2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN navigation system

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
While the map is being
updated from an exter-
nal data medium, you
see a message inform-
ing you that the data
medium containing the
digital map is incom-
patible with the vehicle
software.The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for the
update.
XTo confirm the message: press the controller.
XRemove the data medium.
XHave the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The map software
update has failed.The data medium is dirty.
XClean the data medium.
XRestart the update.
The data medium is scratched.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
XWait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
XRestart the update.
COMAND's integrated hard disk is defective.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
COMAND asks for an
activation code during
the map update.The digital map is secured with an activation code.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
136Problems with the navigation system
Navigation

Setting the search radius
XCall up Local Search settings (Ypage 184).
XTo selectSearch radius: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select the desired entry: turn and press the controller.
The selected setting is accepted.
Exiting a menu
XSelect &.
Resetting last location searches
XCall up Local Search settings (Ypage 184).
XTo select Reset last location
searches: turn and press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether the last
location searches should be deleted.
XTo select Yes: turn and press the controller.
The search queries are deleted.
or
XTo select No: turn and press the controller.
The process is canceled.
Deleting search queries
XCall up Local Search settings (Ypage 184).
XTo select Deleteallsearches: turn and
press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to delete the last search quer-
ies.
XTo select Yes: turn and press the controller.
The last search queries are deleted.
or
XTo select No: turn and press the controller.
The process is canceled.
Destination/route download
Prerequisites
To download navigation locations you need a
Google™ account and your vehicle identifica-
tion number. Further information about the vehicle identification number (VIN)
(
Ypage 187).
To download navigation locations, the
mbrace system must be:
Ractivated
Roperational
Ractivated for the services of the system and
for Internet access
For information on the mbrace system, see
the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.
Procedure and general information
Sign into your Google™ account on the Inter-
net. Use the Google™ Maps website to send
the destination to a server (
Ypage 185).
Using the Download
POIApp, the destination
is displayed in the vehicle (
Ypage 186).
The destination can be:
Rimported (Ypage 187)
Rused for route guidance (Ypage 186)
Rcalled up (Ypage 186)
Rdeleted from the server (Ypage 187)
Sending destinations to the server
XSign into your Google™ account.
XCall up the Google™ Maps website.
XEnter a destination.
XClick "More" at the destination.
XClick "Send".
XEnter the corresponding information in the
boxes shown.
XSelect "Send to car".
XSelect Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle
brand.
XEnter the mbrace e-mail address or the
vehicle identification number.
Further information about the vehicle iden- tification number (
Ypage 187).
XClick "Send".
The destination is sent to the server.
Destination/route download185
Online and Internet functions
Z

XKeyword search:using the controller,
enter the characters for the desired search
term and confirm (
Ypage 222).
Se arch results are sorted according to the
availab lecategories, displayed and can
then beselected.
Playback options
XInmed iamode, slide 6the controller.
The med iamenu bar isshown.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select the required playback option: turn
and press the controller.
Ad ditional information on playback options
(
Ypage 217).
Video function
If playable vide o files are found, they will be
played byCOMAND.
XTo switch on full-screen mode: press the
controller inthe basic display.
XTo show the video menu: slide 6the con-
troller infull-screen mode.
The Media Interface menu bar appears.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSe lect Video Settings.
Changing settings (
Ypage 243).
Audio AUX mode
Notes on audio AUX mode
External audio sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system mes-
sages such as traff icannouncements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. Ifnecessary, deactivate the system
messages or adjust their volume manually.
AUX also pro vides the option of connecting a
Media Player to COMAND.
To connect an external audio source to the
audio AUX, you willrequire an audio AUX
cable.
iYou willfind further information onlin e at
ht tp://www.mercedes-benz.com/
connect .
Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Cus-
tomer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for
Canada).
Audio AUX mode237
Media
Z

Switching to audio AUX mode
XConnect an external audio source.
The socket for the audio AUX jack is locatedin the stowage compartment in the center
console.
The audio AUX is not selected automati-
cally.
XPress the Õbutton.
The menu for the last accessed media
source appears.
XTo select Media: slide5and press the
controller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select Aux: turn and press the controller.
The audio AUX menu appears. The medium
is played if the audio source is switched on
and playback is activated.
Please see the manufacturer's operating
instructions for how to operate the external
audio source.
Setting the audio AUX options
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. You can set Mono/Stereo
andVolume. Mono/stereo:
XTo select
Mono/Stereo: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect MonoorStereo.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Volume:
XTo select Volume: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect StandardorBoost.
Standard
: the volume of the external audio
source is adjusted to a standard value.
Boost
: the volume of the external audio
source is raised by approximately 10 dB.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Traffic announcements:
A device which is connected as an external
audio source may seem quieter or louder in
the vehicle, or the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On some devices, it is
possible to adjust the volume separately. In
this case, start at a medium volume and
increase it gradually. This enables you to
determine whether the system is able to play
the music at high volume without distorting it.
Video AUX mode
Connecting external video sources
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system mes-
sages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, deactivate the system
messages or adjust their volume manually.
Video AUX is another option for showing vid-
eos using COMAND.
To connect an external video source to the
video AUX, you will require a video AUX cable.
iIf you only use an audio AUX cable, you
will only be able to hear the sound from the
video being played.
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Media

Your COMAND equipment................272
Rea rSea tEntertainment Syste m
overview ............................................ 272
Syste msettings ................................ 280
Vehicle settings ................................ 282
Climat econtro lsettings via th e
Rea rSea tEntertainment Syste m.... 283
Navigation mode .............................. .284
Online an dInternet functions ..........284
Radi omode ........................................ 285
Media mode ...................................... .285
Audio/video mode ............................286
Video DVD mode .............................. .288
AUX mode .......................................... 293
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Rear Seat Entertainment System

Setting the air distribution
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 283).
XTo select the current air distribution display
on the left or right, e.g. O: press the
=; buttons on the remote control.
XPress the9button.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Adjusting the cooling in the rear com-
partment
You can make the following settings for the
rear compartment climate control with ¿:
RSwitching rear compartment climate con-
trol on and off
RSwitching automatic rear compartment cli-
mate control on and off
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 283).
XTo select¿: press the =;but-
tons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
A menu appears.
XTo select a function: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
To switch the function on Oor off ª:
press the 9button.
Navigation mode
Navigation functions such as the compass
can be used in the rear compartment.
XTo call up Drive Information: press the
Ø button on the remote control.
You will see the current navigation infor-
mation.
XTo call up the compass: press theØ
button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote con-
trol.
A menu appears.
XSelect Menuusing the remote control.
XSelectCompassusing the remote control.
An Internet connection is required to use the
online map display (
Ypage 176).
XTo call up the online map display: press
the Ø button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote con-
trol.
A menu appears.
XSelect Menuusing the remote control.
XSelectOnline Map Displayusing the
remote control.
Online and Internet functions
Setting up an Internet connection
(
Ypage 177).
Using Internet functions:
XPress button ®on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect the online/Internet function
required.
Calling up the Internet functions menu:
XPress the %button on the remote con-
trol while using the Internet function.
284Online and Internet functions
Rear Seat Entertainment System