---/---is displayed if fewer than three
characters have been entered.
999+
is displayed if there are too many hits.
XSelect ok.
The search results are displayed
(
Ypage 67).
Selecting search results
The search results are divided into catego-
ries, such as addresses. The number of
exact/total hits is shown in brackets.
Further search results are displayed, if POI
Searchand/orFuzzy Searchare activated
in the search options (
Ypage 67).
XTo select Addresses: press the controller.
The search results are displayed.
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.
XSelect an entry: turn and press the control-
ler.
The address entry menu appears, showing
the destination address.
XTo start route calculation: selectStart.
XTo select a POI: selectPOIs in the
VicinityorAll POIsby turning and
pressing the controller.
A list appears. The search results are dis-
played according to the linear distance,
starting with those closest.
XSelect a POI.
The POI is shown.
XTo start route calculation: select Start.
XTo use online search:selectOnline
Searchby turning and pressing the con-
troller.
The search switches to the online func-
tions.
Online search requirement (USA): mbrace
must be activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 148).
Requirement for the online search (Can-
ada): a mobile phone must be connected
via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 114) or USB
(
Ypage 200) with COMAND.
Selecting search options
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5
the controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the control-
ler.
The map displays the current vehicle posi-
tion or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
XTo show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
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XTo selectDestination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Intermediate Destinations.
The destination is entered in the intermedi-
ate destinations menu.
XTo select Add New:: press the controller.
XTo select a POI category or Other: turn and
press the controller.
After selecting one of the eight POI cate-
gories, available POIs are displayed:
Ralong the route
Rin the vicinity
COMAND first searches for destinations on
the route. The search for destinations is
then initiated in the area around the current
vehicle position.
XAfter selecting Other, select one of the
destination entry options.
SelectionStep
Address
Entry
XEnter a destination by
address (
Ypage 63).
Keyword
Search
XSelect a destination by
means of a keyword
search (
Ypage 66).
From Previ‐
ous Destina‐
tions
XSelect a destination
from the list of last des-
tinations (
Ypage 68).
From Con‐
tacts
XSelect a contact from
the address book as
the destination
(
Ypage 69).
SelectionStep
From POIsXSelect a point of inter-
est (
Ypage 69).
Using MapXEnter a destination
using the map
(
Ypage 73).
From Memory
Card
XSelect a personal POI
(
Ypage 81).
From
Mercedes-
Benz Apps
XEnter a destination
from Mercedes-Benz
Apps (
Ypage 77).
Using Geo-
Coordinates
XEnter a destination
using the geo-coordi-
nates (
Ypage 77).
XTo select a POI: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
After selecting a POI or entering a destina-
tion, the address of the intermediate des-
tination is displayed.
After entering a destination using the map,
the address entry menu is displayed. Start
is highlighted.
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XTo show the menu:slide6the control-
ler.
XTo select Options, turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Personal POIs.
XSelectDisplay on the Map.
The menu displays the categories available
on the SD memory card.
XTo select a category: turn the controller
and press to confirm.
All personal POIs in the selected category
are displayed Oor not displayed ª,
depending on the previous status.
Alert when approaching
Requirements: an SD memory card with per-
sonal POIs is inserted (
Ypage 184).
The SD memory card is formatted using the
FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).
If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI,
this is highlighted on the map and/or an audi- ble signal sounds.
For this purpose both the corresponding func-
tion Approaching POI Cue
, and the cate-
gory containing the personal POI must be
activated.
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5
the controller.
XTo select Navi, turn and press the control-
ler.
The map displays the current vehicle posi-
tion or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
XTo show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
XTo select Options, turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Personal POIs.
XSelectApproaching POI Cue.
The menu displays the categories available
on the SD memory card.
XSelect AudibleorOptical.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
XTo select a category: turn the controller
and press to confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª, for
all personal POIs of this category, depend-
ing on the previous setting.
Saving personal POIs and routes
General notes
Personal POIs and routes are geodata which
are saved in the open GPX ( GPS Exchange)
format on the SD memory card.
Requirement: the SD memory card is format-
ted using the FAT file system (e.g. FAT32).
Personal POI from current vehicle posi-
tion or crosshair position
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 184).
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XTo stop recording, selectEnd Route
Recordingfrom the menu.
The route is stored under Personal
Routes.
Displaying/editing the recorded route
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 184).
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5
the controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the control-
ler.
The map displays the current vehicle posi-
tion or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
XTo show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Memory Card.
XSelectPersonal Routes.
Previously recorded routes are displayed.
XTo select a route, turn and press the con-
troller.
The map appears with a menu. The recor-
ded route is shown on the map in blue.
XTo calculate a route: selectStart.
XTo change the name and symbol: select
Edit
.
XSelect Change NameorEdit Icon.
XCharacter entry (Ypage 32).
XSelect a symbol.
Route guidance
General notes
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rtemporary traffic rules and regulations
Navigation may give differing driving recom-
mendations if the actual street/traffic situa-
tion 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 system
driving recommendations.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (
Ypage 65).
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
navigation mode is switched on.
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:
Rduring route guidance, COMAND tries to
avoid roads with restricted access. Those
roads, for example, that are closed to
through-traffic.
Rroads 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
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relevant times must be correctly stored in
the database.
Change of direction
Overview
Changes of direction have three phases:
RPreparation phase
RAnnouncement phase
RChange-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, e.g. with the announce-
ment "Prepare to turn right". You see the full-
screen map.
Announcement phase
:Next road or direction
;Point at which the change of direction
takes place (white dot)
=Change of direction (turn right here)
?Distance to the next change of direction
COMAND announces 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.
Change-of-direction phase
COMAND announces an imminent change of
direction. 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.
Display on highways
The image shows an example of route guid-
ance at a highway intersection when driving
on a highway.
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Lane recommendations
Display on multi-lane roads
:Lanes not recommended (dark gray)
;Possible lane (light gray)
=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 :: you will not be
able to complete the next change of direction
if you stay in this lane.
Possible lane ;: you will only be able to com-
plete the next change of direction in this lane.
Recommended lane =: 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).
Approaching new lanes
: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.
Highway information
Display mode
Requirement: the Highway Information
map content must be enabled (Ypage 100).
While driving on the highway, gas stations,
rest stops, rest areas and highway exits are
displayed along with their immediate distan-
ces from the current vehicle position.
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Calling up the selection mode
XWhen highway information is displayed,
slide9 the controller.
The marker is on the highway information.
The associated position is highlighted on
the map.
XTo select the desired rest stop/freeway
exit: turn and press the controller.
The available POIs are displayed.
Starting route guidance to a POI
XTo select a POI: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The POI details are displayed.
You can perform the following functions:
Rstore in the address book (Ypage 96)
Rview on the map (Ypage 101)
Rcalled if a phone is connected and a
phone number is available (
Ypage 120).
Rselect for route guidance and a route to it
calculated (
Ypage 65).
Using the traffic jam function
Highway information enables the use of the
traffic jam function. The remaining route on
the highway in this case is blocked in the
direction of travel from the selected exit.
XTo select Detour: turn and press the con-
troller.
The traffic jam function appears
(
Ypage 89).
Destination reached
Once the destination is reached, you will see
the checkered flag. Route guidance is fin-
ished.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
If you missed the current navigation
announcement, you can call it up again.
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Displaying real-time traffic reports
Starting asearc hfor traffic reports
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5
th econtroller .
XTo selectNav i:turn and press th econtrol-
ler .
The map displays th ecurren tvehicle posi-
tion or th enavigation men uappears .
XIf thenavigation men uappears ,press th e
controller .
The map shows th evehicle' scurren tposi-
tion .
XTo show th emenu :slid e6 thecontrol-
ler .
XTo selec tTraffi c:turn and press th econ-
troller.
If satellit esignal scanno tbe received or
there are no traffic reports ,you will see a
message to this effect .
XTo close thereport: press th econtroller .
Traffic symbol information
:Affected roads wit hindication of direction
;Symbol fo rrepor ttype, e.g. traffic flo w
message
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5
th econtroller .
XTo selectNav i:turn and press th econtrol-
ler .
The map displays th ecurren tvehicle posi-
tion or th enavigation men uappears .
XIf thenavigation men uappears ,press th e
controller .
The map shows th evehicle' scurren tposi-
tion .
XTo show th emenu :slid e6 thecontrol-
ler .
XTo selec tTraffi c:turn and press th econ-
troller.
XTo selec tTraffi cSymbolInformation:
turn and press th econtroller .
The map appears and shows th eavailable
traffic information as icons. The first traffic
information is highlighted.
XTo highlight additional traffic symbols ,
selec tNex t
orPrevious.
XTo move th emap: selectMap.
You can move th emap to enable further
traffic information to be displayed .
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