Information about new versions of map
software can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
You can have yourm ap software updated
there with a DVD, or you can update it
yourself.
Updating process G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic
carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
The update process can take a long time (over
an hour), depending on th esize 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 the starter battery is not sufficiently
charged, COMAND may end the process
automatically. This protect sthe battery. If
this occurs, restart the update with the
engine running.
Displaying information on the map
version currently in use
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding VÆand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Map version and press
Wto
confirm.
Notes on handling DVDs
R Only hold DVDs by the edge.
R Handle DVDs carefully to prevent reading
errors.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on DVDs. R
Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. When cleaning CDs,
you should wipe in straight lines from the
center outwards rather than in a circular
motion.
R Place DVDs back in their cases after use.
R Protect DVDs from heat and direct sunlight.
Map software copy protection
Map software for COMAND is subject to a
charge. The map software has just one
activation code which is usable in one vehicle
only, and is not transferable. You can obtain
the six-digit activation code from an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter. If you
have lost the activation code, contact an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter. If
COMAND does not accept the activation
code that you have received, also contact an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter.
Your vehicle is supplied with map software at
the factory. Depending on the country, map
software for your region is either pre-installed
or the map software is supplied as a DVD.Y ou
do not require an activation code for the map
software that is provided with your vehicle.
If the map software on your vehicle has been
installed at the factory and you wish to
reinstall it, this also does not necessitate
entry of the activation code.
Installation process
X Load the map software DVD in the DVD
drive (Y page 209).
COMAND checks the DVD and shows a
corresponding message in the display.
Map software is not compatible with the
navigation system
You will see a message that the map software
cannot be installed.
X To confirm the message: pressW.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert a DVD which is compatible with the
vehicle’s navigation system. Navigation
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Map software is not compatible with the
current system software
You will see a message that the system
software and the map software are not
compatible.
X To confirm the message: pressW.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Have the system software updated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The map software cannot be installed until
the system software has been updated.
Map software compatible with the
navigation system and the current
system software
COMAND checks whethe rthe map data on
the DVD is already installed.
Map data is already installed
You will see a message that the map data is
already installed. Aprompt will also appear
asking you whethe ryou wish to continue with
the map software installation.
X Select Yes or
No .
If you select Yes , the existing map data is
overwritten.
If you select No , COMAND automatically
ejects the DVD and the installation of the
map software is canceled.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
Map data is not installed yet
In the display, you will see a comparison of
the version statuses of the map software DVD
and the map software installed in COMAND.
Ap rompt then appears asking whethe rthe
map software installation should be carried
out.
X Select Yes or
No .
If you select Yes , the map data is installed.
If you select No , COMAND automatically
ejects the DVD and the installation of the
map software is canceled.
X Take the DVD out of the slot. If an activation code is required for the map
software, a prompt appears in the display
requesting the code to be entered.
X
Enter the activation code and confirm the
entry with !.
The map software is installed.
If you enter an incorrect activation code, the
prompt to enter the activation code appears
again. If the activation code is entered
incorrectly three times, the prompt asking
you to enter the activation code appears after
a time delay.T he time delay increases every
time the activation code is entered
incorrectly, from five minutes up to a
maximum of five hours.
Installing map data
Just before the copying process starts,
COMAND restarts the system.
While the installation is running, you will see
a message to this effect and a progress bar.
X To cancel the installation process: eject
the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
i If you interrupt the installation process,
the navigation system will not be
operational. You can continue an
interrupted installation process at a later
date.
X Installation process with multi-DVD
map data: once the content of the first
DVD has been installed, a message appears 178
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X
Switch on audio CD mode (Y page 210).
X Select CD by sliding
VÆand turning cVd
the COMAND controlle rand press Wto
confirm.
X Select Gracenote Media Database by
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
Switch the function on Oor off ª.
Updating Gracenote ®
music recognition
technology and the Gracenote Media
Database
The digital data on the Gracenote Media
Database becomes obsolete due to the
release of new CDs .Optimum functionality
can only be attained with up-to-date
Gracenote ®
music recognition technology.
Information about new versions can be
obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
You can have your music recognition
software updated there with aDVD, or you
can update it yourself.
i The Gracenote Media Database is
updated in conjunction with the navigation
system's digital map (Y page 176).
Setting the audio format You can only set the audio format in audio
DVD mode. The number of audio formats
available depends on the DVD. The contentof
an audio DV Dis called an "album", and this
can be divided into up to nine groups. Agroup
can contain musi cindifferen tsound qualities
(stereo and multichannel formats, for
example), or bonus tracks. Each group can
contain up to 99 tracks. If an audio DVD only
contains one audio format, the "Group" menu
item(s) cannot be selected.
X Switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 210).
X Select DVD-A by sliding
VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm. X
Select Group by turning
cVdand press
W to confirm.
The list of available groups appears. The
# dot indicates the group currently
selected.
X To exit the menu: slideXVY the COMAND
controller or press the %button.
Playback options The following options are available to you:
R
Normal Track Sequence The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
In MP3 mode, the track order is determined
by the order in which the tracks are written
to the MP3 data carrier when it is created.
Alphabetical order is the most common.
Once all the tracks in a folder have been
played, the tracks in the next folder are
played.
R Medium Mix All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order (e.g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.).
R Track List Mix (MP3 mode only)
All the tracks that are listed in the current
track list are played in random order.
X To select options: switch on audio CD/
DVD or MP3 mode (Y page 210).
X Select CD ,
DVD-A or
MP3 by sliding
VÆand
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
The options list appears. The #dot
indicates the option selected.
X Select an option by turning cVdand press
W to confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except "Normal track sequence", you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window. See the example of the
display in audio CD mode (Y page 210).
i The "Normal track sequence" option is
automatically selected when you change
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