2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER Owners Manual

Example: compass
:
Current direction of travel
; Current elevation above average sea
level, rounded
= Current vehicle position: longitude coor-
dinates
? Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
A Current vehicle position: latitude coordi-
nates
B Currently set steering angle of the front
wheels
i To display current elevation
;, the sys-
tem must be able to receive at least four
satellites. Steering angle Bcan be a max-
imum of 35° in both directions.
X To exit the display: confirmBack
Back by press-
ing Wor press the %back button.
Country-specific information You can call up information on the traffic con-
ditions in the country you are currently driving
in via the COMAND Online Internet and on-
line function.
The availability of information is country-
dependent. Information can include maxi-
mum speeds, driving with dipped-beam head- lamps or legal alcohol limits, for example.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller. X
Select Position Position in the navigation system
menu bar by sliding VÆand turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select Country information
Country information and press
W to confirm.
When the connection has been made, the
available country information appears.
X To return to navigation: press the%
button.
Showing the map data version X
To show the map data menu: pressW
the COMAND controller.
X Select Navi Naviin the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Map version
Map version and pressWto con-
firm.
The map data version number is shown.
Information about new versions of the dig-
ital map can be obtained from a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
Updating the digital map Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
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the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map soft-
ware become outdated in the same way as
conventional road maps. Optimal route guid-
ance can only be provided by the navigation
system in conjunction with the most up-to-
date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. You can have the digital mapupdated there with a DVD, or you can update
it yourself.
In some countries, it is possible to update the map data for COMAND Online free of charge
for a period of 3 years. Information on the
availability of this service for your vehicle can be obtained from your Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre. If the free update is not available
in your country, please read the "Updating
process" section.
Entitlement to the free update
For the first three years after your vehicle is
registered, you are entitled to all available
updates to the map software for
COMAND Online. They are usually installed
during a regular vehicle service. After this
period, you can purchase further updates
from your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The free updates relate to the vehicle and not
to an individual. If there is a change of own-
ership within 3 years of first registration, the
new owner is entitled to the map software
updates.
Availability of free updates
Enter your e-mail address at http://
www.mercedes-benz-accessories.com/
comand-infomail. You will receive a one-off e- mail containing information on how to updatethe map software. Please also visit http://
www.mercedes-benz-accessories.com/
navigation-updates to find out if map soft- ware updates for your vehicle are available at
your Mercedes-Benz partner.
Updating at the Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre
If an update for your map software is availa-
ble, you will receive it free of charge at your
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre during your
vehicle's annual service. You can arrange a
separate appointment for this at your
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on request.
The update is performed only by a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre for European map data.
The map software is not provided on a data
medium.
Carrying out the update yourself
i The update process may take some time
(over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you start the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND Online may
automatically switch off. This preserves the battery. If this occurs, restart the update
with the engine running.
X Insert the DVD:
R in the single DVD drive (Y page 469)
R in the DVD changer (Y page 469)
COMAND Online checks whether the digi-
tal map on the DVD is compatible with the
navigation system and system software.
A prompt then appears asking if you want
to install the database. Versions of the
database currently installed and the data-
base that is to be installed are displayed.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo No and press Wto confirm.
After selecting Yes
Yes, an activation code
must be entered when installing a database
for the first time. You will receive the acti-
vation code when you buy the navigation
DVD. Navigation
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If you select
No
No, the process will be cancel-
led.
X Enter the activation code.
After entering the activation code cor-
rectly, COMAND Online starts updating the
digital map. Once the update is finished,
you will see a message.
X To confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The navigation system is not operational
until the update is complete.
i You cannot eject the DVD during the
update. If you switch off COMAND Online
during the update, the update is interrup-
ted. It then continues from where it was
interrupted when the system is restarted.
COMAND Online may prompt you to change
the DVD during the update.
X Press the V(for DVD changer) or 8
(for single DVD drive) load/eject button.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully
completed, you will see a message to this
effect.
X To confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
The update is complete.
If the update is not successfully completed,
you will see a message that the map update is not possible.
X To confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot. 384
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Problems with the navigation system
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions COMAND Online is
unable to continue
route guidance after
the journey has been
interrupted. Route guidance is cancelled if you interrupt the journey for more
than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle.
"Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND Online
back on and driving on.
X Continue route guidance (Y page 356).Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions COMAND Online is
unable to determine
the vehicle's position. COMAND Online has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if
the vehicle has been transported.
Examples:
R after transporting the vehicle by ferry
R after transporting the vehicle by motorail
R after the vehicle has been towed
X Start the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND Online determines the vehicle's position. Depending
on the driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays. Navigation
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The
Navigation
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unavailable
unavailable message
appears. COMAND Online has an integrated hard drive on which the digital
map is stored.
To protect the integrated hard drive against damage,
COMAND Online deactivates it at very high and low temperatures. The navigation system will then be temporarily unavailable.
X Let the vehicle and COMAND Online cool down.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND Online off and then on
again. If an area of the hard disk has a fault, COMAND Online can no
longer access the map data in this area. This may occur when
calculating a route, for example.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND Online off and then on
again.
The navigation system will be operational again until it has to
access the faulty area of the hard drive once more. The message will then reappear.
X Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions You see a message
informing you that the
DVD containing the dig-
ital map is incompatible
with the system soft-
ware. The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update.
X To confirm the message: pressWthe COMAND controller.
X Eject the DVD.
X Have the system database checked at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The map software
update has failed. The DVD is dirty.
X Clean the DVD.
X Restart the update. The DVD is scratched.
X Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 386
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
X Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
X Restart the update. COMAND Online's integrated hard disk is defective.
X Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions COMAND Online asks
for an activation code
during the map update. The digital map is secured with an activation code.
X Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Telephone
Features of your COMAND Online
This Supplement describes all the standard
and optional equipment for your COMAND
Online system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND Online system may not be equip-
ped with all the features described. General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Operating communications equipment inte-
grated into the vehicle while driving will dis-
tract you from traffic conditions. You could
then lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe
location and make entries only while the vehi- cle is stationary. G
WARNING
If you use the RF transmitter in the vehicle in
an improper way, its electromagnetic radia-
tion can disrupt vehicle electronics, e.g. if:
R the RF transmitter is not connected to an
exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial is fitted incorrectly or is
not a low-reflection aerial
This can jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the low-reflection exterior aerial fitted at
a qualified specialist workshop. When oper-
ating in the vehicle, always connect the RF
transmitter to the low-reflection exterior aer-
ial.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating mobile communications
equipment in the vehicle.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and to the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior aerial. Telephone
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Therefore, only use mobile communication
equipment if it is connected to the exterior
aerial of the vehicle.
Introduction COMAND Online allows you to use two dif-
ferent modes of telephony:
R telephony via the Bluetooth ®
interface
(standard equipment):
R permanently installed/SAP telephony (only
in conjunction with a data-enabledMB
SAP module)
In telephony via Bluetooth ®
interface
mode, the mobile phone is connected directly
to COMAND Online via Bluetooth ®
.
Enhancing this operating mode with the
optional mobile phone bracket allows you to:
R connect the mobile phone to the exterior
aerial on the vehicle
R charge the mobile phone
In the permanently installed/SAP teleph-
ony mode, the optional data-enabledMB
SAP module is inserted into the fitting in the
armrest designed for housing the mobile
phone bracket.
When connecting Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile
phones with PBAP (Phone BookAccess
Profile), the contacts are automatically down-
loaded to COMAND Online.
If your mobile phone supports the MAP Blue-
tooth ®
profile (M essageAccess Profile),
COMAND Online can receive and display text messages.
Further information on the following topics
can be obtained from your Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre or on the Internet at http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect :
R suitable mobile phones
R available mobile phone brackets
R connecting Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile
phones to COMAND Online
R overview of the functions for the operating
modes Call disconnected while the vehicle is in
motion A call may be disconnected if:
R there is insufficient GSM network coverage
in certain areas
R you move from one GSM or UMTS trans-
mitter/receiver area (GSM/UMTS cell) into
another and no channels are free
R you use a SIM card that is not compatible
with the network available
R you are using a mobile phone with "Twin-
card" and the mobile phone with the sec-
ond SIM card is logged into the network at
the same time
Operating options You can operate the telephone:
R using the COMAND controller:
turn cVd
slide XVY orZVÆ
press W
R by using the 6or~ button and the
telephone keypad on COMAND Online
R by using the 6or~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel
R by using LINGUATRONIC (see the separate
LINGUATRONIC operating instructions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and
illustrations in this section refer to
COMAND Online.
Function restrictions You will not be able to use the telephone, will
no longer be able to use the telephone, or you
may have to wait before using it in the follow- ing situations:
R if the mobile phone is switched off
R if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off in
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if the Bluetooth ®
function is switched off on
the mobile phone while you are using Blue-
tooth ®
interface telephony
R if the mobile phone is not logged into a
mobile phone network
i The telephone automatically tries to log
on to a network. If no network is available,
you may not be able to make a 999or112
emergency call. If you attempt to make an
outgoing call, the No
No service service message will
appear for a short while.
If you switch COMAND Online off during a call in hands-free mode, the call will be termina-
ted. You can prevent this as follows:
X Switch the mobile phone to private mode
before switching off COMAND Online (see
the mobile phone operating instructions).
999 or 112 emergency call The following conditions must be fulfilled in
order to make a 999or112 emergency call:
R the mobile phone must be switched on
R a network must be available
R a valid and operational SIM card must be
inserted in the mobile phone
R the PIN must have been entered
If you are unable to make an emergency call,
you must arrange rescue measures yourself.
i The
999 or112 emergency call number is
a public service. Any misuse is punishable
by law. Telephony via the Bluetooth
®
inter-
face
Conditions For telephony via COMAND Online's Blue-
tooth
®
interface, a Bluetooth ®
-capable
mobile phone is required. On COMAND Online
X Activate the Bluetooth ®
function in
COMAND Online (Y page 313).
On the mobile phone X Switch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN when prompted to do so (see the
mobile phone operating instructions).
X Activate Bluetooth ®
functions and, if nec-
essary, Bluetooth ®
visibility on the mobile
phone (see the mobile phone operating
instructions).
The battery of the mobile phone should
always be kept sufficiently charged in order to prevent malfunctions.
In preparation for telephoning via the Blue-
tooth ®
interface, you should check the fol-
lowing items on your mobile phone (see the
mobile phone operating instructions):
R Hands-Free Profile
The mobile phone must support Hands-
Free Profile 1.0 or above.
R Bluetooth ®
visibility
On certain mobile phones, the device itself must be made "visible" to other devices, as
well as activating the Bluetooth ®
function
(see the mobile phone operating instruc-
tions).
This visibility is for restricted periods of
time on some mobile phones.
R Bluetooth ®
device name
Every Bluetooth ®
device has a Bluetooth ®
device name. This device name is freely
definable, but can be identical for all devi-
ces from the same manufacturer. It is
therefore recommended that you change
this name so that you can easily recognise
your mobile phone (see the mobile phone
operating instructions).
i Not all mobile phones available on the
market are equally suitable. Further infor-
mation on suitable mobile phones and
mobile phone brackets can be obtained at
your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on Telephone
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