2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class ECO mode

On multi-lane roads, COMAND can display
lane recommendations for the next change of
direction. The corresponding data must be
available in the digital map.
COMAND displays lane recommendationC
based on the next two changes of direction.
The number of lanes applies to the point at
which the next change of direction is
required.
iThe multifunction display also shows lane
recommendations.
Only the recommended lanes are displayed here, see the separate vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Display and description of lane recom-
mendations
LaneDay
modeNight
mode
Recommended lane
In this lane, you will
be able to complete
the next two
changes of direction
without changing
lanes.Dark
blueLight
blue
Possible lane
In this lane, you will
only be able to com-
plete the next
change of direction
without changing
lanes.Light
blueDark
blue
Lane not recom-
mended
In this lane, you will
not be able to com-
plete the next
change of direction
without changing
lanes.Light
brown or
light grayGray
iThe colors used in the lane recommenda-
tion display vary depending on whether day
or night mode is switched on.
HOV or carpool lanes
:HOV symbol on the road sign
;HOV symbol on the car pool lane
A route may be calculated taking the use of
HOV or carpool lanes into account. You can
use HOV or carpool lanes depending on the
number of persons in the vehicle as well as
the local and time limitation conditions.
iThis information is stored in the map data.
iYou can enter the number of people in the
vehicle (
Ypage 323). In this section, you
can also find more information on HOV or
carpool lanes.
If the system guides you to or from a carpool
lane, COMAND provides you with visual and
acoustic driving instructions.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
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 consulting
the map display for directions. The symbols or
the map display could distract you from traffic
conditions and driving.
If you have missed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any
time.
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Exit route guidance
Canceling or continuing route guidance
XTo switch to navigation mode:press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Destinationin the navigation sys-
tem menu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
XTo cancel route guidance: selectCancel
Route Guidanceand press Wto confirm.
or
XTo continue route guidance: selectCon‐
tinue Route Guidanceand press Wto
confirm.
COMAND calculates the route.
Destination or area of destination
reached
When you reach your destination, COMAND
displays a checkered flag and route guidance is automatically ended.
If the destination is not in close proximity to a
digitized street, the Area
ofdestination
reachedmessage appears when the desti-
nation is reached.
Influencing route guidance
Avoiding a section of the route blocked by
a traffic jam
This function blocks a section of the route
ahead of you. You can set the length of the
blocked route section. If possible, COMAND
calculates a detour around the blocked sec-
tion of the route.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Routein the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
XSelect Detourand press Wto confirm.
XTo block a section of the route: select
Longer
or Shorterrepeatedly and press
W to confirm until the desired section has
been selected.
iThe total length of the section that can be
blocked is defined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
XTo start route calculation: selectStart
and press Wto confirm.
XTo delete the blocked section: select
Delete
while the message is shown and
press Wto confirm.
COMAND calculates the route without the
block.
Selecting an alternative route
With the "Alternative Route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
Routes 1 to 3 are calculated with the current
settings for the route type and route options
and are shown with a dark blue line
(
Ypage 322).
Route 4 is the economic route (eco route) and
is shown with a green line.
On the right-hand side, you will see informa-
tion on the currently selected alternative
route, e.g. distance, estimated remaining
driving time and estimated time of arrival.
Route sections used (e.g. highways, tunnels)
are displayed as symbols.
Option 1
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Routein the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
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XSelectAlternative Routeand press W
to confirm.
Examples for route 1 (above) and route 4 (eco
route)
Option 2
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Naviin the main function bar by
sliding ZVthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
XSelect Calculate Alternative Route
and press Wto confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Function is activated: alternative routes
are calculated directly after the destination
is entered. Menu functions
XTo select the next or previous alterna-
tive route:
selectNext
orPreviousand
press Wto confirm.
XTo start route guidance using the selec-
ted alternative route: selectStart
and
press Wto confirm.
COMAND begins route guidance on the
selected alternative route.
Route information
Displaying destination information
Example: destination information
The example shows information on distance,
estimated time of arrival and estimated
remaining driving time to the destination O
and two way points.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Routein the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
XSelect Destination Informationand
press Wto confirm.
Destination information is displayed.
XTo call up further destination informa-
tion: turncVd the COMAND controller.
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Example: route display stopped
:
Road name and city display when route
display has been stopped
;Distance of the crosshair from current
vehicle position
XTo get to the current vehicle position:
pressWto confirm the symbol for the cur-
rent vehicle position.
XTo change the map scale: selectScale
and press Wto confirm.
The scale bar appears.
XTurn cVd the COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
Recording the route
Notes
If you have activated COMAND and the SD
memory card has been inserted, you should
not take it out of the slot.
You can store up to 100 routes.
When you record a route, COMAND uses so-
called support points and displays the route
as a series of lines. If the route is then calcu-
lated, COMAND attempts to align the recor-
ded route with the digital map.
The support points of the route may not be on
a digitized road.
This is often the case for routes that have
been calculated using map data from other
sources. Calling up the Routes menu
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 447).
XTo switch to navigation mode:
press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Destinationin the navigation sys-
tem menu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
XSelect Routes.
Starting/ending recording
XCall up the Routes menu (Ypage 354).
XTo start recording : selectStart
Recordingin the Routes menu by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W
to confirm.
During the recording, the recorded route is shown behind the current vehicle position
with gray strokes (symbol for tire tracks).
XTo end recording: selectStopRecording
in the Routes menu by turning cVdthe
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Displaying all traffic reports
XTo switch to navigation mode:press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: pressWtheCOMAND
controller .
XSelectTraffi cin thenavigation system
men ubar by turning cVdtheCOMAND
controller and press Wto confirm .
XSelectAllMessagesand press Wto con-
firm.
A list is shown containin gall roads, area sor
region saffecte dby traffic reports. Roads ,
area sor region sno ton th eroute also
appea rin th elist .
XTo sho w atraffic report: selectaroad,
area or region and press Wto confirm .
The traffic report is displayed. There may be
several traffic report sfo rth eaffecte droad.
You can fin dan exampl eof atraffic report
here: (
Ypage 360).
XTo close areport: slideXVY theCOMAND
controller .
Reading out traffic reports on th erout e
Introduction
The read-aloud function is only available while
route guidance is active .It read sout traffic
report saffecting th ecurren troute .
You can select th efollowing text reader prop-
erties:
RLanguage (Ypage 310)
RTextreader speed (Ypage 310) You can start th
etext reader function man -
ually or set it to automatic.
Starting th etext reader function manually
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: pressWtheCOMAND
controller .
XSelectTraffi cby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
XSelec tRea dout all messages on
routeand press Wto confirm .
COMAND read sout th ereport sin
sequence .
iIf there are no report sfo rth eroute ,th e
Rea d
outallmessagesonroutemen u
item is shown in gra yand canno tbe selec-
ted.
XTo switch off th eread-aloud function:
select Cancel
Read-Alou dFunctionand
press Wto confirm or press th e8 but-
ton.
COMAND read sout th ecurren treport and
then exit sth eread-aloud function .
Automatic read-aloud function
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: pressWtheCOMAND
controller .
XSelectTraffi cby slidin gZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W
to confirm.
XSelect Read Traffic Messages Auto‐
maticallyand press Wto confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on Oor off ª.
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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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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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Displaying service information
:Provider'sphone number (SIRIUS XM) or
Cal lServic eProvider
;SIRIU SID of your satellit ereceiver
The provider' scustomer servic ecenter is
available by phone at any time to answer any
general question sor question son th ever -
sions available.
XSelec tSatin th esubmen ubar by turning
cVd theCOMAND controller and press W
to confirm .
XSelectServic eand press Wto confirm .
The provider' sdetails appear.
XTo return to th eSatRadio main display :
slid eXVY theCOMAND controller .
Channel list update s
Durin greception of ane wchannel list ,th e
Updating Channels...
message is shown.
The station last selected is switched to mut e
until th eupdat ehas been completed. SatRa-
dio mod eis no tavailable during this process.
Once th eupdat ehas been completed, th e
SatRadio basi cmen uappears .The station
last selected is played .
Sound settings
Information on soun dsetting s (
Ypage 298).
Audio CD and MP 3mode
Important safet ynotes
GWARNIN G
The CD/DV Ddrive is aclass 1lase rproduct.
If you ope nth ehousin gof th eCD/DV Ddrive,
there is aris kof exposure to invisible lase r
radiation .This lase rradiation could damage
your retina. There is aris kof injury.
Never ope nth ehousing. Always hav emain -
tenance and repair wor kcarrie dout at aquali-
fie dspecialist workshop .
GWARNING
Handlin gdisc swhile drivin gmay distrac tyou
from traffic conditions. You could also los e
control of th evehicle. There is aris kof an
accident.
Handle disc sonly when th evehicl eis station -
ary.
Bear in min dthat at aspeed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicl ecover s
a distanc eof 44 fee t(approximately 14 m)
every second.
GWARNIN G
SD memory cards are small parts. The ycan be
swallowed and caus easphyxiation .This
poses an increase dris kof injur yor eve nfatal
injury.
Kee pSD memory cards out of th ereach of
children .If an SD memory car dis swallowed ,
see kimmediat emedica lattention .
Inserting/ejecting CDs/DVDs
Notes
If th eCD/DV Dhas aprinted side ,this mus t
fac eupwards when th eCD/DV Dis inserted.
If neither side is printed, th eside to be played
should fac edownwards. CDs/DVD swit h
copy protection may no tbe able to be played
by th esystem.
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