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X
Enter the phone number using the
character bar.
Assigning apoint of interes tcategory Introduction
The categories and points of interest
available depend on the distance from the
vehicle position you have set for the point of
interest.
R point of interest in the vicinity of the
destination:
Alphabetically sorted categories, as well as
points of interes tinthe vicinity of the target
destination and sorted by distance are
available.
R point of interest in the vicinity of the current
position:
Alphabetically sorted categories are
available, as well as points of interest in the
vicinity of the vehicle position arranged by
distance.
R point of interest within a given city:
If you have entered only the state/province
and the city, the system will return
alphabetically sorted categories and points
of interest within the city limits.
If you have entered more than the state/
province and the city, the system will return
alphabetically sorted categories and points
of interest sorted by distance, all in the
vicinity of the address you entered.
R point of interest using name search:
An alphabetically sorted list of all points of
interest is available.
The list sorts points of interest with the
same name and in the same category
according to distance, starting with those
nearest to you.
Selecting acategory
X Select a mai ncategory by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller. X
Confirm the entry with W.
If the selected main category does not
contain any sub-categories, the poin tof
interest list appears.
If the selected main category contains
subcategories, a list of the subcategories
appears with the input speller.
X Selec tacategory by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller.
X Confirm the entry with W.
The point of interest list appears. It
contains the points of interest available in
the sub-category that are within the search
radius.
i Search radius means: COMAND searches
within a radius of 100 km.
If COMAND does not find any points of
interest within this radius, it extends its
search range to approximately 200 km. If
COMAND finds one point of interest within
this radius, it finishes the search.
i If you select the ALL list item, the point of
interest list contains all points of interest
for all subcategories in the Restaurant mai
ncategory which lie within the search
radius.
Point of interes tlist Introduction
The illustration below shows an example of
the point of interest list for the
Restaurant main category in the vicinity of the current
position. Navigation
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Example display
:
Point of interest category
; Directio ndisplay to point of interest
starting from the current position
= Linear distance to the point of interest
? Poin tofi nterest
A Selected category or sub-category
i Depending on the point of interest
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 linea rdistance
is the distance fro mthe destination
entered to the point of interest.
Selecting apoint of interest
X Select a point of interest by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
The complete address of the poin tof
interest selected is shown. :
Poin tofi nterest with address
; To start route calculation
= To store an address in the destination
memory
? To display details
A Phone call
B To display a point of interest's positio non
the map
X To start route calculation: selectStart and press
Wto confirm.
X To store an address in the destination
memory: selectSave and press
Wto
confirm. You can now select storage
options (Y page 167).
X To show the detailed view: select
Details and press
Wto confirm.
X To make a call: selectCall and press
W
to confir m(only available if the point of
interes tcontains a telephone book entry
and a telephone is connected to COMAND).
COMAND switches to telephone mode
(Y page 187).
X To call up the map: selectMap and press
W to confirm.
X You can move the map and select the
destination (Y page 147).
ZAGAT ®
Survey service
Entries with the Z icon contain additional
ZAGAT information. ZAGAT rates restaurants,
for instance, in regard to the quality of the
food, furnishing, service, and provides an
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X
Select the entry with the Z icon by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The ZAGAT evaluations appear. 1
ZAGAT ratings
2 To display details
X To show adescription: selectDetails and press
Wto confirm. ZAGAT example description Selecting
apoint of interes tusing the
map You can select points of interest that are
available in the selected (visible) section of
the map.
X
To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller. :
Highlighted point of interest
X Slide ZVthe COMAND controller forwards
and thereby activate the display window.
The map with highlighted point of
interest :is shown.
X To highlight the next point of interest:
select Next in the menu bar by turning
cVd and sliding YVXthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X To highlight the previous point of
interest: selectPrevious in the menu bar
by turning cVdand sliding YVXthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X To display details of a point of interest:
select Details in the menu bar by turning
cVd and sliding YVXthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm. Navigation
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Route guidance
General notes G
WARNING
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking into account the
following, for example:
R Traffic lights
R Stop and right-of-way signs
R Lane merging
R Parking or stopping prohibited areas
R Othe rroad and traffic rules and regulations
R Narrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/ traffic
situation. 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.
Route guidance begins once aroute has been
calculated (Y page 143).
COMAND guides you to your destination by
means of navigation commands 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 and non-
residents.
R roads that have time restrictions (e.g.
closed on Sundays and public holidays) are
avoided for route guidance.
Change of direction Introduction
Changes of direction have three phases:
R preparation phase
R announcement phase
R change-of-direction phase
Preparation phase
COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of direction .Based on the example
display below, the change of direction is
announced with a message. You see the full-
scree nmap. Example display: preparation phase
: Next road
; Route
= Curren tvehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
? Current road
The display in ?depends on the setting
selected under "Text information on the map"
(Y page 173).
Announcement phase
COMAND announces the imminen tchange of
direction. With referencet o the following
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before the change of direction with the
request
Please turn right in 900 ft .
The announced distance to the nex tchange
of direction depends on the type of road and
its permissible speed limit.
The display is now split into two sectors. In
the left half, you see the normal map view.
The right half shows an enlarged section of
the area around the intersection (Crossing
Zoom) or a 3D image of the road's course with
the route indicating the next maneuver. Example display:a
nnouncement phase
: Next road
; Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot, shown in both
the left and right displays)
= Graphi crepresentation of the distance to
the next change of direction
? Change of direction (turn right here)
A Distance to the next change of direction
B Route (highlighted in blue, shown in both
the left and right displays)
i The filled-in section of visual display for
distance =gets shorter, the nearer you
get to the announced change of direction.
Change-of-direction phase
COMAND announces the imminen tchange of
direction. In the example, the Now turnright announcement is made 100 ft. before
the change of direction. The display is split
into two halves, as in the announcement
phase. Example display:c
hange-of-direction phase
: Current vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
; Graphic representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
= Distance to the next change of direction
Once the change of direction is completed,
COMAND automatically switches back to full-
screen display.
Lane recommendations Overview
On multilane roads, COMAND can display
lane recommendations for the next change of
direction. The corresponding data must be
available in the digital map.
COMAND displays lane recommendations
B, based on the next two changes of
direction. The number of lanes applies to the
point at which the next change of direction is
required. Navigation
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Example display
:
Point of the next change in direction (light
blue circle)
; Point of the change of direction after next
= Next change of direction (i nthis case, turn
off to the right)
? Graphic representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
A Distance to the next change of direction
B Possible lane (light blue)
C Recommended lane (dark blue)
D Lane not recommended (gray)
E Current vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
i The multifunction display also shows lane
recommendations. Only the recommended
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Display and description of lane recommendations
The colors used in the lan erecommendation display vary depending on whether day or night
design is switched on. Lane Day design Night design
Recommended lane
C
In this lane, you will be able to complete the
nextt wo changes of directio nwithout
changing lanes. Dar
kblue Light blue
Possible lane
B
In this lane, you will only be able to complete
the nex tchange of direction without
changing lanes. Light blue Dark blue
Lane not recommended
D
In this lane, you will not be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lane. Gray Gray
Display in the multifunction display
The lane recommendations are also shown in
the multifunction display. You will find further
information in the "On-board computer"
section (Y page 341).
Using car pool lanes
COMAND displays car pool lanes if you have
selected this option in the route options
(Y page 139).
If this is the case, COMAND checks whether
there are any car pool lanes on the route. If
there are, they are taken into account during
route calculation. Route guidance will then
include car pool lanes.
Car pool lanes may only be used under certain
conditions. Please observe the relevant legal
requirements. Example: display, car pool lane
:
Identification marking on the road
; Identification marking in COMAND
Canceling or continuing route guidance Canceling route guidance
X
To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm. Navigation
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X
Select Cancel Route Guidance and press
W to confirm.
Continuing route guidance
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu ba rby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select Continue Route Guidance and
press Wto confirm.
COMAND calculates the route.
Destination or area of destination
reached Whe
nyou reach your destination, COMAND
displays a checkered flag and route guidance
is automatically ended.
For certain points of interest (e.g. airports),
the Destination Reached display is shown
as well as the checkered flag.
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.
i Audible navigation announcements are
muted during a telephone call.
If you have missed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any
time. X
To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X In the navigation menu bar, confirm RPT with
W.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
X To switch off: during the announcement,
press the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
You will briefly see the message: The driving instructions have been
muted .
X To switch on: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X In the +navigation menu bar, press W
to confirm.
i COMAND automatically switches the
navigation announcements back on when:
R you have a new route calculated.
R you start the engine again after having
left the vehicle.
Reducing volume during anavigation
announcement
The volume of an active audio or video source
can be automatically reduced during a
navigation announcement.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Audio Fadeout and press
Wto
confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Setting the volume manually
X Set the volume during a navigation
announcement.
or
X In the map display whe nthe menu is
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