2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS service
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273 Control systems
Voice Control* navigation
“Next POI”
With the commands
“Next gas station”
“Next parking lot”
“Next Mercedes-Benz service”
“Next restaurant”
“Next hospital”
you can select POIs in your vicinity.
Sample dialog:
s
Next gas station
u
The system shows a numbered list
of gas stations on the COMAND dis-
play.
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one
t
Number one accepted
t
Do you want to start route guid-
ance?
s
YesThe system calculates the route and, upon
completing route calculation, starts route
guidance.
“Last destinations”
Use the command “Last destinations” to
select a destination from among a number
of destinations last navigated to.
“Save destination”
Use the command “Save destination” to
save the current destination in the address
book. Sample dialog:
s
Save destination
t
Please say the name
s
John Smith
t
Please repeat the name
s
John Smith
t
Where do you want to save: home
or work?
s
Work
t
The destination has been saved
i
The Voice Control System may recognize
names even if not saved in your voice. For best
possible call-up performance, however, you
should speak and save the names you intend to
use yourself.
If an entry is already available in the address
book, the system will ask you if you would like to
add the address to the available entry.
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292 Control systemsVoice Control* command list
enter district
enter center
points of interest
enter points of interest
enter point of interest
enter POI
enter POIs
street
spell street
spell name of street
enter street
enter name of street
enter destination
destination entry
destination input
address entry
address input
save destination
save address
store destination
store address
start route guidance
start navigation
start route guidance
start routing
begin route guidance
begin navigation
begin route guidance
begin routing
continue route guidance
continue navigation
continue route guidance
continue routing
destination guidance on
cancel route guidance
cancel navigation
cancel nav
cancel routing
cancel destination guidance
exit route guidance
exit navigation
exit nav
exit routing
exit destination guidance
terminate route guidance
terminate navigation
terminate nav
terminate routing
terminate destination guidance
next gas station
next Mercedes-Benz service
next workshop
next MB service
next MB service point
next MB service center
next Mercedes service
next Mercedes service point
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293 Control systems
Voice Control* command list
Address book commands
next Mercedes service center
next Mercedes-Benz service point
next Mercedes-Benz service center
next service point
next service center
next hospital
next parking lot
next restaurant
address book (on)
address list (on)
addresses (on)
list address book
read out address book
play address book
get address book
recall address book
delete address book
spell entry
spell name
spell heading
search entry
search name
search heading
open entry
show entry
list entry
select entry
get entry
open entry
open page
open item
open name
open
delete name
delete
list destination memory
read out destination memory
play destination memory
get destination memory
recall destination memory
call
call
call
call
call
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362 Controls in detailDriving and parking
For more information, see “Driving instruc-
tions” (
page 479).
Turn signalsCombination switch1Turn signals, right
2Turn signals, left
Press the combination switch up1 or
down2.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lampL orK flashes in the in-
strument cluster (
page 28).
The combination switch resets automati-
cally after major steering wheel move-
ments.
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
An ignition cable may be damaged.
The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
Give very little gas.
Warning!
G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.Warning!
G
It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le-
ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high-
er than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel-
erate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.!
Shift the automatic transmission toP or R
only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid
damaging the transmission.
!
Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine
speeds may shorten the service life of the en-
gine.
!
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
pedal and applying the brake reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
drivetrain wear.
i
To signal minor directional changes, e.g.
passing or changing lanes, move combination
switch to point of resistance only and release.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
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459 Controls in detail
Useful features
Telephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.When the mobile phone is inserted in the
cradle, you can operate the telephone us-
ing the following devices:
mobile phone keypad
COMAND telephone keypad
(page 115)
buttonss andt on the steering
wheel (
page 249)
Voice Control* (
page 262)
Bluetooth headset (
page 217)
See also separate operating manual for in-
structions on how to use the mobile phone.
Warning!
G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Warning!
G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile telephone while driving a vehicle.
Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Man-
agement and Data System)
1 if road, weather
and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
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Various mobile phone cradles can be in-
stalled in the cockpit. These mobile phone cra-
dles can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The functions and services available to you while
using the mobile phone depend on your service
provider and the type of mobile phone you are
using.
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464 Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system is available if
it has been activated and is operation-
al. Activation requires a subscription
for monitoring services, connection,
and cellular air time
the relevant mobile phone and GPS
coverage are available and pass the in-
formation on to the Response Center
there is sufficient voltage in the vehicle
batteries
Initiating an emergency call manually
1SOS button
2Cover
Briefly press button on cover2 to
open.
Cover 2 will open.
Press SOS button1 (for longer than
2 seconds).
The indicator lamp in SOS button1
will flash until the emergency call is
concluded.
Wait for a voice connection to the
Response Center.
Close cover2 after the emergency
call is concluded.
i
Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos-
sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from
the GPS satellite network and pass the informa-
tion on to the Response Center.Warning!
G
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no
voice connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele-
vant mobile phone network is not available).
The message:
“Call failed” appears in the multifunction
display for approximately 10 seconds
A pop-up window with the message:
“Call could not be connected! Please dial
911 directly using the mobile telephone
keypad.” appears in the COMAND dis-
play. Confirm the message pressing
n
(
page 82).
Should this occur, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.
Warning!
G
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, ve-
hicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca-
tion. The Response Center will automatically
contact local emergency officials with the
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465 Controls in detail
Useful features
Roadside Assistance button• and
Information button¡
The Roadside Assistance button• and
the Information button¡ are located in
the storage compartment below the front
armrest (
page 448).
1Information button¡
2Roadside Assistance button•Roadside Assistance button•
Press and hold Roadside Assistance
button • (for longer than
2 seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As-
sistance dispatcher will be initiated.
The button will flash while the call is in
progress. The message:
“Connecting call” appears in the
multifunction display
“Roadside Assistance Activated”
appears in the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message:
“Call connected” appears in the multi-
function display
“Roadside Assistance Activated”
appears in the COMAND display The Tele Aid system will transmit data gen-
erating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to avail-
ability of cellular and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.
Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may ap-
ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man-
ual for more information.
These programs are only available in the
USA:
Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
vehicle’s approximate location if they
receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot
make voice contact with the vehicle occu-
pants.
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466 Controls in detailUseful features
Information button¡
Press and hold Information button
¡ (for longer than 2 seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance Cen-
ter will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message:
“Connecting call” appears in the
multifunction display
“Information Call Activated” ap-
pears in the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message:
“Call connected” appears in the multi-
function display
“Information Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
The Tele Aid system will transmit data gen-
erating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to avail-
ability of cellular and GPS signals).A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be estab-
lished. Information regarding the operation
of your vehicle, the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz
USA products and services is available to
you.
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com and
use your ID and password (sent to you sep-
arately) to learn more (USA only).
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The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assis-
tance button• remains illuminated in red for
approximately 10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth-
er with the SOS button and the Information
button¡).
See system self-check (
page 462) if the indi-
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button• is flashing continuously and no
voice connection to the Response Center was
established, the Tele Aid system could not ini-
tiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant
mobile phone network is not available). The mes-
sage:
“Call failed” appears in the multifunction dis-
play for approximately 10 seconds
“Call could not be connected!” appears in
the COMAND display. Confirm the message
pressing
n
(page 82).
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us-
ing button t on the multifunction steering
wheel or COMAND (page 115).
i
The indicator lamp on the Information
button¡ remains illuminated in red for ap-
proximately 10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth-
er with the SOS button and the Roadside Assis-
tance button•).
See system self-check (
page 462) if the indi-
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Information
button¡ is flashing continuously and no
voice connection to the Response Center was
established, then the Tele Aid system could not
initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant