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ZAGAT® rating service
Entries featuring the Z icon contain additional
ZAGAT information. ZAGAT rates restaurants,
for instance, in regard to the quality of the
food, furnishing, service, and provides an
average pricing level as well as a general
description.
XSelect an entry featuring the Z icon by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The ZAGAT ratings are shown.
1ZAGAT ratings2To display detailsXTo show the description: select
Details and press W to confirm.
Example of a ZAGAT description
Selecting points of interest using the
map
You can select points of interest that are
available in the selected (visible) map section.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Via Map by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
If points of interest are available:
Depending on the map scale selected,
point of interest icons appear on the map.
The scale at which the icons are displayed
on the map varies according to the icon.
You can select the icons that COMAND will
display (Y page 181).
If there are points of interest, you will see
a message to this effect.
iYou also see this message if you have
selected the menu item No Symbols under
"Map display" (Y page 181).
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Route guidance
General information
GWarning
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking into account the
following, for example:
RTraffic lights
RStop and right-of-way signs
RLane merging
RParking or stopping prohibited areas
ROther road and traffic rules and regulations
RNarrow 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.
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.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (Y page 154).
COMAND guides you to your destination by
means of navigation commands in the form
of audible navigation announcements and
route guidance displays.
The route guidance displays can only be seen
if the display is switched to navigation mode.
If 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 digital map contains the corresponding
information, the following applies:
Rwhen selecting a route, COMAND tries to
avoid roads that only have limited access,
e.g. roads closed to through traffic and non-
residents.
Rroads that have time restrictions (e.g.
closed on Sundays and public holidays) are
avoided for route guidance.
Changing direction
Introduction
Changes of direction have three phases:
RPreparation phase
RAnnouncement phase
RChange-of-direction phase
Preparation phase
COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of direction. Based on the example
display below, there is an audible
announcement. You see the full-screen map.
Example display: preparation phase
:Next road;Route=Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
?Current street
Display ? depends on the setting selected
for "Text information in map" (Y page 182).
Announcement phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. Based on the example display
below, the change of direction is announced
with the Please turn right in 900 ft.
and follow the message.
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Example display
:Point of the next change of direction (light
blue circle)
;Point of the change of direction after next=Next change of direction (in this case, turn
off to the right)
?Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
ADistance to the next change of directionBPossible lane (light blue)CRecommended lane (dark blue)DLane not recommended (gray)ECurrent vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
iThe multifunction display also shows lane
recommendations (Y page 369).
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Display and description of lane recommendations
The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night
design is switched on.
LaneDay designNight designRecommended lane C
In this lane, you will be able to complete the
next two changes of direction without
changing lanes.
Dark blueLight bluePossible lane B
In this lane, you will only be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
Light blueDark blueLane not recommended D
In this lane, you will not be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
GrayGrayCar pool lanes
COMAND shows car pool lanes.
Car pool lanes can only be used under certain
conditions. Please observe the relevant legal
requirements.
Example display: car pool lane
:Roadway marking;Marking in COMAND
Information in the multifunction display
The lane recommendations are also shown in
the multifunction display. You will find further
information in the "On-board computer"
chapter (Y page 365).
Interrupting or continuing route
guidance
Canceling route guidance
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Cancel Route Guidance and press
W to confirm.
Continuing route guidance
XTo switch on navigation mode: press
function button S once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
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XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Detour and press W to confirm.XTo block a section of the route: select
More or Less repeatedly and confirm using
the W button until the desired section has
been selected.
iThe length of the blockable route section
is predetermined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
XTo start route calculation: select Start
and press W to confirm.
XTo delete the blocked section: select
Delete while the message is shown and
press W to confirm.
COMAND calculates the route without the
block.
Selecting an alternative route
With the "Alternative route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Alternative Route and press W
to confirm.
You see the selected route. The display now
shows a split-screen view. On the left-hand
side, one or more alternative routes are
shown from start to destination. The
current route is highlighted dark blue; other
alternative routes appear light blue.
:Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time
;Display of events on the route=Display of selected route settingXTo select the next or previous
alternative route: select Next or
Previous and press W to confirm.
The possible alternative routes are shown
in this order: Current Route, Fast
Route, Eco Route, Short Route and
Alternative Route.
XTo select the original route: select Back
as often as necessary and press W to
confirm.
XTo start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: select Start
and press W to confirm.
COMAND accepts the alternative route.
Displaying destination information
Requirement: you have entered a destination
(Y page 151) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 158).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Info in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Destination information is displayed.
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Example display: destination information
:Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time to
intermediate stop
;Intermediate stop P=State and city?Destination OADistance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated driving time to destination
If a telephone number is entered for the
address displayed, you can also select and
call the number using COMAND.
XTo call the destination: select the
telephone number using the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XTo close the destination information:
slide XVY the COMAND controller or press
the % back button.
Route overview
You can use the route overview to move along
the route section by section and to view
details about each section of the route.
You have entered a destination
(Y page 151) or a point of interest
(Y page 160) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 158).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Route Browser and press W to
confirm.
At the top of the display, you will see
information about the highlighted route
section, for example the distance to be driven
on the road and the road designation. The
highlighted route section is marked in white
with a red border on the map.
XTo view the next or previous route
section: select Next or Previous and
press the W button to confirm.
iIf the first or last route section is
highlighted, you cannot select Previous or
Next.
XTo zoom in or out of the map: select N
or M and press W to confirm.
XTo close the route overview: select
Back and press W to confirm.
Where am I?
Your current position can be displayed both
when route guidance is running and when it
has been canceled.
:Current position;Next intersection or exit=Previous intersection or exit?Current roadXTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
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The continuous blue route on the map starts
from the nearest road known to the system.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Route guidance from an off-map location
to a destination
If the vehicle position is outside the area
covered by the digital map, then the vehicle
is in an off-map location. COMAND is also
able to guide you to a destination even from
an off-map location.
At the start of the route guidance, you will see
the Street unknown message, an arrow and
the distance to the destination. The arrow
shows the compass heading to the road left
last.
The route is highlighted in blue from the
nearest road known to the system.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Off-road during route guidance
Due to road construction work, for example,
there may be differences between the data
on the digital map and the actual course of
the road.
In such cases, the system will temporarily be
unable to locate the vehicle position on the
digital map and thus considers the vehicle to
be in an off-road position.
In the display, you will see the Street
unknown message, an arrow and the distance
to the destination. The arrow shows the
compass heading to the actual destination.
As soon as the system can assign the vehicle
position to the map again, route guidance
continues in the usual way.Traffic reports
Conditions
i The SatRadio reception described below
requires optionally available SatRadio
equipment as well as a subscription to
SIRIUS XM SatRadio Traffic Message
Service. Further details on SatRadio are
available in the "SatRadio" chapter
( Y page 213).
COMAND can receive traffic reports via
SatRadio and incorporate them in the
navigation system. Traffic reports and map
icons can then be shown in the COMAND
display.
Real-time traffic reports on the map
COMAND can show certain traffic incidents
on the map. The incidents are shown on the
map at a scale from 1/16 mi to 20 mi.
XSet the map scale ( Y page 179).12Icon display for the section of route
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Displaying real-time traffic reportsXIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and show the menu (Y page 150).
XSelect Traffic in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If you see the No traffic messages.
message:
This means that:
Rno traffic reports have been received yet.
Rno traffic reports are available.
XTo cancel the search: select Cancel.XTo close the message window: select
OK.
If there are any traffic reports, a list is shown.
The content of the list varies depending on
whether route guidance is active or not.
List of traffic reports
XTo show the traffic report list: select
Display All Messages by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The list shows all the roads, areas or regions
for which traffic reports are available.
1Country code2Road concerned
iA traffic report may refer to an area or a
region, e.g. if visibility is impaired due to
fog.
XTo read a traffic report: select a street, an
area or a region.
XTo show all traffic reports: select
Display All Messages and press W to
confirm.
You will see a list of all roads, areas or
regions for which reports are available,
including those that do not affect the route.
XTo show a traffic report: select a street,
an area or a region and press W to confirm.
An example message can be found below.
XTo exit the list: slide XVY the COMAND
controller once or several times.
Example: traffic report
1Country code2Street, area or region affected by traffic
reports
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