2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN display

POI list
As an example, the illustration below shows
the POI list for the main category of
RESTAURANT , subcategory BREWPUB, in the
vicinity of the location.
1Direction of destination2Air-line distance to the destination3Point of interest4Selected category or subcategory
i Depending on the POI category selected,
COMAND uses different reference points
when determining the distance to the
destination:
R In the vicinity of the location:
The distance to the POI from the current
vehicle location.
R Local area of destination:
The distance to the POI from the
destination entered.
Selecting a POI
XSelect the desired POI.
The full address of the selected POI is
displayed.
i If the selected POI has a telephone
number entry, you can make a call to the
POI if a mobile phone is connected to
COMAND.
1POI with address2Starts route calculation3Saves POI as destination4Shows details of the address5Initiates a call, if available6Cancels selection7Displays the mapXTo cancel selection: Press the k
button.
or
XSelect Back
The POI list appears.XTo start route calculation: Select Start.
POI list with predictive speller
If you have selected Entering a POI via
Name Search (Y page 75), the list of all
available POIs in the digital map is displayed.
1First list entry after opening the list2POI list3Predictive speller4Category symbols78POI 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

ZAGAT example description
Entering a POI via the Map
i If the crosshairs are visible on the map,
you can enter POIs in the vicinity of the
crosshairs. If the crosshairs are not visible,
you can enter POIs in the vicinity of the
current vehicle location.
XIn the map display with the menu system
displayed ( Y page 54) select Guide.
POIs are available:
Depending on the map scale selected, POI
symbols are displayed on the map. The
scale starting at which symbols are
displayed on the map varies from symbol
to symbol.
You can select which symbols COMAND
should display (Y page 57). The POI nearest
to the center of the screen is selected
automatically.
No POIs available:
A corresponding message is displayed.
i This message is also displayed if the menu
item No Symbols under Map Display has
been selected ( Y page 57).
XTo confirm message: Press n.1Information about the highlighted POI2Highlighted POIXTo select a POI: Select Next or
Previous .XTo start route calculation: Select Start,
see also ( Y page 70).
You will be asked whether the POI should
be adopted as the destination.XSelect Yes or No.
Route calculation starts if Yes is selected;
a new POI can be chosen if No is selected.
Route Guidance
General Notes
GWarning
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R Traffic lights
R Stop and right-of-way signs
R Lane merging
R Parking or stopping prohibited areas
R Other road and traffic rules and regulations
R Narrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/ traffic
situation. For example, if the traffic routing
has been changed or the direction of a one-
way road has been reversed.
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For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.
COMAND guides you to the destination by
means of driving recommendations in the
form of navigation announcements or route
guidance displays.
i The route guidance displays only appear
if the display has been switched to
navigation mode.
If, for some reason, 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 map data contains corresponding
information during route guidance, COMAND
tries to avoid roads with limited passability,
e.g. roads that are blocked for through-traffic
and are for residents only.
Driving Maneuver
Driving maneuvers are given in three phases:
R Preparation phase
R Announcement phase
R Maneuver phase
Preparation Phase
COMAND prepares you for the next driving
maneuver. Based on the example display
shown below, the announcement is made
using Prepare to turn right . The display
is not split and displays the map over the
entire width.
1Next road to be taken2Point at which the driving maneuver takes
place (dot)3Current vehicle location, the tip of the
triangle points in the vehicle’s direction of
travel4Road currently being driven down
i Depending on the basic setting selection
in “Information on map” you will see in 4
R Information on “Arrival time/distance”
R Road currently being driven down
R Geo-coordinate display.
If you have selected the None menu item,
the display is hidden.
Announcement Phase
COMAND announces the imminent driving
maneuver. Based on the example display
shown below, the announcement is made
400 ft. ahead of the driving maneuver using
Please turn left in 400 ft. and
follow the ’road name’.
i The announced distance to the maneuver
depends on the class of road and its speed
limit category.
The display is now split into two sectors. In
the left half, you see the normal map view.
The right side shows an enlarged section of
the area around the junction (Crossing Zoom)
or a 3D image of the road's course with the
route indicating the next maneuver.
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The example illustrated below shows the
junction zoom in the right-hand half.1Next road to be taken or sign post
information2Visual distance indicator to the driving
maneuver3Distance information to the driving
maneuver4Driving maneuver (exit to the left)
i The solid part of the visual distance
indicator 2 reduces from bottom to top as
the announced driving maneuver gets
closer.
Maneuver Phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
driving maneuver. The distance to the driving
maneuver is constantly updated. In the
example display below, an announcement is
made 90 ft. ahead of the driving maneuver
using Now turn right . The display is split
into two halves, as in the announcement
phase.
1Current vehicle location, tip of the triangle
points in the vehicle’s direction of travel2Visual distance indicator to the next
driving maneuver3Distance information to the driving
maneuver
Once the driving maneuver is complete,
COMAND will automatically switch back to
full-screen display.
Example Display without Driving
Maneuver
1Route2Current vehicle location3Road currently being driven down4Set map orientation, for explanation and
setting see ( Y page 56)5Set map scale, for explanation and setting
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Traffic Lane Recommendations
On multi-lane roads, COMAND may display
traffic lane recommendations. For this there
must be corresponding data available on the
digital map.
With respect to the next two driving
maneuvers, COMAND displays the traffic lane
recommendations 6, 7 and 8.1Point of the next driving maneuver2Point of the second driving maneuver.3Next driving maneuver, exit on right here4Visual distance indicator to the next
driving maneuver5Distance information to the next driving
maneuver6Recommended lane7Possible lane8Lane not recommended9Current vehicle location, tip of the triangle
points in the vehicle’s direction of travel
Explanation of the Traffic Lane
Recommendations
R Recommended lane 6:
From this lane it is possible to carry out the
next two driving maneuvers without
changing lanes.
R Possible lane 7:
From this lane it is only possible to carry
out the next driving maneuver without
changing lanes.
R Lane not recommended 8:
From this lane it is not possible to carry out
the next driving maneuver without
changing lanes.
Depiction of the Traffic Lane
Recommendations
The color depiction of the traffic lane
recommendations differs depending on
whether the display is set to day or night
design.
LaneDay
designNight
designRecommended lane
6Dark
blueLight
bluePossible lane
7Light
blueDark
blueLane not
recommended
8GreyGrey
Destination or Destination Region
Reached
Once you have reached your destination, a
checkered flag is displayed and route
guidance is ended automatically.
Off-road and Off-map
GWarning
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.
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Route Guidance to an Off-road
Destination
COMAND can also guide you to destinations
that are within the area covered by the digital
map, but are not themselves included on the
map. Such destinations are off-road
destinations, which you can enter, for
example, by entering the destination via the
map.
In this case, COMAND guides you on roads
known to the system for as long as possible
using navigation announcements and route
guidance displays.
1Off-road destination2Off-road route segment (dashed line)3Current vehicle location, tip of the triangle
points in the vehicle’s direction of travel4Road name, if available
When the vehicle is entering the area that is
not covered by the digital map, the screen is
split. On the right half of the screen an arrow
appears that points to the off-road
destination 1 and the system announces:
You have reached your destination
area. Please follow the arrow on the
display . When the vehicle comes close to
the destination the message You have
reached your destination is given.
Route Guidance from an Off-road
Location to a Destination
If the vehicle location is within the area
covered by the digital map, but the map itself
does not contain any information on the
location, the vehicle is in an off-road position.
COMAND can guide you from such a position
to a destination.
At the start of route guidance you will see the
message Off Mapped Road , an arrow and
the distance to the destination. The arrow
indicates the direction of the actual
destination.
The blue marking for the route on the map
starts from the nearest road known to the
system.
As soon as the vehicle is travelling again on a
road known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual manner.
Route Guidance from an Off-map
Location to a Destination
If the vehicle location is outside the area
covered by the digital map, then the vehicle
is in an off-map position. COMAND can guide
you from such a position to a destination.
At the start of route guidance you will see the
message Off Map, an arrow and the distance
to the destination. The arrow indicates the
direction of the actual destination.
The blue marking for the route on the map
starts from the nearest road known to the
system.
As soon as the vehicle is travelling again on a
road known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual manner.
Off-road During Route Guidance
The actual path of the road may deviate from
the data in the digital map due to road work.
In cases like this, the system is temporarily
not able to locate the vehicle location on the
digital map; the vehicle is thus in an off-road
position.
The display then shows the message Off
Mapped Road , an arrow and the distance to
the destination. The arrow indicates the
direction of the actual destination.
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As soon as the vehicle location is found again,
route guidance continues in the usual
manner.
Navigation Announcements
GWarning
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.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
i During an active telephone call, the
navigation announcements are
suppressed.
If you have missed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any
time.
XTo request current announcement: In
map view with the menu system
( Y page 54) displayed, select RPT.XTo switch off navigation
announcements: During the
announcement, press the B button.
You will briefly see the message: The
driving instructions have been
muted .XTo switch navigation announcements
back on manually: In map view with the
menu system (Y page 54) displayed, select
RPT .
or
XStart a new route calculation ( Y page 70).
or
XIf COMAND is switched on again or the
engine is restarted.XTo set the volume of the
announcements: Set the volume during
the automatic announcement ( Y page 35).
or
XCall up an announcement manually by
selecting RPT in map view with the menu
system displayed.XAdjust the volume.
Audio Fadeout
The Audio Fadeout function, if activated,
lowers the volume of the current audio source
when a navigation announcement is issued.
As soon as the navigation announcement has
ended, the audio source will be played with
the previous volume ( Y page 60).
Canceling Route Guidance
XIn the map display with the menu system
displayed ( Y page 54) select Destination
£ Cancel Route Guidance .
Resuming Route Guidance
XSelect Destination £Continue Route
Guidance in map view with the menu
system displayed.
COMAND calculates the route.
Detour Function
i The Detour function blocks a route
segment ahead. You can set the length of
the block. COMAND calculates a detour
route if possible.
XSelect Route£Detour in map view with
the menu system displayed.XTo set the length of block: Select
Longer or Shorter repeatedly until the
required length is set.
The blocked segment is highlighted in red/
white on the map. Shown at the top of the
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