2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class light

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. Introduction
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle 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 equip-
ment 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 destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield 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 com-
mands 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 reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem'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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing 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 recep-
tion. In certain situations, GPS reception may
be impaired, there may be interference or
there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tun-
nels or parking garages.
i Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone, sat-
ellite radio, GPS). 62
Int
roductionNavigation

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
Other entries are possible, such as entering
points of interest in the vicinity of the desti-
nation or current position. Switching to navigation mode
X
Press the 00CBbutton.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
Access from one of the other main functions:
X To activate the menu: slide 5the con-
troller (e.g. in radio mode).
X To select Navi
Navi: turn and press the control-
ler. Access within navigation:
X
From any menu, press the 00CBbutton.
The navigation menu appears.
X Press the controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion. Showing/hiding the menu
Using the menu, you can make a destination
entry or select the navigation settings, for
example.
X
To show: slide6the controller when the
map appears.
or
X Glide down the touchpad with one finger.
Route guidance is not active: Destina‐
Destina‐
tion tion is highlighted. Route guidance active:
008F is marked.
Route guidance inactive: no destination
has been entered yet and no route has been
calculated.
Route guidance is active: the destination
has been entered, the route has been cal-
culated. The display shows the route,
changes of direction and lane recommen-
dations. Navigation announcements guide
you to your destination. Introduction
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Menu item
Eco Route Eco Route COMAND calculates an
economical route. The jour-
ney may take slightly longer
compared to taking the fast
route.
Menu item
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 calcu-
lation, route alternatives are offered that
correspond to the local conditions
(Y page 83).
If desired, you can have COMAND calculate
alternative routes even during route guid-
ance (Y page 83). X
To avoid/use route options: select
Avoid Options Avoid Options.
A menu appears.
X Select one of the options.
0073: using or avoiding route options is ena-
bled
0053: using or avoiding route options is disa-
bled
R Menu item Avoid Area Avoid Area (Ypage 94)
COMAND enables you to avoid areas you
do not wish to drive through.
R Menu item Avoid Highways Avoid Highways
R Menu item Avoid Ferries
Avoid Ferries
R Menu item Avoid Auto Trains
Avoid Auto Trains R
Menu item Avoid Tunnels
Avoid Tunnels
R Menu item Avoid Unpaved Roads
Avoid Unpaved Roads
The function is not available in all countries.
R Menu item Use Toll Roads
Use Toll Roads
R Menu item 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 car-
pool lanes option is activated.
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 AvoidFerries
Ferries is ena-
bled. COMAND will notify you of this visually
as well as through a navigation message.
To avoid toll roads: the route calculation
excludes routes which require you to pay a
usage fee (toll).
X To exit a menu: slide1 the controller. X
To use toll roads: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears.
X Select an option.
The options include using roads that
require cash payment or electronic billing,
or switching off the function. Basic settings
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Exact hits are shown at the very top of the list.
Hits are listed alphabetically. The search term
that you entered is highlighted in orange in
the entries.
X To select an entry: turn and press the con-
troller.
The address entry menu appears, showing
the destination address.
X To start route calculation: selectStart
Start.
Selecting a point of interest
X To select POIs POIsin
inthe
the Vicinity
Vicinity orAll
All
POIs Search_Results_Navi
POIs Search_Results_Navi: turn and
press the controller.
A list appears.
X Select a point of interest.
The POI is shown.
X To start route calculation: select Start Start.
Using online search
X To select Automatic Online Search
Automatic Online Search :
turn and press the controller.
The search switches to the online func-
tions.
Online search requirement: mbrace must
be activated for Internet access
(Y page 136).
Selecting search options X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the
controller. X
Select Keyword Search
Keyword Search .
X To select Search Options
Search Options: slide 5the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
X Select Fuzzy Search
Fuzzy Search ,POI Search
POI Search or
Automatic Online Search
Automatic Online Search .
Switch the setting on 0073or off 0053.
Error-tolerant search: useful if parts of the
address are incomplete or the spelling is
unclear.
POI search: points of interest are taken into
account in the search.
Online search: the search is performed via
the online functions.
Selecting the country X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Keyword Search
Keyword Search .
X To select Country
Country: slide 5the controller,
turn and press to confirm.
The alphabetical list of countries is dis-
played.
X Select a country: turn and press the con-
troller.
Searching via COMAND Requirement: mbrace must be activated for
Internet access (
Ypage 136).
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Destination Destination: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Keyword Search
Keyword Search .
X To select Online Search Online Search : slide5the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
The search switches to the online func-
tions. Destina
tion input
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Selection Action
Address
Address
Entry Entry X
Enter a destination by
address (Y page 68). Keyword Keyword
Search Search X
Select a destination by
means of a keyword
search (Y page 70). From Previ‐ From Previ‐
ous Destina‐ ous Destina‐
tions tions X
Select a destination
from the list of last des-
tinations (Y page 72). From POIs From POIs X
Select a point of inter-
est (Y page 72). Using Map
Using Map X
Enter a destination
using the map
(Y page 75). From From
Mercedes- Mercedes-
Benz Apps Benz Apps X
Enter a destination
from Mercedes-Benz
Apps (Y page 78). Using Geo- Using Geo-
Coordinates Coordinates X
Enter a destination
using the geo-coordi-
nates (Y page 79). X
To select a POI: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
After selecting a POI or entering a destina-
tion, the address of the way point is dis-
played.
After entering a destination using the map,
the address entry menu is displayed.
Start
Start is highlighted. Accepting a way point
X
To select Start Start: press the controller.
The way point is entered into the way point
menu.
X To select details: turn and press the con-
troller.
X To connect a call: selectCall
Call.
If the way point has a telephone number
and a mobile phone is connected to
COMAND (Y page 104), the call is con-
nected.
X To call up the map: selectMap Map.
X You can move the map and select the des-
tination.
X To store a way point in the destination
memory: selectSave Save(Ypage 89).
Editing way points Way points can be:
R
changed
R changed in sequence in the way point menu
R deleted
i You cannot edit POIs. Destination input
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Using geo-coordinates
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00CB button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Destination
Destination: turn and press the
controller.
X Select Using Geo-Coordinates
Using Geo-Coordinates.
Geo-coordinates are entered in degrees,
minutes and seconds.
Entering the latitude and longitude coor-
dinates
X To change the value: turn the controller.
X To move the selection within the line: slide
1 the controller.
X To move the selection between lines: slide
4 the controller.
X To confirm the value: press the controller.
Saving a destination
X To select Save
Save: turn and press the control-
ler.
The destination can be saved as:
R a navigable contact in the address book
R My Address
Starting route calculation
X To select Start Route Guidance
Start Route Guidance: turn
and press the controller. Route guidance
Important notes
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over system
driving recommendations.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield 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 com-
mands 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 reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (Y page 69).
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 announce-
ments 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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Displays during route guidance
Change of direction Changes of direction have three phases:
R preparation phase
R announcement phase
R change-of-direction phase
Changes in direction are also shown in the
multifunction display of the instrument clus-
ter (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Preparation phase: COMAND prepares you
for the upcoming change of direction. Based
on the example display below, the change of
direction is announced by the "Prepare to turn
right message", for instance. You see the full-
screen map.
Announcement phase: COMAND announ-
ces the imminent change of direction. The
change of direction is announced ahead of
time, such as with the announcement "Turn
right in 200 meters".
The display is now split into two sectors. The
map is shown on the left side of the display,
and a detailed image of the intersection or a
3D image of the imminent change of direction
is shown on the right side of the display. 0043
Next road
0044 Point at which the change of direction
takes place (white dot)
0087 Change of direction (turn right here)
0085 Distance to the next change of direction
Change-of-direction phase: COMAND
announces the immediate change of direc-
tion. The change of direction is announced ahead of time, e.g. with the announcement
"Now turn right".
The display is split in two like in the announce-
ment phase.
The change of direction is performed when
the light-color bar on the right drops down to
0 ft and the current vehicle position symbol
has reached the white change-of-direction
point.
When the change of direction is completed,
the map will appear in full screen mode again. The image shows an example of route guid-
ance at a highway intersection when driving
on a highway.80
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Lane recommendations
0043
Lanes not recommended (dark gray)
0044 Possible lane (light gray)
0087 Recommended lanes (white)
If the digital map contains the relevant data,
COMAND can display lane recommendations
on multilane roads for the next change of
direction.
Lane not recommended 0043: you will not be
able to complete the next change of direction
if you stay in this lane.
Possible lane 0044: you will only be able to com-
plete the next change of direction in this lane.
Recommended lane 0087: in this lane you will
be able to complete the next change of direc-
tion and the one after that.
COMAND shows the lane recommendations
for the next two changes of direction. Lane
recommendations are also shown in the mul-
tifunction display of the instrument cluster
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual). 0043
Approaching new lane
During the change of direction, new lanes
may be added. These will be shown in the dis- play of lane recommendations with a lower
boundary line. Once the destination is reached, you will see
the checkered flag. Route guidance is fin-
ished.
Highway information
Requirement: the map content
Highway Highway
Information
Information must be enabled.
Display mode: while driving on the highway,
gas stations, rest stops, rest areas and high-
way exits are displayed along with their imme-
diate distances from the current vehicle posi-
tion. X
To call up the selection mode: while dis-
playing the motorway information, slide
9 the controller.
The marker is on the highway information.
The associated position is marked on the
map.
X To select the desired rest stop/high-
way exit: turn and press the controller. Route guidance
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