2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class warning

Display and description of lane
recommendations
Lane Day
design Night
design
Recommended lane
In this lane, you will
be able to complete
the next two
changes of direction
without changing
lanes. Dark
blue Light
blue
Possible lane
In this lane, you will
only be able to
complete the next
change of direction
without changing
lanes. Light
blue Dark
blue
Lane not
recommended
In this lane, you will
not be able to
complete the next
change of direction
without changing
lanes. Gray Gray
i
The colors used in the lane
recommendation display vary depending
on whether day or night design is switched
on. HOV or carpool lanes 0043
HOV symbol on the road sign
0044 HOV symbol on the car pool lane
A route may be calculated taking the use of
HOV or carpool lanes into account. You can
use HOV or carpool lanes depending on the
number of persons in the vehicle as well as
the local and time limitation conditions.
i This information is stored in the map data.
i You can enter the number of people in the
vehicle (Y page 56). In this section, you can
also find more information on HOV or
carpool lanes.
If the system guides you to or from a carpool
lane, COMAND provides you with visual and
acoustic driving instructions. Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements G
WARNING
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.
Looking at the icons or map display can
distract you from traffic conditions and
driving, and increase the risk of an accident.
If you have missed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any 84
Route guidanceNavigation

X
Select Swap
Swap in the menu by turning 0082005B0083
the COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
X To delete a route: selectDelete
Delete in the
menu by turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the route
should be deleted.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo No and press 00A1to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes , the route will be deleted.
If you select No
No , the process will be
canceled.
Scanning the memory The SD memory card is inserted.
X
Calling up the "Routes" menu (Y page 89).
X Select Presets
Presets in the "Routes" menu by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller and
press 00A1to confirm.
The route memory is displayed. Off-road and off-map
Important safety note G
WARNING
The COMAND navigation system may direct
you to off-road routes that your vehicle may
not be capable of traversing through without
damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is
the driver's sole responsibility to determine
the suitability of the route. Off-road routes
may be of varying conditions and their appropriateness for use may be affected by
various factors such as time of day, time of
year and immediate weather conditions that
cannot be judged or taken into consideration
by the COMAND system.
Route guidance to a destination that is
not on a digitized road Example: route guidance to an off-road destination
0043
Off-road destination
0044 Off-road route section (dashed blue)
0087 Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
0085 Off-road (if available)
COMAND can guide you to destinations
which are within the area of the digital map,
but which are not themselves recorded on the
map.
These destinations are known as off-road
destinations, which you can enter using the
map, for example. In these cases, COMAND
guides you for as long as possible with
navigation announcements and displays on
roads known to the system.
If the vehicle reaches an area which is not part
of the digital map, the display appears as a
split-screen view. On the right, an arrow
appears that points to off-road
destination 0043. You will hear the
announcement: "Please follow the arrow on
the display". As the vehicle approaches the
destination, the Area of destination
Area of destination
reached reached message appears. Route guidance
91Navigation Z

Symbol for real-time traffic reports
Warning (red)
On the map:
symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route
guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area.
Traffic reports: symbol appears with the warning entry type Traffic incident (yellow)
On the map:
symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route
guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area.
Traffic reports: symbol appears with the caution entry type Slow-moving traffic on the route
On the map:
symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route
guidance is active and the route leads through the area.
The symbol marks average speeds of 25 – 45 mph (40 – 72 km/h).
Yellow car symbols may appear in conjunction with this symbol.
Traffic reports: symbol appears with the slow-moving traffic entry type Traffic jam on the route
On the map:
symbol appears when approaching a traffic jam if route guidance is active
and the route passes through the area affected by the traffic jam.
The symbol marks average speeds of 5 – 20 mph (8 – 32 km/h).
Red car symbols may appear in conjunction with this symbol.
Traffic reports: symbol appears with the traffic jam on route entry type Blocked route section on the route
On the map:
symbol appears at the beginning of a blocked section if route guidance is
active and the route passes through the blocked section.
The XXXX symbols may appear in conjunction with this symbol.
Traffic reports: symbol appears with the blocked route section entry type
Yellow line
Yellow line
with arrows with arrows Traffic incidents
On the map:
possible delays (e.g. roadwork)
Appears on the side of the road affected (direction of travel)
Green linewith arrows
Green linewith arrows Unimpeded traffic flow
On the map:
only appears on the side of the road (direction of
travel) on which traffic flow is unimpeded
Red linewith arrows
Red linewith arrows Warning message
On the map:
incident on road
Appears on the side of the road affected (direction of travel) 94
Traffic reportsNavigation

0083
Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
0084 Currently set steering angle of the front
wheels
i To display current elevation 0044, the
system must be able to receive at least four
satellites. Steering angle 0084can be a
maximum of 35° in both directions.
X To exit the display: confirmBack
Back by
pressing 00A1or press the 0041back button. Showing the map data version
X
To show the map data menu: press00A1
the COMAND controller.
X Select Navi
Navi in the main function bar by
sliding 00A0005Band turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Map Version
Map Version and press00A1to
confirm.
The map data version number is shown.
Information about new versions of the
digital map can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Updating the digital map
Introduction The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimal route
guidance 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 an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the
digital map updated there with a DVD, or you
can update it yourself.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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.
Carrying out a manual update i
The update process can take a long 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 may
automatically switch off. This protects the
battery. If this occurs, restart the update
with the engine running.
X Insert the DVD:
R
in the single DVD drive (Y page 192)
R in the DVD changer (Y page 192)
COMAND checks whether the digital 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 Additional settings
113Navigation Z

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described. General notes
Introduction
COMAND provides telephony via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
When connecting Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile
phones with PBAP (Phone BookAccess
Profile), the contacts are automatically
downloaded to COMAND.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system and receive vCards via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
You can use the text message (SMS) function
(receiving and reading) if the mobile phone
supports the MAP (Message AccessProfile)
Bluetooth ®
profile.
You can obtain more detailed information
about suitable mobile phones and about
connecting Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile
phones to COMAND on 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) for
the USA or at 1-800-387-0100 for Canada. Safety notes
G
WARNING
The driver must always concentrate on the
road. For 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 hands-
free device and only use the mobile phone
when weather, road and traffic conditions
permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per
second.
G
WARNING
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
constitute a health hazard to yourself and
others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the
possible health risks posed by
electromagnetic fields. You can reduce this
risk by using an exterior aerial.
Therefore, only use mobile communication
equipment if it is connected to the exterior
aerial of the vehicle. Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
R there is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
R you move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
R you use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available. Operating options
You can operate the telephone by:
R using the COMAND controller:
Turn 0082005B
Slide 009E005B or00A0005B 0064 120
General notesTelephone

Press
00A1
R using the 006Aor007F button and using
the telephone keypad on COMAND
R using the 006Aor007F button on the
multifunction steering wheel
R using the Voice Control System (see the
separate Voice Control System operating
instructions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and
illustrations in this section refer to COMAND. Function restrictions
The telephone is not ready for use in the
following situations:
R the telephone automatically tries to log on
to a network. If no network is available, you
may not be able to make a " 911"
emergency call. If you attempt to make an
outgoing call, the No NoService
Service message will
appear for a short while. 911 emergency call
G
WARNING
The 911 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
The following requirements must be fulfilled
for a 911emergency 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 mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via Bluetooth ®
.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
must arrange rescue measures yourself. X
Enter the number on COMAND
(Y page 128).
X Press 006A.
The telephone makes the connection.
X Wait until the emergency call center
answers and describe the emergency
situation. Telephony via the Bluetooth
®
interface Conditions
For telephony via COMAND's Bluetooth ®
interface, a Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile
phone is required.
On COMAND
X Activate the Bluetooth ®
function in
COMAND (Y page 40).
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, where
necessary, 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
Bluetooth ®
interface, you should check the
following 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
instructions). Telephony via the Bluetooth
®
interface 121Telephone Z

Using phone numbers in the text
0043
Usable numerical sequence
Numbers in text messages that are
highlighted in red can be used.
X Select a usable number when the text
message is displayed.
X Press 00A1the COMAND controller and
select Use
Use .
X Select Call Call.
The phone makes the call.
i It is possible that a highlighted numerical
sequence may not contain a telephone
number.
i You can use the "New entry" or "Add no."
functions to save this telephone number or
to add it to an existing entry.
Storing the sender of a text message in
the address book This function is not available if the sender’s
telephone number is already stored in the
address book.
X Press 00A1the COMAND controller while the
text message is being displayed.
X Select Save Number Save Number and press00A1to
confirm.
X Select New
New Entry
Entry and press 00A1to confirm.
X Store the phone number(Y page 137)Adding the sender of a text message to
an address book entry X
Press 00A1the COMAND controller while the
text message is being displayed.
X Select Save Number Save Number and press00A1to
confirm.
X Select Add Phone No.
Add Phone No. and press00A1to
confirm.
X Proceed from the step "Selecting a number
category" (Y page 135).
Deleting a text message (SMS) X
Select a text message in the text message
inbox by turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller.
X Select the list symbol to the right of the text
message by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Delete
Delete and press 00A1to confirm.
A deletion prompt appears.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No and press 00A1to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes, the text message is
deleted.
If you select No No, the process will be
canceled.
i This delete function is not supported by
all mobile phones. The Delete failed
Delete failed
message appears. Using the address book
Introduction
G
WARNING
Always focus your attention on the traffic
conditions.
Before starting the journey, familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use COMAND if road and traffic
conditions permit. You could otherwise
become involved in an accident in which you
or others could be injured. 142
Using the address bookTelephone

X
To change the map scale: as soon as you
turn 0082005B0083 the COMAND controller, the
scale bar appears.
X Turn 0082005B0083 until the desired scale is set.
i The data is downloaded again from the
server for these functions. This can delay
the display of the weather map.
Showing/hiding the menu in the
weather map X
To show: press00A1the COMAND controller
in the weather map.
X To hide: slide up00A0005Bthe COMAND
controller.
Switching to the weather information
display in the map X
Display the menu on the weather map
(Y page 165).
X Select View Viewby turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm. Weather
characteristic Display on the map
Hazard Icons Hazard Icons Displays warnings
Radar Map
Radar Map Displays the rain radar as
a colored area on the
map
Atmospheric Atmospheric
Pressure Pressure Displays air pressure
with isobars and as a
colored area on the map
Temperatures Temperatures Displays the
temperatures
Cloud Cover Cloud Cover Displays the clouds
Winds
Winds Displays wind direction
with an arrow and wind
speed with coloring
i
The hazard icon display is preset in the
factory. This presetting can be changed in
the Options menu (Y page 167). X
Select a weather characteristic by turning
0082005B0083 the COMAND controller and press
00A1 to confirm.
The 003Bdot indicates which weather
characteristic is currently displayed on the
map. You can select one weather
characteristic at a time.
Legend X
Display the menu on the weather map
(Y page 165).
X Select View Viewby turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Legend
Legend and press 00A1to confirm.
The legend is displayed in accordance with
the currently selected weather
characteristic.
X To switch back to the information
chart: display the menu on the weather
map (Y page 165).
X Select Display Weather
Display Weather and press00A1to
confirm. Memory functions
Storing a location in the memory You can save locations that are called up
frequently in ten preset positions (0, 1 – 9).
X
Select the location ( Ypage 163).
X Press and hold a number key.
When the location is saved, the number of
the selected preset comes before the name
of the place in the caption.
Selecting a location from the memory X
Quick select: when the weather display
(COMAND) is switched on and an entry is
available, press a number key, e.g. 008B.
The information chart appears and displays
the weather information.
X From the weather memory: select
Position Position in the information chart by Weather
165Online and Internet functions