MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2008 W204 Comand Manual

110 Telephone
Address book
i Voice tags can be entered via Voice Control
System.
Adding or changing voice tag
i You can add one voice tag per address book
entry.
Search for an address book entry with-
out or with a voice tag (m display)
(
page 106).
Select “Options” K “Voice Name” K
“Add” or “Change”.
The process continues by voice com-
mands. The Voice Control System
guides you through the dialogs
(
page 176).
Deleting voice tag
Search for an address book entry with
a voice tag (
page 106).
Select “Options” K “Voice Name” K
“Delete”.
A delete prompt appears.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
COMAND will delete or retain the voice
tag on the basis of the selection.
Listening to voice tag
Search for an address book entry with
a voice tag (
page 106).
Select “Options” K “Voice Name” K
“Listen”.
You will hear the voice tag.You can import vCards from a PCMCIA
card into the address book.
i If there are no vCards stored on the PCMCIA
memory card, “Import External Data” is greyed
out.
Push the PCMCIA memory card into
the slot (
page 57).
The end with the contacts must be
pointing towards the slot.
From the Phone main menu:
Select “Phone” K “Import External Da-
ta”
K “Memory Card” on COMAND.
or from within the Address Book function
Select “Address Book” K “Import Ex-
ternal Data”
K “Memory Card” on CO-
MAND.
Press n.
The data import is started.
Voice tagsImporting vCards from a PCMCIA
card

111 Navigation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Destination input . . . . . . . . . . . .126
POI input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Destination memory . . . . . . . . . .157
Last destinations . . . . . . . . . . . .162

112 Navigation
Introduction
The digital data for the map software will
become obsolete, just like conventional
road maps. Optimum route guidance by
the navigation system is only achieved
with up-to-date map software. Information
on new map software versions is available
from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You can have the map software updated
there by means of a DVD or perform the
update process yourself.
Notes on DVD discs

Only touch the discs at the edges.

Handle the discs with care in order to
prevent reading errors.

Avoid scratching, leaving fingerprints
and dust on the discs.

Use a commercially available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. Always wipe in a
straight line from the inside outwards,
never in a circular motion.

After use, put the discs back into the
box.

Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Introduction
Safety instructions
G Warning
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the ve-
hicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the desti-
nation without taking account of the follow-
ing:

Traffic lights

Stop and right-of-way signs

Lane merging

Parking or stopping prohibited areas

Other road and traffic rules and regula-
tions

Narrow bridges
G Warning
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map
does not correspond with the actual road/
traffic situation. Digital maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area. For ex-
ample, if the traffic routing has been
changed or the direction of a one-way road
has been reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and regula-
tions during your journey. Road and traffic
rules and regulations always have priority
over the navigation commands generated by
the system.
G Warning
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.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
Updating the map software

113 Navigation
Introduction
Update sequence
The sequence includes the following stag-
es:

Loading DVD into the DVD changer

Update process
i The update process may take between 60
and 150 minutes, depending on the size of the
map software.
If possible, perform the update when the vehicle
is stationary. The DVD read speed is faster when
the vehicle is stationary than when the vehicle is
moving and the update therefore takes less time.
If you perform the update with the engine off and
the vehicle battery is no longer powerful enough,
COMAND may shut off automatically during the
process to protect the battery. In this case, re-
start the update with the engine running.
You can interrupt the update process and contin-
ue it at a later time. If you cancel the update pro-
cess, the navigation system is not ready for
operation.
Loading DVD into DVD changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six
built-in compartments.
1Disc slot
2Load button
Press the Load button2.
A menu indicates which magazine com-
partments are currently loaded.
To select an empty magazine com-
partment: Rotate ymz or slide omp.
To start loading: Press n.
The message “Please Insert Disc ”
will then be displayed.
Insert the DVD into the slot1 with the
printed side upwards.
The DVD changer pulls in the DVD. The
message “Loading Disc ...” will be
displayed.
i If the magazine is full, you will first need to
eject a disc (
page 57).
G Warning
Never leave the engine running in an en-
closed space. The exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases
constitutes a health hazard and could lead
to loss of consciousness or even death.

114 Navigation
Introduction
Update process
The update process starts once the DVD
has been loaded.
COMAND checks whether the map soft-
ware on the DVD matches the vehicle’s
navigation system and system software.
Map software is not suitable for the
navigation system or the system soft-
ware
A message is displayed stating that the
navigation update DVD with the new map
data is not suitable for the system or the
system software.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
Remove the DVD from the slot 1.
Have the system software updated by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i It will only be possible to update the map
software once the system software has been up-
dated.
Map software matches the navigation
system and the current system software
COMAND checks whether the DVD’s map
data has already been installed.Map data is already installed
The version release and a corresponding
message will be given on the display.
To confirm message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
Map data is not yet installed
The version release and a query as to
whether the update should be carried out
will be given on the display.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
If “No” is selected, COMAND ejects the
DVD automatically and the map data is
not updated.
Remove the DVD from the slot 1.
If “Yes” is selected, the map data is up-
dated.
Updating the map data
While the update is in progress, a corre-
sponding message and a progress bar are
displayed. The progress bar fills from left
to right over the course of the update. The
navigation system is not functional until
the update is complete.You cannot eject the DVD during the up-
date. If you switch COMAND off during the
update, this will interrupt the update and
the update will resume at the point of inter-
ruption when the system is restarted.
While updating, COMAND may prompt you
to change the DVD. A corresponding mes-
sage is then displayed.
Press the Eject button u.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
Remove the DVD from the slot 1.
Insert the DVD requested by COMAND.
If the update has been completed suc-
cessfully, a corresponding message is
displayed.
To confirm message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
Remove the DVD from the slot 1.
The update is complete.
If the update has not been completed suc-
cessfully, a message is displayed indicat-
ing that the map update is not possible.
To confirm message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
Remove the DVD from the slot 1.

115 Navigation
Introduction
An unsuccessful update may be caused by
one of the following:

DVD dirty or scratched.
Clean the DVD.
Please refer to the “Notes on DVD
discs” section (
page 112).
Restart the update.

Overheating as a result of excessively
high temperatures in the passenger
compartment.
Wait until the passenger compart-
ment has cooled down.
Restart the update.

The memory medium (hard drive) inte-
grated into COMAND has a physical de-
fect.
Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Operational readiness of the navigation
system after the system software up-
date
Sometimes the installed map software is
no longer compatible following a system
software update by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. In this case, the
navigation system is not operational.
To update map software: Proceed as
described in the “Update process” sec-
tion (
page 114). Use map software
compatible with the system software.
i Please note that in this case the update
must run through right to the end. If you cancel
beforehand, the navigation system will still not
be ready for operation.
After start-up or initial start-up, the naviga-
tion system must perform a position find-
ing operation. As a result, you may have to
drive for some time until precise route
guidance takes place.
GPS reception
The correct functioning of the navigation
system is also dependent on the GPS re-
ception. In certain situations, the GPS re-
ception may be impaired, distorted or even
impossible, e. g. in tunnels, multi-storey
car parks or due to snow on the GPS anten-
na. If there is snow on the GPS antenna,
you should remove it. The GPS antenna is
at the rear on the vehicle’s roof.
Route guidance after vehicle transport
After vehicle transport (e. g. by ferry, car
train or by towing) COMAND must deter-
mine the vehicle location again.
Position finding takes place automatically
when the vehicle is driven off again, even if
COMAND is switched off. The actual length
of time may vary from case to case.
While the vehicle is determining its posi-
tion, route guidance is subject to the fol-
lowing restrictions:

Navigation announcements, route
guidance displays and displayed street
names do not match the actual loca-
tion.
General information

116 Navigation
Introduction

COMAND does not issue any naviga-
tion announcements.

The message “Off Mapped Road” and a
direction arrow are displayed instead
of the route guidance displays. The ar-
row indicates the direction of the desti-
nation.
i Direction arrow accuracy is also dependant
on correct vehicle position and/or direction.
Once the position finding operation has
been completed, route guidance takes
place again via navigation announcements
and route guidance displays.
Interrupting journey during route guid-
ance
i An interruption in the journey means parking
the vehicle and switching off COMAND.
The continuation of the journey means switching
COMAND on again and continuing to drive.
If you interrupt the journey during route
guidance and continue it later, the follow-
ing applies:

If you continue the journey within
2 hours, COMAND automatically con-
tinues route guidance.

If you continue the journey after
2 hours, route guidance is cancelled.
You will have to continue the cancelled
route guidance again manually
(
page 154).
Hard disk drive
COMAND has an integrated hard drive on
which the map software is stored.
If an area of the hard drive has a fault,
COMAND can no longer access the map
data in that area for the route calculation,
for example.
The message “Navigation Unavailable” will
then be displayed.
To delete message: Switch COMAND
off and back on again.
i After switching on/off, the navigation sys-
tem will remain functional until it has to access
the faulty area of the hard drive again. The mes-
sage will be displayed again.
Contact a Mercedes-Benz service center.
Measurement units
The measurement units displayed in navi-
gation mode are identical to those set in
the instrument cluster.There is an input restriction for vehicles for
certain countries.
The restriction is active for vehicle speeds
above apprx. 3 mph. The restriction is de-
activated as soon as the speed falls below
apprx. 2 mph.
Certain entries cannot be made when the
restriction is active, e. g. a city or road en-
try.
This is indicated by the fact that certain
menu items cannot be selected.
Input restriction

117 Navigation
Introduction
Navi submenus
Menu overview
Navi
Selecting map display
Setting route calculation mode
Setting Block Area
Selecting information on map
Switching highway information on/off
Guide Route (with active route
guidance)Position6 (with active route
guidance)Destination
Selecting POI in depict-
ed map segment, if avail-
ableOpening detour function
Having alternative route
calculated
Opening destination in-
formation
Opening route browserSave vehicle location or
crosshairs position
i The crosshairs position
can be saved if the
crosshairs are displayed on
the map, e.g. (
page 119).
Display vehicle position
map
Display destination
position map
Repeating current navi-
gation announcementCancel route guidance
Entering destination

via address

from memory

from “Last destina-
tions” memory

as POI

via map

as stopover destina-
tion
Saving destination

118 Navigation
Introduction
Press the function button z.
or
Select “Navi” in the main function
menu.
This displays the map with the menu
system either displayed or hidden.
i If the message “Please insert the map DVD
to activate Navigation.
” appears instead of the
map display, see (
page 115).Map without activated route guidance and
with menu system displayed
1Menu system, status line
2Menu system, with main functions
3Current vehicle location
4Menu system, navigation submenu
Map without activated route guidance and
with menu system hidden
1Current vehicle location
2Set map orientation (
page 120)
3Set map scale (
page 119)
Switching to navigation mode

119 Navigation
Introduction
Displaying/hiding menu system
To hide: Slide qm and when the menu
item “Full Screen” is displayed press
n.
The menu system is hidden. This dis-
plays the map in full screen mode.
To display: In full-screen map mode
press n.
or
Press the function button z.
Setting the map scale
i You can only set the map scale when the
menu system is hidden (map in full-screen
mode).
Rotate ymz until the required map
scale is set.
The map scale 3 is displayed as soon
as you start rotating ymz. Rotating
clockwise makes the map smaller, ro-
tating anticlockwise enlarges it.1Currently set map scale as number,
here 1 mi (1 inch on the map corre-
sponds to 1 mi)
2Indicator on the map scale pointing to
the currently selected map scale
3Map scale
Saving current vehicle location as des-
tination in the last destinations
To display menu system if applica-
ble: Press n.
To save: Select “Position” K “Save Ve-
hicle Position”.
COMAND saves the current vehicle lo-
cation as a destination in the last desti-
nations memory (
page 162). A
window appears containing a corre-
sponding message.
To exit menu: Slide omp or press the
í button.
Scrolling the map
i You can only scroll the map when the menu
system is hidden.
Hide menu system if applicable
(
page 119).
Slide qmr, omp or wmx.
Crosshairs will appear on the map.
1Current vehicle location
2Crosshairs
3Information on crosshairs position
4Set map scale
i The display 3 may for example be a road if
corresponding data is available in the digital map
and “Current Street” is activated. Or it displays
the geo-coordinate position of the crosshairs if
“Geo-coordinates” display is activated.
(
page 124).