2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class display

Rotating the 3D map
You can use this function to explore the vicinity of the destination in a 3D view. The function
is available in all map scales.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the00BEbutton.
X To show the menu: slide6the controller.
X To select Position
Position : turn and press the controller.
X Select 3D Map Rotation
3D Map Rotation .
X Turn the controller to change to the 3D map perspective.
i Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively you can carry out this operation using the touch-
pad (Y page 30).
Other functions:
R Moving the map (Y page 79)
R Changing the map scale (Y page 120)Map display
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COMAND displays the navigation map and globe satellite images. This allows for a realistic
map display free from distortion in all map scales.
Other functions:
R Moving the map (Y page 79)
R Changing the map scale (Y page 120)
Building images In the map scales 1/32 mi (20 m) and 1/16 mi (50 m) important buildings are depicted
realistically on the map. Other buildings are shown as models.
Elevation model Cities located in mountainous regions are realistically depicted using elevation modeling.
Country-specific information
You can call up information on the traffic con-
ditions in the country you are currently driving in via the COMAND Internet and online func-
tion.
The availability of information is country-
dependent. Information can include maxi- Map functions
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X
To select an area: when the map with crosshair appears, press the controller.
A red square appears on the map, symbolizing 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 controller.
The area is entered into the list.
Avoiding an area: functions X
To switch to navigation mode: press the00CBbutton.
X To show the menu: slide6the controller.
X To select Options
Options: turn and press the controller.
X Select Route Settings Route Settings.
X Select Avoid Options
Avoid Options.
X Select Avoid Area
Avoid Area.
The "Avoid area" list appears.
Activating/deactivating the blocked area: X To select an area: turn and press the controller.
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 controller.
The map with the crosshair appears.
X Press the controller.
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 controller. 128
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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 Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively you can carry out this operation using the touch-
pad (Y page 30). 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: press the controller.
X To select Traffic
Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select SIRIUS Service
SIRIUS Service.
The window on the right half of the display shows the telephone number of the pro-
vider (SIRIUS XM) and the serial number of
your service module.
i Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively
you can carry out this operation using the
touchpad (Y page 30). 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. Map functions
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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-
ance can only be provided by the navigation
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 appears and press the
controller. Calling up the online map display
Requirement: mbrace must be activated for
Internet access (Y
page 173).
X Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
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 appears around the current
vehicle position.
i Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
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 130).
X Turn the controller until Compass Compassis brought
to the front. 130
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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 Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X To exit the compass display: press the
0038 button. Drive Information
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
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 mbrace is activated for Internet access,
additional information can be displayed,
e.g. weather at the destination
(Y page 173). i
Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30).
X To exit Drive Information: press the con-
troller.
X Press the 0038button. Info on navigation
X
Call up the navigation menu (Y page 130).
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 Equipment with touchpad: alternatively
you can call up this function using the
touchpad (Y page 30). Navigation functions
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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 109).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.132
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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 controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis 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
Telephony
A Bluetooth ®
interface is available for teleph-
ony.
If your mobile phone supports the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP ( PhoneBookAccess Profile), the
contacts are automatically displayed in
COMAND. If your mobile phone does not sup-
port the Bluetooth ®
profile PBAP, COMAND
will attempt to display the contacts using
alternative methods.
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
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com .
You can also obtain more information by call-
ing.
In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100. 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. 136
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