2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN navigation system

General notes
The Audio 20/COMAND section in these
operating instructions describes the basic
operating principles. More information can be
found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
GWARNING
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 Audio 20/COMAND. Audio 20/COMAND calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
Audio 20/COMAND can give incorrect navi-
gation 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 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.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FC
C radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
ment C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
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You can select from the following sound
systems:
-harman/kardon®Logic7®surround
sound system
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound
system (COMAND)
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive (COMAND)
-Navigation via an SD card (if available for Audio 20)
-Destination entry, e.g. using keyword
search (COMAND)
-Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card (COMAND)
-Navigation functions, e.g. compass dis-
play (COMAND)
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
(COMAND)
RCommunication
-Messaging functions: text messages, e-
mail (COMAND)
-Address book (COMAND)
-Internet browser (COMAND)
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™,
Local Search, Destination/Route down-
load, Facebook, Google Street View™,
stock prices, news and much more
-Mercedes-Benz mobile website
-WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
-WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or notebook in order to enable
access to the Internet using the custom-
er's mobile phone (COMAND)
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
-Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, tornadoes)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Seat functions
RFavorites button (if available)
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller
Display
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may then temporarily
switch off completely.
Overview
The example shows the display in SD memory
card mode in COMAND.
In the status bar at the top you will see the
time and other displays, depending on the
settings.
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FunctionPage
ESwitches Audio 20/
COMAND on/off
~
Adjusts the volume~
FInserts/removes an SD
memory card
~
GAccepts a call190
Makes a call232
Redial~
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call wait-
ing)
~
HRejects a call232
Ends an active call232
FunctionPage
ISwitches the sound on or
off
~
Switches navigation
announcements off
(COMAND)
~
JSwitches to navigation
mode
225
Calls up the navigation sys-
tem menu
~
KCalls up the telephone
menu
~
LCalls up vehicle settings~
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FunctionPage
ISwitches the sound on or
off
~
Switches off navigation
announcements
~
JCalls up the sound menu~
Switches to navigation
mode
~
FunctionPage
KCalls up the telephone
menu
~
LCalls up vehicle settings~
Buttons and controller
Overview
:Clear button
;Switches the display on/off
=Favorites button (if available)
?Back button
AController
Instead of the display on/off button, the vehi-
cle may be equipped with the seat function
button.
AMG vehicles: the controller is equipped with
buttons :and ?.
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the %button to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
Audio 20/COMAND changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
Audio 20/COMAND changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
Clear button
XTo delete individual characters: briefly
press the $button on the control panel.
or
XBriefly press the jclear button on the
controller.
XTo delete an entire entry: press and hold
the $ button on the control panel.
or
XPress and hold the jclear button on the
controller.
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using
the g favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button.
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Renaming favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the favorite to be renamed: turn
the controller.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Rename: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo finish the entry: select OK.
The favorite has been renamed.
Moving favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the favorite to be moved: turn thecontroller.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Move: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been moved.
If a favorite is stored over another favorite,
the favorite underneath is deleted.
Deleting favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the favorite to be deleted: turn the
controller.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Delete: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Yes: turn and press the controller.
The favorite is deleted.
or
XTo select No: turn and press the controller.
The process is canceled.
Vehicle settings
Calling up vehicle settings
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Vehicle Settings: turn and
press the controller.
The Vehicle Settings
menu is active.
XTo select the desired vehicle setting: turn
and press the controller.
The main area with the setting element is
active.
Selecting a different vehicle setting:
XTo activate the menu for selecting the vehi-
cle setting: slide 5the controller.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
XTo select &in the display: slide 6and
press the controller.
Navigation
Introduction
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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.
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Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that thisis 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 the navigation system.
General notes
Audio 20 is equipped with MARGIN
®MAP
PILOT (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
Further information on navigation using
COMAND can be found in the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual.
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.
At vehicle speeds of above 5 km/h, data
entries are restricted.
iThe functionality of a roof antenna (tele-
phone, GPS) may be impaired if roof carri-
ers are used.
Switching to navigation mode
XPress the ßbutton.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: slide6the controller when the
map appears.
XTo hide: press the %button.
Destination entry
General notes
The information given relating to destination
entry applies to COMAND. For information on
Audio 20, see the manufacturer's operating
instructions. Destination entry options
Destination entry may be blocked while driv-
ing, depending on the country specifications.
Address input
Keyword search using fragments of words
From the list of last destinations (up to 50
destinations)
Selecting a contact from the address book
(contact with navigation data
L)
Selecting a POI (e.g. gas station, restau-
rant) for different positions
On the map
Entering intermediate destinations
From Mercedes-Benz Apps
Requirement (USA): mbrace is activated for
the Mercedes-Benz Apps.
Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth
®or USB with
COMAND.
Entering geo-coordinates
Example: address entry
XShow the menu (Ypage 225).
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Address Entry.
XEnter the address, e.g. as a city, street and
house number.
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Calculating the route
XTo confirmStart: press the controller.
The route is calculated with the current
route type.
Selecting a route type
XShow the menu (Ypage 225).
XTo select Settings: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelect a route type.
The route type is used for the next route
calculation. If Dynamic Traffic Route
,
Dynamic
TRF.RouteAfterRequestor
Eco Route
has been selected, traffic
reports on the route are taken into account.
iYou can map the route to the destination
yourself with up to four intermediate stops.
Route guidance
Navigation announcements and route guid-
ance displays guide you to your destination.
The information given relating to destination
entry applies to COMAND. For information on
Audio 20, see the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
iAudio 20/COMAND can give incorrect
navigation commands if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with
the digital map's data. Road and traffic
rules and regulations always have priority
over system driving recommendations.
Before and during a change of direction, the
map is shown on the left side of the display
and a view of the intersection or a 3D image on the right. Lane recommendations (white
directional arrows) may be shown at the bot-
tom of the display for multilane roads.
Navigation announcements
XTo adjust the volume: during a navigation
announcement, turn the
ocontrol knob.
XTo switch off: during a navigation
announcement, press the 8button on
the COMAND control panel.
Route information
XShow the menu (Ypage 225).
XTo select Route: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo display destination information:
select Destination Information
.
XTo display the route list: selectRoute
List.
XTo display the current position: select
Where am I?
.
Canceling/continuing route guidance
XPress the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Cancel Active Route Guidance
orContinue Route Guidance.
Real-time traffic reports
The information given relating to destination
entry applies to COMAND. For information on
Audio 20, see the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
In order to receive real-time traffic reports via
satellite radio, you need to subscribe to SIR-
IUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Ser-
vice.
COMAND can receive traffic reports via sat-
ellite radio and take account of these for
route guidance in the navigation system.
Received traffic reports are displayed on the
map either as text or as symbols.
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XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Øbutton.
XTo show the menu: slide 6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
If satellite signals cannot be received or
there are no traffic reports, you will see a
message to this effect.
XTo close the report: press the controller.
Map functions
General notes
The information given relating to destination
entry applies to COMAND. For information on
Audio 20, see the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
Setting the map scale
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out (
Ypage 225).
XTurn the controller until the desired scale isset.
Moving the map
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode,
the menu is faded out (
Ypage 225).
XSlide 1, 4or2 the controller.
The crosshair is shown. The map moves in
the corresponding direction under the
crosshair.
iPressing the controller selects a destina-
tion in the map.
Selecting map orientation
XShow the menu (Ypage 225).
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Map Orientation.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XTurn and press the controller.
The map orientation is set. Building images and elevation modeling
In small map scales
(20m, 50 m), importan t
buildi ngs are depicted realistically on the
map; other buildings are shown as models.
Selected cities are realistically depicted using
elevation modeling.
Calling up the online map display
Requirement: a mobile phone with a data
package must be connected to COMAND.
XShow the menu (Ypage 225).
XSlide 5the controller twice.
XPress the controller.
The navigation menu appears.
XTurn the controller until OnlineMapDis‐
playis brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
The online connection is established. Once
the connection is established, the Google™
Maps map shows the vicinity of the current
vehicle position.
Connecting and disconnecting a
mobile phone
Prerequisites
For telephony via the Bluetooth®interface,
you require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile
phone. The mobile phone must support
Hands-Free Profile 1.0 or above.
Activating Bluetooth
®in Audio 20/
COMAND
XPress the Øbutton in the center con-
sole.
The Vehicle
menu appears.
XTo select System Settings: slide6,
turn and press the controller to confirm.
XTo select Activate Bluetooth: turn and
press the controller.
This switches Bluetooth
®on O or off ª.
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