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compatible. If this is the case, the navigation
system will not be operational.
You will know if this is the case, when the
following message will appear when you
switch to navigation mode: The system
software has been updated. The map
software must be updated now. Please
insert the DVD with the map software.XUpdating map software: Proceed as
described in the “Updating the map
software” section ( Y page 96). Use map
software which is compatible with the
system software.
i Please note that the update must be
allowed to run to the end in this case. If you
interrupt it, the navigation system will
continue to be non-operational.
Initial use or use following a system
software update
In both these cases, the navigation system
must determine the position of the vehicle.
You may have to drive for a while before
precise route guidance is possible.
GPS reception
The Navigation system relies on a number of
factors to function correctly. GPS reception
is very important.
In certain situations GPS may be impaired, for
example:
R in tunnels
R in parking garages
R due to snow on the GPS antenna
If there is snow on the GPS antenna, you
should remove it. The GPS antenna is at the
back of the vehicle roof.
A roof cargo container may also impair GPS
coverage.
Route guidance after transporting the
vehicle or exiting a parking garage
COMAND has to redetermine the position of
the vehicle if the vehicle has been transported
(e.g. by ferry, by train or after towing).
COMAND may also have to redetermine the
vehicle position when leaving a parking
garage.
The proper position of the vehicle will even be
found if you are driving with COMAND
switched off. The duration of the positioning
recalculation will vary case by case.
During positioning, route guidance may be
inaccurate and may show the following:
R Navigation announcements, route
guidance displays and displayed street
names are not consistent with the actual
location of the vehicle.
R COMAND does not generate navigation
announcements.
R Instead of the route guidance displays, you
see the Off Road display and a direction
arrow. The direction arrow shows the
compass heading to the destination.
After the vehicle position has been
redetermined, route guidance with navigation
announcements and route guidance display
is available again.
Interrupting the journey during route
guidance
The following applies if you interrupt the
journey during route guidance and continue
the journey later:
R COMAND resumes route guidance
automatically if you continue the journey
within 2 hours.
R Route guidance is canceled if you continue
the journey after more than 2 hours. It will
be necessary to resume the canceled route
guidance manually ( Y page 135).
i The journey is interrupted if you park the
vehicle and switch off COMAND. The
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For a list of commands, see (Y page 257).
“Help navigation”
Use the command “Help navigation” to read
out an option list of available functions and
commands that can be used in conjunction
with the navigation system.
Entering an address
Speak the commands and address data in
whole words.
The system guides you completely through
the dialog to route guidance. As soon as a
valid address is entered (at least the town),
you can use the “Start route guidance”
command to start the route guidance.
When multiple choices for an entry are
available, the system offers a numbered list
of possible entries in the COMAND display.
You will then have to select a line number.
This number is taken over by the system.
i You can use the commands “Continue” or
“Back” to scroll up or down in lists.
The command “Correction” lets you repeat
the entry.
Sample dialog:
_The system shows a numbered list of
states recognized by the system.^Please select a line number.\Number two.^Number two accepted.
The selected entry is adopted from the list.
i Address entries for Puerto Rico must be
spelled. For information on spelling, see
( Y page 268).
“Enter state”, “Enter province”
Use the command “Enter state” or “Enter
province” to select a different state or
province on the navigation system.
Sample dialog:\Enter state.^Please say the name of the state.\New York.^New York accepted.
“Enter destination”
Use the command “Enter destination” to
enter a complete destination address.
The system guides you completely through
the dialog to route guidance. As soon as a
valid address is entered (at least the town),
you can use the “Start route guidance”
command to start the route guidance.
Sample dialog:
\Enter destination.^Preselected state is New York. Do you
want to enter town first or street first?\Town first.^Please say the name of the town.\Nanuet.^Nanuet accepted.^Please say the name of the street.\Main Street.^Main Street accepted.^Do you want to start route guidance?\Yes.^Start route guidance.
The system calculates the route and, upon
completing route calculation, starts route
guidance.
“Points of interest”
Use the command “Points of interest” to
select a point of interest (POI) such as
airports, railroad stations, gas stations etc.
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Sample dialog:\Points of interest._The system shows the following list on
the COMAND display:
1. Current position
2. Other state
3. Other province
4. Other town^Please select a line number or say an
area name.\Number one.^Number one accepted.^Loading data._The system displays a numbered list of
available POI categories.^Please select a line number or say a
category.\Number one (or e.g. Eat & Drink).^Number one accepted (or Eat & Drink)
accepted.^Loading data._The system displays a numbered list of
available POIs of the selected
category.^Please select a line number or say a
category.\Number one.^Number one accepted.^Do you want to start route guidance?\Yes.^Starting route guidance.
i Depending on the number of categories
and POI’s available for a given area, the
system may display several lists on each of
which you may have to make a selection by
speaking the desired line number or the
name of a POI.
Select POIs in your vicinity
With following commands you can select POIs
in your vicinity:
R “Next gas station”
R “Next parking lot”
R “Next Mercedes-Benz service center”
R “Next restaurant”
R “Next hospital”
Sample dialog:
\Next gas station._The system shows a numbered list of
gas stations on the COMAND display.^Please select a line number.\Number one.^Number one accepted.^Do you want to start route guidance?\Yes.
The 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.
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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“Cancel route guidance”
Use the command “Cancel route guidance”
to cancel route guidance.
Sample dialog:
\Cancel route guidance.^Are you sure you want to cancel route
guidance?\Yes.
Route guidance is canceled.
or
\No.^Cancel.
The dialog with the Voice Control System is
canceled. Route guidance remains active.
“Map”
Use the command “Map” to activate or switch
to map display.
“Zoom in”, “Zoom out”
Use these commands to zoom in on map or
to zoom out of map to the desired level of map
detail.
“Zoom in completely”, “Zoom out
completely”
These commands are used to adapt the map
display directly to the smallest or largest map
scale.
“Read out destination memory”
Use the command “Read out destination
memory” to listen to all entries in the address
book that contain an address. If applicable
you can start route guidance to an entry.
Sample dialog:
\Read out destination memory.
The system reads all address book
entries that include an address. When
a large number of entries is stored, thesystem asks with which entry it is to
start.^Say the name from which the list
should start to read.\John Smith.
Starting with this name, the system
reads all address book entries that
include an address.XPress button ? on the multifunction
steering wheel briefly when the desired
entry is read. When more than one address
for the entry exists, the Voice Control
System will inquire.^Navigate to: home or work?\Home.
The system reads the selected voice
name and starts route guidance.
Commands for entering parts of an
address
“Enter town”
You can use the “Enter town” command to
enter any town in the state or province that is
currently selected.
i You can scroll through the list by using the
“Continue” or “Back” command. Say
“Correction” to enter the town or city again.
Sample dialog:
\Enter town.^Please say the name of the town.\Albany.^Loading town list._The system shows a numbered list of
possible town names on the display. If
there is only one entry on the list, the
Voice Control System asks if it is
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The city selected is adopted for route
guidance.
“Enter district”, “Enter center”
You can use the “Enter district” or “Enter
center” command to enter an area in a city
which you have selected previously.
Sample dialog:
\Enter district.^Please say the name of the district.\Manhattan._The system displays a list of available
districts if more than one name
matches the name of a district for the
given city.^Please select a line number.\Number one.^Number one accepted.
The district selected is adopted for route
guidance.
“Enter street”
You can use the “Enter Street” command to
enter the name of any street in the selected
city.
i If only a few streets are stored for a
selected town, they will be displayed for
selection immediately after you give the
“Enter Street” command.
Sample dialog:
\Enter Street.^Please say the name of the street.\Mabel’s Street._The system displays a numbered list of
available street names.^Please select a line number.\Number one.^Number one accepted.
The street name selected is adopted for route
guidance.
“Enter intersection”, “Enter crossing”
Use the command “Enter intersection” or
“Enter crossing” to enter an intersection.
Sample dialog:
\Enter intersection.^Please say the name of the first street.\Forest Drive.^Forest Drive accepted.^Please say the name of the
intersecting street.\Dudley Street.^Dudley Street accepted.
The intersection is adopted for route
guidance.
“Enter house number”
Use the command “Enter house number” to
enter a house number for the street
previously selected.
Sample dialog:
\Enter house number.^Please say the house number.\Thirty-two.^House number accepted.
The house number is adopted for route
guidance.
“Correction”
If you have entered a city or street, you can
use the “Correction” command to enter the
city or street again.
Voice Control System telephone
Safety notes
i For more information on telephone, see
( Y page 148).
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Rmap (on)
R show map
R switch on map
R turn on mapRzoom in
R zoom in on map
R magnify mapRzoom out
R minimize map
R zoom away from map
R make map smallerRzoom in completely
R zoom in all the way
R zoom in to maximum size
R maximum zoom
R total magnification
R total magnifyRzoom out completely
R zoom out all the way
R zoom (out) to minimum size
R minimal zoom
R no zoom
R magnification zoom
R magnify zoomRenter country
R enter another country
R change countryRenter (name of) state
R enter another (name of) state
R change (name of) state
R enter state name
R change state nameR
enter (name of) province
R enter another (name of) province
R change (name of) province
R enter province name
R change province nameR
enter zip code
R enter postal code
R enter post codeRenter (name of) town
R enter (name of) city
R enter another (name of) town
R enter another (name of) city
R change (name of) town
R change (name of) city
R town name
R city nameRenter (name of) district
R enter (name of) center
R enter another (name of) district
R enter another (name of) center
R change (name of) district
R change (name of) center
R district name
R center nameRenter (name of) street
R enter (name of) road
R enter another (name of) street
R enter another (name of) road
R change (name of) street
R change (name of) road
R street name
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The doors are designed to unlock
automatically after an accident if the force of
the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph
(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is
on a test stand.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the
inside using the central locking or unlocking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if you
want to lock the vehicle before starting to
drive.
The central locking or unlocking switch does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the
interior storage compartments, such as the
glove box.
XLocking: Press central locking switch ;.
When the front passenger door is closed,
the vehicle locks.
XUnlocking: Press central unlocking
switch :.
You can open a locked front door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
front door is opened from the inside
Rand the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the front door opened from
the inside is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not
unlock using the central unlocking switch.
Opening the trunk
GWarning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid
swings open upwards. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
You can open the trunk when the vehicle is
stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.80 m)
is required to open the trunk lid.
Opening the trunk from the outside
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XWait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically.
The red indicator lamp F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission
shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows
the catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature earlier.
For more information on driving, see “Driving
instructions” ( Y page 434).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
R An ignition cable may be damaged.
R The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
R Unburned gasoline may have entered the
catalytic converter and damaged it.
XGive very little gas.XHave the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡ (120†)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.XTurn off the engine immediately.XAllow the engine and coolant to cool off.XCheck the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary ( Y page 408).In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
XDo not start the engine under any
circumstances.XExit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.XNotify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
XStart the engine in the usual manner.
Parking
GWarning!
Do not park in areas where the hot exhaust
system could come into contact with
combustible materials. Combustible
materials such as grass, hay or leaves could
be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Unintended vehicle movement could cause
serious personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. To reduce
such risks, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle:
R Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the electronic parking brake.
R Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
R Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
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