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Highways within blocked areas are always
taken into consideration in the route calcula-
tion.
Avoiding a new area X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Options
Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Route Settings
Route Settings .
X Select Avoid/Use Options Avoid/Use Options.
X Select Avoid Area
Avoid Area .
X Select Avoid New Area
Avoid New Area .
A menu appears.
X Select Using Map
Using Map orAddress Entry
Address Entry.
If you select Using Map
Using Map, the map with
crosshair appears.
If you select Address Entry
Address Entry, the address
entry menu appears where you can enter
the address (Y page 67). The map appears
with the crosshair after the address is
entered.
i Alternatively, you can carry out this oper-
ation using the touchpad (Y page 21). X
To select an area: when the map with
crosshair appears, press the controller.
A red square appears on the map, symbol-
izing the area to be blocked.
X To change the size of the area, turn the
controller.
The map scale is shown at the bottom of
the display. The needle is on the map scale
currently selected.
X When the desired size is set, press the con-
troller.
The area is entered into the list.
Avoiding an area: functions X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Route Settings
Route Settings .
X Select Avoid/Use Options
Avoid/Use Options.
X Select Avoid Area
Avoid Area .
The "Avoid area" list appears. Map functions
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Activating/deactivating the blocked area:
X To select an area: turn and press the con-
troller.
Switch blocking on 0073or off 0053.
Displaying/changing the area:
X To select an area: turn the controller.
X Slide 9the controller.
X To select Display/Change
Display/Change : press the con-
troller.
The map with the crosshair appears.
The area currently blocked is displayed as
a red square.
X To move to a different area to block: slide
1, 4,2the controller.
X To resize the blocked area: press the con-
troller.
X Turn the controller.
The size of the blocked area changes.
X To accept changes: press the controller.
A message appears stating that the area
has been set.
Deleting an area:
X To select an area: turn the controller.
X Slide 9the controller.
X Select Delete
Delete .
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to delete the area.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo No.
After selecting Yes
Yes , the area is deleted.
Deleting all areas:
X Slide 9and press the controller while
the list is shown.
X Select Delete All
Delete All .
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to delete all areas.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo No.
After selecting Yes
Yes , all areas are deleted.
i Alternatively, you can carry out this oper-
ation using the touchpad ( Ypage 21). SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion You can display the SIRIUS XM service infor-
mation.
X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Traffic Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select SIRIUS Service
SIRIUS Service.
The provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
and the serial number of your service mod-
ule are displayed.
i Alternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad ( Ypage 21).
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service X
Call the provider telephone number shown
on the COMAND display.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the service employee's instructions.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
If registration is not included when purchas-
ing the system, your credit card details will be
required to activate your account. Updating the digital map
Introduction The digital maps generated by the map soft-
ware become outdated in the same way as
conventional road maps. Optimal route guid-
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system in conjunction with the most up-to-
date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig-
ital map updated there using a data medium,
or you can update it yourself. Navigation functions
Calling up the navigation system
menu
X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: slide5the control-
ler.
Navi Navi is highlighted in the main function bar.
X Press the controller.
The navigation menu appears.
X Turn the controller to display the navigation
functions one after another.
X To switch to the map: turn the controller
until Navigation Navigation is displayed and press
the controller. Calling up the online map display
Requirement: a mobile phone with a data
package is connected to COMAND
(Y
page 104).
X Call up the navigation menu (Y page 97).
X Turn the controller until Online OnlineMap
MapDis‐
Dis‐
play
play is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The online connection is established. Once
the connection is established, the Google™
Maps map shows the vicinity of the current
vehicle position.
i Alternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Y page 21).
X Change the map scale and move the map.
X To exit the online map display: press the
0038 button. Calling up the compass display
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 97).
X Turn the controller until Compass Compassis brought
to the front. Navigation functions
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X
Press the controller.
The compass display provides the following
information:
R
The current direction of travel with direc-
tion angle (360 degree format) and com-
pass direction
R Longitude and latitude coordinates in
degrees, minutes and seconds
R Height (rounded up) above sea level
R Number of GPS satellites from which
a signal can be received
i Alternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Y page 21).
X To exit the compass display: press the
0038 button. Drive Information
X
Call up the navigation menu ( Ypage 97).
X Turn the controller until Drive Informa‐
Drive Informa‐
tion tion is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The Starting Drive Information. Starting Drive Information.
Please Wait...
Please Wait... message appears.
You will then see maps with the current
vehicle position and the vicinity of the des-
tination in different scales, these are auto-
matically displayed one after another.
If a mobile phone with a data package is
connected to COMAND, additional infor-
mation, such as the weather at the desti-
nation, will be displayed in some countries
(Y page 104). i
Alternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Y page 21).
X To exit Drive Information: press the con-
troller.
X Press the 0038button. Info on navigation
X
Call up the navigation menu ( Ypage 97).
X Turn the controller until Info Infoon
onNaviga‐
Naviga‐
tion
tion is brought to the front.
X Press the controller.
The Digital Operator's Manual about the
topic of navigation is opened.
i Alternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Y page 21).98
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Problems with the navigation system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions COMAND does not
resume route guidance
after the journey has
been interrupted. Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more
than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle.
"Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on
and driving on.
X
Continue route guidance manually (Y page 83).Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions COMAND is unable to
determine the vehicle's
position. COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the
vehicle has been transported.
Example:
R
After transporting the vehicle by ferry
R After transporting the vehicle by motorail
X Start the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The
Navigation
Navigation
Unavailable
Unavailable Please
Please
refer to the Oper‐
refer to the Oper‐
ator's Manual. ator's Manual. mes-
sage appears. COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is
stored.
To protect the integrated hard drive against damage, COMAND
deactivates it at very high and low temperatures. The navigation
system will then be temporarily unavailable.
X
Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down to a normal tempera-
ture.
X To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again. Problems with the navigation system
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions A message informs you
that the data medium
containing the digital
map is incompatible
with the vehicle soft-
ware. The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for
the update.
X
To confirm the message: press the controller.
X Remove the data medium.
X Have the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The map software
update has failed. The data medium is dirty.
X
Clean the data medium.
X Restart the update. The data medium is scratched.
X
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
X
Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
X Restart the update. COMAND's integrated hard disk is defective.
X
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions COMAND asks for an
activation code during
the map update. The digital map is secured with an activation code.
X
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 100
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Your COMAND equipment
................102
Important safety notes ....................102
General notes .................................... 102
Telephone menu ............................... 103
Connecting/disconnecting a
mobile phone .................................... 104
Reception and transmission vol-
ume .................................................... 108
Using the telephone .........................109
Phone book ........................................ 113
Address book .................................... 116
Call lists ............................................. 123
Speed dial lists .................................. 126
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................. 127 101Telephone
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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 pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. 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 equip-
ment 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. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
If you make a call on your mobile phone while
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only
use the mobile phone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others.
There is scientific discussion surrounding the
possible health risks posed by electromag-
netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna. Therefore, connect your mobile communica-
tions equipment to the vehicle's exterior
antenna wherever possible. General notes
Introduction
A Bluetooth ®
interface is available for teleph-
ony.
If your mobile phone supports the Blue-
tooth ®
profile PBAP (P honeBook Access
Profile), the contacts are automatically dis-
played in COMAND.
You can use the message function if your
mobile phone supports the MAP Bluetooth ®
profile ( Message AccessProfile).
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system and receive vCards via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
You can obtain more information about suit-
able mobile phones on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for
the USA or at 1-800-387-0100 for Canada. Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
R there is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
R you move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
R you use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available. Operating options
You can operate the telephone by:
R using the controller: 102
General notesTelephone