2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS Owner's Manual

Voice Control
Switching the Help Screen On or Off
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control.
XSelect Help Window.
You have switched the help window on
Ç or off c.
iIn addition to the audible instructions, the
help screen displays other information
during the individualization process and the
later voice control mode.
Individualization
You can use the individualization function
option to adapt the Voice control system to
your own voice and therefore improve voice
recognition. This will affect the ability of the
system to recognize the voices of other users,
and for this reason it can be switched off
(Y page 96).
The individualization function comprises two
parts and lasts around five minutes. During
the process you will practice a few number
sequences and voice commands.
Starting New Individualization
iIt is only possible to start individualization
when the vehicle is stationary. Before
starting, switch off all devices or functions
which could interfere, such as the radio or
the navigation system. After starting the
session, the system guides you through the
training with spoken instructions.
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control £ Start New
Individualization.
You see and hear a prompt asking whether
you would like further information.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select No, the first part of
individualization begins. You hear a prompt
asking whether you would like to train the
system in numbers or in voice commands.
After selecting Yes, you see an information
display and hear information regarding the
individualization process. The first part of
individualization then begins automatically.
or
XTo close the display: Press n.
You hear a prompt asking whether you
would like to train the system in numbers
or in voice commands.
At the end of the first part, you will see a
prompt asking whether you wish to begin the
second part.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select No, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the first part is
stored automatically.
If you select Yes, the second part will begin.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a corresponding
message. The data from the second part is
stored automatically.
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Canceling the First or Second Part of
Individualization
XSelect Cancel.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do wish to cancel.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the current part is
not stored.
If you select No, the current part begins
again.
Deleting Existing Individualization Data
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control £ Delete
Individualization.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to delete.
XSelect Yes or No.
The individualization data will either be
deleted or not, depending on your
selection. You will see a corresponding
message.
Switching Individualization On and Off
XSelect System £ Settings £ Voice
Control £ Individualization On.
You have switched individualization on Ç
or off c.
Bluetooth®
General Information About Bluetooth®
iBluetooth-capable devices must
correspond to a particular profile to be
connected to COMAND. Every Bluetooth
device has a Bluetooth-specific name.
Bluetooth® technology is the standard for
short-range wireless data transmission of up
to approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth® can be
used to exchange vCards, for example.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
Switching Bluetooth On or Off
XSelect System £ Settings £
Bluetooth £ Activate Bluetooth.
Bluetooth is switched on Ç or offc.
Connecting Bluetooth Devices
iTo connect a Bluetooth device, the
Bluetooth function must be switched on in
COMAND and on the particular device. The
Bluetooth device must also be "visible" to
COMAND in order for COMAND to find and
display it. For the setting procedures,
please see the operating instructions for
the Bluetooth device.
It is possible to establish a Bluetooth
connection between COMAND and the
following types of device:
RMobile phone
RNotebook
iBluetooth-enabled mobile phones must
correspond to particular profiles to be
connected to COMAND.
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The volume of telephone conversations can
change after the phone has been
connected.
You can connect up to ten devices to
COMAND.
The connection process includes searching
for the device and its subsequent
authorization.
Calling up the Bluetooth Device List and
Searching for Devices
iYou must first switch on Bluetooth to be
able to call up the list of Bluetooth devices
(Y page 96).
XTo call up the list: Select System £
Settings £ Bluetooth £ Bluetooth
Device List.
XTo start the search: Select Update.
COMAND starts the search for devices
within reception range. The device list
appears after a short time.
iIf you call up the device list again, it may
not display all devices as you may have
removed one from the car for a while, for
example. In this case, start a new search to
update the device list.
XTo cancel the search: Select Cancel.
The device list can contain the following
devices:
RAll (available) devices detected, whether
authorized or not
RAll authorized devices, whether they have
been detected (are available) or not.
The device list may show the following icons
immediately after manual updating:
1 Currently connected R and authorized
device (Ò icon)
2 Device not within range but previously
authorized (¿ appears in grey)
3 Newly detected device within range but
not yet authorized (no Ò icon yet)
iIf the device list is already full, you will be
asked to de-authorize a device
(Y page 98). If COMAND does not detect
your Bluetooth device, external
authorization may be necessary
(Y page 98).
Displaying Details About a Bluetooth
Device
XCall up the Bluetooth device list
(Y page 97).
XSelect the desired device.XSelect Options £ Details.
The detailed display for this device
appears.
XTo close the detailed view: Rotate
y m z or slide o m p.
or
XPress n.
Authorizing a Bluetooth Device
XCall up the Bluetooth device list
(Y page 97).
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XSelect the currently unauthorized device
(no Ò icon yet).
XSelect Options £ Authorize.
The input menu for the passcode appears.
iThe passcode is any one to sixteen-digit
number which you can determine yourself.
You must enter the same number in
COMAND and also in the device to be
authorized. Also observe the information in
your mobile phone's operating
instructions. If you want to reauthorize a
device that has been de-authorized, you
may select a different passcode. You must
enter the same number on COMAND and
on the device to be authorized. Please also
refer to the instructions in the mobile
phone operating guide.
XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: Press
the number keys in turn.
or
XRotate y m z or slide o m p and select the
required number from the smart speller.
Then confirm with n. Repeat the operating
step as often as necessary.
XTo cancel an entry in COMAND:
Select Back.
XTo confirm an entry in COMAND:
Select n and then press d.
XEnter the same passcode into the
Bluetooth device (see the operating
instructions for the device).
The device is authorized.
Revoking Authorization for a Bluetooth
Device
XCall up the Bluetooth device list
(Y page 97).
XSelect the authorized device.XSelect Options £ De-authorize.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to revoke authorization for this
device.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the authorization for the
device will be revoked.
iIf you revoke authorization for a device
which has been authorized in the past and
which is not detected in the search, this
device will no longer be displayed in the
device list.
Devices which have been authorized in the
past but which are not detected in the
search are either not switched on or not in
the vehicle.
External Authorization
If COMAND does not detect your Bluetooth
device, this may be due to particular security
settings of your device. In this case, you can
test if your Bluetooth device can find
COMAND. COMAND's Bluetooth device
name is "MB Bluetooth".
XCall up the Bluetooth device list
(Y page 97).
XSelect Update £ Options £
External authorization.
XStart the Bluetooth search on the Bluetooth
device (see operating instructions for the
corresponding device).
XSelect COMAND ("MB Bluetooth").XEnter the passcode on the Bluetooth device
when requested to and then input it in
COMAND.
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Rear View Camera
COMAND shows the camera picture on the
display when
Rthe function is switched on in the System
Settings menu and
Rthe vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
As soon as you shift out of reverse gear, the
previous display is shown.
Switching On/Off the Display of the
Rear View Camera
XSwitch to System Menu
System settings menu with Rear View Cameraoption
XSelect Settings £ Rear View Camera.XSelect Activation by R gear.
Depending on the previous state the
function is switched on Ç or offc.
Reset
iYou can fully reset COMAND to the
factory settings. This process deletes all
personal data, among other things, (e.g.
station memory, address book entries,
entries in the destination memory and in
the last destinations of the navigation
system). It is recommended that you
perform a reset before the vehicle is
handed over or sold, for example.
XSelect System £ Settings £ Reset.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to reset.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, a prompt will appear again
asking whether you really wish to reset.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, a message will be shown.
COMAND is reset and restarted.
Language Setting
This function allows you to determine the
language for the menu displays and the
navigation messages. The language selection
affects the input options in the editing and
smart speller.
XSelect System £ Settings £
Language.
The list of languages appears. The R dot
indicates the current setting.
XTo select a language: Rotate y m z or
slide q m r.
The selection moves up and down.
XTo confirm the language selection:
Press n.
COMAND loads the selected language and
sets it.
iIf you change the system language, the
language for Voice Control will be also be
changed. If the selected language is not
supported by the Voice Control system,
“English” will be selected.
Navigation (Introduction)
Vehicle Equipment
iThis 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.
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Safety InstructionsGWarning
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the
vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
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.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following:
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
GWarning
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/traffic
situation. Digital maps do not cover all areas
nor all routes within an area. 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.
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.
Updating the Map Software
The digital data for the map software will
become obsolete, just like conventional road
maps. Optimum route guidance by the
navigation system is only achieved with up-
to-date map software. Information on new
map software versions is available from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You can have the map software updated there
by means of a DVD or perform the update
process yourself.
Notes on DVD Discs
R Only touch the discs at the edges.
R Handle the discs with care in order to
prevent reading errors.
R Avoid scratching, leaving fingerprints and
dust on the discs.
R Use a commercially available cleaning cloth
to clean discs. Always wipe in a straight line
from the inside outwards, never in a circular
motion.
R After use, put the discs back into the box.
R Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Update Sequence
The sequence includes the following stages:
R Loading DVD into the DVD changer
R Update process
i The update process may take between 60
and 150 minutes, depending on the size of
the map software.
If possible, perform the update when the
vehicle is stationary. The DVD read speed
is faster when the vehicle is stationary than
when the vehicle is moving and the update
therefore takes less time. If you perform
the update with the engine off and the
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vehicle battery is no longer powerful
enough, COMAND may shut off
automatically during the process to protect
the battery. In this case, restart the update
with the engine running.
You can interrupt the update process and
continue it at later time. If you cancel the
update process, the navigation system is
not ready for operation.
GWarning
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed
space. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases constitutes
a health hazard and could lead to loss of
consciousness or even death.
Loading DVDs into DVD Changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six built-
in compartments.
1 Disc slot2 Load buttonXPress the Load button 2.
A menu indicates which magazine
compartments are currently loaded.
XTo select an empty magazine
compartment: Rotate y m z or slide
o m p.
XTo start loading: Press n.
The message Please Insert Disc
will be displayed.
XInsert the DVD into the slot 2 with the
printed side upwards.
The DVD changer pulls in the DVD. The
message Loading Disc ... will be
displayed.
iIf the magazine is full, you will first need
to eject a disc.
Update Process
The update process starts once the DVD has
been loaded.
COMAND checks whether the map software
on the DVD matches the vehicle's navigation
system and system software.
Map Software is not suitable for the
Navigation System or the System
Software
A message is displayed stating that the
navigation update DVD with the new map
data is not suitable for the system or the
system software.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
XRemove the DVD from the slot.XHave the system software updated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iIt will only be possible to update the map
software once the system software has
been updated.
Map Software matches the Navigation
System and the current System Software
COMAND checks whether the DVD's map
data has already been installed.
Map Data Is already installed
The version release and a corresponding
message will be given on the display.
XTo confirm message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
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Map Data is not yet installed
The version release and a query as to whether
the update should be carried out will be given
on the display.XSelect Yes or No.
If No is selected, COMAND ejects the DVD
automatically and the map data is not
updated.XRemove the DVD from the slot.
If Yes is selected, the map data is updated.
Updating the Map Data
While the update is in progress, a
corresponding message and a progress bar
are displayed. The progress bar fills from left
to right over the course of the update. The
navigation system is not functional until the
update is complete.
You cannot eject the DVD during the update.
If you switch COMAND off during the update,
this will interrupt the update and the update
will resume at the point of interruption when
the system is restarted.
While updating, COMAND may prompt you to
change the DVD. A corresponding message
is then displayed.
XPress the Load button 8.
The magazine menu appears. The magazine
compartment containing the current disc is
highlighted.XPress 9.
COMAND ejects the DVD.XRemove the DVD from the slot.XInsert the DVD requested by COMAND.
If the update has been completed
successfully, a corresponding message is
displayed.XTo confirm message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.XRemove the DVD from the slot.
The update is complete.
If the update has not been completed
successfully, a message is displayed
indicating that the map update is not
possible.
XTo confirm message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.XRemove the DVD from the slot.
An unsucessful update may be caused by one
of the following:
R DVD dirty or scratched.
R Overheating as a result of excessively high
temperatures in the passenger
compartment.
Input Restriction
There is an input restriction for vehicles in
certain countries.
The restriction is active for vehicle speeds
above approx. 3 mph. The restriction is
deactivated as soon as the speed falls below
approx. 2 mph.
Certain entries cannot be made when the
restriction is active, e.g. a city or road entry.
This is indicated by the fact that certain menu
items cannot be selected.
General Information
Operational Readiness of the
Navigation System after the System
Software Update
Sometimes the installed map software is no
longer compatible following a system
software update by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. In this case, the navigation
system is not operational.
XTo update map software: Proceed as
described in the “Update Process” section
( Y page 101). Use map software
compatible with the system software.
i Please note that in this case the update
must run through right to the end. If you
cancel beforehand, the navigation system
will still not be ready for operation.
After start-up or initial start-up, the navigation
system must perform a position finding
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