2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG warning

SymbolDescriptionTraffic Notifications in Map DisplayTraffic
Report
Lists
Traffic
Report
Message
Green
line with
arrows
Free flowNo obstacles for traffic flow
Appears only on the free-flow side
(direction) of the road
(Not
possible)
(Not
possible)
Red line
with
arrows
Warning
message
Event on the road
Appears on the affected side
(direction) of the road
(Not
possible)
(Not
possible)Displaying Real-Time Traffic ReportsXIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and show the menu system (Y page 106).
XSelect Traffic.
If you see a dialogue box displaying the
message No Traffic Messages,
this either means:
RMessages were not yet received
RThere are no messages available
XTo cancel the search: Select Cancel.XTo close the message: Select OK
If there are traffic reports, you will see a list.
The content of the list varies depending on
whether route guidance is active or not.
List When Route Guidance is not Active
The list shows all the roads, areas or regions
for which messages are available.
iA traffic message may also concern an
area or region rather than a road, e.g.
impaired visibility due to fog.
XTo read a traffic report: Select a road, an
area or region.
List When Route Guidance is Active
The list first shows roads, areas or regions on
the route for which there are traffic reports.
XTo display all messages: Select Display
All Messages.
You will see a list of all roads, areas or
regions for which reports are available,
including those that do not affect the route.
Navigation (Traffic Messages)141COMAND APSBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 141Z

Destination from the Destination Memory”
section ( Y page 122).XSelect Options £ Delete .
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to delete the destination.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the
destination. You see a corresponding
message.
i If the address data, which supports
navigation, for the destination to be deleted
has also been assigned to an address book
entry, COMAND deletes this data there,
too. If the corresponding address book
entry does not contain any other data, e.g.
phone numbers, COMAND deletes the
entire address book entry.
Navigation (Last Destinations)
i COMAND automatically saves the last
destinations used for the last route
calculation. If the memory is full, COMAND
deletes the oldest destination. You can also
save a destination from the last
destinations to the destination memory.
Here it is saved permanently.
Saving a Destination Permanently in
the Destination Memory
XProceed as described in the “Entering
Destination from the Last Destinations”
section ( Y page 123).
Saving the Vehicle Position in the List
of Last Destinations
XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system
( Y page 105).XSelect Position £ Save Vehicle
Position .
COMAND saves the current vehicle
position as a destination in the list of last
destinations.
Saving the Crosshair Position in the
List of Last Destinations
i A crosshair appears on the map if you
have moved the map manually. You can
store the crosshair position as a
destination in the list of last destinations.
XIf necessary, display the menu system:
Press n.XSelect Position £ Save Crosshair
Position .
COMAND saves the crosshair position as a
destination in the list of last destinations.
Deleting One of the Last Destinations
XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system
( Y page 105).XSelect Destination £ From Last
Destinations .
The list of last destinations appears.XSelect the desired destination.XSelect Options £ Delete .
A query appears.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the
destination. You see a corresponding
message.
Telephone
Safety Precautions
GWarning
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
Telephone147COMAND APSBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 147Z

your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
device and only use the mobile phone when
weather, road, and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular mobile phone while driving a
vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.GWarning
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health
risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific
community, should be largely prevented.
General Information
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Making Calls via Bluetooth ®
Interface
The telephone function via the Bluetooth ®
interface is available in conjunction with a
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use
COMAND’s hands-free feature to download
contacts from your mobile phone (Phone
Book Access profile) and electronic business
cards (vCards) via the Bluetooth ®
interface.
Suitable Mobile Phones
Further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phones to COMAND is available via
the Internet at
http://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).
Interruptions to the Connection While
Driving
Interruptions to the connection may occur if
R there is inadequate network coverage in
certain regions
R you are switching from one transmitting/
receiving station (cell) to another and there
is no voice channel available in this cell
R you are using a SIM card that is not
compatible with the available network
R when using a mobile phone with
“Twincard”, the mobile phone is
simultaneously logged into the network
with the second SIM card.
Operating Options
If the mobile phone is connected with
COMAND via the Bluetooth ®
interface, you
can operate the phone using the following
devices:
R Keypad 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
148TelephoneCOMAND APS
BA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 148

XTo set the volume: Slide q m r.
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:
RPhone switched on
RMobile phone network available
RValid SIM card in the phone (not required
on all mobile phone networks)
RMobile 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 159).
XPress the \000j button.
The phone establishes the connection.
XWait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Submenu Overview
PhoneCall lists or Mic
On/Off
Bluetooth PhonesDisplays or deletes
call lists
Download ContactsSwitches hands-free
microphone on/off
(during a call)
Delete ContactsPhone Main Menu
Switching to Phone Mode
XPress the function button \000

Initiating a Call to a Call List Entry or
COMAND Phone Book Entry
XCall up a call list and select an entry
(Y page 156).
or
XOpen the COMAND phone book and select
an entry (Y page 153).
XTo initiate call: Press n.
Functions During a Single Call
Phone mode with a single call
1 Other party2 Symbol for active phone connection3 Switches the hands-free microphone off
or on
4 Sends DTMF tones (not possible with all
mobile phones)
5 Device name of the connected mobile
phone
6 Terminates call
Switching Hands-Free Microphone On or
Off
XOpen the phone main menu (Y page 152).XTo switch off: Select Mic Off.
If the microphone is switched off, the >
icon appears in the main area.
XTo switch on: Select Mic On.
The > symbol disappears.
DTMF Tone Transmission
iThis function is not possible with all
mobile phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions.
XTo send individual characters: During a
call select the required characters using
the COMAND controller.
or
XPress the corresponding button on the
COMAND control unit keypad.
Every character selected will be
transmitted immediately.
XTransmitting phone book entry as a
sequence of characters: Select Name.
XSelect the desired phone book entry.
The entry is transmitted immediately as a
sequence of characters.
XTo switch back to the call display: Select
Back.
Ending an Active Call
XIf necessary, open the phone main menu
(Y page 152).
XTo terminate call: Select 4.
or
XPress the \000m button on the COMAND
control panel or the \000 button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Call Waiting
iThe call waiting function must be
supported and activated by the phone
provider.
If you are conducting a single call and you
receive another, the second call number is
entered into the received calls list and a signal
tone will sound.
Address Book
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
160TelephoneCOMAND APS
BA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 160

1 Category2 Channel3 Artist4 Song title
You will see (if available)
Rthe full name
Radditional information
XTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Slide o m p.
Displaying Service Information
You can call the provider service center for
questions or releases whenever you need.
XSelect SatRadio £ Service in the
SatRadio submenu.
The service information appears.
1 Phone number of the provider, (SIRIUS
XM) or Call Service Provider
2 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiverXTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Slide o m p.
Channel List Updates
While receiving a new channel list the
message Updating Channels will appear.
The channel last tuned to will be muted until
the update is completed. You cannot operate
the satellite radio.
After completion of the update, the Satellite
radio main menu will appear. The channel last
tuned to will begin to play if available in the
new channel list.
Sound Settings
Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to
adjust sound settings.
RVolume (Y page 89)
RBalance control (Y page 90)
RBass and treble control (Y page 90)
RBang & Olufsen sound system (Y page 90)
CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3
Safety Instructions
GWarning
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. There
is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation
if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty
or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that you
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
RInserting a disc
REjecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
Audio177COMAND APSBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 177Z

Notes on the Care of CD/DVD Discs
ROnly touch the discs at the edges.
RHandle discs with care in order to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
RAvoid scratching, leaving fingerprints and
dust on the discs.
RClean the discs occasionally with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Always wipe in a straight line from the
inside outwards, never in a circular motion.
RThe discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
RAfter use, put the discs back into the box.
RProtect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Loading CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only load a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
iIf the CD/DVD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If
neither side is printed, the side to be played
must face downwards.
The system may not be able to play copy-
protected CDs/DVDs.
Loading the DVD Changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six built-
in compartments.
1 Disc slot2 Load/Eject button (all magazine
compartments)
Loading an Individual Magazine
Compartment
XPress the Load \000; button.
A menu indicates which magazine
compartments are currently loaded. The
highlighted or currently playing
compartment is indicated by a red number.
Magazine Menu
XTo select magazine compartment:
Rotate y m z
or slide o m p.
XTo start loading: Press n.
The DVD changer will switch to the selected
magazine compartment. The message
Please Wait... will be displayed.
Then message Please Insert Disc
will be displayed.
iOnly insert a CD after COMAND has
prompted you to do so with this message.
180AudioCOMAND APS
BA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 180

Only insert one CD per magazine
compartment.
XInsert a disc into the slot with the printed
side upwards.
The DVD changer pulls in the disc and
places it in the selected magazine
compartment. The message Loading
Disc will be displayed.
iThe loading process may take a while,
depending on the type of disc. If you do not
insert a disc, the display will switch back to
the magazine menu after approximately
20 seconds.
The DVD changer plays the disc if
Rit has been inserted correctly
Rit is a permissible disc
Magazine menu, one disc loaded
1 Magazine compartment occupied,
ejecting possible
2 Empty magazine compartmentXTo exit menu: Press the Load \000; button
again.
or
XSelect Back
or
XPress the \000= button
Filling Empty Magazine Compartments
XPress the Load \000; button.
The magazine menu appears. The currently
playing compartment is indicated by a red
number or, if the magazine is empty,
compartment 1 is marked.
XSelect Fill Empty Slots.
The message Please insert disc
will be displayed.
iOnly insert a CD after COMAND has
prompted you to do so with this message.
Only insert one CD per magazine
compartment.
XInsert a disc into the slot with the printed
side facing upwards.
You see the Please wait... message.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changer
switches to the next empty compartment.
You see these messages: Please wait
and then Please insert disc .
XRepeat the step until all compartments are
loaded.
The DVD changer plays the last disc you
loaded if it has been inserted correctly and
if it is a permissible type.
If loading is not completed, COMAND plays
the first disc inserted.
XTo end loading procedure: Press the Load
\000; button again.
or
XSelect Back.
or
XPress the \000= button next to the
COMAND controller.
Loading PCMCIA Memory Card
GWarning
Only load a memory card when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
Audio181COMAND APSBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 181Z