2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Owner's Manual

XTo avoid a new area:call up the area menu
again (
Ypage 373).
Switching an avoided area on/off
XCall up the area list (Ypage 374).
XSelect an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
The avoided area is switched on Oor off
ª depending on the previous status.
Displaying and changing an avoided area
XCall up the area list (Ypage 374).
XSelect an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller.
XSlide VYthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
XSelect Display/Changeand press Wto
confirm.
The area to be avoided is indicated in the
map.
XTo change the location of the area: slide
XVY, ZVÆoraVb the COMAND control-
ler.
The area is moved on the map.
XTo adjust the size of the area: turncVd
the COMAND controller.
The area is enlarged or reduced.
XTo confirm the change: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
The list appears and the change is entered.
Deleting a set area
XCall up the area list (Ypage 374).
XSelect an entry in the list by turning cVd
the COMAND controller.
XSlide VYthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
XSelect Deleteand press Wto confirm.
A query appears asking whether the entry
should be deleted.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Yes
, the entry is deleted. If you select
No
, the process will be can-
celed.
SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service information
You can display the SIRIUS XM service infor-
mation.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Naviin the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
XSelect SIRIUS Serviceand press Wto
confirm.
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.
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
XCall the traffic report provider's phone
number shown on the screen.
iYou 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:
XFollow the instructions of the operator.
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.
Compass function
You can view the current direction of travel,
the current height and the coordinates of the
current vehicle position in the compass view.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
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XTo show the menu:pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Positionin the navigation system
menu bar by sliding VÆand turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
XSelect Compassand press Wto confirm.
Example: compass
:
Current direction of travel
;Current height above average sea level
(rounded)
=Current vehicle position: longitude coor-
dinates
?Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
ACurrent vehicle position: latitude coordi-
nates
BCurrently set steering angle of the front
wheels
iTo display current elevation ;, the sys-
tem must be able to receive at least four
satellites. Steering angle Bcan be a max-
imum of 35° in both directions.
XTo exit the display: confirmBackby press-
ing Wor press the %back button.
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- mum speeds, driving with low-beam head-
lamps or legal alcohol limits, for example.
XTo switch to navigation mode:
press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Positionin the navigation system
menu bar by sliding VÆand turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
XSelect Country Informationand press
W to confirm.
When the connection has been made, the
available country information appears.
XTo return to navigation: press the%
button.
Displaying the map data version
XTo show the map data menu: pressW
the COMAND controller.
XSelect Naviin the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
XSelect Map Versionand press Wto con-
firm.
The number of the map data version is
shown. Information about new versions of
the digital map can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Updating the digital map
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
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 with a DVD, or you can
update it yourself.
Carrying out a manual update
iThe update process can take a long time
(over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you start the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may automat-
ically switch off. This protects the battery. If
this occurs, restart the update with the
engine running.
XInsert the DVD (Ypage 447).
COMAND checks whether the digital map
on the DVD is compatible with the naviga-
tion system and system software.
A prompt then appears asking if you want
to install the database. Versions of the database currently installed and the data-
base that is to be installed are displayed.
XSelect
YesorNoand press Wto confirm.
After selecting Yes
, an activation code
must be entered when installing a database
for the first time. You will receive the acti-
vation code when you buy the navigation
DVD.
If you select No
, the process will be can-
celed.
XEnter the activation code.
After entering the activation code cor-
rectly, COMAND starts updating the digital
map. Once the update is finished, you will
see a message.
XTo confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The navigation system is not operational
until the update is complete.
iYou cannot eject the DVD during the
update. If you switch off COMAND during
the update, the update is interrupted. It
then continues from where it was interrup-
ted when the system is restarted.
COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD
during the update.
XPress the 8load/eject button.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
XInsert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully
completed, you will see a message to this
effect.
XTo confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
The update is complete.
If the update is not successfully completed,
you will see a message that the map update
is not possible.
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XTo confirm the message:pressWthe
COMAND controller.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
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Problems with the navigation system
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
COMAND is unable to
continue route guid-
ance 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.
XContinue route guidance (Ypage 351).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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:
RAfter transporting the vehicle by ferry
RAfter transporting the vehicle by motorail
RAfter the vehicle has been towed
XStart 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.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
TheNavigation
Unavailablemessage
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.
XLet the vehicle and COMAND cool down.
XTo hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again.
If an area of the hard disk has a malfunction, COMAND can no
longer access the map data in this area. This may occur when
calculating a route, for example.
XTo hide the message:switch COMAND off and then on again.
The navigation system will be operational again until it has to
access the faulty area of the hard drive once more. The message
will then reappear.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
You see a message
informing you that the
DVD containing the dig-
ital map is incompatible
with the system soft-
ware.The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update.
XTo confirm the message:pressWthe COMAND controller.
XEject the DVD.
XHave the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The map software
update has failed.The DVD is dirty.
XClean the DVD.
XRestart the update.
The DVD 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.
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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.
Telephone
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described.
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is 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 only 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 thepossible health risks posed by electromag- netic fields. You can reduce this risk by using
an exterior antenna.
Therefore, only use mobile communication
equipment if it is connected to the exterior
antenna of the vehicle.
Introduction
COMAND provides telephony via the Blue-
tooth®interface.
When connecting Bluetooth
®-capable mobile
phones with PBAP (Phone BookAccess
Profile), the contacts are automatically down-
loaded to COMAND.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free system and receive vCards via the
Bluetooth
®interface.
You can use the text message function
(receiving and reading) if the mobile phone
supports the MAP (Message AccessProfile)
Bluetooth
®profile.
You can obtain more detailed information
about suitable mobile phones and about con-
necting Bluetooth
®-capable mobile phones to
COMAND on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for
the USA or at 1-800-387-0100 for Canada.
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Call disconnection while the vehicle is
in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
Rthere is insufficient network coverage in
certain areas.
Ryou move from one transmitter/receiver
area (cell) into another and no channels are
free.
Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available.
Operating options
You can operate the telephone by:
Rusing the COMAND controller:
turn cVd
slide XVY orZVÆ
press W
Rusing the 6or~ button and using
the telephone keypad on COMAND
Rusing the 6or~ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel
Rusing the Voice Control System (see the
separate Voice Control System operating
instructions)
Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and
illustrations in this section refer to COMAND.
Function restrictions
The telephone is not ready for use in the fol-
lowing situations:
RThe telephone automatically tries to log on
to a network. If no network is available, you
may not be able to make a "911 " emer-
gency call. If you attempt to make an out-
going call, the No Service
message will
appear for a short while.
"911" emergency call
The 911 emergency call is a public service.
Using it without due cause is a criminal
offense. The following requirements must be fulfilled
for a
911emergency call:
Rthe mobile phone must be switched on.
Ra network must be available.
Ra valid and operational SIM card must be
inserted in the mobile phone.
Rthe mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via Bluetooth®.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
must arrange rescue measures yourself.
XEnter the number on COMAND
(
Ypage 389).
XPress 6.
The telephone makes the connection.
XWait until the emergency call center
answers and describe the emergency sit-
uation.
Telephony via the Bluetooth®inter-
face
Prerequisites
For telephony via COMAND's Bluetooth®
interface, a Bluetooth®-capable mobile
phone is required.
On COMAND
XActivate the Bluetooth®function in
COMAND (
Ypage 310).
On the mobile phone
XSwitch on the mobile phone and enter the
PIN when prompted to do so (see the
mobile phone operating instructions).
XActivate Bluetooth®functions and, where
necessary, Bluetooth®visibility on the
mobile phone (see the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions).
The battery of the mobile phone should
always be kept sufficiently charged in order to
prevent malfunctions.
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