Mercedes Benz E Class 2013, C Class 2013 Sedan COMAND Operator Instruction Manual

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COMAND

Operating Instructions

Order no. 6515 6945 13 Part no. 166 584 30 81 Edition A 2013

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1665843081

COMAND Supplement

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As at 24.10.2011

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz

First, familiarize yourself with your COMAND system. Read this manual,, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off.

This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others.

The equipment level and functions of your COMAND system may differ depending on:

model

order

country specification

availability

Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes to the following:

design

equipment

technical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have further questions.

The Operator's Manual and all supplements are integral parts of the vehicle. You should always keep it in the vehicle and pass it on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.

The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring.

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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

A Daimler Company

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Index ....................................................... 4

Operating safety ................................. 14

At a glance ........................................... 17

System settings .................................. 37

Vehicle functions ................................ 45

Navigation ........................................... 53

Telephone .......................................... 119

Online and Internet functions .......... 153

Audio .................................................. 181

Video .................................................. 225

Rear Seat Entertainment System .... 235

SIRIUS Weather ................................ 259

Contents

1, 2, 3 ...

911 emergency call .......................... 121

Active partition (USB devices only)

Selecting ........................................ 201

Address book

Browsing ........................................ 143

Calling up ....................................... 143

Changing an entry .......................... 145

Connecting a call ........................... 146

Creating an entry ........................... 144

Deleting an entry ........................... 144

Deleting contacts ........................... 149

Details about an entry ................... 145

Entering characters ......................... 32

Entry as a home address ................. 98

Hiding contact details .................... 150

Importing contacts ........................ 148

Introduction ................................... 142

Receiving vCards ........................... 149

Searching for an entry ................... 144

Starting route guidance ................. 146

Voice tag ....................................... 147

Address entry menu ............................ 58

Adjusting the sound settings

Balance ............................................ 28

Alternative route ................................. 86

Audio

Radio mode ................................... 182

Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode

Switching to (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 246

Audio DVD

Mode, switching to ........................ 195

Pause function ............................... 197

Playback options ........................... 202

Safety notes .................................. 191

Setting the audio format ................ 201

Stop function ................................. 197

Audio format, setting

Audio DVD ..................................... 201

Video DVD ..................................... 231

Autostore ........................................... 185

AUX (audio)

Notes/socket ................................ 223

Switching to ................................... 223

AUX (video)

Setting the volume and sound ....... 232

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 232

Switching to ................................... 232

AUX jacks

CD/DVD drive ............................... 239

Avoiding an area ................................ 110

Back button ......................................... 25

Balance, adjusting ............................... 28

Bass, setting ........................................ 28

Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 104

Bluetooth

Activating/deactivating ................... 40

Activating audio mode ................... 215

Conditions (telephone) .................. 121

Connecting another mobile phone .125

Connecting audio devices .............. 212

Device list ...................................... 212

Entering the passcode ................... 124

External authorization .................... 125

General information ......................... 40

Interface ........................................ 120

Introduction ................................... 120

Reconnecting an audio device ....... 214

Searching for a mobile phone ........ 123

Settings ........................................... 40

Telephone basic menu ................... 127

Telephony ...................................... 121

Telephony notes ............................ 120

Bluetooth®audio basic display ........ 215

Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 226

Buttons on the COMAND

controller ............................................. 25

Index

Call

Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 128

Connecting .................................... 128

see Telephone

Call lists

Displaying details ........................... 137

Opening and selecting an entry ..... 136

Saving an entry in the address

book .............................................. 137

Car pool lanes ...................................... 56

Category list (music search) ............ 204

Copy protection ............................. 204

Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 199

General information ....................... 204

Inserting ........................................ 192

Inserting/loading (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 246

Mode, switching to ........................ 195

Multisession .................................. 202

Notes on discs ............................... 204

Pause function ............................... 197

Player/changer operation

(COMAND) ..................................... 192

Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 246

Safety notes .................................. 191

Selecting a media type .................. 197

Selecting a track ............................ 198

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) .............................................. 28

CD/DVD

Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 193

Inserting (DVD changer)................ 192

Inserting (single DVD drive) ........... 192

Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 192

CD mode

Playback options ........................... 202

Changing direction

Announcement phase ...................... 81

Change of direction phase ............... 81

Preparation phase ............................ 81

Changing the character set ................ 35

Channel presets ................................ 184

Characters

Changing the character set .............. 33

Changing the language .................... 33

Deleting ........................................... 33

Entering ........................................... 34

Entering (address book, phone

book) ............................................... 32

Entering (navigation) ........................ 34

Moving the cursor ............................ 33

Switching to letters .......................... 33

Clear button ......................................... 25

Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 226

COMAND

Active multicontour seat.................. 49

Basic functions ................................ 27

Calling up drive status regulator

(ABC) ............................................... 47

Display ............................................. 18

Examples of operation ..................... 25

Importing POIs ............................... 161

Menu overview ................................. 20

Multicontour seat ............................ 49

Seat functions .................................. 48

Settings ......................................... 179

Switching on/off .............................. 27

COMAND controller ............................. 24

COMAND control panel ....................... 23

COMAND display

Cleaning instructions ....................... 21

Setting ............................................. 38

Switching on/off .............................. 21

Compass function ............................. 112

Connecting a USB device ................. 195

Contacts

Deleting ......................................... 149

Importing ....................................... 148

Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 226

Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 204

Data medium

Audio DVD ..................................... 202

CD/DVD ........................................ 204

MP3 ............................................... 202

MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 207

Date format, setting ............................ 39

Day design, setting ............................. 38

Index

Deleting

Call lists......................................... 138

Destination

Assigning a destination to an

address book entry ........................ 100

Destination (navigation)

Displaying information ..................... 87

Entering a destination by address .... 57

Entering a destination using the

map ................................................. 65

Entering an intermediate stop .......... 66

Entering a point of interest .............. 70

Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 66

Saving .............................................. 99

Selecting from the destination

memory ........................................... 63

Selecting from the list of last

destinations ..................................... 64

Selecting storage options .............. 100

Storing after destination entry ......... 99

Storing during route guidance ......... 99

Destination memory (navigation)

Deleting an entry ........................... 101

Entering/saving your home

address ............................................ 63

Previous destinations .................... 101

Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 128

DISC button

Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3

mode ............................................. 195

Activating Bluetooth®Audio .......... 215

Switching on the Media Interface .. 219 Switching to the MUSIC

Display

Selecting the design ........................ 38

Displaying the arrival time ................. 87

Displaying the distance to the

destination ........................................... 87

Displaying the track and album ....... 201

Dolby®Digital ...................................... 29

DVD

Copy protection ............................. 204

Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 199

Inserting ........................................ 192

Inserting/loading (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 246

Notes on discs ............................... 204

Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 246

Selecting a media type .................. 197

Selecting a track ............................ 198

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) .............................................. 28

DVD video

Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 250

Entering an intersection name ........... 60

Entering a street name ....................... 58

Entering the address (example) ......... 57

Entering the city .................................. 58

Entering the house number ................ 58

Entry

Deleting ........................................... 35

Saving .............................................. 33

Example display

Audio CD mode .............................. 196

MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 207

Factory setting (reset function) ......... 42

Fast forward

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 199

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Fast rewind

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 199

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Favorites (Internet) ........................... 177

Favorites button .................................. 41

Freeway information ......................... 107

Frequencies

Adjusting for radio stations ............ 184

Fuel

Displaying consumption ................... 46

Google Maps®...................................... 80

Google™ local search

Importing a destination/route ....... 157

Popular Searches........................... 158

Search ........................................... 155

Search history ............................... 158

Index

Selecting a search position ............ 156

Using as the destination ................ 157

GPS reception ...................................... 54

Gracenote®Media Database ............ 200

Harman/kardon®Logic 7

surround sound system

see Surround sound (harman/ kardon®surround sound system)

Heading up (navigation) ................... 104

Headphones

Changing batteries ........................ 241

Home address

Entering and saving ......................... 63

Selecting from the destination

memory ........................................... 63

Incident (traffic report) ....................... 92

Indicator lamp

Remote control .............................. 241

Interface (USB, iPod®)

see Media Interface

Intermediate stop

Deleting ........................................... 67

Entering ........................................... 66

Internet

Calling up the carousel view .......... 171

Conditions for access .................... 154

Creating favorites .......................... 177

Entering the URL ............................ 171

Favorites manager ......................... 177

Favorites menu .............................. 177

Menu functions .............................. 174

Opening favorites .......................... 176

Selecting favourites ....................... 172

iPod

Alphabetical track selection .......... 222

Connecting to the Media

Interface ........................................ 218

Selecting a category/playlist......... 220

iTunes®............................................... 222

Lane recommendations

Explanation ...................................... 83

Presentation .................................... 83

Load/eject button ............................. 192

Lumbar support

Adjusting (COMAND) ....................... 49

Map (navigation)

Adjusting the scale ........................ 102

Arrival time/distance to the

destination ..................................... 106

City model..................................... 107

Geo-coordinate display.................. 106

Heading ......................................... 104

Information in the display .............. 106

Map settings .................................. 104

Moving ........................................... 103

North orientation ........................... 104

Notes ............................................. 102

Point of interest symbols ............... 105

Road display.................................. 106

Saving the crosshair position ......... 103

Showing the map data version ....... 113

Topographical map ........................ 107

Updating ........................................ 113

Updating process ........................... 113

Media Interface

Alphabetical track selection .......... 222

Basic menu .................................... 219

Connecting an external audio

source ............................................ 218

Connection options ....................... 217

iPod®............................................. 217

Mode ............................................. 217

MP3 player.................................... 217

Notes for the MP3 player ............... 223

Playback options ........................... 222

Selecting categories ...................... 220

Selecting folders ............................ 220

Selecting music files ...................... 220

Selecting playlists .......................... 220

Switching to ................................... 218

USB mass storage device .............. 217

Media list ........................................... 197

Index

Microphone, switching on/off ......... 130

Mobile phone

Authorizing .................................... 124

Connecting (Bluetooth®interface) .122

De-authorizing ............................... 126

External authorization .................... 125

Registering (authorizing) ................ 124

MP3

Bit/sampling rates ......................... 203

Data medium ................................. 202

Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 199

File systems ................................... 202

Formats ......................................... 203

Mode, switching to ........................ 195

Notes ............................................. 202

Pause function ............................... 197

Playback options ........................... 202

Safety notes .................................. 191

Selecting a media type .................. 197

Selecting a track ............................ 198

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) .............................................. 28

Multicontour seat ................................ 49

Multifunction steering wheel

Adjusting the volume ....................... 27

Multisession CD ................................ 202

Music files

Recording ...................................... 208

MUSIC REGISTER

Deleting all music files................... 209

Deleting individual music files....... 210

Disk space information .................. 209

General notes ................................ 207

Playback options ........................... 210

Switching to ................................... 207

Music search ..................................... 204

My address

see Home address

Navigation

Adjusting the volume of the

navigation announcements .............. 27

Alternative route .............................. 86

Avoiding an area ............................ 109

Basic settings .................................. 56

Blocking a route section affected

by a traffic jam .................................86

Compass function .......................... 112

Destination memory ........................ 97

Displaying destination information (arrival time, distance

to destination) ................................. 87

Entering/saving your home

address ............................................ 63

Entering a destination ...................... 57

Entering a destination by address .... 57

Entering a destination using the

map ................................................. 65

Entering an intermediate stop .......... 66

Entering a point of interest .............. 70

Entering characters (character

bar) .................................................. 34

Freeway information ...................... 107

General notes .................................. 54

GPS reception .................................. 54

Lane recommendation ..................... 83

List of areas ................................... 110

Map settings .................................. 102

Off-road/off-map (off-road

destination) ...................................... 91

Previous destinations .................... 101

Reading out traffic reports ............... 96

Repeating announcements .............. 84

Route guidance ................................ 81

Safety notes ..................................... 54

Search & Send ................................. 80

Selecting a destination from the

destination memory ......................... 63

Selecting a destination from the

list of last destinations ..................... 64

Selecting your home address ........... 63

Setting options for destination/

route download.............................. 169

Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels,

ferries) ............................................. 56

Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or

economic route) ............................... 56

Showing/hiding the menu ............... 55

Starting route calculation ................ 62

Index

Switching announcements on/off... 85

Switching to ..................................... 55

Navigation announcements

Switching off .................................... 27

North orientation (navigation) ......... 104

Off-map ................................................ 92

Off-road ................................................ 91

Online and Internet functions

Ending the connection ................... 155

Establishing/ending the

connection ..................................... 154

Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 171

Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 170

Options menu ................................ 166

Resetting settings .......................... 170

Selecting options for the local

search ............................................ 166

Selecting options for the weather

display........................................... 167

Setting options for destination/

route download.............................. 169

Pause function

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 197

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Personal POIs

Acoustic notification ........................ 76

Calling up the menu ......................... 75

Displaying on the map ..................... 76

Managing categories ........................ 77

Saving .............................................. 78

Selecting as the destination ............. 79

Settings ........................................... 75

Visual information ............................ 76

Phone book

Adding a number to an address

book entry ..................................... 135

Calling up ....................................... 132

Creating a new entry ..................... 135

Deleting an entry ........................... 134

Entering characters ......................... 32

Icon overview ................................. 133

Searching for an entry ................... 133

Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 226

Picture viewer

Displaying pictures ........................ 233

Introduction ................................... 233

Playback options

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 202

POI (navigation)

Category .......................................... 72

Defining the position for the POI

search .............................................. 71

Entering ........................................... 70

Entering a point of interest using

the map ........................................... 75

List ................................................... 72

ZAGAT®survey service .................... 74

see Personal POIs

Point of interest icon

Setting ........................................... 105

Point of interest list

With character bar ........................... 74

Previous destinations (navigation) .. 101

Radio

Overview ........................................ 182

Setting a station............................ 184

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) .............................................. 28

Storing stations ............................. 184

Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 183

Switching on .................................. 182

Switching wavebands .................... 183

Read-aloud function ............................ 96

Real-time traffic reports ..................... 92

Rear-compartment screens .............. 237

Rear Seat Entertainment System

Active COMAND source ................. 255

Adjusting sound settings ............... 243

Adjusting the brightness ................ 244

Adjusting the color ........................ 244

Adjusting the contrast ................... 244

AUX mode ...................................... 257

CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 245

Changing the batteries .................. 241

Changing the picture format .......... 244

Cordless headphones .................... 240

Multiple users ................................ 243

Index

Operating with the headphones ..... 243

Picture settings .............................. 244

System settings ............................. 244

Using the main loudspeaker .......... 243

Video DVD mode ........................... 250

Receiving vCards ............................... 149

Redialing (telephone) ........................ 129

Remote control

Button lighting ............................... 238

Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 237

Reset function ..................................... 42

Resetting (factory settings) ............... 42

Route

Estimated time of arrival .................. 87

Route (navigation)

Calling up the "Routes" menu .......... 89

Displaying the distance to the

destination ....................................... 87

Recording ........................................ 89

Route overview ................................ 88

Selecting an alternative route .......... 86

Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels,

ferries) ............................................. 56

Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or

economic route) ............................... 56

Starting calculation .......................... 62

Route demonstration .......................... 88

Route guidance

Canceling ......................................... 85

Continuing ....................................... 85

Destination reached ......................... 86

General notes .................................. 81

Lane recommendations ................... 83

Off-road ........................................... 91

Traffic reports .................................. 92

Safety notes

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 191

Using the telephone ....................... 120

Video DVD mode ........................... 226

SatRadio

Displaying information ................... 191

Notes ............................................. 186

Registering .................................... 187

Selecting a category ...................... 188

Switching to ................................... 187

Saving the crosshair position .......... 103

Screen

Selecting for remote operation ...... 237

SD memory card

Ejecting .......................................... 195

Inserting ........................................ 195

Search & Send ...................................... 80

Seats

Active multicontour seat.................. 49

Adjusting the lumbar support

(COMAND) ....................................... 49

Balance (seat heating) ..................... 50

Massage function ............................ 50

Multicontour seat ............................ 49

Resetting settings ............................ 51

Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 48

Selecting for adjustment

(COMAND) ....................................... 48

Selecting a province ........................... 58

Selecting a state .................................. 58

Selecting stations

Radio ............................................. 184

Sending DTMF tones ......................... 130

Settings

Menu overview ................................. 20

Picture (COMAND) ......................... 226

Sound settings ................................. 28

Setting the audio format

Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 254

Setting the language

COMAND ......................................... 40

Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 254

Setting the night design ..................... 38

Setting the text reader speed ............ 39

Setting the volume

Telephone calls................................ 28

Video AUX ..................................... 232

SIRIUS weather display

5-day forecast ................................ 261

Daily forecast ................................. 260

Detail information .......................... 261

Information chart ........................... 260

Selecting the area for the weather

forecast ......................................... 261

Index

Switching on/off........................... 260

Weather map ................................. 264

Sound

Switching on/off .............................. 27

Sound menu ......................................... 28

Sound Mode ......................................... 31

Sound settings

Calling up the sound menu .............. 28

Surround sound ............................... 29

Treble and bass............................... 28

Speed dial list

Storing a phone book entry in the

speed dial list................................ 138

Station search ................................... 184

Stop function

Audio DVD ..................................... 197

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Storing stations

Radio ............................................. 184

Surround sound ................................... 29

Surround sound (harman/ kardon®surround sound system)

Notes ............................................... 29

Switching on/off .............................. 30

Switching between picture

formats (TV, video) ............................ 226

Switching between summer time

and standard time ............................... 39

Switching HD Radio on/off

see Radio

Switching the hands-free

microphone on/off ............................ 130

Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 183

System settings

Bluetooth®....................................... 40

Date ................................................. 38

Language ......................................... 40

Text reader speed ............................ 39

Time .................................................38

Time zone ........................................ 39

Voice Control System ...................... 40

Telephone

Accepting/ending a call ................ 128

Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 28

Calling (outgoing call).................... 128

Connecting a mobile phone

(general information) ..................... 122

De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 126

Ending an active call ...................... 131

Entering a number ......................... 128

Entering phone numbers ................ 128

External authorization

(Bluetooth®) ................................... 125

Function restrictions ...................... 121

General notes ................................ 120

Incoming call ................................. 128

Making a call ................................. 131

Making a call via speed dial........... 129

Operating options .......................... 120

Overview of functions .................... 129

Reception and transmission

volume ........................................... 127

Rejecting/accepting a waiting

call ................................................. 130

Rejecting a call .............................. 128

Safety notes .................................. 120

Sending DTMF tones ......................130

Single call ...................................... 129

Switching hands-free microphone

on/off ............................................ 130

Text messages (SMS) .................... 140

Toggling ......................................... 131

Using the telephone ....................... 128

see Bluetooth

Telephone basic menu

Bluetooth®interface ...................... 127

Telephone mode

Redialing ........................................ 129

Telephone number

Entering ......................................... 128

Text messages (SMS)

Calling the sender.......................... 141

Deleting ......................................... 142

Inbox .............................................. 140

Information and requirements ....... 140

Reading .......................................... 140

Reading aloud ................................ 141

Storing sender in address book ..... 142

Storing the sender as a new

address book entry ........................ 142

Index

Time

Setting ............................................. 39

Setting summer/standard time ....... 39

Setting the format ............................ 39

Setting the time ............................... 38

Setting the time/date format.......... 39

Setting the time zone ....................... 39

Tone settings

Balance and fader ............................ 28

Track

Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 198

Selecting using the number

keypad ........................................... 199

Track information .............................. 250

Traffic jam function .............................86

Traffic reports

Calling up a list ................................ 95

Reading out on route ....................... 96

Real-time traffic report .................... 96

Treble, adjusting (sound) .................... 28

True Image™ ........................................ 31

Automatic picture shutoff .............. 226

Picture settings .............................. 226

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) .............................................. 28

Updating the digital map .................. 113

USB

see Media Interface

Video

see Video DVD

Video AUX

Setting the picture ......................... 226

Video DVD

Automatic picture shutoff .............. 226

DVD menu ..................................... 230

Fast forward/rewind ......................229

Function restrictions ...................... 227

Interactive content ........................ 231

Notes on discs ............................... 226

Operation ....................................... 226

Pause function ............................... 229

Playing conditions .......................... 227

Safety notes .................................. 226

Selecting ........................................ 230

Selecting a film/title ......................229

Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 229

Setting the audio format ................ 231

Setting the language ...................... 231

Setting the picture ......................... 226

Showing/hiding the control menu .228

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 228

Stop function ................................. 229

Subtitles ........................................ 231

Switching to ................................... 227

Voice Control System

Settings ........................................... 40

Volume, adjusting

COMAND ......................................... 27

Navigation messages ....................... 27

Waypoints

Accepting waypoints for the route ... 69

Editing .............................................. 69

Entering ........................................... 67

Weather Band

Searching for a channel ................. 185

Switching on .................................. 185

Weather display (COMAND)

Calling up the weather map ........... 164

Information chart ........................... 162

Selecting locations in the

information chart ........................... 163

Selecting the location .................... 163

Selecting the location in the

weather map .................................. 164

Switching off .................................. 162

Switching on .................................. 162

Weather map (COMAND)

Legend ...........................................165

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 165

Switching to the weather

information display........................ 165

Weather map (SIRIUS)

Calling up ....................................... 264

Legend ...........................................269

Moving ........................................... 264

Showing/hiding layers ................... 265

Index

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 264

Time stamp .................................... 270

Weather memory (SIRIUS)

Selecting an area ........................... 263

Storing an area .............................. 263

Website

Add to favourites ........................... 176

ZAGAT®rating service ........................ 74

Index

Important safety notes

WARNING

Making alterations to electronic components can cause malfunctions.

Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer, navigation module, phone and voice control are networked. If one component is not functional or if it has been incorrectly removed/replaced, this could impair the operation of other components.

This could seriously jeopardize the operational safety of your vehicle.

We recommend that you always have maintenance work on electronic components carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

WARNING

In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should only enter system settings with the vehicle at a standstill and operate the system only when road, weather and traffic conditions permit.

Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per second.

COMAND delivers information to simplify your choice of route and guide you comfortably and safely to your destination. For safety reasons, we recommend that you bring your vehicle to a standstill, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, before making or accepting a telephone call or viewing navigation maps, instructions or downloaded information on the COMAND screen.

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.

WARNING

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.

This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 8inches (20 cm) and more between the radiator and a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs.)

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA only: The wireless devices of this

vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. These devices may not cause harmful interference, and

2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada only: the wireless devices of this

vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Operating safety

1. These devices may not cause harmful interference, and

2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Correct use

Observe the following information when using COMAND:

the safety notes in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Work improperly carried out on electronic components or systems (e.g. radio, DVD changer) and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Even systems that have not been modified could be affected because the electronic systems are connected. Electronic malfunctions can seriously jeopardize the operational safety of your vehicle.

Roof antenna functionality (telephone, satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the use of roof carrier systems.

Attaching metallized retrofit film to the windshield may affect radio reception and have a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the vehicle interior.

Therefore, have all work on or modifications to electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. This workshop should have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. MercedesBenz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Protection against theft: this device is

equipped with technical provisions to protect it against theft. Further information on protection against theft can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Qualified specialist workshop

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Information on copyright

General information

You can find information on licenses for free and open-source software used in COMAND and its components here as soon as the website is released: http://

www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource.

Registered trademarks

Registered trademarks:

Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories.

BabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®are registered trademarks of Daimler AG.

HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Prince.

iPod®and iTunes®are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Logic7®is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries.

Microsoft®and Windows media®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM radio Inc.

HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.

Operating safety

Gracenote®is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc.

ZAGATSurvey®and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.

Macrovision

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

libjpeg

This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Free Type

1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.

NetFront™

This product contains NetFront Browser software of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright

The NetFront Browser software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Camellia

The conditions and disclaimers in connection with use of Camellia are available at http://

info.isl.ntt.co.jp/crypt/eng/index.html.

Flash®Lite™

This product contains Flash®Lite™ technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This product contains Adobe®Flash®player software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Copyright © 1995-2010 Adobe Macromedia Software LLC. All rights reserved. Adobe and Flash are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Your COMAND equipment

These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

Function restrictions

For safety reasons, some COMAND functions are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. You will notice this, for example because either you will not be able to select certain menu items or COMAND will display a message to this effect.

Operating safety

Your COMAND equipment .................. 18

COMAND operating system ............... 18

Using COMAND ................................... 26

Basic COMAND functions ................... 27

Character entry (telephony) ............... 32

Character entry (navigation) .............. 34

At a glance

Your COMAND equipment

These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.

COMAND operating system

Overview

COMAND display (Y page 18)

;

COMAND control panel with a single DVD drive or DVD changer

COMAND controller (Y page 24)

You can use COMAND to operate the following main functions:

the navigation system

the audio function

the telephone function

the video function

the system settings

the online and Internet functions

the Digital Operator's Manual

(available depending on the vehicle model)

You can call up the main functions:

using the corresponding function buttons

using the main function bar in the COMAND display

COMAND display

General notes

Do not use the space in front of the display to stow anything. Objects placed here could damage the display or impair its function. Avoid touching the surface of the display. Pressure exerted on the surface of the display can have an irreversible, detrimental effect on the display.

Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your ability to read the display.

The display has an automatic temperaturecontrolled switch-off feature. The brightness is automatically reduced if the temperature is too high. The display may temporarily switch off completely.

COMAND operating system

At a glance

Display overview

Example display for radio

Status bar

;

Calls up the audio menu

Main function bar

Display/selection window

Radio menu bar

Status bar : shows the time and the current settings for telephone operation.

The main functions – navigation, audio, telephone and video – feature additional menus. This is indicated by triangle ;. The following table lists the available menu items.

Main function bar = allows you to call up the desired main function. When the main function is activated, it is identifiable by the white lettering.

In the example, the audio main function is set to radio mode and display/selection window ? is active.

Radio menu bar A allows you to operate the radio functions.

COMAND operating system

At a glance

Menu overview

Navi Audio TelephoneVideo System Symbol ®®

Route settings FM/AM radio

(using HD Radio™)

Telephone Video DVD Calls up the

system menu

Calls up the Digital Operator's Manual

(available depending on the vehicle model)

Map settings Satellite radio Address

book

AUX Calls up

COMAND and Internet

Personal points of interest

Disc Calls up the

weather service SIRIUS Weather

O Activates/ deactivates road name announcement

Memory card Calls up the

MercedesBenz Mobile website

O Audio fadeout on/off

MUSIC REGISTER

O Activates/ deactivates the alternative routes function

USB storage device

Avoids an area

Bluetooth

audio

SIRIUS service Media

Interface

Map version AUX

COMAND operating system

At a glance

System menu overview

Settings Time ConsumptionSeat Display

off

Display settings Sets the time Calls up the

fuel consumption display

Changes the driver/frontpassenger seat settings

Switches off the display

Text reader speed Sets the format

Voice-operated control settings

Sets the time zone

Language

Favorites button

Rear view camera

Activates/deactivates Bluetooth

Resets COMAND

Delete your personal data using this function, for example before selling your vehicle.

If equipped with the rear view camera: when the function is activated and COMAND is

switched on, the image from the rear view camera is automatically shown in the COMAND display when reverse gear is engaged.

Switching the COMAND display on/off

Press the W function button.

Select SystemSystem in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. In both cases, the system menu appears.

To switch off: select Display OffDisplay Off and press W to confirm.

To switch on: press one of the function buttons, e.g. W, Ø or the % back button.

Cleaning instructions

Do not touch the COMAND display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.

The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean the display screen, when necessary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Do not apply pressure to the display surface when cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible

COMAND operating system

At a glance

damage. Then, dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.

Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.

COMAND operating system

At a glance

COMAND control panel

Function Page

Switches to radio mode 182

Switches wavebands 183

Switches to satellite radio 187

;

Switches to navigation mode 55

Shows the menu system 55

Press h repeatedly

• Switches to audio CD, audio DVD and MP3 mode or DVD video mode 195

• Switches to memory card mode 195

• Switches to MUSIC REGISTER 207

• Switches to USB storage device mode 195

• Switches to Media Interface or audio AUX mode 218

• Switches to Bluetooth

audio mode 215

Function Page

Calls up the telephone basic menu:

• Bluetooth®interface telephony 127

V Load/eject button

192

Selects stations via the station search function 184

Rewinds 199

Selects the previous track 198

Disc slot

• Loads CDs/DVDs 192

• Ejects CDs/DVDs 193

• Updates the digital map 113

Selects stations via the station search function 184

Fast forward 199

Selects the next track 198

Clear button

• Deletes characters 35

• Deletes an entry 35

COMAND operating system

At a glance

Function Page

Number pad

• Selects stations via the station presets 184

• Stores stations manually 184

• Mobile phone authorization 124

• Telephone number entry 128

• Sends DTMF tones 130

• Character entry 34

• Selects a location for the weather forecast from the memory 263

z Displays the current track being played 201

g Selects stations by entering the frequency manually 184

g Selects a track

198

Switches COMAND on/off 27

Adjusts the volume

Function Page

SD memory card slot 195

Calls up the system menu 38

Accepts a call 128

Dials a number 128

Redials 129

Accepts a waiting call 130

Switches the sound on or off 27

Switches the hands-free microphone on/off 130

Cancels the text message read-aloud function 141

Switches off navigation announcements 27

Rejects a call 128

Ends an active call 131

Rejects a waiting call 130

COMAND controller

Overview

COMAND controller

You can use the COMAND controller to select the menu items in the COMAND display.

You can:

call up menus or lists

scroll within menus or lists and

exit menus or lists

Operation

Example: operating the COMAND controller

COMAND operating system

At a glance

The COMAND controller can be:

pressed briefly or pressed and held W

turned clockwise or counter-clockwise

cVd

slid left or right XVY

slid forwards or backwards ZVÆ

slid diagonally aVb

Example of operation

In the instructions, operating sequences are described as follows:

Press the $ button. Radio mode is activated.

Select RadioRadio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Confirm Station ListStation List by pressing W. The station list appears.

Buttons on the COMAND controller

Overview

Back button (Y page 25)

;

CLR button (Y page 25)

Seat function button (Y page 48)

Favorites button (Y page 41)

If your vehicle is not equipped with the seat function button, it features two favorites buttons.

Back button

You can use the k button to exit a menu or to call up the basic display of the current operating mode.

To exit the menu: briefly press the k back button. COMAND changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode.

COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode.

Clear button

To delete individual characters: briefly press the 2 clear button.

To delete an entire entry: press and hold the 2 clear button.

Seat function button

You can use the T button to call up the following seat functions:

multicontour seat (with 4-way lumbar support)

active multicontour seat (dynamic seat and massage function)

balance (seat heating distribution)

More information on the seat functions (Y page 48).

Favorites button

You can assign predefined functions to the ; favorites button and call them up by pressing the button (Y page 41).

COMAND operating system

At a glance

Using COMAND

Selecting a main function

Address entry menu

Main function bar

Situation: switching from navigation mode (address entry menu) to the system settings.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select DestinationDestination by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Address EntryAddress Entry and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears.

Slide ZV the COMAND controller and switch to main function bar :.

Select SystemSystem in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The system menu appears.

Selecting the menu of a main function

Example display for audio CD mode and audio menu (below)

To call up the audio menu

If one of the navigation, audio, telephone or video main functions is switched on, triangle : appears next to the entry in the main function bar. You can now select an associated menu.

The example describes how to call up the audio menu from audio CD mode (an audio CD is playing).

Select AudioAudio in the main function bar by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Audio menu appears.

The # dot indicates the currently selected audio mode.

Select another audio mode, e.g. RadioRadio, by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Radio mode is activated.

Using COMAND

At a glance

Selecting a menu item

Select the station by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The station is set.

Basic COMAND functions

Switching COMAND on/off

Press the q control knob. A warning message appears. COMAND calls up the previously selected menu.

If you switch off COMAND, playback of the current audio or video source will also be switched off.

Switching the sound on or off

Audio/video source sound

Press the 8 button on the COMAND controller or on the multifunction steering wheel. The sound from the respective audio or video source is switched on or off.

When the sound is off, the system displays the , icon in the status line. When you change the audio or video source, or adjust the volume, sound automatically switches on again.

Even if the sound is switched off, you will still hear navigation system announcements.

Switching off navigation announcements

Navigation announcements: press the

8 button during the announcement.

Switching navigation announcements back on

Press the 8 button again.

The navigation announcements are active again:

if COMAND is switched off/on with the q control knob.

or after starting route guidance

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the volume for the audio or video source

Turn the q control knob

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel. The volume of the currently selected audio or video source changes.

You can also adjust the volume for the following:

navigation announcements

phone calls

voice output of the Voice Control System (see the separate operating instructions)

Adjusting the volume for navigation announcements

During a navigation announcement:

Turn the q control knob

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Basic COMAND functions

At a glance

Adjusting the volume for phone calls

You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode during a telephone call.

Turn the q control knob

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Adjusting the sound settings

Calling up the sound menu

You can make various sound settings for the different audio and video sources. This means that it is possible to set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD mode, for example. You can call up the respective sound menu from the menu of the desired mode.

The example describes how to call up the sound menu in radio mode.

Press the $ function button. The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband.

Select SoundSound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

You can now set the treble, bass and balance for radio mode.

Adjusting treble and bass

Setting the bass

Select TrebleTreble or BassBass in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. An adjustment scale appears.

Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The setting is stored and you exit the menu.

Adjusting balance and fader

Adjusting the balance

With the balance function, you can control whether the sound is louder on the driver's or front-passenger side.

The fader function is used to control whether the sound is louder in the front or the rear of the vehicle.

You can adjust the fader depending on the vehicle model.

Basic COMAND functions

At a glance

Equipped with Bang & Olufsen sound system: for the best sound focus, choose the

setting 00.

Select Bal/FadBal/Fad (balance/fader) in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select a balance setting by sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Surround sound

General notes

Your vehicle is equipped with one of two sound systems:

harman/kardon®Logic 7®Surround Sound system

The harman/kardon®Logic 7®Surround Sound system allows you to set the optimum surround sound in the vehicle interior (Y page 30).

Bang & Olufsen sound system (Y page 31)

Both sound systems are available for the following operating modes:

radio (FM only)

satellite radio

audio CD

audio DVD (MLP, dts, PCM and Dolby Digital audio formats)

MP3 (including SD memory card and USB storage device)

Media Interface

Bluetooth®audio mode

video DVD (PCM, dts and Dolby Digital audio formats)

AUX

Because some DVDs contain both stereo and multichannel audio formats, it may be necessary to set the audio format (Y page 231).

Discs which support the audio formats mentioned have the following logos:

Basic COMAND functions

At a glance

harman/kardon®Logic 7®Surround Sound system

The example describes how to set the surround sound for radio mode.

To switch surround sound on/off: press the $ function button. The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband.

Select SoundSound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select surroundsurround and press W to confirm.

Select Logic7Logic7®®OnOn or Logic7Logic7®®OffOff by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on your selection, surround sound is switched on or off and the menu is exited.

To exit the menu without saving: press the % button or slide XVY the COMAND controller.

Please note the following: for the

optimum audio experience for all

passengers when Logic7®is switched on, the balance should be set to the center of the vehicle interior.

You will achieve the best sound results by playing high-quality audio and video DVDs.

MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least 128 kbit/s.

Surround sound playback does not function for mono signal sources, such as for AM radio mode.

If radio reception is poor, e.g. in a tunnel, you should switch off Logic7®, since it may otherwise switch dynamically between stereo and mono and cause temporary sound distortions.

On some stereo recordings, the sound characteristics may differ from conventional stereo playback.

The Logic7Logic7®®OnOn function creates a

surround sound experience for every passenger when playing stereo recordings, for example. It enables optimum playback of music and films on CD, audio DVD or video DVD with multichannel audio formats, such as MLP, dts or Dolby Digital. This results in sound characteristics like those intended by the sound engineer when the original was recorded.

If you select Logic7Logic7®®OffOff, all permissible

formats are played as stored on the medium. Due to the design of the passenger compartment, an optimum audio experience cannot be guaranteed for all passengers.

Basic COMAND functions

At a glance

Bang & Olufsen sound system

You can optimize the sound in the vehicle with the Bang & Olufsen sound system and TrueTrue

ImageImage™ sound technology. The Sound ModeSound Mode

function enables you to focus the selected sound setting within the vehicle.

The example describes how to set the optimum sound for radio mode.

Selecting the sound setting for True Image™

Press the $ function button.

Select SoundSound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Bang&OlufsenBang&Olufsen and press W to confirm. A menu appears. A # dot marks the current setting for True Image™.

Select referencereference or surroundsurround and press W to confirm.

referencereference

This setting provides a crisp, clear, luxury high-end sound setting for a studio atmosphere in your vehicle.

surroundsurround

This setting enables a wide-ranging sound experience for playing music and videos.

Current position of the sound setting

For the optimum musical enjoyment, you can focus the sound image precisely on one seat. This means you are right at the center of the listening experience, with all system parameters being precisely calculated for the selected position. The result is authentic music reproduction inside the vehicle.

Focusing the sound setting

Press the $ function button.

Select SoundSound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Bang&OlufsenBang&Olufsen and press W to confirm. A menu appears. A # dot marks the current setting for Sound Mode.

Select leftleft, allall or rightright and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button or slide XVY the COMAND controller.

Please note the following: you will achieve the best sound results on your Bang & Olufsen sound system by playing highquality audio DVDs and CDs.

MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least 224 kbit/s.

When playing using an iPod®, the bit rate should also be at least 224 kbit/s.

Basic COMAND functions

At a glance

For optimum playback quality:

Deactivate the “EQ” setting on the iPod®.

Surround-sound playback does not function for mono signal sources, such as the medium wave range (MW) in radio mode.

On some stereo recordings, the sound characteristics may differ from conventional stereo playback.

Character entry (telephony)

Example: entering characters

To switch the character bar to uppercase/lowercase letters

To switch the character bar from uppercase/lowercase letters to digits

To change the language of the character bar

To delete a character/an entry

The example describes how to enter the surname “Schulz”.

Call up the input menu with data fields (Y page 135).

Select SS and confirm by pressing W the COMAND controller.

SS appears in the data field.

Select cc and confirm by pressing W the COMAND controller. The letter cc is added to SS in the data field.

Repeat the process until the name has been entered in full.

Other input menu functions:

to delete a character/entry (Y page 33)

to switch between upper/lower-case letters (Y page 33)

to change the character set (Y page 33)

to move the cursor in the data field (Y page 33)

To enter a phone number: select the

digits one by one in the corresponding data field by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Switching data fields

Cursor in the next data field

;

Storing an entry

4 and 5 symbols to select a data field

In the input menu, if you want to enter a first name after you have entered a surname, for example, proceed as follows to switch between the data fields:

Option 1

Select 4 or 5 in the character bar and press W to confirm. The input menu shows the data field selected.

Character entry (telephony)

At a glance

Option 2

Slide ZV the COMAND controller repeatedly until the character bar disappears.

Select the data field by sliding ZVÆ and press W to confirm.

To store an entry

After making an entry in the input menu, e.g. to create a new entry(Y page 135): select the ¬

symbol in the character bar by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

The entry is stored in the address book.

Further functions available in the character bar

Changing the language of the character bar

While making an entry in the input menu (Y page 135):

Select B and press W to confirm.

Select a language by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Switching the character bar to letters

While making an entry in the input menu, e.g. to create a new entry (Y page 135):

Select the * (upper case) or E (lower case) symbol and press W to confirm.

Changing the character set

While making an entry in the input menu (Y page 135):

Select the p symbol and press W to confirm.

ABCABC (upper/lower case)

123123 (digits)

OtherOther (special characters such as @, €,

etc.)

Moving the cursor to the next data field

Cursor (repositioned)

;

2 and 3 symbol to reposition the

cursor

While making an entry in the input menu (Y page 135):

Select the 2 or 3 symbol and press W to confirm.

Deleting a character/an entry

While making an entry in the input menu (Y page 135):

To delete characters: press the $ button on the control panel.

Select the 2 symbol by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Press the 2 button next to the COMAND controller.

Character entry (telephony)

At a glance

To delete an entry: press and hold the

$ button on the control panel until the entire entry has been deleted.

Select the 2 symbol and press and hold W the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted.

Press and hold the 2 button next to the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted.

Character entry (navigation)

General information

Character entry is explained in the following sections using NEW YORKNEW YORK as an example for entering a city.

If you want to use the address entry menu to enter a city, a street or a house number, for example, COMAND offers you:

a list with a character bar (option 1)

a selection list (option 2)

You can enter the characters using either the character bar or the number keypad. In the selection list, you select an entry to copy it to the address entry menu.

Option 1: city list/street list with character bar

Call up the city list with character bar (Y page 58). The alphabetically sorted city list shows the first available entries.

NN character entered by user

;

Characters automatically added by COMAND ANTICOKEANTICOKE

List entry that most closely resembles the current entry by the user

To switch to the selection list

To delete an entry

Characters not currently available

Characters currently available

Currently selected character

Character bar

To cancel an entry

List

Entering characters using the character bar

Select NN by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. List G shows all available city names beginning with NN. The list entry most closely resembling user's current entry = is always highlighted at the top of the list (NANTICOKENANTICOKE in the example).

All characters currently entered by the user are shown in black (letter NN: in the example). Letters added by COMAND ; are shown in gray (letters ANTICOKEANTICOKE in the example).

Character bar E shows letters still available for selection C in black. These can be selected; in the example, the letter

OO is highlighted D. Which characters

remain available depends on the characters already entered by the user and

Character entry (navigation)

At a glance

on the data stored on the digital map. Characters that are no longer available B are shown in gray.

Select EE, WW, space, YY in order and confirm each with W.

Entering characters using the number keypad

To enter the letter NN: press the p number button twice in quick succession. The character appears at the bottom of the display when the key is pressed. The first available letter is highlighted.

You see which characters you can enter with that key. Each time the key is pressed, the next character is selected.

Example: key p:

press once = M

press twice = N

press three times = O

Wait until the character display goes out. The entries matching your input are shown in the list.

Enter EE, WW, space, YY with the corresponding keys.

The space is entered using number key

Further functions in the list with character bar

To delete characters: press the $ button on the control panel.

Press the 2 button next to the COMAND controller.

Select the 2 icon in the character bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To delete an entry: press $ on the control panel.

Press and hold the 2 button next to the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted.

Press and hold the 2 symbol in the character bar and press and hold W the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted.

To cancel an entry: select the & symbol in the bottom left of the character bar and press W to confirm.

Press the % back button. The address entry menu appears.

To accept the first list entry: press and hold W the COMAND controller until the address entry menu appears. The accepted list entry is shown there.

Character entry (navigation)

At a glance

Calling up the list as a selection list

You can switch from the list of cities with the character bar to the list of cities as a selection list at any point during character entry.

Slide ZV the COMAND controller repeatedly until the city list appears as a selection list. Select the desired city from the selection list.

Select¬in the character bar by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

If there are several entries for a city or if several cities of the same name are stored, then ¬ is highlighted in the character bar.

Press W the COMAND controller.

Option 2: city list as selection list

COMAND either shows the selection list automatically or you can call up the selection list from the list with the character bar.

The example shows the selection list after the city NEW YORKNEW YORK has been entered. The entry is highlighted automatically.

Confirm NEW YORKNEW YORK by pressing W the COMAND controller. The address entry menu appears. You can now enter a street, for example.

Observe the information on destination entry (Y page 57).

Character entry (navigation)

At a glance

Your COMAND equipment .................. 38

Display settings .................................. 38

Time settings ....................................... 38

Text reader settings ............................ 39

Voice Control System settings .......... 40

Bluetooth®settings ............................ 40

Setting the system language ............. 40

Assigning a favorites button .............. 41

Importing/exporting data .................. 41

Reset function ..................................... 42

System settings

Your COMAND equipment

Display settings

Setting the brightness

The brightness detected by the display light sensor affects the setting options for this function.

Press W.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select DisplayDisplay and press W to confirm.

Select BrightnessBrightness and press W to confirm.

Adjust the brightness by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Display design

Your COMAND display features optimized designs for operation during daytime and night-time hours. You can set the design by

manually selecting day or night design or opt for an automatic setting.

Press W.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select DisplayDisplay and press W to confirm.

Select Day ModeDay Mode, Night ModeNight Mode or

AutomaticAutomatic by turning cVd the COMAND

controller and press W to confirm. A dot indicates the current setting.

Design Explanation

Day ModeDay Mode

The display is set permanently to day design.

Night ModeNight Mode

The display is set permanently to night design.

AutomaticAutomatic If the AutomaticAutomatic setting

is selected, COMAND evaluates the readings from the automatic vehicle light sensor and automatically switches between the display designs.

Time settings

General information

If COMAND is equipped with a navigation system and has GPS reception, COMAND automatically sets the time and date. You can also adjust the time yourself in 30-minute increments, but the date cannot be changed.

If you set the time in 30-minute increments, any time zone settings and settings for changing between summer and standard time are lost. Switching between summer and standard time (Y page 39).

Time settings

System settings

i The following navigation system functions

require the time, time zone and summer/ standard time to be set correctly in order to work properly:

route guidance on routes with timedependent traffic guidance

calculation of expected time of arrival

With this function, you can set the time

for every display in the vehicle.

Setting the time

Press W.

Select TimeTime by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Set TimeSet Time and press W to confirm.

Set the time by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The time is accepted.

Setting the time/date format

Press W.

Select TimeTime by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select FormatFormat and press W to confirm. The # symbols show the current settings.

Set the format by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Abbreviation Meaning

DDDD / MMMM / YYYY

Day/Month/Year

(date format)

HHHH/MMMM

Hours/Minutes

(time format)

You can set the 24-hour or the AM/PM format.

Adjusting the time zone and switching to Daylight Savings Time (Summer)

Press W.

Select TimeTime by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select TimeTime ZoneZone and press W to confirm. You will see a list of time zones. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Select the time zone and press W to confirm.

To switch automatic changeover on/ off: select Auto. Daylight SavingsAuto. Daylight Savings

Time OnTime On or Auto. Daylight SavingsAuto. Daylight Savings Time OffTime Off by turning cVd the COMAND

controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Text reader settings

Press the W button.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Text Reader SpeedText Reader Speed and press W to confirm. A list appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Text reader settings

System settings

Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Voice Control System settings

Opening/closing the help window

The help window provides information in addition to the audible instructions during individualization and during the subsequent voice control.

Press W.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Voice ControlVoice Control and press W to confirm.

Select Help WindowHelp Window and press W to confirm. You have switched the help window on O or off ª.

Individualization

Using individualization, you can fine-tune the Voice Control System to your own voice and thus improve voice recognition; see the separate operating instructions.

Bluetooth®settings

General information about Bluetooth

Bluetooth®-capable devices, e.g. mobile phones, have to comply with a certain profile in order to be connected to COMAND. Every Bluetooth®device has its own specific Bluetooth®name.

Bluetooth®technology is the standard for short-range wireless data transmission of up to approximately 10 meters. Bluetooth

allows, for example, the exchange of vCards.

Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth

Press W. The system menu appears.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Activate BluetoothActivate Bluetooth and press W to confirm.

This switches Bluetooth®on O or off ª.

Setting the system language

This function allows you to determine the language for the menu displays and the navigation announcements. The selected language affects the characters available for entry.

The navigation announcements are not available in all languages. If a language is not

Setting the system language

System settings

available, the navigation announcements will be in English.

When you set the system language, the language of the Voice Control System will change accordingly. If the selected language is not supported by the Voice Control System, English will be selected.

Press the W button.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select LanguageLanguage and press W to confirm. The list of languages appears. The # dot indicates the current setting.

Select the language by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND loads the selected language and sets it.

Assigning a favorites button

To assign a favorites button: press the

W button.

Select SettingsSettings by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Assign as FavoriteAssign as Favorite and press W to confirm. The list of predefined functions appears.

The dot # indicates the currently selected function.

Select the function by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The favorites button is assigned the selected function.

Example: to call up a favorite: press the

g favorites button. This calls up the predefined function.

You can select the following predefined functions in a menu:

Display On/OffDisplay On/Off: you can switch the

display off or on.

Full Screen: 'Clock'Full Screen: 'Clock': you can call up

the full screen with clock.

®MenuMenu: you can call up the menu for online

and Internet functions.

Full screen: 'Map'Full screen: 'Map': you can call up the

full screen with map.

Spoken Driving TipSpoken Driving Tip: you can call up the

current driving recommendation.

DisplayDisplay TrafficTraffic MessagesMessages: you can call

up traffic reports.

Navigate HomeNavigate Home: you can start route

guidance to your home address if you have already entered and saved the address (Y page 63).

Detour MenuDetour Menu: you can call up the Detour

menu and then avoid a section of the route and recalculate the route (Y page 86).

Compass ScreenCompass Screen: you can call up the

compass.

Driver’s Seat MassageDriver’s Seat Massage, Front-Front- passenger's Seat Massagepassenger's Seat Massage or Massage: Both Front SeatsMassage: Both Front Seats: you can

start the massage function, depending on which seats are selected (Y page 50).

Importing/exporting data

Never remove the stick or card when writing data to the USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data.

Using this function, you can:

transfer your personal COMAND data from one system/vehicle to another

make a backup copy of your personal data (export data) and load it again (import data).

You can either use an SD memory card or a USB storage device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage.

Importing/exporting data

System settings

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory stick) (Y page 195).

Press W. The system menu appears.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Import/Export DataImport/Export Data and press W to confirm.

Select Import DataImport Data or Export DataExport Data and press W to confirm.

To select a preset: select MemoryMemory CardCard or

USB StorageUSB Storage and press W to confirm.

Select All DataAll Data and press W to confirm. This function exports all the data to the selected disc.

Select the data type and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous entry, select the data type for the export O or not ª.

Select ContinueContinue and press W to confirm.

Personal music files in the MUSIC REGISTER cannot be saved and imported again using this function.

Reset function

You can completely reset COMAND to the factory settings. Amongst other things, this will delete all personal COMAND data. This includes the station presets, entries in the destination memory and in the list of previous destinations in the navigation system and address book entries. Resetting is recommended before selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle, for example.

Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in the MUSIC REGISTER, will be deleted. You can also delete music files from the MUSIC REGISTER using the "Delete all music files" function (Y page 209).

Press the W function button.

Select SettingsSettings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select ResetReset and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select NoNo, the process will be canceled.

Reset function

System settings

If you select YesYes, a prompt will appear again asking whether you really wish to reset.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, a message will be shown. COMAND is reset and restarted.

If you select NoNo, the process will be canceled.

Reset function

System settings

Your COMAND equipment .................. 46

Climate control status display ........... 46

Fuel consumption indicator ............... 46

ON&OFFROAD display ......................... 47

Driving conditions menu (Active

Body Control) ....................................... 47

Seat functions ..................................... 48

Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment

Climate control status display

The climate status display in the COMAND display (example)

If you change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for three seconds at the bottom of the screen in the COMAND display. You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions.

Overview of climate control systems, see separate vehicle operating instructions.

The climate status display appears when:

You turn the temperature control and set the temperature.

You turn the control to set the airflow.

You press one of the following buttons:

K Increases air flow I Decreases air flow ¿ Switches climate control on/off á Switches the ZONE function on/off

Ã Controls the air conditioning

automatically ñ Sets the climate control style in

automatic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/ DIFFUSE)

_ Sets the air distribution M, P or O Sets the air

distribution

¬ Turns on the defrost function Ù Turns on maximum cooling

How to call up the climate control status display depends on the climate control system of your vehicle.

Example settings for the defrost function (top) and for the climate mode in automatic mode

To hide the display: turn or press the COMAND controller.

Press one of the buttons on COMAND.

Fuel consumption indicator

Overview

Depending on the vehicle equipment and the engine variant installed, fuel consumption can be shown in the COMAND display.

If your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and the installed engine variant supports it, you can call up other displays (see the separate operating instructions).

Fuel consumption indicator

Vehicle functions

Calling up/exiting the display

To call up the full screen display: press the W button.

In the system menu, slide ZV the COMAND controller up until the FullFull

ScreenScreen option is selected.

Press W the COMAND controller. The system display is shown as full screen (without system menu).

Slide XVY the COMAND controller repeatedly until the fuel consumption indicator appears. The COMAND display shows the fuel consumption for the last 15 minutes of the journey.

To exit the full-screen display: press W the COMAND controller. The system menu appears.

Every bar of the graph displays the average value for one minute.

The fuel consumption display may differ from the display in the FROM STARTFROM START trip computer in the TripTrip menu; see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

ON&OFFROAD display

Overview

The ON&OFFROAD display is available on MClass and GL-Class vehicles.

The COMAND display can show the settings and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions. You can find more information about the

ON&OFFROAD functions and the display itself in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Calling up displays

Press W.

In the system menu, slide ZV the COMAND controller up until the display/ selection window is selected.

Slide XVY the COMAND controller until the ON&OFFROAD display appears. The COMAND display shows the settings and status of the ON&OFFROAD functions.

Exiting the display

Slide XVY the COMAND controller until the desired display (clock or fuel consumption) is shown.

Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control)

General notes

On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC), you can display some driving systems and additional information in the COMAND display.

Calling up drive status regulator (ABC)

Press W.

In the system menu, slide ZV the COMAND controller up until the display/ selection window is selected.

Slide XVY the COMAND controller repeatedly until the driving conditions menu (ABC) appears. The corresponding displays appear in the COMAND display.

Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control)

Vehicle functions

Details on the displays:

for standard vehicles, see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

for AMG vehicles, see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

Exiting the display

Slide XVY the COMAND controller until the desired display (clock or fuel consumption) is shown.

Seat functions

Overview

The possible settings depend on the type of seat and the vehicle model series. Using the T button next to the COMAND controller or the Seat menu item in the system menu, you can call up the following seat adjustment functions:

For M-Class and GL-Class vehicles with multicontour seats:

seat cushion length

backrest side bolsters

lumbar

massage

For SL-Class vehicles with lumbar support seats:

lumbar

balance

For SL-Class vehicles with multicontour seats:

seat cushion side bolsters

backrest side bolsters

lumbar

balance

For SL-Class vehicles with dynamic multicontour seats

seat cushion side bolsters

backrest side bolsters

lumbar

dynamics

massage

balance

You can also store and recall the current seat function settings using the memory button and the corresponding memory position switch; see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

The massage function cannot be started or stopped using the memory button.

Selecting the seat

First select the seat which you wish to adjust.

Press the T or W button.

Select SeatSeat and press W to confirm.

To switch to the lower line, for both options slide VÆ the COMAND controller.

Select Driver's SeatDriver's Seat or PassengerPassenger

SeatSeat by turning cVd the COMAND

controller and press W to confirm.

Seat functions

Vehicle functions

Adjustment functions

Adjusting the seat cushion length

This function is available on M-Class and GLClass vehicles with multicontour seats.

This function allows you to adjust the height of the seat cushion.

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select Seat SurfaceSeat Surface by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A scale appears.

Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Adjusting the seat contour in the lumbar region of the seat backrest

This function is available on M-Class vehicles with multicontour seats and on all SL-Class vehicles, regardless of seat variant.

This function allows you to adjust the air cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest (4-way lumbar support).

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select LumbarLumbar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A crosshair appears. You can make two settings:

Vertical: to move the point of greatest lumbar support up or down

Horizontal: to adjust the amount of support

Slide ZVÆ or XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Adjusting the sides of the seat backrest (backrest side bolsters)

This function is available on M-Class, GLClass and SL-Class vehicles with multicontour seats or dynamic multicontour seats.

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select Backr. SidesBackr. Sides by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A scale appears.

Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Seat functions

Vehicle functions

For SL-Class vehicles with dynamic multicontour seats: when driving dynamics are activated due to a change of direction (e.g. cornering), the backrest side cushion settings can temporarily not be used.

Adjusting the seat side bolsters

This function is only available on SL-Class vehicles with multicontour seats or dynamic multicontour seats.

This function allows you to adjust the air cushions in the seat side bolsters.

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select Seat SidesSeat Sides by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A scale appears.

Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Balance

This function is available on SL-Class vehicles.

The Balance function controls the distribution of heat on the seat backrest and cushion.

The Balance function influences the currently set heating level of the seat heating; see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select BalanceBalance by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A scale appears and shows the current setting. Positive values indicate the heat output for the seat backrest, negative values indicate the heat output for the seat cushion. The intensity is indicated by an orange bar in the stylized seat above the scale.

The values stand for:

00 - backrest and seat cushion are heated

equally to the maximum level

11 to 33 - the heat output to the seat

cushion is reduced in one-third increments

-1-1 to -3-3 - the heat output to the backrest

is reduced in one-third increments

Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Massage function

This function is available on M-Class and GLClass vehicles with multicontour seats and on SL-Class vehicles with dynamic multicontour seats.

Seat functions

Vehicle functions

Example display (M-Class or GL-Class)

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select MassageMassage by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A list appears.

You can select different types of massage function:

0: Off0: Off

1: Slow and Gentle1: Slow and Gentle

2: Slow and Vigorous2: Slow and Vigorous

3: Fast and Gentle3: Fast and Gentle

4: Fast and Vigorous4: Fast and Vigorous

Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The massage function runs for approximately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the setting.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Adjusting the driving dynamics

This function is only available on SL-Class vehicles with dynamic multicontour seats.

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select Dynamic SeatDynamic Seat by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A scale appears.

You can select:

00: Off

11: level 1 (medium setting)

22: level 2 (high setting)

Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To exit the menu: press the % back button.

Resetting all adjustments

Select the seat (Y page 48).

Select Reset AllReset All by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A query appears.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select NoNo, the process will be aborted.

Seat functions

Vehicle functions

After you select YesYes, all seat adjustments are reset to the default values (factory setting).

Seat functions

Vehicle functions

Your COMAND equipment .................. 54

Introduction ......................................... 54

Basic settings ...................................... 56

Destination input ................................ 57

Entering a point of interest ................ 70

Personal points of interest ................. 75

Search & Send ..................................... 80

Route guidance ................................... 81

Traffic reports ..................................... 92

Destination memory ........................... 97

Previous destinations ....................... 101

Map operation and map setting ...... 102

Additional settings ........................... 109

Problems with the navigation sys-

tem ..................................................... 115

Navigation

Your COMAND equipment

Introduction

Important safety notes

WARNING

For safety reasons, only enter a new destination when the vehicle is stationary. When you are driving, another passenger should enter the destination. Read the Operator's Manual and select the route before driving.

Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per second.

COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following, for example:

traffic lights

stop and give way signs

merging lanes

parking or stopping in a no parking/no stopping zone

other road and traffic rules and regulations

narrow bridges

WARNING

COMAND may give incorrect navigation commands if the actual road/traffic situation no longer corresponds to the data on the digital map. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor all routes in an area. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a one-way street may have changed.

For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over the system's driving recommendations.

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. Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and driving, and increase the risk of an accident.

General notes

Operational readiness of the navigation system

The navigation system must determine the position of the vehicle before first use or whenever operational status is restored. Therefore, you may have to drive for a while before precise route guidance is possible.

GPS reception

Correct functioning of the navigation system depends, amongst other things, on GPS reception. In certain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.

Using roof carriers may impair the correct functioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite radio, GPS).

Entry restriction

On vehicles for certain countries, there is a restriction on entering data.

The restriction is active from a vehicle speed of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As soon as the speed falls below approximately

Introduction

Navigation

2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes inactive.

When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made. This will be indicated by the fact that certain menu items are grayed out and cannot be selected.

The following entries are not possible, for example:

entering the destination city and street

entering a destination via the map

entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a name search

editing entries

using the number keypad for direct entry

Other entries are possible, such as entering points of interest in the vicinity of the destination or current position.

Switching to navigation mode

Map showing the menu; route guidance inactive

Status bar

;

Main function bar

Current vehicle position

Navigation menu bar

Press the Ø function button. The map is displayed with the menu either shown or hidden.

Select NaviNavi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The map is displayed with the menu shown.

Map without the menu; route guidance inactive

Current vehicle position

;

Map orientation selected

Map scale selected

Route guidance active means that you

have entered a destination and that COMAND has calculated the route. The display shows the route, changes of direction and lane recommendations. Navigation announcements guide you to your destination.

Route guidance inactive means that no destination has been entered yet and no route has been calculated yet.

Showing/hiding the menu

You can show or hide the menu at the lower edge of the map.

To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full ScreenFull Screen menu item is shown, press W to confirm.

Press the % back button. The map can be seen in the full-screen display.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller when the map is shown in fullscreen display.

Introduction

Navigation

Basic settings

Setting route type and route options

Route settings menu (start of menu)

To select the route type

;

Setting the number of persons in the vehicle for the use of carpool lanes

To set route options

Select NaviNavi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Route SettingsRoute Settings and press W to confirm. The route settings menu appears.

Select a route type and press W to confirm. A filled circle indicates the current setting.

Select the route option(s) and press W to confirm. The route options are switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

If you change the route type and/or the route options while route guidance is active, COMAND will calculate a new route.

If you change the route type and/or the route options while route guidance is inactive, COMAND uses the new setting for the next route guidance.

Route guidance active: a destination has been entered and the route has been calculated.

Route guidance inactive: no destination has been entered yet and no route has been calculated yet.

RDS-TMC is not available in all countries.

You can select the following route types:

Fast RouteFast Route: COMAND calculates a route

with the shortest (minimized) journey time.

Dynamic Traffic RouteDynamic Traffic Route: same route

type as FastFast RouteRoute. In addition, COMAND takes into account any relevant traffic reports received during route guidance. The navigation system can help you avoid a traffic jam, for example, by recalculating the route.

Dynamic TRF. Route After RequestDynamic TRF. Route After Request:

same route type as Dynamic TrafficDynamic Traffic

RouteRoute. After recalculating the route,

COMAND asks you whether you want to adopt the new route or whether you want to continue along the original route.

Eco RouteEco Route: the Eco RouteEco Route is a variant of

the Fast RouteFast Route route type. COMAND will attempt to minimize the journey distance at the expense of a slightly increased journey time.

ShortShort RouteRoute: COMAND calculates a route

with the shortest possible (minimized) route distance.

The route calculated may, for example,

include ferry connections, even if the

Avoid FerriesAvoid Ferries route option is switched

on.

In some cases, COMAND may not be able to take all the selected route options into account, e.g. when calculating particularly long routes.

To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller.

To set the number of persons in the vehicle for the use of carpool lanes

For route calculation, you can take HOV or carpool lanes into account.

If you use HOV or carpool lanes, please observe the applicable laws as well as the local and time limitation conditions.

Basic settings

Navigation

Carpool lanes may only be used under certain conditions. Normally you can use these lanes when two or more occupants are traveling in the vehicle. However, there are lanes that can only be used when three or four occupants (e.g. in New York) travel in the vehicle. In California, lone drivers can use a carpool lane if their vehicle's emission level or fuel consumption is below a fixed threshold.

Carpool lanes may be reserved for specific times (e.g. during the peak period).

Carpool lanes are identified by HOV symbols on special road signs and by markings on the road. On the road signs, you may also see the word CARPOOLCARPOOL. The lanes are arranged as a separate lane next to the others or are built as a physically separate lane.

Depending on the setting under Number ofNumber of

Occupants in VehicleOccupants in Vehicle, COMAND uses

carpool lanes when calculating the route. COMAND then guides you in and out of carpool lanes using visual and acoustic driving directions.

In the route settings menu, select NumberNumber

of Occupants in Vehicle:of Occupants in Vehicle: by turning

cVd the COMAND controller.

Select 11, 22 or More than 2More than 2 by turning cVd and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting.

Destination input

Important safety notes

WARNING

For safety reasons, only enter a new destination when the vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.

Entering a destination by address

Introduction

When entering an address as the destination, you have the following options:

entering the state/province, city/ZIP code and street

entering the state/province, city and center

entering the state/province, city/ZIP code, street and house number

entering the state/province, city/ZIP code, street and intersection

entering the state/province, street, city and house number

Destination input

Navigation

entering the state/province, street and house number

entering the state/province, street and intersection

You can only enter those cities, streets, ZIP codes etc. that are stored on the digital map. This means that for some countries, you cannot enter ZIP codes, for example.

The step-by-step instructions for entering an address use the following example data:

New York (state)

New York (city)

40 Broadway

Of course, you can freely enter information such as state/province, city, street and house number, for example to enter your home address.

Address entry menu

Calling up the address entry menu

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select DestinationDestination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Address entry menu

Select Address EntryAddress Entry and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears. If you have previously entered a destination, this will be shown in the display.

Depending on the sequence in which you enter the address and on the data status of the digital map, some menu items may not be available at all or may not yet be available.

Example: after you enter the state/province, the MapMap, No.No., CenterCenter, IntersectionIntersection, SaveSave and StartStart menu items are not available. The

ZIP codeZIP code menu item is not available unless

the digital map contains ZIP codes.

Entering the state/province, city, street and number

Selecting a state/province

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select State/ProvState/Prov in the address entry menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu with the available lists appears:

Last States/ProvincesLast States/Provinces

States (U.S.A.)States (U.S.A.)

Provinces (Canada)Provinces (Canada)

To select a list: turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The list of selected states/provinces appears.

To select a state/province: turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears again. The state/province selected has now been entered.

Destination input

Navigation

Entering a city

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select CityCity in the address entry menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the city list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

City list with character bar

Option 1: city list with the character bar

Enter NEWNEW YORKYORK. Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

List of cities as selection list

Option 2: city list as selection list

Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The city has now been entered.

Entering a street name

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select StreetStreet in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the street list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

Street list with character bar

Option 1: street list with character bar

Enter BROADWAYBROADWAY. Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

Street list as selection list

Option 2: street list as selection list

Select a street by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If an entry has the G symbol, it is ambiguous. You can select the entry you want from an additional selection list.

Destination input

Navigation

Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The street has now been entered.

Enter house number

Entering a house number will delete a previously entered intersection.

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select No.No. in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the house number list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

House number list with character bar

Option 1: house number list with character bar

Enter 44 and 00. Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

House number list as selection list

Option 2: house number list as selection list

Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The house number has now been entered.

Entering the ZIP code, center and intersection

Entering a ZIP code

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select ZIPZIP in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the ZIP code list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

List of ZIP codes with character bar

Destination input

Navigation

Option 1: ZIP code list with character bar

Enter a ZIP code. Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

ZIP code list as selection list

Option 2: ZIP code list as selection list

Select the desired zip code by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. If COMAND is able to assign the ZIP code unambiguously to a specific address, the address entry menu appears again. The ZIP code appears in place of the city's name.

If COMAND cannot assign the ZIP code unambiguously to a specific address, the address entry menu also appears again. The ZIP code is automatically entered. You can now enter the street for a more precise location. Only streets in the area covered by the entered ZIP code are available.

Start route calculation (Y page 62).

Entering a center

Entering a center will, for example, delete a previously entered street.

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select CenterCenter in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the center list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

City center list with character bar

Option 1: center list with character bar

Enter a center. Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

Center list as selection list

Option 2: center list as selection list

Select a center by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The center selected has been entered.

Start route calculation (Y page 62).

Entering an intersection

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select IntersectionIntersection (junction) in the address entry menu by turning cVd and

Destination input

Navigation

sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the intersection list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

Intersection list with character bar

List entry most closely resembling the

characters entered so far

;

List

Character bar

Option 1: intersection list with character bar

Enter an intersection. Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

Intersection list as selection list

Option 2: intersection list as selection list

Select an intersection by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The intersection selected has been entered.

Start route calculation (Y page 62).

Starting route calculation

Address entry menu with destination address

Destination address

;

To start route calculation

You can now have COMAND calculate the route for the address specified or save the address first, e.g. as your home address (My Address) (Y page 63).

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

In the address entry menu, confirm StartStart by pressing W. If no other route has been calculated, route calculation starts immediately (option 1). If another route has already been calculated (route guidance is active), a prompt appears (option 2).

The ContinueContinue menu item is displayed

instead of StartStart if CalculateCalculate

Alternative RoutesAlternative Routes is activated in the

navigation menu (option 2) (Y page 86).

Option 1 – no route guidance active: route calculation starts. While route calculation is in progress, an arrow will indicate the direction to your destination. Below this, you will see a message, e.g. CalculatingCalculating FastFast

RouteRoute.

Destination input

Navigation

Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins.

If the vehicle is not on a digitized road, the following is displayed:

the linear distance to the destination

the direction to the destination

the Off Mapped RoadOff Mapped Road message

Option 2 – route guidance is already active: if route guidance is already active, a

prompt will appear asking whether you wish to terminate the currently active route guidance.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, COMAND will stop route guidance and start route calculation for the new destination.

If you select NoNo, COMAND will continue with the active route guidance.

Route calculation takes a certain amount of time. The time depends on the distance from the destination, for example. COMAND calculates the route using the digital map data.

The calculated route can differ from the ideal route, for example because of incomplete map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (Y page 113).

Entering and saving your home address

You can either enter your home address for the first time (option 1) or edit a previously stored home address (option 2).

Option 1: enter the address, e.g. a city, street and house number (Y page 58).

Once you have entered the address, select

SaveSave in the address entry menu by turning

cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Save as "My Address"Save as "My Address" and press W to confirm. COMAND stores your home address under the My AddressMy Address entry in the destination memory.

Option 2: proceed as described under "Option 1". A prompt appears asking whether the current home address should be overwritten.

Select YesYes and press W to confirm. After selecting YesYes, the SavingSaving

Procedure SuccessfulProcedure Successful message

appears.

Selecting a destination from the destination memory (e.g. My address)

Introduction

The destination memory always contains an entry named "My address". You may wish to assign your home address to this entry, for example (Y page 63), and select it for route guidance. This entry is always located at the top of the list in the destination memory.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Select From MemoryFrom 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).

Destination input

Navigation

Option 1: destination memory list with character bar

Character entered by the user

;

Characters automatically added by the system

List entry most closely resembling the characters entered so far

To switch to the selection list

To delete an entry

Characters not currently available

Character bar

Currently selected character

To cancel an entry

Characters currently available

Enter a destination, e.g. "My address". Character entry, using city input as an example (Y page 34).

Option 2: destination memory list as selection list

Destination memory list

Select My AddressMy Address by turning cVd the COMAND controller.

Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. "My address" has been entered.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm.

Entering a destination from the list of last destinations

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Select From Last DestinationsFrom Last Destinations and press W to confirm.

Select the desired destination by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

The address entry menu appears again. The destination address selected has been entered.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm.

Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins (Y page 62).

Destination input

Navigation

“Last Destinations” memory (Y page 101).

Entering a destination using the map

Calling up the map

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Current vehicle position

;

Crosshair

Details of the crosshair position

Map scale selected

Select UsingUsing MapMap and press W to confirm. You see the map with the crosshair.

Display = depends on the settings selected in "Map information in the display" (Y page 106). You can see the current street name if the digital map contains the necessary data, You can see the coordinates of the crosshair if the geo-coordinate display is switched on and the GPS signal is strong enough.

Moving the map and selecting the destination

To scroll the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller.

To set the map scale: as soon as you turn

cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar appears.

Turn cVd until the desired scale is set. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map; turning counter-clockwise zooms in.

To select a destination: press W the COMAND controller once or several times. If COMAND is unable to assign a unique address, you will see either the address entry menu with the destination address or a selection list.

Select a destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If the destination is within the limits of the digital map, COMAND attempts to assign the destination to the map.

If the destination can be assigned, you will see the address entry menu with the address of the destination. If not, you will see the Destination From MapDestination From Map entry.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm.

Destination input

Navigation

Entering a destination using geocoordinates

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Select Using Geo-CoordinatesUsing Geo-Coordinates and press W to confirm. An entry menu appears.

You can now enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.

To change a value: turn cVd the COMAND controller.

To move the mark within the line: slide

XVY the COMAND controller.

To move the mark between the lines:

slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller.

To confirm the value: press W the COMAND controller.

If the selected position is outside the digital map, COMAND uses the nearest digitized road for route calculation. You will see the TheThe coordinatescoordinates areare offoff thethe

mapmap message. If the selected position is

located over a body of water, you will see the message: The destination is inThe destination is in

a body of water. Please selecta body of water. Please select another destination.another destination.

Intermediate stop

Entering an intermediate stop

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Intermediate stop categories

Option 1: the route does not have an intermediate stop.

Select StopoverStopover and press W to confirm.

Select a category; see option 2.

Option 2: the route already has an intermediate stop.

Select Change StopoverChange Stopover and press W to confirm.

Destination input

Navigation

Example: search results for the chosen category COFFEE SHOP

Highlighted stopover, current distance from vehicle position and name of stopover

To select a category: select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND first searches in the selected category for destinations along the route. If there are no destinations available there, COMAND searches for destinations within a radius of 60 miles(100 km) of the vehicle position.

If COMAND finds destinations, a list appears on the right-hand side of the display.

The stopovers along the route are displayed at the top of the list, sorted by increasing distance from the vehicle's current position. Below this, you will see the stopovers that COMAND finds in the vicinity of the vehicle's current position.

For stopovers that are not located along the calculated route, the linear distance is shown.

Select an intermediate stop by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm.

If COMAND does not find any destinations, you will see a message to this effect.

Confirm OKOK by pressing W.

Select a different category.

Deleting a stopover

If a stopover has already been entered, you can delete it.

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Select StopoverStopover and press W to confirm.

Select Delete StopoverDelete Stopover and press W to confirm. COMAND deletes the intermediate stop and recalculates the route to the main destination.

Entering waypoints

Introduction

You can map the route yourself by entering up to two waypoints. The sequence of the waypoints can be changed at any time.

An intermediate stop is always between the current position of the vehicle and the first waypoint.

Creating waypoints

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Destination input

Navigation

Waypoint menu without waypoints

Select WaypointsWaypoints and press W to confirm. The destination is entered in the menu.

Confirm the symbol for waypoint 1 by pressing W the COMAND controller.

Confirm SetSet by pressing W the COMAND controller.

Enter the waypoint via one of the following options.

Selection Action

Address EntryAddress Entry

Enter a destination by address (Y page 57).

From MemoryFrom Memory

Select a destination from the destination memory (Y page 63).

Selection Action

From LastFrom Last DestinationsDestinations

Select a destination from the list of last destinations (Y page 64).

From POIsFrom POIs

Select a point of interest (Y page 70).

From PersonalFrom Personal POIsPOIs

Enter a destination from the personal POIs (Y page 79).

Using MapUsing Map

Enter a destination using the map (Y page 65).

Using Geo-Using Geo- CoordinatesCoordinates

Enter a destination using the geocoordinates (Y page 66).

When the entry is complete, the waypoint appears.

To accept the waypoint: confirm OKOK by pressing W.

To display the details: select DetailsDetails by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Destination input

Navigation

To make a call: select CallCall with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND switches to telephone mode (Y page 128).

This menu item is available if the waypoint has a telephone number and if a mobile phone is connected to COMAND(Y page 122).

To call up the map: select MapMap with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

You can move the map and select the destination.

To store the waypoint in the destination memory: select PresetsPresets with the

COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Once you have accepted the waypoint, it is entered in the waypoint menu.

Waypoint menu with two waypoints

Editing waypoints

You can:

change waypoints

change the sequence in the waypoint menu

delete waypoints

To change the sequence, both waypoints must be entered.

To change waypoints: select the symbol for waypoint 1 or 2 in the waypoint menu

by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select EditEdit and press W to confirm.

Use one of the destination entry options offered.

To change the sequence of the waypoints: select SwapSwap in the waypoint

menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The entries are swapped.

To delete waypoints: select the symbol for waypoint 1 or 2 in the waypoint menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select DeleteDelete and press W to confirm.

You can use this menu item to delete a

waypoint directly after entry.

Accepting waypoints for the route

Select StartStart in the waypoint menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The route is calculated with the entered waypoints.

The ContinueContinue menu item is displayed

instead of StartStart if CalculateCalculate

Alternative RoutesAlternative Routes is activated in the

navigation menu (option 2) (Y page 86).

In the example, there are both waypoints 1 and 2.

Destination input

Navigation

Entering a point of interest

Calling up the points of interest menu

Example: POI menu

POIs are predefined destinations within categories, e.g. a gas station in the

AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVE category.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select DestinationDestination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select FromFrom POIsPOIs and press W to confirm. A menu appears.

Choose one of the options and press W to confirm. Further steps are arranged in a table according to the option selected (Y page 71).

Entering a point of interest

Navigation

Defining the position for the point of interest search

Selection Characteristic Instructions

NearNear DestinationDestination

Entry is only possible when route guidance is active.

Select NearNear DestinationDestination from the POI menu and press W to confirm.

Select a POI category (Y page 72).

CurrentCurrent PositionPosition

The system looks for a point of interest in the vicinity of the current vehicle position.

Select Current PositionCurrent Position in the POI menu and press W to confirm.

Select a POI category (Y page 72).

Other CityOther City

After entering a city, the system looks for the POI within the city.

Option 1

Select OtherOther CityCity in the POI menu and press W to confirm.

If desired, select the state/province (Y page 58).

Enter the city. Proceed as described in the "Entering a city" section (Y page 58).

Select a POI category (Y page 72).

Option 2

Enter a city in the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select POIPOI and press W to confirm.

Select a point of interest category.

Search By NameSearch By Name

You can call up all the points of interest in the digital map or focus your search on the three previously selected positions.

Select SearchSearch ByBy NameName in the POI menu and press W to confirm.

Select All POIsAll POIs or one of the three previously selected positions. The point of interest list with character bar appears.

Proceed as described in the "POI list with character bar" section (Y page 74).

SearchSearch ByBy PhonePhone NumberNumber

This function gives you access to all points of interest that have a phone number.

Select Search By Phone NumberSearch By Phone Number and press W to confirm. You will see a list of phone numbers.

Proceed as described in the "POI list with character bar" section (Y page 74).

Entering a point of interest

Navigation

Searching by point of interest category

POI category list

Call up the POI menu (Y page 70). After entering a city, the POI category list appears after choosing the menu item

Near DestinationNear Destination, Current PositionCurrent Position

or Other CityOther City.

Select a POI category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The G arrow behind an entry shows that other categories are available.

FILLING STATION category selected

Select an entry and press W to confirm. The search for points of interest begins in the vicinity of the selected position.

Point of interest search near the current position (example)

The example shows a search after the selection of the Rest AreaRest Area entry.

The POI search is canceled when 50 POIs

have been found.

COMAND searches within a radius of approximately 60 miles (100 km).

Once the search is completed, the POI list is displayed.

If COMAND does not find any POIs within this radius, it extends its search range to approximately 125 miles (200 km).

If COMAND finds one POI within this radius, it finishes the search.

Point of interest list

Introduction

Point of interest list (example)

The POI list displays the search results for the category in the vicinity of the selected position.

Entering a point of interest

Navigation

The search results display the following information:

an arrow that shows the linear direction to the point of interest

the linear distance to the point of interest

the name of the point of interest

The arrow and linear distance to the destination are not visible if you have entered a POI after entering another city.

The arrow is also not shown when searching for a POI in the vicinity of the destination.

Depending on the POI selected, COMAND uses different reference points in determining the linear distance to the destination:

vicinity of current position: the linear distance is the distance of the point of interest from the current vehicle position.

vicinity of destination: the linear distance is the distance from the destination entered to the point of interest.

Selecting a point of interest

Point of interest with address

;

To start route calculation

To store an address in the destination

memory

To display details

To make a call (when available)

To cancel selection

To display a point of interest's position on the map

The example has been selected in the BARBAR

& RESTAURANT& RESTAURANT POI category. Further

information on searching via POI categories (Y page 72).

Select the POI in the POI list by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

The complete address of the point of interest selected is shown.

To start route calculation: select

StartStart; and press W to confirm.

To store an address in the destination memory: select SaveSave= and press W to

confirm. You can now select storing options (Y page 100).

To show the detailed view: select

DetailsDetails? and press W to confirm.

To make a call: select CallCallA and press

W to confirm. COMAND switches to telephone mode (Y page 128).

This menu item is available if the POI has a telephone number and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 122).

To call up the map: select MapMapC and press W to confirm.

You can move the map and select the destination (Y page 65).

Entering a point of interest

Navigation

Point of interest list with character bar

Search by name in the vicinity of the destination (example)

If you have selected Search By NameSearch By Name in the POI menu and then defined the position for the search (Y page 71), the POI list with character bar appears.

Depending on your selection, you can select all available points of interest on the digital map or the points of interest in the vicinity of the selected position.

Proceed as described in "Searching for a phone book entry" (Y page 133). If COMAND can assign the characters entered to one entry unambiguously, the address entry appears automatically.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm.

ZAGAT®survey service

The Z icon before a search result shows that a ZAGAT®rating is available for this entry.

ZAGAT ratings

;

To display details

Select an entry with the "Z" icon by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

The ZAGAT evaluations appear.

ZAGAT example description

To show the information: select

DetailsDetails and press W to confirm.

Entering a point of interest

Navigation

Selecting a point of interest using the map

Point of interest on the map

You can select points of interest that are available in the selected (visible) section of the map. The POI is highlighted on the map, you will see further information on the upper edge of the display.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select GuideGuide in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If points of interest are available:

Depending on the map scale selected, point of interest icons appear on the map. The scale at which the icons are displayed on the map varies according to the icon. You can select the icons that you want COMAND to display.

If no points of interest are available, you will see a message to this effect.

You also see this message if you have

selected the NoNo SymbolsSymbols menu item under "Map display" (Y page 105).

To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller.

To select a POI: select NextNext or PreviousPrevious and press W to confirm.

To show details for the selection: select

DetailsDetails and press W to confirm.

To change to the map: slide ZV the COMAND controller. You can move the map and select the map section.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the point of interest should be used as the destination.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, route guidance starts.

If you select NoNo, you can choose a new POI.

Cont.Cont. is displayed instead of StartStart when Calculate Alternative RoutesCalculate Alternative Routes is

activated in the navigation menu (Y page 86).

Personal points of interest

General notes

The use of personal POIs for displaying traffic surveillance equipment is not permitted in every country. Please observe the country-specific regulations and adapt your speed accordingly when driving.

Settings

Calling up the "Personal POIs" menu

"Personal POIs" menu

Personal points of interest

Navigation

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select NaviNavi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Personal POIsPersonal POIs and press W to confirm.

Displaying personal POIs on the map

The personal POIs are shown on the map with an icon according to their category.

Call up the "Personal POIs" menu (Y page 75).

Select Display Personal POIs On MapDisplay Personal POIs On Map in the menu and press W to confirm. You can select different categories.

Selection Explanation

ªNotNot

ClassifiedClassified

Standard entry for personal POIs

ªCOMANDCOMAND

Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you have imported via the online function (Y page 161).

If you have created your own categories (e.g. "Fishing", "Hotels"), they are also displayed (Y page 77).

Select a category and press W to confirm. The icon display is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

i The icons will be displayed in the following

map scales:

1/16 mile (50 m)

1/8 mile (100 m)

1/4 mile (200 m)

1/2 mile (500 m)

Visual warning for personal POIs

Example: visual warning for a personal POI

If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI, this is highlighted on the map. The display for the corresponding category must be activated for this.

Call up the "Personal POIs" menu (Y page 75).

In the "Personal POIs" menu, select

Visual Warning For Personal POIsVisual Warning For Personal POIs

and press W to confirm. The menu displays the available categories.

Select a category and press W to confirm. This will switch the visual warning for all personal POIs of this category on O or off ª, depending on the previous setting.

Acoustic notification for personal POIs

A gong sounds when the vehicle is approaching a personal POI. The function for the corresponding category must be activated for this.

Personal points of interest

Navigation

Call up the "Personal POIs" menu (Y page 75).

In the "Personal POIs" menu, select

Acoustic Notification forAcoustic Notification for Personal POIsPersonal POIs and press W to confirm.

The menu displays the available categories.

Select a category and press W to confirm. This will switch the acoustic notification for all personal POIs of this category on O or off ª, depending on the previous setting.

Managing categories for personal points of interest

Call up the "Personal POIs" menu (Y page 75).

In the "Personal POIs" menu, select

Manage Categories For PersonalManage Categories For Personal POIsPOIs and press W to confirm.

To create a new category: select NewNew and press W to confirm.

Enter the name of the category. Character entry (Y page 32).

Select the ¬ icon and press W to confirm. A list with icons appears. You can assign an icon to the category.

Select a symbol by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You have created a new category with a name and icon. This category appears when selecting the display on the map or when selecting the destination.

To rename a category, to change a symbol: select RenameRename or Change IconChange Icon

and press W to confirm.

Proceed as described under "To create a new category".

To delete a category: select DeleteDelete and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the category should be deleted.

If you delete a category, all points of interest of this category are also deleted.

Select YesYes and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, the category will be deleted.

If you select NoNo, the process will be aborted.

Managing personal POIs

Call up the "Personal POIs" menu (Y page 75).

Select Manage Personal POIsManage Personal POIs in the menu and press W to confirm.

Select Not ClassifiedNot Classified, COMANDCOMAND or your own category and press W to confirm.

Select a personal POI and press W to confirm. The personal point of interest is displayed.

For further information on managing personal POI categories (Y page 79):

Personal points of interest

Navigation

Renaming

Changing the category

Deleting

Saving personal POIs

There are three ways to save personal points of interest. You must insert an SD memory card to do so. The NoNo MemoryMemory CardCard message otherwise appears.

Personal POIs and routes are saved on the memory card in the same data format in which the geographical data is stored. This format is based on the open GPX (GPS Exchange) format.

Option 1

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

Hide the menu to show the map in full screen mode (Y page 55).

Press W the COMAND controller for longer than two seconds. The current position of the vehicle is saved as a personal POI on the SD memory card in the Not ClassifiedNot Classified category.

The crosshair position is saved in the

scrolling map function (Y page 103).

Option 2

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select PositionPosition in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Save Position As PersonalSave Position As Personal

POI-POI- or Save Crosshair Pos. asSave Crosshair Pos. as

Personal POIPersonal POI ("Move map" function

active) and press W to confirm. The list of personal categories appears.

Select a category and press W to confirm.

Name for the personal point of interest. Character entry (Y page 32).

Option 3

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

Call up the address entry menu (Y page 58).

Select SaveSave from the address entry menu and press W to confirm.

Select Save As Personal POISave As Personal POI and press W to confirm.

Select a category.

Enter the name. The current address is saved as a personal point of interest on the SD memory card.

Importing personal POIs via the online function

You can import personal POIs (destinations, routes) via the online function (Y page 161). When importing, you can choose whether to write files to the SD memory card or to file them in the address book. The imported personal POIs have their own symbol and are filed in the COMANDCOMAND category.

Personal points of interest

Navigation

Selecting as the destination

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select DestinationDestination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select From Personal POIsFrom Personal POIs and press W to confirm. The categories of personal POIs appear.

Selection Explanation

NotNot ClassifiedClassified

Standard entry for personal points of interest.

COMANDCOMAND

Personal POIs which you have imported via the online function (Y page 161).

COFFEE SHOPCOFFEE SHOP

Symbol and category that you have created yourself (Y page 77).

In the example, the COFFEE SHOPCOFFEE SHOP category is selected.

The personal points of interest for this category are shown.

Select a personal POI and press W to confirm.

To rename a personal POI: select

RenameRename and press W to confirm.

To change the category: select ChangeChange

CategoryCategory and press W to confirm.

To change to the map: select MapMap and press W to confirm. The position of the personal point of interest is shown in the map.

A symbol is displayed according to the "Displaying personal POIs on the map" setting (Y page 76).

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm. If route guidance has been activated, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to accept the personal point of interest as the destination.

Personal points of interest

Navigation

If route guidance has not been activated, route calculation for the personal point of interest will start immediately.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, the personal POI is accepted as the destination.

If you select NoNo, the process will be aborted.

To make a call: select CallCall and press W to confirm. COMAND switches to telephone mode (Y page 129).

CallCall is available if the personal POI has a

telephone number and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND (Y page 122).

To delete a personal POI: select DeleteDelete and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to delete the point of interest.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, the personal POI is deleted.

If you select NoNo, the process will be canceled.

Search & Send

Notes

To use Search & Send, your vehicle needs to be equipped with mbrace, a navigation system and a valid mbrace subscription.

Search & Send is a service assisting you in entering destinations for the navigation system. This mbrace service can send a destination address directly from the Google Maps®website to the navigation system of your vehicle.

Selecting and sending a destination address

Please also refer to the notes about address entry online: maps.google.com.

Call up the maps.google.com website and destination address in the address entry field.

Click the corresponding button to send the destination address to the e-mail address registered with mbrace.

Enter the e-mail address you specified when setting up your mbrace account into the corresponding field in the "Send" dialog window.

Click "Send".

Calling up destination addresses

Press the ï mbrace information button. Downloading of the destination address to the navigation system of your vehicle begins.

If you have sent more than one destination address to your vehicle's navigation system, you will need to call up the information individually for every address to be downloaded.

Search & Send

Navigation

Select YesYes when the prompt for starting the navigation system is shown. The window for starting the navigation system appears (Y page 62).

Select StartStart.

Select NoNo to store the downloaded destination in the destination memory for later use.

The destination addresses are downloaded in the same order as they are sent.

If you own several Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with an mbrace subscriber account: each destination address can be downloaded by each vehicle associated with the e-mail address registered for your mbrace account.

Route guidance

Important safety notes

WARNING

COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following, for example:

traffic lights

stop and give way signs

merging lanes

parking or stopping in a no parking/no stopping zone

other road and traffic rules and regulations

narrow bridges

COMAND can give incorrect navigation commands if the actual street/traffic situation does not correspond with the digital map's data. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a one-way street may have changed.

Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated (Y page 62).

COMAND guides you to your destination by means of navigation announcements in the form of audible navigation announcements and route guidance displays.

The route guidance displays can only be seen if the display is switched to navigation mode.

If you do not follow the navigation announcements or if you leave the calculated route, COMAND automatically calculates a new route to the destination.

If the digital map contains the corresponding information, the following applies:

when selecting a route, COMAND tries to avoid roads that only have limited access, e.g. roads closed to through traffic.

roads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed on Sundays and public holidays) are considered for route guidance on days when they are open. For this purpose, the relevant times must be correctly stored in the database.

Displays during route guidance

Change of direction

Changes of direction have three phases:

Preparation phase

Announcement phase

Change-of-direction phase

Route guidance

Navigation

Example: preparation phase

Next road

;

Point at which the change of direction takes place (light blue dot)

Current vehicle position (the tip of the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel)

Current road

Display ? depends on the setting selected for "Map information in the display" (Y page 106).

COMAND prepares you for the upcoming change of direction. Based on the example display below, the change of direction is announced by the Prepare to turnPrepare to turn

rightright message. You see the full-screen map.

Example: announcement phase

Next road

;

Change of direction (turn right here)

Graphic representation of the distance to the next change of direction

Distance to the next change of direction

Route (highlighted in blue, shown in both the left and right displays)

Point at which the change of direction takes place (light blue dot, shown in both the left and right displays)

The filled-in section of visual display for

distance = gets shorter the nearer you get to the announced change of direction.

COMAND announces the imminent change of direction. Based on the example display below, the change of direction is announced beforehand by the message: Please turnPlease turn

right in 500 ft. and follow theright in 500 ft. and follow the <road name><road name>.

The distance announced before the next change of direction depends on the type of road and its permissible maximum speed.

The display is now split into two sectors. In the left half, you see the normal map view. The right half shows an enlarged section of the area around the intersection (Crossing Zoom) or a 3D image of the road's course with the route indicating the next maneuver.

Example: change-of-direction phase

Current vehicle position (the tip of the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel)

;

Graphic representation of the distance to the next change of direction

Distance to the next change of direction

COMAND announces the imminent change of direction.

Route guidance

Navigation

In the example, the Now turn rightNow turn right announcement is made 150 ft. before the change of direction.

The display is split into two halves, as in the announcement phase.

Once the change of direction is completed, COMAND automatically switches back to fullscreen display.

Example of a display without changes of direction

Route (highlighted in blue)

;

Current vehicle position

Current road

Map orientation selected

Map scale selected

Lane recommendations

Example: lane recommendations

Point of the next change of direction

;

Point of the change of direction after next

Next change of direction (in this case, turn

off to the right)

Graphic representation of the distance to the next change of direction

Distance to the next change of direction

Possible lane (light blue)

Recommended lane (dark blue)

Lane not recommended (gray)

Current vehicle position: the tip of the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel

On multi-lane roads, COMAND can display lane recommendations for the next change of direction. The corresponding data must be available in the digital map.

COMAND displays lane recommendation C, based on the next two changes of direction. The number of lanes applies to the point at which the next change of direction is required.

The multifunction display also shows lane

recommendations.

Only the recommended lanes are displayed here, see the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

Route guidance

Navigation

Display and description of lane recommendations

Lane Day

design

Night design

Recommended lane

In this lane, you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lanes.

Dark blue

Light blue

Possible lane

In this lane, you will only be able to complete the next change of direction without changing lanes.

Light blue

Dark blue

Lane not recommended

In this lane, you will not be able to complete the next change of direction without changing lanes.

Gray Gray

The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night design is switched on.

HOV or carpool lanes

HOV symbol on the road sign

;

HOV symbol on the car pool lane

A route may be calculated taking the use of HOV or carpool lanes into account. You can use HOV or carpool lanes depending on the number of persons in the vehicle as well as the local and time limitation conditions.

This information is stored in the map data.

You can enter the number of people in the vehicle (Y page 56). In this section, you can also find more information on HOV or carpool lanes.

If the system guides you to or from a carpool lane, COMAND provides you with visual and acoustic driving instructions.

Navigation announcements

Repeating navigation announcements

WARNING

Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving.

If you have missed an announcement, you can call up the current announcement at any

Route guidance

Navigation

time. However, no announcements are made during a phone call.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RPTRPT in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Switching navigation announcements on/off

To switch off: press the 8 button during an announcement. You will briefly see the message: TheThe

driving instructions have beendriving instructions have been mutedmuted.

To switch on: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RPTRPT in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

i COMAND automatically switches the

navigation announcements back on when:

you have a new route calculated.

you switch COMAND on again or start the engine.

Reducing volume during a navigation announcement

The volume of an active audio or video source can be automatically reduced during a navigation announcement.

Select NaviNavi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Audio FadeoutAudio Fadeout and press W to confirm. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

Setting the volume manually

Adjust the volume using the q control knob during a navigation announcement.

Select RPTRPT in the map view with the menu shown and adjust the volume using the q control knob.

Announcing street names

If the function is switched on, the name of the street which you are turning into is announced.

Announcements are not made in the chosen language in all countries. They are made when relevant street names for the selected language are available in the database.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select NaviNavi in the main function bar by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select AnnounceAnnounce StreetStreet NamesNames and press W to confirm. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

Quit route guidance

Canceling or continuing route guidance

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select DestinationDestination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Route guidance

Navigation

To cancel route guidance: select CancelCancel

Route GuidanceRoute Guidance and press W to confirm.

To continue route guidance: select

Continue Route GuidanceContinue Route Guidance and press W

to confirm. COMAND calculates the route.

Destination or area of destination reached

When you reach your destination, COMAND displays a checkered flag and route guidance is automatically ended.

If the destination is not in close proximity to a digitized street, the Area ofArea of

destination reacheddestination reached message appears

when the destination is reached.

Influencing route guidance

Avoiding a section of the route blocked by a traffic jam

This function blocks a section of the route ahead of you. You can set the length of the blocked route section. If possible, COMAND calculates a detour around the blocked section of the route.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RouteRoute in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select DetourDetour and press W to confirm.

To block a section of the route: select

LongerLonger or ShorterShorter repeatedly and confirm

using W until the desired section has been selected.

The total length of the section that can be blocked is defined by the digital map. The menu items are available accordingly.

To start route calculation: select StartStart and press W to confirm.

To delete the blocked section: select

DeleteDelete while the message is shown and

press W to confirm. COMAND calculates the route without the block.

Selecting an alternative route

With the "Alternative route" function, routes other than the original one can be calculated.

Routes 1 to 3 are calculated with the current settings for the route type and route options and are shown with a dark blue line (Y page 56).

Route 4 is the economic route (eco route) and is shown with a green line.

On the right-hand side, you will see information on the currently selected alternative route, e.g. distance, estimated remaining driving time and estimated time of arrival. Route sections used (e.g. freeways, tunnels) are displayed as symbols.

Option 1

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RouteRoute in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Alternative RouteAlternative Route and press W to confirm.

Route guidance

Navigation

Examples for route 1 (above) and route 4 (eco route)

Option 2

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select NaviNavi in the main function bar by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Calculate Alternative RoutesCalculate Alternative Routes and press W to confirm. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

Function is activated: alternative routes are calculated directly after the destination is entered.

Menu functions

To select the next or previous alternative route: select NextNext or

PreviousPrevious and press W to confirm.

To start route guidance using the selected alternative route: select StartStart

and press W to confirm. COMAND begins route guidance on the selected alternative route.

Route information

Displaying destination information

Example: destination information

The example shows information on distance, estimated time of arrival and estimated remaining driving time to the destination O and two way points.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RouteRoute in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Destination InformationDestination Information and press W to confirm. Destination information is displayed.

To call up further destination information: turn cVd the COMAND

controller.

To close the destination information:

slide XVY the COMAND controller or press the k back button.

Route guidance

Navigation

You can display destination information for the destination, for both waypoints and for the intermediate stop, if they are part of the route.

If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND and a phone number is included in the destination information, you can call it (Y page 122).

Route overview

You can use the route overview to move along the active route section by section and view information and details about each section of the route.

At the top of the display, you will see information about the highlighted route section, for example the distance to be driven on the road and road designation. The highlighted route section is marked in white with a red border on the map.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RouteRoute in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Route BrowserRoute Browser and press W to confirm.

To view the next or previous route section: select NextNext or PreviousPrevious and

press W to confirm.

If the first or last route section is highlighted, you cannot select PreviousPrevious or

NextNext.

To zoom in or out of the map: select N or M and press W to confirm.

To close the route overview: select

BackBack and press W to confirm.

Route display

You can see the route before starting your journey. This function is only available when the vehicle is stationary.

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select RouteRoute in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Route DemonstrationRoute Demonstration and press W to confirm. The map with the crosshair appears.

To get to the destination: press W to confirm the highlighted symbol.

To stop the route demonstration:

confirm the Ë symbol by pressing W.

Route guidance

Navigation

Example: route display stopped

Road name and city display when route display has been stopped

;

Distance of the crosshair from current vehicle position

To get to the current vehicle position:

press W to confirm the symbol for the current vehicle position.

To change the map scale: select ScaleScale and press W to confirm. The scale bar appears.

Turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Recording the route

Notes

If you have activated COMAND and the SD memory card has been inserted, you should not take it out of the slot.

When you record a route, COMAND uses socalled support points and displays the route as a series of lines. If the route is then calculated, COMAND attempts to align the recorded route with the digital map.

The support points of the route may not be on a digitized road.

This is often the case for routes that have been calculated using map data from other sources.

Calling up the Routes menu

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select DestinationDestination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select RoutesRoutes.

Starting/ending recording

Call up the "Routes" menu (Y page 89).

To start recording: select StartStart

RecordingRecording in the "Routes" menu by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

During the recording, the recorded route is shown behind the current vehicle position with gray strokes (symbol for tire tracks).

Route guidance

Navigation

To end recording: select StopStop

RecordingRecording in the "Routes" menu by turning

cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Displaying and editing the recorded route

Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).

Calling up the "Routes" menu (Y page 89).

Select ListList in the "Routes" menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Previously recorded routes are displayed.

Select a route and press W to confirm. The map appears with a menu. The recorded route is shown in the map with a blue dotted line.

Demonstration of the route on the map: select DemoDemo by turning cVd the

COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The map with the crosshair appears.

Proceed as described in the "Route demonstration" section (Y page 88).

To begin route calculation: select StartStart in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND attempts to align the recorded route with the digital map.

Changing route names and icons

Select EditEdit in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To change the route name: select

RenameRename and press W to confirm.

The name cannot be changed while the

vehicle is in motion.

To change the icon: select Change IconChange Icon and press W to confirm.

Observe the further information on managing categories for personal POIs (Y page 77).

To change direction for route calculation: you can set the icon for the

route to the starting point or to the destination, thereby changing the direction for route calculation.

During route calculation, one-way streets or turn restrictions, for example, are taken into account. Therefore, the outward and return routes may differ from each other.

Route guidance

Navigation

Select SwapSwap in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

To delete a route: select DeleteDelete in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the route should be deleted.

Select YesYes or NoNo and press W to confirm. If you select YesYes, the route will be deleted.

If you select NoNo, the process will be canceled.

Scanning the memory

The SD memory card is inserted.

Calling up the "Routes" menu (Y page 89).

Select PresetsPresets in the "Routes" menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The route memory is displayed.

Off-road and off-map

Important safety note

WARNING

The COMAND navigation system may direct you to off-road routes that your vehicle may not be capable of traversing through without damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is the driver's sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the route. Off-road routes may be of varying conditions and their

appropriateness for use may be affected by various factors such as time of day, time of year and immediate weather conditions that cannot be judged or taken into consideration by the COMAND system.

Route guidance to a destination that is not on a digitized road

Example: route guidance to an off-road destination

Off-road destination

;

Off-road route section (dashed blue)

Current vehicle position (the tip of the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel)

Off-road (if available)

COMAND can guide you to destinations which are within the area of the digital map, but which are not themselves recorded on the map.

These destinations are known as off-road destinations, which you can enter using the map, for example. In these cases, COMAND guides you for as long as possible with navigation announcements and displays on roads known to the system.

If the vehicle reaches an area which is not part of the digital map, the display appears as a split-screen view. On the right, an arrow appears that points to off-road destination :. You will hear the announcement: "Please follow the arrow on the display". As the vehicle approaches the destination, the Area of destinationArea of destination

reachedreached message appears.

Route guidance

Navigation

Route guidance from an off-road location to a destination

If the vehicle position is within the area covered by the digital map, but the map does not contain any information about that location, the vehicle is in an off-road location. COMAND is also able to guide you to a destination even from an off-road location.

At the start of the route guidance, you will see the Off roadOff road message, an arrow and the distance to the destination. The arrow shows the compass heading to the actual destination.

The route is highlighted blue, starting from the last recognized street the vehicle was on before it left the map.

As soon as the vehicle is back on a road known to the system, route guidance continues in the usual way.

Route guidance from an off-map location to a destination

If the vehicle position is outside the area covered by the digital map, then the vehicle is in an off-map location. COMAND is also able to guide you to a destination even from an off-map location.

At the start of the route guidance, you will see the Off roadOff road message, an arrow and the distance to the destination. The direction arrow shows the compass heading to the destination.

The route is highlighted blue from the nearest road known to the system.

As soon as the vehicle is back on a road known to the system, route guidance continues in the usual way.

Off-road during route guidance

Due to roadworks, for example, there may be differences between the data on the digital map and the actual course of the road.

In such cases, the system will temporarily be unable to locate the vehicle position on the

digital map. The vehicle is therefore in an offroad position.

In the display, you will see the Off roadOff road message, an arrow and the distance to the destination. The direction arrow shows the compass heading to the destination.

As soon as the system can assign the vehicle position to the map again, route guidance continues in the usual way.

Traffic reports

Conditions

This function is currently not available for

Canada.

To receive real-time traffic reports via satellite radio, you require:

optionally available satellite radio equipment

a subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service

Further information on satellite radio (Y page 186).

COMAND can receive traffic reports via satellite radio and take account of these for route guidance in the navigation system. Received traffic reports are displayed on the map either as text or as symbols.

Traffic reports

Navigation

Real-time traffic reports on the map

Symbol delimiting the section of the route affected

;

Symbol indicating an incident on the route (traffic flow)

Destination

Map scale

COMAND can show certain traffic incidents on the map. Traffic reports are shown on the map at scales of 0.05 mi to 20 mi.

To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full ScreenFull Screen menu item is shown, press W to confirm. The map can be seen in the full-screen display.

Turn cVd the COMAND controller until the desired map scale is set.

Traffic reports

Navigation

Symbol for real-time traffic reports

Warning (red)

On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route

guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area.

Traffic reports: symbol appears with the warning entry type Traffic incident (yellow)

On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route

guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area.

Traffic reports: symbol appears with the caution entry type

Slow-moving traffic on the route

On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route

guidance is active and the route leads through the area.

The symbol marks average speeds of 25 – 45 mph (40 – 72 km/h).

Yellow car symbols may appear in conjunction with this symbol.

Traffic reports: symbol appears with the slow-moving traffic entry type Traffic jam on the route

On the map: symbol appears when approaching a traffic jam if route guidance is active

and the route passes through the area affected by the traffic jam.

The symbol marks average speeds of 5 – 20 mph (8 – 32 km/h).

Red car symbols may appear in conjunction with this symbol.

Traffic reports: symbol appears with the traffic jam on route entry type Blocked route section on the route

On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of a blocked section if route guidance is

active and the route passes through the blocked section.

The XXXX symbols may appear in conjunction with this symbol. Traffic reports: symbol appears with the blocked route section entry type

Yellow lineYellow line with arrowswith arrows

Traffic incidents

On the map: possible delays (e.g. roadwork)

Appears on the side of the road affected (direction of travel)

Green linewith arrowsGreen linewith arrows

Unimpeded traffic flow

On the map: only appears on the side of the road (direction of

travel) on which traffic flow is unimpeded

Red linewith arrowsRed linewith arrows

Warning message

On the map: incident on road

Appears on the side of the road affected (direction of travel)

Traffic reports

Navigation

Displaying real-time traffic reports

Calling up a list

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select TrafficTraffic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

If the dialog field shows the "No Traffic Messages" message, this means that:

no traffic reports have been received yet.

no traffic reports are available.

To cancel the search: select CancelCancel and press W to confirm.

To close the report window: select OKOK and press W to confirm.

If traffic reports exist, a list is shown.

The content of the list varies depending on whether route guidance is active or not.

List when route guidance is not active

The list shows all the roads, areas or regions for which reports are available.

A traffic report may refer to an area or a region, e.g. if visibility is impaired due to fog.

Calling up a list(Y page 95)

To read a traffic report: select a road, area or region by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

List when route guidance is active

The first list shows the roads, areas and regions that lie along the route and for which traffic reports are available.

Call up a list (Y page 95).

To show all reports: select DisplayDisplay AllAll

MessagesMessages by turning cVd the COMAND

controller and press W to confirm. You see a list of all roads, areas and regions for which traffic reports are available, even if the reports do not affect your route.

To show a traffic report: select a road, area or region and press W to confirm.

To close the list: slide XVY the COMAND controller.

Traffic reports

Navigation

Example: traffic report

Depending on your selection: MessagesMessages

On RouteOn Route or All MessagesAll Messages

;

Report 8 of 16 for the road affected

Report text

Road, area or region affected by traffic

reports

Symbol for state/province

Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow

message

To scroll within a report or to access the next report: turn cVd the COMAND

controller.

To return to the report list: slide XVY the COMAND controller.

Displaying traffic reports on the map

Example: traffic symbol information on the map

Affected roads with indication of direction

;

Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow

message

Select Traffic Symbol InformationTraffic Symbol Information by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Example: details on traffic symbol information

Select NextNext or PreviousPrevious by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm in order to continue highlighting traffic symbols.

To change the map scale: select MapMap by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can now zoom in or out of the map.

To show the detailed view: select

DetailsDetails and press W to confirm.

To close the detailed view: slide XVY the COMAND controller.

Reading out traffic reports on the route

Introduction

The read-aloud function is only available while route guidance is active. It reads out traffic reports affecting the current route.

You can select the following text reader properties:

Language (Y page 40)

Text reader speed (Y page 39)

You can start the text reader function manually or set it to automatic.

Traffic reports

Navigation

Starting the text reader function manually

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select TrafficTraffic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Read out all messages onRead out all messages on

routeroute and press W to confirm.

COMAND reads out the reports in sequence.

If there are no reports for the route, the

ReadRead outout allall messagesmessages onon routeroute menu

item is shown in gray and cannot be selected.

To switch off the read-aloud function:

select CancelCancel read-aloudread-aloud functionfunction and press W to confirm or press the 8 button. COMAND reads out the current report and then exits the read-aloud function.

Automatic read-aloud function

To switch to navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select NaviNavi by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Select Read Traffic MessagesRead Traffic Messages

AutomaticallyAutomatically and press W to confirm.

Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª.

Recalculating the route dynamically

The route types Dynamic RouteDynamic Route and

DynamicDynamic RouteRoute OnlyOnly AfterAfter RequestRequest take

all relevant traffic messages into account when calculating a route (Y page 56).

If you have set the route type DynamicDynamic

RouteRoute, COMAND guides you on the updated

route to your destination. If you have set the route type DynamicDynamic

Route Only After RequestRoute Only After Request, a prompt

appears.

You can now decide whether to:

accept the route suggested by COMAND

continue your original route

To accept the suggested route: press

W the COMAND controller.

To continue along the original route:

select RejectReject by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Destination memory

Home address (My address)

Entering the home address via address entry

Proceed as described under “Adopting an address book entry as a home address” (Y page 98). Confirm My AddressMy Address by pressing W.

To enter the home address for the first time: confirm New EntryNew Entry by pressing W.

Destination memory

Navigation

To change the home address: select

ChangeChange in the menu showing the home

address by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

Confirm New EntryNew Entry by pressing W.

In both cases, enter the home address as a destination, e.g. as a city, street and house number (Y page 58). Then, save the home address (Y page 63).

Adopting an address book entry as a home address

To switch on navigation mode: press the

Ø function button.

To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.

Select Dest.Dest. in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

Select From MemoryFrom 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

Slide VZ the COMAND controller repeatedly until the destination memory list appears as a selection list.

Option 2: destination memory list as selection list

The My AddressMy Address entry is listed as the first entry in the destination memory.

Select My AddressMy Address by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

If you have not yet entered any

characters, My AddressMy Address is automatically highlighted in the selection list.

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.

If you select New EntryNew 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.

To enter the home address for the first time: select Assign to Address BookAssign to Address Book

EntryEntry and press W to confirm.

Select HomeHome, WorkWork or NotNot ClassifiedClassified and press W to confirm.

To change the home address: select

ChangeChange and press W to confirm.

Select Assign to Address Book EntryAssign to Address Book Entry and press W to confirm.

If you select New EntryNew Entry, you are also

offered the option of changing the home address by entering an address. You can

Destination memory

Navigation

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