2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class navigation

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
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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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Entry restriction
For vehicles in certain countries, there is a
data entry restriction.
The restriction is active from a vehicle speed
of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As
soon as the speed falls below approximately
2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes
inactive.
When the restriction is active, certain entries
cannot be made. This will be indicated by the
fact that certain menu items are grayed out
and cannot be selected.
The following entries are not possible, for
example:
R entering the destination city and street
R entering a destination via the map
R entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via
a name search
R editing entries
R using the number keypad for direct entry
Other entries are possible, such as entering
points of interest in the vicinity of the
destination or current position. Introduction
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Switching to navigation mode
X
Press the 00CBbutton.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
Additional activation option:
X To activate the menu: slide 00970052the controller (e.g. in radio mode).
X To select Navi
Navi: turn and press the controller. Showing/hiding the menu
Using the menu, you can make a destination entry or select the navigation settings, for
example.
X To show: press the controller when the map appears.
Route guidance not active: Destination
Destination is highlighted. Route guidance active: 008Fis
marked.
i Route guidance inactive: no destination has been entered yet and no route has been
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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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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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visually as well as through a navigation
message.
i To avoid routes requiring a special toll
sticker: the route calculation excludes
routes which require you to pay a time-
based fee (vignette). A vignette allows
temporary use of the route network.
Example time limits are 10 days, 2 months
or 1 year.
To avoid toll roads: the route calculation
excludes routes which require you to pay a
usage fee (toll).
X To exit a menu: slide00520096the controller. X
To use toll roads: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
X Select an option.
The options include using roads that
require cash payment or electronic billing,
or switching off the function. Selecting announcements X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X To select Settings Settings: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Announcements Announcements.
X Select an option.
Switch the option on 0073or off 0053. Announce Announce
Street Street
Names Names COMAND announces the
current street name.
i
The function is not
available in all countries. Audio Audio
Fadeout Fadeout The volume of an active
media source is
automatically reduced during
a navigation announcement.
Gas on Gas on
Reserve Reserve Once the reserve fuel tank
level is reached, a message
appears in COMAND to help
you find a gas station.
Attention Attention
Assist
Assist If ATTENTION ASSIST
displays a warning in the
multifunction display, a
message appears in
COMAND to help you find a
rest stop.
For further information about
ATTENTION ASSIST, see the
separate operating
instructions.
Using car pool lanes
You can include carpool lanes (HOV or car
sharing lanes) in the route calculation.
If you use HOV or carpool lanes, please
observe the applicable laws as well as the
local and time limitation conditions.
Carpool lanes may only be used under certain
conditions. Normally you can use these lanes
when two or more occupants are traveling in
the vehicle. However, there are lanes that can
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(e.g. in New York) travel in the vehicle. In
California, single drivers may also use the
carpool lanes if the vehicle's emission or
consumption values are below the prescribed
levels.
Carpool lanes may be reserved for specific
times (e.g. during the peak period).
Carpool lanes are indicated by a diamond
symbol on specific road signs and on the road
surface. The road signs may also include the
designation CARPOOL. The lanes are
arranged as a separate lane next to the others
or are built as a physically separate lane.
Depending on the setting under Use
Use
Carpool Lanes Carpool Lanes , COMAND uses carpool
lanes when calculating the route. COMAND
then guides you in and out of carpool lanes
using visual and acoustic driving directions.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X To select Settings
Settings: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Route Settings
Route Settings.
X Select Avoid Options
Avoid Options.
X Select Use Carpool Lanes
Use Carpool Lanes .
Carpool lanes will either be used 0073or
avoided 0053when calculating the route. 74
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Destination input
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.
i Destination entry may be blocked while driving, depending on the country specifications. As an address
Calling up the address entry menu X
To switch to navigation mode: press the00BEbutton.
X To show the menu: press the controller.
X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller.
X Select Address Entry
Address Entry.
Address entry options Examples of how you can enter an address:
R
city/zip code, street, house number
R city/zip code, street
R city/zip code, center
R city/zip code, street, intersection R
street, city/zip code, house number
R street, city/zip code, intersection
i Entering the street before the city is
useful if the address has an unusual street
name. Destination input
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