maps. Optimal route guidance can only be provided by the navigation system in conjunction with the most up-to-date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital map updated there with a DVD, or you can update it yourself.
i The update process can take along time (over an hour), depending on the size of the digital map. During this time, you will only be able to switch on radio mode and to accept incoming calls. The update will be completed more quickly if the vehicle is stationary.
If you carry out the update with the engine switched off and the starter 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.
G WARNING Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases constitutes
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X Insert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully completed, you will see a message to this effect.
X To confirm the message: press W the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the 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 To confirm the message: press W the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
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Problems with the navigation system
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
COMAND is unable to continue route guidance after the journey has been interrupted.
Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle.
"Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on and driving on.
X Continue route guidance (Y page 81).
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
COMAND is unable to determine the vehicle's position.
COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the vehicle has been transported (e.g. by ferry, by motorail or after towing).
X Start the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with navigation announcements and route guidance displays.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The Navigation Unavailable message appears.
COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is stored.
To protect the integrated hard drive against damage, COMAND deactivates it at very high and low temperatures. The navigation system will then be temporarily unavailable.
X Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.
If an area of the hard drive has a malfunction, COMAND can no longer access the map data in this area, for example when calculating a route.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.
The navigation system will be operational again until it has to access the faulty area of the hard drive once more. The message will then reappear.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You see a message informing you that the DVD containing the digital map is incompatible with the system software.
The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update. X To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller.
X Eject the DVD.
X Have the database checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The map software update has failed.
The DVD is dirty.
X Clean the DVD.
X Restart the update.
The DVD is scratched.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle interior.
X Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
X Restart the update.
COMAND's integral hard drive is faulty.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
COMAND asks for an activation code during the map update.
The digital map is secured with an activation code.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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General information ......................... 114
Telephony via the Bluetooth® inter- face .................................................... 115
Reception and transmission volume 120
Telephone operation ......................... 120
Using the phone book ...................... 125
Using call lists ................................... 129
Using the speed dial list ................... 131
Text message (SMS) ......................... 133
Using the address book ................... 135
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COMAND features
These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific deviations are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
General information
Introduction
COMAND offers telephony via the Bluetooth® interface.
When connecting a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone with PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile), contacts are automatically downloaded to COMAND.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the hands-free system and receive vCards via the Bluetooth® interface.
You can use the text message (SMS) function (receiving and reading) if the mobile phone supports the MAP (Message Access Profile) Bluetooth® profile.
More detailed information on suitable mobile phones and on connecting with Bluetooth®- capable mobile phones with COMAND can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for the USA or on 1-800-387-0100 for Canada.
telephone call. If you choose to use the mobile phone while driving, please use the handsfree device and only use the mobile phone when weather, road, and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
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.
G WARNING Excessive electromagnetic radiation may constitute a health hazard to yourself and others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromagnetic fields. You can reduce this risk by using an exterior aerial.
Therefore, only use mobile communication equipment if it is connected to the exterior aerial of the vehicle.
Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
Rthere is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
Ryou move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are free.
Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available.
Safety notes
Operating options
G WARNING A driver's attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a
You can operate the telephone by:
Rusing the COMAND controller:
turn cVd. slide XVY or ZVÆ.
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press W.
Rpressing the 6 or ~ button and
using the telephone keypad on COMAND Rpressing the 6 or ~ button on the
Telephony via the Bluetooth® interface
Conditions
multifunction steering wheel
On the mobile phone
Rusing the Voice Control (see the separate
Voice Control operating instructions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and illustrations in this section refer to COMAND.
Function restrictions
The telephone is not ready for use in the following situations:
Rthe telephone automatically tries to log on to a network. If no network is available, you may not be able to make a "911" emergency call. If you attempt to make an outgoing call, the No Service message will appear for a short while.
911 emergency call
G WARNING The 911 emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal offense.
The following requirements must be fulfilled for a 911 emergency call:
Rthe mobile phone must be switched on.
Ra network must be available.
Ra valid and operational SIM card must be
inserted in the mobile phone.
Rthe mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via Bluetooth®.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you must arrange rescue measures yourself.
X Enter numbers on COMAND (Y page 121). X Press the 6 button.
The telephone makes the connection.
X Wait for the emergency call center to
respond and then describe the emergency.
For telephony via COMAND's Bluetooth® interface, a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone is required.
i Not all mobile phones available on the
market are equally suitable. More detailed information on suitable mobile phones and on connecting Bluetooth®-capable mobile phones with COMAND can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (for USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
The battery of the mobile phone should always be kept sufficiently charged in order to prevent malfunctions.
In preparation for telephoning via the Bluetooth® interface, you should check the following items on your mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions):
RHands-Free Profile
The mobile phone must support Hands- Free Profile 1.0 or above.
RBluetooth® visibility
On certain mobile phones, the device itself must be made "visible" to other devices, as well as activating the Bluetooth® function (see the mobile phone operating instructions).
RBluetooth® device name
Every Bluetooth® device has its own Bluetooth® device name. This device name is freely definable, but can be identical for all devices from the same manufacturer. It is therefore recommended that you change this name so that you can easily recognize
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your mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions).
Searching for a mobile phone
X Press the % function button on
i Some displays (e.g. the signal strength)
COMAND.
depend on the supported version of the Hands-Free Profile.
X Switch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN when prompted to do so (see the mobile phone operating instructions).
X Select Phone in the telephone basic menu
by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Bluetooth Phones and press W to
X Activate Bluetooth® functions and, where
confirm.
necessary, Bluetooth® visibility on the mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions).
On COMAND
X Activate the Bluetooth® function in
COMAND (Y page 45).
X Select Update and press W to confirm.
COMAND searches for Bluetooth® telephones within range and adds them to the Bluetooth® telephone list.
The duration of the search depends on the number of Bluetooth® telephones within range and their characteristics.
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to connect it.
When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is connected automatically.
Connecting comprises:
Rsearching for a Bluetooth®-capable mobile
phone
Rsubsequently authorizing it
You can connect up to 15 mobile phones.
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message Access Profile) profiles, the following contacts and messages are downloaded into COMAND when connecting:
Rphone book
Rcall lists
Rtext messages
Information on both profiles can be found in the "General notes" section (Y page 114).
Example: Bluetooth® phone list : Currently connected # and authorized
mobile phone Y
; Mobile phone not within range but
previously authorized (L appears in gray)
= Mobile phone in range and authorized
(L appears in black)
? Newly detected mobile phone within
range but not yet authorized (no Y icon yet)
The Bluetooth® telephone list shows all mobile phones within range and all previously authorized mobile phones, whether or not they are in range.
i If the Bluetooth® telephone list is already full, you will be requested to de-authorize a
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mobile phone (Y page 119). If COMAND does not find your mobile phone, external authorization (Y page 118) may be necessary.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends de-
authorization in COMAND and on the mobile phone. Subsequent authorization may otherwise fail.
i If you call up the telephone list again, the unauthorized devices are removed from the list. In this case, start a new search to update the Bluetooth® telephone list.
X To enter a passkey in COMAND: press
the number keys in turn. ¬ is highlighted after the first number has been entered.
or
Authorizing (registering) a mobile
X Select the digits in the digit bar one by one
phone
Option 1: using the passkey (access code)
X In the Bluetooth® telephones list, select the not yet authorized mobile phone by turning cVd the COMAND controller.
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Authorize and press W to confirm.
The input menu for the passkey appears.
The passkey is any one to sixteen-digit number combination which you can choose yourself. You must enter the same number combination in COMAND and in the Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone (see the operating instructions of the mobile phone).
i Some mobile phones require a passkey
with four or more digits.
If you want to reauthorize a mobile phone following de-authorization, you can select a different passkey.
by turning cVd the COMAND controller
