2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class display

Searching by point of interest
category
POI category list
X
Call up the POI menu (Y page 70).
After entering a city, the POI category list
appears after choosing the menu item
Near Destination Near Destination ,Current Position
Current Position
or Other City
Other City.
X Select a POI category by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm. The 004Carrow behind an entry
shows that other categories are available. FILLING STATION category selected
X
Select an entry and press 00A1to confirm.
The search for points of interest begins in
the vicinity of the selected position. Point of interest search near the current position
(example)
The example shows a search after the
selection of the
Rest Area Rest Areaentry.
i The POI search is canceled when 50 POIs
have been found.
COMAND searches within a radius of
approximately 60 miles (100 km).
Once the search is completed, the POI list
is displayed.
If COMAND does not find any POIs within
this radius, it extends its search range to
approximately 125 miles (200 km).
If COMAND finds one POI within this radius,
it finishes the search. Point of interest list
Introduction Point of interest list (example)
The POI list displays the search results for the
category in the vicinity of the selected
position.72
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The search results display the following
information:
R
an arrow that shows the linear direction to
the point of interest
R the linear distance to the point of interest
R the name of the point of interest
i The arrow and linear distance to the
destination are not visible if you have
entered a POI after entering another city.
The arrow is also not shown when
searching for a POI in the vicinity of the
destination.
Depending on the POI selected, COMAND
uses different reference points in
determining the linear distance to the
destination:
R vicinity of current position: the linear
distance is the distance of the point of
interest from the current vehicle
position.
R vicinity of destination: the linear distance
is the distance from the destination
entered to the point of interest.
Selecting a point of interest 0043
Point of interest with address
0044 To start route calculation
0087 To store an address in the destination
memory
0085 To display details
0083 To make a call (when available) 0084
To cancel selection
006B To display a point of interest's position on
the map
The example has been selected in the BAR
BAR
& RESTAURANT & RESTAURANT POI category. Further
information on searching via POI categories
(Y page 72).
X Select the POI in the POI list by turning
0082005B0083 the COMAND controller and press
00A1 to confirm.
The complete address of the point of
interest selected is shown.
X To start route calculation: select
Start Start 0044and press 00A1to confirm.
X To store an address in the destination
memory: selectSave Save0087 and press 00A1to
confirm. You can now select storing
options (Y page 100).
X To show the detailed view: select
Details Details 0085and press 00A1to confirm.
X To make a call: selectCall Call0083 and press
00A1 to confirm. COMAND switches to
telephone mode (Y page 128).
i This menu item is available if the POI has
a telephone number and a mobile phone is
connected to COMAND (Y page 122).
X To call up the map: selectMap Map006B and
press 00A1to confirm.
X You can move the map and select the
destination (Y page 65). Entering a point of interest
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Point of interest list with character bar
Search by name in the vicinity of the destination
(example)
If you have selected
Search By Name Search By Namein the
POI menu and then defined the position for
the search (Y page 71), the POI list with
character bar appears.
Depending on your selection, you can select
all available points of interest on the digital
map or the points of interest in the vicinity of
the selected position.
X Proceed as described in "Searching for a
phone book entry" (Y page 133).
If COMAND can assign the characters
entered to one entry unambiguously, the
address entry appears automatically.
X To start route calculation: selectStart Start
and press 00A1to confirm. ZAGAT
®
survey service The Z icon before a search result shows that
a ZAGAT ®
rating is available for this entry. 0043
ZAGAT ratings
0044 To display details
X Select an entry with the "Z" icon by turning
0082005B0083 the COMAND controller and press
00A1 to confirm.
The ZAGAT evaluations appear. ZAGAT example description
X
To show the information: select
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Selecting a point of interest using the
map Point of interest on the map
You can select points of interest that are
available in the selected (visible) section of
the map. The POI is highlighted on the map,
you will see further information on the upper
edge of the display.
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
00BE function button.
X To show the menu: press00A1the COMAND
controller.
X Select Guide
Guide in the navigation system
menu bar by turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to 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 you want
COMAND to display.
If no points of interest are available, you will
see a message to this effect.
i You also see this message if you have
selected the No NoSymbols
Symbols menu item under
"Map display" (Y page 105).
X To confirm the message: press00A1the
COMAND controller.
X To select a POI: selectNext
Next orPrevious
Previous
and press 00A1to confirm. X
To show details for the selection: select
Details
Details and press 00A1to confirm.
X To change to the map: slide00A0005Bthe
COMAND controller.
You can move the map and select the map
section.
X To start route calculation: selectStart
Start
and press 00A1to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the point
of interest should be used as the
destination.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo No and press 00A1to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes, route guidance starts.
If you select No
No, you can choose a new POI.
i Cont.
Cont. is displayed instead of Start
Startwhen
Calculate Alternative Routes
Calculate Alternative Routes is
activated in the navigation menu
(Y page 86). Personal points of interest
General notes
i The use of personal POIs for displaying
traffic surveillance equipment is not
permitted in every country. Please observe
the country-specific regulations and adapt
your speed accordingly when driving. Settings
Calling up the "Personal POIs" menu "Personal POIs" menu Personal points of interest
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X
To switch on navigation mode: press the
00BE function button.
X To show the menu: press00A1the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi
Navi in the main function bar by
sliding 00A0005Band turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Personal POIs
Personal POIs and press00A1to
confirm.
Displaying personal POIs on the map The personal POIs are shown on the map with
an icon according to their category.
X Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 75).
X Select Display Personal POIs On Map
Display Personal POIs On Map
in the menu and press 00A1to confirm.
You can select different categories. Selection Explanation
0053Not
Not
Classified Classified Standard entry for
personal POIs
0053COMAND
COMAND Personal POIs
(destinations, routes) that
you have imported via the
online function
(Y
page 161). If you have created your own categories (e.g.
"Fishing", "Hotels"), they are also displayed
(Y
page 77). X
Select a category and press 00A1to confirm.
The icon display is switched on 0073or off
0053, depending on the previous status.
i The icons will be displayed in the following
map scales:
R 1/16 mile (50 m)
R 1/8 mile (100 m)
R 1/4 mile (200 m)
R 1/2 mile (500 m)
Visual warning for personal POIs Example: visual warning for a personal POI
If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI,
this is highlighted on the map. The display for
the corresponding category must be
activated for this.
X
Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 75).
X In the "Personal POIs" menu, select
Visual Warning For Personal POIs Visual Warning For Personal POIs
and press 00A1to confirm.
The menu displays the available categories.
X Select a category and press 00A1to confirm.
This will switch the visual warning for all
personal POIs of this category on 0073or off
0053, depending on the previous setting.
Acoustic notification for personal POIs A gong sounds when the vehicle is
approaching a personal POI. The function for
the corresponding category must be
activated for this.76
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X
Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 75).
X In the "Personal POIs" menu, select
Acoustic Notification for Acoustic Notification for
Personal POIs Personal POIs and press00A1to confirm.
The menu displays the available categories.
X Select a category and press 00A1to confirm.
This will switch the acoustic notification for
all personal POIs of this category on 0073or
off 0053, depending on the previous setting.
Managing categories for personal
points of interest X
Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 75).
X In the "Personal POIs" menu, select
Manage Categories For Personal Manage Categories For Personal
POIs POIs and press 00A1to confirm. X
To create a new category: selectNew
Newand
press 00A1to confirm.
X Enter the name of the category. Character
entry (Y page 32).
X Select the 0054icon and press 00A1to
confirm.
A list with icons appears. You can assign an
icon to the category.
X Select a symbol by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
You have created a new category with a
name and icon. This category appears
when selecting the display on the map or
when selecting the destination.
X To rename a category, to change a
symbol: selectRename
Rename orChange Icon Change Icon
and press 00A1to confirm.
X Proceed as described under "To create a
new category".
X To delete a category: selectDelete Delete and
press 00A1to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the
category should be deleted.
i If you delete a category, all points of
interest of this category are also deleted.
X Select Yes
Yesand press 00A1to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes, the category will be
deleted.
If you select No No, the process will be aborted.
Managing personal POIs X
Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 75).
X Select Manage Personal POIs Manage Personal POIs in the
menu and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Not Classified
Not Classified, COMAND
COMANDor your
own category and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select a personal POI and press 00A1to
confirm.
The personal point of interest is displayed.
For further information on managing personal
POI categories (Y page 79): Personal points of interest
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Selecting as the destination
X
Insert the SD memory card (Y page 195).
X To switch on navigation mode: press the
00BE function button.
X To show the menu: press00A1the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination
Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
X Select From Personal POIs
From Personal POIs and press
00A1 to confirm.
The categories of personal POIs appear. Selection Explanation
Not
Not
Classified Classified Standard entry for
personal points of
interest.
COMAND COMAND Personal POIs which you
have imported via the
online function
(Y
page 161). COFFEE SHOP COFFEE SHOP Symbol and category that
you have created yourself
(Y
page 77). In the example, the
COFFEE SHOP COFFEE SHOPcategory is
selected.
The personal points of interest for this
category are shown. X
Select a personal POI and press 00A1to
confirm.
X To rename a personal POI: select
Rename Rename and press 00A1to confirm.
X To change the category: selectChange
Change
Category
Category and press00A1to confirm.
X To change to the map: selectMap
Mapand
press 00A1to confirm.
The position of the personal point of
interest is shown in the map.
i A symbol is displayed according to the
"Displaying personal POIs on the map"
setting (Y page 76).
X To start route calculation: selectStart
Start
and press 00A1to confirm.
If route guidance has been activated, a
prompt will appear asking whether you
wish to accept the personal point of
interest as the destination. Personal points of interest
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X
Select Yes
Yes when the prompt for starting the
navigation system is shown. The window
for starting the navigation system appears
(Y page 62).
X Select Start
Start .
or
X Select No Noto store the downloaded
destination in the destination memory for
later use.
i The destination addresses are
downloaded in the same order as they are
sent.
If you own several Mercedes-Benz vehicles
equipped with an mbrace subscriber
account: each destination address can be
downloaded by each vehicle associated
with the e-mail address registered for your
mbrace account. Route guidance
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation
commands if the actual street/traffic
situation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. For example, a route may have
been diverted or the direction of a one-way
street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations. Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (Y
page 62).
COMAND guides you to your destination by
means of navigation announcements 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:
R when selecting a route, COMAND tries to
avoid roads that only have limited access,
e.g. roads closed to through traffic.
R roads that have time restrictions (e.g.
closed on Sundays and public holidays) are
considered for route guidance on days
when they are open. For this purpose, the
relevant times must be correctly stored in
the database. Displays during route guidance
Change of direction Changes of direction have three phases:
R
Preparation phase
R Announcement phase
R Change-of-direction phase Route guidance
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