2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class ESP

Changing the pre-set time:
X
Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To select Auxiliary Heating Auxiliary Heating: turn and
press the controller.
X To select the departure time that will be
changed: turn and press the controller.
A menu for changing the time opens. X
To select the required setting element
(analog clock, hours or minutes): slide 0052
0097 and 00520096the controller.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
X To exit the menu: press the controller. Child-proof locks
Switching the rear compartment
displays on/off 0043
Unlocked left rear compartment display
0044 Control to lock/unlock the display
0087 Control to switch the display on/off The function serves to switch the rear
compartment display on/off as well as to
lock/unlock it.
X
Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle menu appears.
X To select Parental Control
Parental Control: turn and
press the controller.
The menu to select the side in the rear
compartment is activated.
X Select Rear Left Rear Left orRear Right
Rear Right.
X To switch Display
Displayon/off: turn the
controller.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
X To select 0039: slide 005200C5and press the
controller. Locking/unlocking rear
compartment displays
X Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle menu appears.
X To select Parental Control
Parental Control: turn and
press the controller.
The menu to select the side in the rear
compartment is activated.
X Select Rear Left Rear Left orRear Right
Rear Right.
X To select Lock
Lockto lock/unlock the rear
compartment displays: slide 00520096and press
the controller.
The display is locked, a corresponding
message with 0037appears on the screen.
Unlock Unlock appears in the display.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
X To select 0039: slide 005200C5and press the
controller.
i The volume can still be adjusted if you
have locked the rear compartment display.
It can also be switched on/off using the
integrated switch. Child-proof locks
63Vehicle functions

360° camera
Important notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. Make sure that no persons or
animals are in the maneuvering range. Overview
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle
surroundings and assists you, for example
when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
For a detailed description of the 360°
camera, see the separate vehicle Operator's
Manual. Settings for the COMAND 360°
camera
Activating/deactivating using the reverse
gear:
X Press the 00D4button on the controller.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 005200C5the
controller.
X To select Settings
Settings: turn and press the
controller.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera .
X Select Activation by R gear Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status.
i When you activate this function, the
image from the 360° camera is displayed
when you select reverse gear. The other
activation options are always available as
well.
Opening the camera cover:
X To select Open Camera Cover
Open Camera Cover: turn and
press the controller. Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360°
camera and
R COMAND is switched on (Y page 23) and
R the 360° Camera
360° Camera function is activated
Displaying the image of the 360° camera:
X Press the 00D4button on the controller.
A menu appears.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera .
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
If the function is activated, the COMAND
display automatically switches back to the
previously selected display as soon as you
shift out of the forward or reverse gear, or if
the vehicle exceeds a speed of approx.
30 km/h.
Manually switching the display
X To select 0039: slide 005200C5and press the
controller. Rear view camera
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
The image from the rear view camera is
shown in the COMAND display when reverse
gear is engaged if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a rear view
camera
R COMAND is switched on
R the Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear function is
activated
If the function is activated, the COMAND
display will automatically switch back to the 64
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Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described. This also applies to
safety-relevant systems and functions.
Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND
system may differ from that in the
descriptions and illustrations. Should you
have any questions concerning equipment
and operation, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Introduction
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
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. Digital maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes in an area. 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.
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. General notes
Operational readiness of the navigation
system The navigation system must determine the
position of the vehicle before first use or
whenever operational status is restored.
Therefore, you may have to drive for a while
before precise route guidance is possible.
GPS reception Among other things, correct functioning of
the navigation system depends on GPS
reception. In certain situations, GPS
reception may be impaired, there may be
interference or there may be no reception at
all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
i Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone,
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Route guidance is active: the destination has been entered, the route has been calculated.
The display shows the route, changes of direction and lane recommendations. Navigation
announcements guide you to your destination. X
To hide: press the 0038button.
or
X Slide 00970052the controller.
Full screen symbol 0043appears.
X Press the controller. Moving the map
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (Y
page 70).
X Slide 009500520096,009700520064 or009100520078 the controller.
The crosshair is shown. The map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair. Int
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71Navigation Z

Basic settings
Setting route type and route options
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X Select Settings
Settings: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Route Settings
Route Settings.
X Select a route type.
A filled circle indicates the current
selection.
R
Active route guidance: COMAND
calculates a new route.
R Inactive route guidance: COMAND uses
the selection as the new setting.
i Route guidance active: a destination has
been entered and the route has been
calculated.
Route guidance inactive: no destination
has been entered yet and no route has been
calculated yet. Fast Route Fast Route COMAND calculates a route
with a short journey time.
Dynamic Dynamic
Traffic Traffic
Route Route Based on the
Fast Route
Fast Route
route type and includes
traffic reports on the route
for the route guidance. Economic Economic
Route Route COMAND calculates an
economical route. The
journey may take slightly
longer compared to taking
the fast route.
Short Short
Route Route COMAND calculates a
shorter route.
X
To calculate alternative routes: select
Calculate Alternative Routes Calculate Alternative Routes .
Switch the function on 0073or off 0053.
Function activated: after each route
calculation, route alternatives are offered that correspond to the local conditions
(Y
page 97).
i If desired, you can have COMAND
calculate alternative routes even during
route guidance (Y page 97). X
To avoid/use route options: select one
of the options.
0073: using or avoiding route options is
enabled
0053: using or avoiding route options is
disabled
R Avoid Area Avoid Area(Y page 114)
COMAND enables you to avoid areas you
do not wish to drive through.
R Avoid Highways Avoid Highways
R Avoid Ferries
Avoid Ferries
R Avoid Auto Trains
Avoid Auto Trains
R Avoid Tunnels
Avoid Tunnels
R Avoid Unpaved Roads
Avoid Unpaved Roads
The function is not available in all countries.
R Use Vignette Roads Use Vignette Roads
The function is not available in all countries.
R Use Toll Roads Use Toll Roads
R Use Carpool Lanes
Use Carpool Lanes
If your vehicle meets the access conditions
for carpool lanes, you can use this function.
Navigation includes carpool lanes if the
carpool lanes option is activated.
i Depending on local conditions, COMAND
may not always be able to include all route
options. A route may include a ferry, for
instance, even though Avoid Ferries Avoid Ferriesis
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regulations always have priority over system
driving recommendations.
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 may give differing navigation
commands if the actual street/traffic
situation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. For example, if the road layout or
the direction of a one-way street has been
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 78).
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 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 during route guidance, COMAND tries to
avoid roads with restricted access. Those
roads, for example, that are 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. Route guidance
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Traffic jam function
X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X To select Route
Route: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Detour
Detour .
X To specify the start of the traffic jam
section: selectStart
Start.
The next possible traffic jam section
starting point is marked.
X Turn the controller.
The marking moves along the route to the
next starting position.
X Press the controller.
The start of the traffic jam is set.
X To specify the end of a traffic jam
section: selectEnd
End .
The next possible traffic jam section end
point is marked.
X Turn and press the controller.
X To calculate the detour: selectStart Start. Off-road
Important safety notes 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 an off-road
destination COMAND can guide you to destinations
which are within the area of the digital map,
but which are not themselves 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 the off-road
destination. You will hear the announcement:
"Please follow the arrow on the display". As
the vehicle approaches the destination, the
Area of destination reached Area of destination reached
message
appears.
Route guidance from an off-road
location to a destination Off-road location: the vehicle's position is on
the digital map, but the map does not contain
any information about that location.
COMAND is also able to guide you to a
destination even from an off-road location.
At the start of route guidance, you will see the
Road Off Map Road Off Map message, an arrow and the
distance to the destination. The arrow shows
the compass heading to the actual
destination.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way. 100
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Map functions
General notes
Company logos displayed on the map are trademarks of the respective companies and used
solely for the purpose of indicating the locations of these companies. The use of such logos
on the map does not indicate approval of, support of or advertising by these companies for
the navigation system itself. Map settings
Setting the map scale Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (Y
page 70).
The lower left-hand section of the map shows the currently set map scale and compass needle.
Right-hand-drive vehicles: the currently set map scale and compass needle are displayed in
the lower right-hand section of the map.
Displaying the map in full screen mode
X To hide the menu: press the 0038button.
or
X Slide 00970052and press the controller.
X To set the map scale: as soon as you turn the controller, the scale bar appears on the
bottom of the display.
X Turn the controller until the desired scale is set.
The needle points to the currently selected scale.
Selecting map orientation X
To switch to navigation mode: press the00CBbutton.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X To select Options
Options : turn and press the controller.
X Select Map Orientation
Map Orientation.
The 003Bdot indicates the current setting.
X Turn and press the controller.
The map orientation is set. 108
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