8 IntroductionSymbolsThe following symbols are used in this
Operator’s Manual:
*
The asterisk identifies optional
equipment. Since not all models
have the same standard equip
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ment, your COMAND system’s
equipment may deviate from
some descriptions and illustra
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tions.
This symbol points to instruc
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tions for you to follow.
A number of these symbols ap
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pearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.
This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
page
This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on
this subject.
->
This symbol is used in the glos
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sary. It indicates that the term
immediately following the sym
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bol is also explained in the glos
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sary.
Display
Words appearing on the
COMAND display or the multi
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function display are printed in
the type shown here.
Warning
G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz
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ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
108 Navigation*Important notesSafety instructionsWarning
G
For safety reasons, you should only enter a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger
should enter the destination. Study manual
and select route before driving.Do not watch display screen or operate but
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tons while the vehicle is in motion - let navi
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gation announcements guide you. Stop at a
safe location before using buttons or mak
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ing corrections.Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given. 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
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ly 14 m) every second.
Warning
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The route calculated by COMAND is a rec
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ommendation on how to best reach your se
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lected destination.During route guidance, you will not receive
any information on
Traffic lights
Stop and yield signs
Parking or stopping zones
One-way streets
Narrow bridges
Similar traffic regulation data
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care
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fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs even if they contradict COMAND in
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structions.
Warning
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The Navigation DVD module contains a
Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of
invisible laser radiation if the cover is
opened or damaged.Do not remove the cover. The Navigation
DVD module does not contain any parts
which can be serviced by the user. For safe
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ty reasons, have any service work which
may be necessary performed only by quali
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fied personnel.
