MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2017 W205 Comand Manual

XTo select the road, area or region:turn the
controller and press to confirm.
The traffic report is displayed (
Ypage 78).
There may be several traffic reports for the
affected road.
XTo close the display: press the%button.
Settings for the display on the map
You can switch these displays on/off on the
map:
RIncidents
RSpeed & Flow
RFree Flow
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Traffic Information On Map:
turn and press the controller.
XSelect Incidents,Speed & Flowor FreeFlow.
The display is on Oor off ª.
Reading out traffic reports on the
route
Introduction
The text reader function is only available while
route guidance is active. It reads out traffic
reports affecting the current route.
You can select from the following text reader
properties:
RLanguage (Ypage 39)
RText reader speed (Ypage 37)
You can start the text reader function manually
or set it to automatic.
Starting the text reader function man-
ually
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect ReadOutAllMessagesonRoute.
The multimedia system reads out the reports in sequential order.
If there are no reports for the route, the Read
Out All Messages on Routemenu item is
gray and cannot be selected.
XTo cancel the read-aloud function:
select Cancel Read-Aloud Function
.
The multimedia system reads the current
report aloud and then exits the read-aloud
function.
Automatic text reader function
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Read Traffic AnnouncementsAutomatically.
Depending on the previous state, switch the
option on Oor off ª.
Recalculating the route dynamically
TheDynamicTrafficRouteroute type takes
into account all of the traffic reports it receives
for the current route when calculating the route
(
Ypage 53).
If you have selected Dynamic Traffic Route
as the route type, the multimedia system guides
you to your destination along the updated route.
Storing destinations
General notes
If a route to a destination has been calculated,
the multimedia system saves the destination to
the last destinations memory. If the memory is
full, the multimedia system overwrites the old-
est destination. When you save the current vehi-
cle position or a crosshair position, this position
is stored in the "Last destinations" memory.
You can save destinations permanently in the
address book and on an SD card. For example,
you can save a destination as your home
address immediately after entering the address
(
Ypage 57).
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Requirements: theSD car dhas th eFA Tdat a
system format (e.g. FAT32).
Storing the destination in the address
book
The exampl eshows aPOI .
XTo select Save:tur nand press th econtroller .
A men uappears.
XNew contact :select As New Contac t.
If th eaddress book already contain scon-
tacts ,th eentr yAdd
toContac tis also avail -
able.
XSelec tNot Classifie d,Hom eorWor k.
An input men ushows th edestination
address .
XEnter asurnam eand first name. Character
entr y (Ypage 29).
XTo select OK:tur nand press th econtroller .
The Saving Successfu lmessage appears.
The destination address is saved in th e
address book as anavigable contact .
XTo addto acontact :select Add to Con ‐
tact.
The address book appears.
XSearc hfor acontact (Ypage 103).
XPress thecontroller .
The Saving Successfu lmessage appears.
The destination address is allocate dto acon-
tac tin th eaddress book .
Telephon enumber sare no ttransferred to th e
telephon enumber fields of th eaddress book .
Afte rselecting th edestination address from
th eaddress book for navigation ,th eassoci-
ate dtelephon enumber will be displayed.
If th econtact already has two destination
addresses, aprompt will appear asking if a
destination address should be overwritten.
XSelec tYesor No.
If you select Yes, alist showin gbot hdestina -
tion addresses appears.
XTo select th edestination address :tur nand
press th econtroller .
The destination address is overwritten.
XSelec tSav eas "My address" As "My
Address".
The destination is saved as your hom e
address .
Saving a destination to an SD card
XInsertth eSD memory car d (Ypage 141).
XSelect aPOI ,for exampl e (Ypage 61).
XTo selectSave:tur nand press th econtroller .
A men uappears.
XSelec tTo Memory Car d.
If no destination has been saved yet on th eSD
card, an input men uwill appear .
or
XSelec tNotClassifie dor, if available, select
a categor ythat you hav ecreated yourself .
An input men uappears.
XEnte r anewnam eand ane wcategor yfor th e
destination in th einput men uif required.
Character entr y (
Ypage 30).
XSelectOK.
The Saving Successfu lmessage appears.
The destination is saved to th eSD card.
Saving the current vehicle position
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo sho wthemenu: slide6 thecontroller .
XTo select Position:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XSelectSav e.
The curren tvehicl eposition is saved in "Las t
destinations".
Saving the crosshair position
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo displa yth ecrosshair :press th econtrol -
ler .
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XMove the map to the desired position
(Ypage 53).
XTo show the menu: press the controller.
XTo selectPosition: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Save.
The crosshair position is saved in the last des-
tinations.
Editing the last destinations
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Previous Destinations.
The "Last destinations" memory appears.
XTo save the destination: select the destina-
tion.
The destination address appears.
XStore the destination in the address book
(Ypage 80).
XSave the destination to the SD card
(Ypage 80).
XTo view the details: while in the "Last desti-
nations" memory, turn the controller and
highlight the entry.
XSlide 9the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Details: press the controller.
iThe destination address can be changed if
desired. For instance, a different street or
house number can be selected.
XTo delete one or all destinations: while in
the "Last destinations" memory, turn the con-
troller and highlight the entry.
XSlide 9the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select DeleteorDelete All: turn and
press the controller.
A prompt appears.
XSelect YesorNo.
Selecting Yesdeletes the selected destina-
tion or all destinations.
Map functions
General notes
Company logos displayed on the map are trade- marks of the respective companies and used
solely for the purpose of indicating the locations
of these companies. The use of such logos on
the map does not indicate approval of, support
of or advertising by these companies for the
navigation system itself.
iAlternatively, you can carry out this opera-
tion using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
Map settings
Setting the map scale
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the
menu is faded out (Ypage 53).
The lower left-hand section of the map shows
the currently set map scale and compass nee-
dle.
Right-hand-drive vehicles: the currently set map
scale and compass needle are displayed in the
lower right-hand section of the map.
XTo show the map in full screen mode: to
hide the menu, push the %button.
or
XSlide the controller to the center of the map
and press to confirm.
XTo set the map scale: as soon as you turn the
controller, the scale bar appears on the bot-
tom of the display.
XTurn the controller until the needle points to
the desired map scale.
Once you are finished selecting a map scale,
the new map scale will be shown.
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Selecting map orientation
XTo switch to navigation mode:press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Map Orientation.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XTurn and press the controller.
The map orientation is set.
The image is an example of the 3D map display
with crosshair.
Change
map direc-
tionExplanation
North Up0 The map view is displayed
so that north is always up.
Heading Up¤ The map view is aligned to
the direction of travel. The
direction of travel is always at
the top; the red tip of the sym-
bol points north.
3-D Map¤ The map view is aligned to
the direction of travel. The
map displays a 3D oblique
view with elevation; the red tip
of the symbol points north.
Selecting POI symbols on the map
POIs can be displayed as symbols in the map
display. POIs include, for example, gas stations,
hotels and restaurants.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Map Content.
XSelectPOI Symbols On Map.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XTurn and press the controller.
Default Symbolsshows symbols of prede-
fined categories in the map.
Custom
Symbolsallows symbols to be selec-
ted from other/all available categories.
XTurn and press the controller.
You have the option of selecting symbols to
be displayed Oor not displayed ªon the
map.
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The list shows all symbols that are contained
on the digital map across all countries. How-
ever, not all points of interest are available in
all countries. As a result, certain point of inter-est symbols may not be displayed on the map,
even if the symbol display is switched on.
Selecting text information on the map
At the bottom of the display, you can specify
whether to display geo-coordinates or not to
display text information for the street you are
currently on.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Map Content.
XSelectText Information On Map.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XTurn and press the controller.
CurrentStreetshows the current street at
the bottom of the display.
Geo-coordinates
shows the longitude and
latitude, elevation and number of satellites
received.
The elevation shown may deviate from the
actual elevation.
XTurn and press the controller.
Switching highway information on/off
The following can be displayed when driving on
a highway:
Rthe nearest gas stations and rest stops
Rrest areas and highway exits
and their present distances from the vehicle's
current position (
Ypage 72)
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Map Content.
XSelectHighway Information.
Switch the display in the map on Oor off ª.
Further information (
Ypage 72).
Displaying the next crossroads
If route guidance is not active, the next cross-
roads can be displayed at the upper edge of the
display.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Map Content.
XSelectNext Intersecting Street.
Switch the display in the map on Oor off ª.
Showing the map version
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Map Content.
XSelectMap Version.
Information on the current map version is
shown. Information about new versions of the
digital map can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Rotating the 3D map
You can use this function to explore the vicinity
of the destination in a 3D view. The function is
available in all map scales.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Position: turn and press the con-
troller.
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XSelect3D Map Rotation.
XTurn the controller to change to the 3D map
perspective.
Additional functions:
RMoving the map (Ypage 53)
Map display
Displaying the navigation map
The multimedia system displays the navigation
map and globe satellite images. This allows for a
realistic map display free from distortion in all
map scales.
Other functions:
RMoving the map (Ypage 53)
RChanging the map scale (Ypage 81)
Building images
In small map scales 1/32 mi (20 m) and1/16 mi
(5 0m) importan t buildings are depicted realis-
tically on the map. Other buildings are shown as
models.
Elevation model
The map uses elevation modeling to show a
realistic illustration.
Avoiding an area
General notes
The multimedia system enables you to avoid
areas you do not wish to drive through.
If you activate or deactivate a route block while
route guidance is active, the multimedia system
will calculate a new route. If you activate or
deactivate a route block while route guidance is
inactive, the multimedia system will use the new
setting for the next route guidance.
The calculated route may include an area to be
avoided if:
Ryour destination is located in such an area
Rthere is no alternative route of comparable
length available
Highways within blocked areas are always taken
into consideration in the route calculation.
iAlternatively, you can carry out this opera-
tion using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
Avoiding a new area
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelectAvoid Options.
XSelectAvoid Area.
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XSelectAvoid New Area.
A menu appears.
XSelect MaporAddress Entry.
If you select Map, the map with crosshair
appears.
When you have selected Address Entry
the
address entry menu appears (Ypage 56). The
map appears with the crosshair after the
address is entered.
XTo select an area: when the map with cross-
hair appears, press the controller.
A red square appears on the map, symbolizing
the area to be blocked.
XTo change the size of the area, turn the con-
troller.
The map scale is shown at the bottom of the
display. The needle points to the map scale
currently selected.
XWhen the desired size is set, press the con-
troller.
The area is entered into the list.
Turning an area on/off and displaying/
changing the area
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelectAvoid Options.
XSelectAvoid Area.
A list appears.
XTo switch an area to avoid on/off: select an
area by turning and pressing the controller.
The area will be avoided Oor not ª.
XTo display/change an area: mark an area by
turning the controller.
XSlide 9the controller.
XTo select Display/Change: press the con-
troller.
The map with the crosshair appears.
The area currently blocked is displayed as a
red square.
XTo move the area to a new location: slide
1, 4,2the controller.
XTo change the size of the area: press the con-
troller.
XTurn the controller.
XTo accept changes: press the controller.
A message appears stating that the area has
been set.
Deleting one/all areas
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelectAvoid Options.
XSelectAvoid Area.
A list appears.
XTo delete an area: mark an area by turning
the controller.
XSlide 9the controller.
XSelect DeleteorDelete All.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
delete the area.
XSelect YesorNo.
After selecting Yes, the area is deleted.
XTo delete all areas: when the list appears,
slide 9 the controller.
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XSelectDelete All.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
delete all areas.
XSelect YesorNo.
After selecting Yes, all areas are deleted.
SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion
You can display the SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect SIRIUS Service.
The provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
and the serial number of your service module
are displayed.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
XCall the provider telephone number shown on
the multimedia system display.
iYou can also have the satellite service acti-
vated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS XM
Radio website at http://www.sirius.com
(USA).
XThe connection is established: follow the
service employee's instructions.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
iIf registration is not included when purchas-
ing the system, your credit card details will be
required to activate your account.
Updating the digital map
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map software
become outdated in the same way as conven-
tional road maps. Optimal route guidance can
only be provided by the navigation system in conjunction with the most up-to-date map soft-
ware.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital
map updated there using a data medium, or you
can update it yourself.
For North American countries, it is possible to
update the map data for the multimedia system
free of charge for a period of three years. Infor-
mation on the availability of this service for your
vehicle can be obtained from your Mercedes-
Benz Service Center.
Entitlement to the free update
For the first three years after your vehicle is reg-
istered, you are entitled to all available updates
to the map software for the multimedia system.
They are usually installed during a regular vehi-
cle service. After this period, you can purchase
further updates from your Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center.
The free updates relate to the vehicle and not to
an individual. If there is a change of ownership
within the three years after first registration, the
new owner is entitled to the map software
updates.
Updating at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
If an update for your map software is available,
you will receive it free of charge at your
Mercedes-Benz Service Center during your vehi-
cle's annual service. You can arrange a separate
appointment for this at your Mercedes-Benz
Service Center on request.
The update can only be performed:
Rat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Rfor map data for North America
The map software is not provided on DVD.
Carrying out a manual update
After the free update of the map data has
expired or when buying map data, you can
update the data yourself.
The update process may take some time (up to
45 minutes), depending on the size of the digital
map. The update will be completed more quickly
if the vehicle is stationary. If you begin the
update while the vehicle is stationary and the
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starter battery has insufficient power, the mul-
timedia system may switch off automatically.
This protects the battery. In order to prevent
this, a suitable power supply to the vehicle must
be maintained.
Navigation functions
Calling up the navigation system
menu
XTo switch to navigation mode:press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide5the controller.
Navi
is highlighted in the main function bar.
XPress the controller.
The navigation menu appears.
XTurn the controller to display the navigation
functions one after another.
XTo change to the map: turn the controller until
Navigationis shown and then press the con-
troller.
Calling up the online map display
Requirement for online map display (USA):
mbrace must be activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 119).
Requirement for the online map display (Can-
ada): a mobile phone is connected to the multi-
media system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 91) or
USB (Ypage 155).
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until Online Map Dis‐playis brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
The online connection is established. Once
the connection is established, the Google
Maps™ map shows the vicinity of the current
vehicle position.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
XTo exit the online map display: press the %
button.
Calling up the compass display
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until Compassis brought to
the front.
XPress the controller.
The compass display provides the following
information:
RThe current direction of travel with bearing
(360 degree format) and compass direction
RLongitude and latitude coordinates in
degrees, minutes and seconds
RHeight (rounded off) above sea level
RNumber of GPS satellites from which a sig- nal can be received
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
XTo exit the compass display: press the %
button.
Drive information
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until DriveInformationis brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
TheStarting Drive Information.
Please Wait...message appears.
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You will then see maps with the current vehi-
cle position and the vicinity of the destination
in different scales, these are automatically
displayed one after another.
If mbrace is activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 119), additional information can be
displayed, e.g. weather at the destination.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
XTo exit Drive Information: press the controller.
XPress the %button.
Route flight
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until Route Flightis
brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
XSelect Ì.
The route will be flown along from a helicopter perspective.
XTo stop route flight: selectË.
XTo exit the route flight: press the controller.
XPress the%button.
Info on navigation
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until Info on Naviga‐tionis brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
The Digital Operator's Manual is opened at
the section on navigation.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
Problems with the navigation system
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The multimedia system
does not resume route
guidance after the jour-
ney has been interrup-
ted.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 the multimedia sys-
tem back on and driving on.
XContinue route guidance manually (Ypage 74).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The multimedia system
is unable to determine
the vehicle's position.The multimedia system must identify the vehicle’s position again after
it has been transported.
Example:
RAfter transporting the vehicle by ferry
RAfter transporting the vehicle by motorail
XStart the vehicle and pull away.
The multimedia system calculates 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 nav-
igation announcements and route guidance displays.
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