Time of Arrival/Distance to Destination
Map with display activated for time of arrival/
distance
1Symbol for destination2Distance to the destination3Symbol for estimated time of arrival4Estimated time of arrival
i This display can only be seen during route
guidance. In the Scroll Map function you
will see other data depending on the
crosshairs position, for example a street
name if the digital map supports this data.
Current Street
Map with road display activated
1Road name or road number, e.g. for
highways
Geo-Coordinates Display
Map with geo-coordinates display activated
1Current, rounded height above sea level2Coordinates display of the current vehicle
location (latitude)3Coordinates display of the current vehicle
location (longitude)4Number of visible GPS satellites.
i Adequate GPS reception must be
available for all displays. The altitude
display 1 may differ from actual altitude
because the navigation system calculates
it using the GPS signals.
i In the Scroll Map function the display
1 and 4 are not displayed.
“None” Menu Option
Map with display switched off
1Currently set map orientation
i In the Scroll Map function you will see
other data depending on crosshairs
position, for example a road name if the
digital map supports this data.
Topographic Map
You can have the map display enhanced with
topographic features (e.g. mountain ranges,
coloration based on relief information).
XTo set: Display menu system if applicable
( Y page 54).XSelect Navi£Topographic Map .
Depending on the previous status, the
function will be switched off cor on Ç.
Highway Information
When driving on highways, you can have the
next gas stations, service areas, etc. as well
as the distance to them displayed in the right-
hand half of the screen.
Introduction59NavigationZ
XTo change the size of the block area:
Rotate ym z.XTo confirm the area and exit map
display: Press n.
The area is added to the block area list.
A checked entry indicates an active block
area.
i You can block several areas for the route
calculation and activate or de-activate
them by setting or removing the check
mark.
Displaying and Changing an Existing
Block Area
XTo select the area you want to display
or change: Slide qm r.XSelect Options £Display/Change .
The map display appears with the block
area marked red.XTo set the map scale: Rotate ym z.X To scroll the map: Slide qm r, o m p or
w m x.XTo define the center of the block area:
Press n.XTo set the desired size of the block area:
Rotate ym z.XTo confirm the area and exit map
display: Press n.XHide menu system if applicable
( Y page 54).Defining a New Block AreaXSelect Options £Avoid New Area
The map is displayed.XTo set the map scale: Rotate ym z.XRotate ym z until the desired size of the
new block area is set.XSlide qm r, o m p or wm x to shift the new
block area to the desired region.XTo confirm the area and exit map
display: Press n.XHide menu system if applicable
( Y page 54).
Deleting a Block Area
XTo select the area you want to delete:
Slide qm r.XSelect Options £Delete .
You will be prompted to confirm that you
wish to delete the block area.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes COMAND deletes the
entry.
SIRIUS XM Traffic Service
You can display the SIRIUS XM Service
information.
XTo display the SIRIUS XM service
information: Select Navi£SIRIUS
ServiceIntroduction61NavigationZ
:SIRIUS XM traffic information service
phone number;Serial number of your traffic information
service module
Subscribing to SIRIUS XM Traffic
Information Service
XContact Traffic Information service
provider at the telephone number
displayed in the screen.
i It is also possible to activate the satellite
service online. To do so please visit SIRIUS
XM Satellite Radio’s website at
www.sirius.com (USA).
After the connection is made:
XFollow the instructions given by the
operator.
The activation process may take up to 10
minutes.
i If a subscription is not included with
system purchase, credit card information is
required to activate your account.
Compass Function
You can display a compass representation of
the current vehicle position and direction.
XSelect Position £Compass:Current vehicle direction;Current, rounded height above sea level=Current vehicle position: longitude?Number of visible GPS satellitesACurrent vehicle position: latitudeBSteering angle
i
In order to display the height ; the
reception of at least four GPS satellites is
necessary.
XTo exit the menu: Select Back.
or
XPress the % button.
Destination Input
Introduction to Destination Input
GWarning!
For safety reasons, only enter a new
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
i It is possible to enter a destination
regardless of whether route guidance is
active or inactive.
The following destination entry options are
available:
R Entering a destination via the address
( Y page 63)
R Entering a destination from the destination
memory ( Y page 71)
R Entering a destination from the last
destinations ( Y page 72)
62Destination InputNavigation
iIn the predictive speller 3 you can only
select characters that are currently
available. The set of characters that is
available depends on those already entered
and the data included in the digital map.
For the steps of
R Entering characters
R Deleting an entry
R Accepting first list entry
R Canceling an entry
proceed as described under “Main category
list with predictive speller” ( Y page 76).
Selecting a POI
To accept first list entry:XPress and hold n until the list appears
without speller.
or
If COMAND can match the characters
entered definitively to one entry, the list is
displayed without predictive speller with the
matching entry highlighted.( Y page 78).
You can switch to the list at any point while
entering characters.
XSlide qm repeatedly until the list appears
without the speller.
or
XSelect d and press n.XTo display the full address of the POI:
Select ? and press n.XTo cancel selection: Press the k
button.
or
XSelect Back.
The POI list appears.XTo start route calculation: Select Start.
ZAGAT ®
Rating Service
Entries with the Z symbol contain additional
ZAGAT information. ZAGAT is a service that
evaluates restaurants, for example, in
different categories like food, decor, service
etc., supplies the average price level (cost)
and a general description.
After you have selected the entry with the Z
symbol the next display includes the Zagat
ratings.
1ZAGAT Ratings2Display details
The following symbols may appear:
R Moon: serves after 11pm
R Crossed out S: closed on Sundays
R Crossed out credit card: does not accept
credit cards
XTo see description: Select Details .POI Input79NavigationZ
3Main destination4Distance/estimated time of arrival/
estimated journey time to the main
destination <
i
When calculating the estimated time of
arrival, COMAND uses the time set on the
COMAND as its basis. For this reason, the
time on COMAND must be set correctly
( Y page 41). The calculation of the
estimated time of arrival does not
specifically take into consideration
whether it is summer time or standard time
at the destination. It is not taken into
consideration whether or not the
destination is in a different time zone. The
distance to the destination, the estimated
time of arrival and the estimated remaining
journey time 1, 4 are not displayed until
the route calculation is complete.
XTo close the destination information:
Slide om p.
or
XPress the k button.
Traffic Messages
i Optional satellite radio equipment and a
subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio
service provider are required for the
satellite radio reception referred to here.
You can find more information on SatRadio
in chapter “Satellite Radio” ( Y page 127).
COMAND can receive and incorporate traffic
messages via satellite radio into the
navigation system. Traffic report messages
and map symbols can then be viewed in the
COMAND display.
Real-Time Traffic Notifications in the
Map
COMAND can display certain traffic events in
the map. The notifications are shown in the
map scale range from 0.05 mi to 20 mi.
XRotate ym z until the required map scale is
set when the menu system is hidden (map
in full-screen mode) ( Y page 54).1Marker symbols for the extension of the
affected route section2Symbol for event on the route (speed and
flow)3Destination4Map scaleTraffic Messages87NavigationZ
RKeypad on the COMAND control unit
R Multifunction steering wheel
R Voice Control
The explanations in this section assume that
the mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via the Bluetooth ®
interface. Exceptions are
explicitly described.
Functional Restrictions
Under the following circumstances, the
phone may not yet be useable:
R If it is not yet logged into a network. The
phone will try independently to log into a
network. If no network is available, you will
not be able to make “911” emergency calls.
If you try to make an outgoing call, the
message No Service appears briefly.
Activating the Mobile Phone
Mobile Phone With Bluetooth ®
Interface
Prerequisites for the Mobile Phone
For making calls using COMAND via the
Bluetooth ®
interface, you will need a
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
i Not all mobile phones available on the
market are comparably suitable. Further
information on suitable mobile phones and
connecting Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phones to COMAND is available via the
Internet at www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (US), or
Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100
(Canada).
Activating Bluetooth ®
Before you begin activation of your mobile
phone connection via the Bluetooth ®
interface please ensure it is compatible with
Bluetooth ®
handsfree profile 1.0 or higher
( Y mobile phone operating guide):XSwitch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN, if applicable ( Y mobile phone
operating guide).XActivate Bluetooth ®
connection on the
mobile phone ( Y mobile phone operating
guide).
i On certain mobile phones, not only do you
have to activate the Bluetooth ®
function
but the device must also be made “visible”
for other devices.
Each Bluetooth ®
device has a Bluetooth ®
device name. It is recommended to give the
device a personal name, by which you can
clearly recognize your mobile phone.
i If the Bluetooth ®
function on the
COMAND is switched off, the message
Bluetooth not activated in system
settings . appears.
XActivate Bluetooth ®
connection on
COMAND ( Y page 45).
Registering a Mobile Phone
(Authorizing)
When you use your mobile phone in
conjunction with COMAND for the first time,
you must register (authorize) it.
It is possible to register several mobile
phones. The connection is always established
to the mobile phone that was activated last.
When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is
activated automatically. You can switch
between the authorized mobile phones
( Y page 101).
Searching for a Mobile Phone
XIn the phone submenu select Phone
£ Bluetooth Phones £Update .
COMAND searches for suitable
Bluetooth ®
phones within range and enters
them in the phone list.Activating the Mobile Phone99TelephoneZ
XTo set the volume: Slide qmr.
The red bar moves up or down.XTo confirm selection: Press n.
“911” Emergency Call
GWarning
The 911 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:
R Phone switched on
R Mobile phone network available
R Valid SIM card in the phone (not required
on all mobile phone networks)
R Mobile phone connected with COMAND via
Bluetooth ®
If you are unable to make an emergency call,
you will have to initiate rescue measures
yourself.
The “911” emergency number is a public
service. Any abuse is punishable by law.XEnter the digits on the COMAND control
unit ( Y page 109).XPress the 6 button.
The phone establishes the connection.XWait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Submenu Overview
PhoneCall lists or Mic On/OffBluetooth PhonesDisplays or deletes call listsDownload ContactsSwitches hands-free microphone on/off
(during a call)Delete ContactsPhone Main Menu
Switching to Phone ModeXPress the function button % on the
COMAND control unit.
i If you press the 6 button with the
phone main menu already open, the call list
“Calls Dialed” appears ( Y page 106).
or
From another Main FunctionXSelect Phone£Phone £Phone .
i
If phone mode was active last, you only
need to select “Phone”.
Within the Phone Function
XSelect Phone£Phone .
or
XIn the phone mode press the k button
repeatedly until the phone main menu
appears.102Submenu OverviewTelephone
Phone Menu1Phone service status2Signal strength (if provided by phone)3Call status4Displays COMAND phone book5Displays call list selection6Input speller with characters for entering
phone numbers7Device name of the connected mobile
phone
COMAND Phone Book
The COMAND phone book is an extract of
entries from the address book. All the
COMAND address book entries having at
least one phone number can be found in the
COMAND phone book.
i For many operating functions you can
also use the buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, e.g. the =, ; ,
9 , : , a , 6 or ~ buttons,
for selecting a menu, scrolling through lists
or initiating or ending a call ( Y page 25).
Opening COMAND Phone Book
XOpen the phone main menu ( Y page 102).XSelect Name.
The COMAND phone book is displayed.1Address book entry2Calls up options3Predictive speller4Closes phone book5¦ symbol for voice name
Address book entries may have the symbol
5 . An additional voice name is saved with
these entries.
If an address book entry has the symbol +
then this has more than one phone number.
You can select these subentries
( Y page 103).
XTo close phone book: In the predictive
speller select the symbol á.
or
XPress k.
Selecting an Entry
Selecting via List
XRotate ym z or slide qm r until the desired
entry is highlighted.XTo confirm selection: Press n.
Selecting Subentries
XSelect a phone book entry with the + icon
and press n.
The subentries appear. The + icon
changes to /.COMAND Phone Book103TelephoneZ