Format MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2008 W204 Comand Manual

155 Navigation
Route guidance
i You can have other routes calculated for the
original route guidance using the “Alternative
Route” function.
In the map display with the menu sys-
tem displayed (
page 119) select
“Route”
K “Alternative Route”.
The display is split into two halves. On
the left is the map, which displays one
or more alternative routes between the
start and the destination. The current
route is highlighted in dark blue, other
alternative routes are light blue.
The right side of the display shows in-
formation on the active alternative
route, e.g. length of the segment and
the estimated time of arrival.
To select next or previous alterna-
tive route: Select “Next” or “Previous”.
The selected route is now highlighted
in dark blue.
To return to the original route guid-
ance: Select “Back”.
To start route guidance with the se-
lected alternative route guidance:
Select “Start”.
i The route browser provides an overview of
the route. You can move along the route seg-
ment by segment using the route browser and
view information and details about the route seg-
ments.
In the map display with the menu sys-
tem displayed (
page 119) select
“Route”
K “Route Browser”.
The route browser is in the display.
The top of the display shows informa-
tion on the highlighted route segment,
e. g. the road and the segment of the
road to be driven.
The highlighted route segment is iden-
tified on the map by its white color and
red edge.
To display next or previous route
segment: Select “Next” or “Previous”.
To enlarge or reduce the map
display: Select ; or :.
To close route browser: Select
“Back”.
In the map display with the menu sys-
tem displayed (
page 119) select
“Route”
K “Destination Information”.
The destination information is given in
the display.
Example display with main destination and
stopover destination
1Distance/estimated time of arrival/es-
timated journey time to the stopover
destination
2Stopover destination=
3State and City
4Main destination <
5Distance/estimated time of arrival/es-
timated journey time to the main desti-
nation
Alternative routeRoute browserDisplaying destination information

156 Navigation
Route guidance
i When calculating the estimated time of ar-
rival, COMAND uses the time set on the CO-
MAND as its basis. For this reason, the time on
COMAND must be set correctly (
page 165).
The calculation of the estimated time of arrival
does not specifically take into consideration
whether it is summer time or standard time at
the destination. It is not taken into consideration
whether or not the destination is in a different
time zone.
The distance to the destination, the estimated
time of arrival and the estimated remaining jour-
ney time 1, 5 are not displayed until the route
calculation is complete.
To close destination information:
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or
Press the í button.

165 System settings
System settings
Setting the display design

Select “System” K “System Settings”
K “Display”.

Select “Day Mode” or “Night Mode” or
“Automatic”.
The dotRin front of the list entry indi-
cates the current selection.
i In the “Automatic” setting, COMAND evalu-
ates the automatic vehicle light sensor and auto-
matically switches over the display design.
Setting the time
i The correct time is essential for the follow-
ing system functions to operate correctly:
Route guidance on routes with time-depen-
dent traffic routing
Calculation of estimated time of arrival
Time stamps for calls received and calls di-
aled

Select “System” K “System Settings”
K “Time” K “Set Time”.1Sets the time
2Current date

To set value: Rotate ymz or slide
qmr.

To save setting: Press n.
i The increment for setting the minutes de-
pends on the situation. It is 30 minutes if the ve-
hicle is equipped with a navigation system and if
GPS signals are being received. It is one minute
if GPS reception is not available.
i If you change the time in 30 minute steps,
previously selected settings for time zone and
switching between summer time and standard
time are lost (
page 166).
Setting time/date format

Select “System” K “System Settings”
K “Time” K “Format”.
The format list appears. The dotsRin
front of the list entries indicate the cur-
rent setting.
i The abbreviations mean:
Date format: DD - Day, MM - Month,
YY/YYYY - Year
Time format: HH - Hour, MM - Minute for
24-hour and AM/PM format

To change format setting: Rotate
ymz or slide qmr.

To confirm selection: Press n.

To save setting and quit menu:
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Time settings

167 System settings
System settings
Switching help screen on/off

Select “System” K “System Settings”
K “Voice Control”.

Select “Help Window”.
This switches the help screen on D or
off C.
i In addition to the audible instructions, the
help screen displays other information during
the individualization process and the later voice
control mode.
Individualization function
You can use the individualization function
option to adapt the Voice control system
to your own voice and therefore improve
voice recognition. This will affect the ability
of the system to recognize the voices of
other users, and for this reason it can be
switched off (
page 168).
The individualization function comprises
two parts and lasts around 5 minutes. Dur-
ing the process you will practice a few
number sequences and voice commands.
Starting new individualization process
i You can only start the individualization func-
tion when the vehicle is stationary. First switch
off all interfering units/functions, such as radio
or navigation. After starting, the system will take
you through the training by means of audible in-
structions.

Select “System” K “System Settings”
K “Voice Control” K “Start New Indi-
vidualization”.
You will be visually and audibly prompt-
ed to confirm whether you would like
additional information.

Select “Yes” or “No”.If you select “No”, the first part of the
individualization will start. You will be
prompted to confirm that you wish to
practice numbers or voice commands.
If you select “Yes”, an information
screen will appear and you will hear in-
formation about the sequence of the in-
dividualization process. The first part of
the individualization then starts auto-
matically
or

To close display: Press n.
You will be prompted to confirm
that you wish to practice numbers
or voice commands.
Voice control settings


169 System settings
System settings
General information on Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® is a technology for wireless
data communication over short distances
of up to approx. 30 feet. Using Bluetooth
®
you can exchange business cards (vCards),
for example.
Switching Bluetooth® on/off

Select “System” K “System Settings”
K “Bluetooth” K “Activate Bluetooth”.
This switches Bluetooth
® on D or
off C.
Connecting Bluetooth® devices
i In order to connect Bluetooth® devices,
Bluetooth® must be activated on the COMAND
and on the particular device. In addition, a Blue-
tooth
® device must be ‘visible’ for COMAND, so
that COMAND can find it and display it. The pro-
cedure for performing this setting is given in the
manual for the Bluetooth
® device.
The following types of devices can be con-
nected to COMAND via Bluetooth®:
Mobile phone
Portable personal computer
Laptop/PDA
You can connect a maximum of 10 devices
to COMAND.
The connection process includes search-
ing for a device and then authorizing it.
Opening the Bluetooth
® device list and
searching for a device

To open the list: Select “System” K
“System Settings”
K “Bluetooth” K
“Bluetooth Device List”.

To start search: Select “Update”.
COMAND starts searching for devices
in the reception range. After a short
time, the device list appears.
i If you open the device list again, the list of
authorized devices appears.

To cancel search: Select “Cancel”.
The device list may contain the following
devices:
All (available) devices found, regardless
of whether they have been authorized
or not.
All authorized devices, regardless of
whether they have been found (are
available) or not.When first entering the device list and be-
fore running an update, the black
dotRindicates the active phone (found
and authorized).
After running an update:
Phone icons 3 indicate if a phone is found
(black) or not (grey).
The check marks 1 indicate if a phone
has been authorized (black) or not (grey).
If a phone is not in the vehicle but has been
authorized previously, the phone symbol
and the check mark are grey 2.
Bluetooth® settings


172 System settings
Tele Aid*
The Tele Aid* system
(Tele Aid – Telematic Alarm Identification
on Demand)
The Tele Aid* system consists of three
types of response:
automatic and manual emergency
Roadside Assistance
Information
Automatically
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
ly following an accident in which the emer-
gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air
bags deploy.
Initiating an emergency call manually
The SOS button is located in the overhead
control panel.

Briefly press SOS button cover to open.

Press SOS button (for longer than
2 seconds).
The indicator lamp in the SOS button
will flash until the emergency call is
concluded.

Wait for a voice connection to the Re-
sponse Center.

Close cover after the emergency call is
concluded.
i During the emergency call message “Emer-
gency Call Activated” is displayed, operation
from COMAND is not possible.
For a complete description and additional
information on Emergency calls please re-
fer to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Tele Aid*Emergency calls

173 System settings
Tele Aid*
The Roadside Assistance button • is lo-
cated in the overhead control panel.

Press and hold Roadside Assistance
Button  (for longer than
2 seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As-
sistance dispatcher will be initiated.
The button will flash while the call is in
progress.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
For a complete description and additional
information on Roadside Assistance calls
please refer to the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.The Information button ¡ is located in
the overhead control panel.

Press and hold Information button
¡ (for longer than 2 seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance Cen-
ter will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress.
For a complete description and additional
information on Information calls please re-
fer to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Roadside AssistanceInformation calls

176 Voice Control
Overview
The following symbols indicate:
sthat you have to say something
tthat there is a voice output from the
voice control
uthat the system shows information
on the display.
You can use the voice control system to
operate the following systems depending
on the equipment in your vehicle:

Phone

Navigation

Address book

Audio (radio, satellite radio*,
DVD changer, memory card,
music register)
Say the commands without pausing
between individual words. If you enter a
command that does not exist or is incor-
rect, the voice control system asks you for
a new command with “Please repeat” or
“Please repeat your entry!”.
Overview
Operating Safety
G Warning
Please devote your attention first and fore-
most to the traffic situation you are in. While
the system permits hands-free phone oper-
ation, attention to traffic may be diverted
not only by physical operation of a phone,
but also by the distraction of a phone con-
versation while driving. As such, for safety
reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the
vehicle in a safe place before answering or
placing a phone call.
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob-
servance always remains in the driver’s per-
sonal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
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 13.5 m) every second.
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.
G Warning
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.
Symbols only used in this chapter
Usage

183 Voice Control
Navigation
Navigation
G Warning
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob-
servance always remains in the driver’ per-
sonal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
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 13.5 m) every second.
G Warning
During route guidance, you will not receive
information on:

traffic lights

stop and yield signs

parking or stopping zones

one-way streets

narrow bridges, or

other traffic regulation data.
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs, even if they contradict navigation sys-
tem instructions.
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.
G Warning
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.

184 Voice Control
Navigation
You can use voice control to:

enter a state

enter a province

enter a city

enter a district (center)

enter a street

enter a house number

enter an entire address

enter a zip code

find address

enter a point of interest

select one of your previous destina-
tions

call up route information

store a destination

display the map

enlarge/reduce the size of the map

listen to the destination memory

start and stop route guidance

switch the guidance instructions on
and off
To select the navigation application
press the ! button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Give the “Navigation” command.
Press the ! button.
Give one of the navigation commands
explained below.
You cannot start the route guidance until
all the necessary address data has been
entered.
“Help navigation”/“Help”
Using the “Help navigation” command, you
can have all the essential commands for
the navigation system read out.
i If voice control fails to recognize your entry,
it is advisable to spell the name of the town and
street. Spell names of towns and streets when
abroad.
The system guides you completely through
the dialog to route guidance. As soon as a
valid address is entered (at least the town),
you can use the “Start route guidance”
command to start the route guidance.
“Enter state”/“Enter province”
You can use the “Enter state”/“Enter pro-
vince” command to change the state or
province setting of the navigation system.
Example of dialog:
sEnter state
tPlease enter the name of the state.
uThe system shows a numbered list
of possible state names on the dis-
play. If there is only one entry on
the list, voice control asks if it is
correct.
tPlease select a line number.
sLine number 1 ...
tLine number 1 accepted.
Operation
Commands
Entering an address