MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2011 C216 Owner's Manual

XConfirm the selection by pressing W.
If the selected main category does not
contain any sub-categories, the point of
interest list appears.
If the main category selected contains sub-
categories, a list of all the sub-categories
appears as a selection list.
XSelect the category by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
XConfirm the selection by pressing W.
The point of interest list appears. It
contains the points of interest that are
available in the sub-category and which are
within the search radius.
iSearch radius means: COMAND searches
within a radius of up to 100 km.
If COMAND does not find any points of
interest within this radius, it extends its
search range to approximately 200 km. If
COMAND finds one point of interest within
this radius, it finishes the search.
iIf you select the ALL list item, the points
of interest list contains all points of interest
for all sub-categories in the RESTAURANT
main category which lie within the search
radius.
If you select the OTHER RESTAURANTS
Restaurant list item: the points of interest
list contains all the points of interest which
cannot be assigned to any sub-category of
the Restaurant main category and that lie
within the search radius.
Point of interest list
Introduction
The illustration below shows an example
of the point of interest list for the
RESTAURANT main category and BREWPUB
sub-category in the vicinity of the current
position.
:Direction display from current position to
point of interest
;Linear distance to the point of interest=Point of interest?Selected sub-category
iDepending on the point of interest
selected, COMAND uses different
reference points in determining the linear
distance to the destination:
Rvicinity of current position: the linear
distance is the distance of the point of
interest from the current vehicle
position.
Rvicinity of destination: the linear distance
is the distance of the point of interest
from the destination entered.
Selecting a point of interest
XSelect the point of interest by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The full address of the point of interest
selected appears.
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:Point of interest with address;To start route calculation=To store an address in the destination
memory
?To display detailsATo make a call (when available)BTo cancel selectionCTo show an address on the mapXTo start route calculation: select Start
and press W to confirm.
XTo store an address in the destination
memory: select Save and press W to
confirm. You can now select storage
options (Y page 164).
XTo show the detailed view: select
Details and press W to confirm.
XTo make a call: select Call and press W
to confirm (available if the point of interest
entry contains a phone number and a
telephone is connected to COMAND).
COMAND switches to the telephone
function (Y page 185).
XTo call up the map: select Map and press
W to confirm.
XYou can scroll the map and select a
destination (Y page 145).
ZAGAT® rating service
Entries featuring the Z icon contain additional
ZAGAT information. ZAGAT rates restaurants,
for instance, in regard to the quality of the
food, furnishing, service, and provides an
average pricing level as well as a general
description.
XSelect an entry featuring the Z icon by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The ZAGAT ratings are shown.
1ZAGAT ratings2To display detailsXTo show the description: select
Details and press W to confirm.
Example of a ZAGAT description
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Selecting points of interest using the
map
You can select points of interest that are
available in the selected (visible) map section.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect Via Map by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
If points of interest are available:
Depending on the map scale selected,
point of interest icons appear on the map.
The scale at which the icons are displayed
on the map varies according to the icon.
You can select the icons that COMAND will
display ( Y page 168).
If there are points of interest, you will see
a message to this effect.
i You also see this message if you have
selected the menu item No Symbols under
"Map display" ( Y page 168).
Route guidance
General information
GWarning
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking into account the
following, for example:
R Traffic lights
R Stop and right-of-way signs
R Lane merging
R Parking or stopping prohibited areas
R Other road and traffic rules and regulations
R Narrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/ traffic
situation. For example, 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
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated ( Y page 141).
COMAND guides you to your destination by
means of navigation commands in the form
of audible navigation announcements and
route guidance displays.
The route guidance displays can only be seen
if the display is switched to navigation mode.
If you do not follow the navigation
announcements or if you leave the calculated
route, COMAND automatically calculates a
new route to the destination.
If the digital map contains the corresponding
information, the following applies:
R when selecting a route, COMAND tries to
avoid roads that only have limited access,
e.g. roads closed to through traffic and non-
residents.
R roads that have time restrictions (e.g.
closed on Sundays and public holidays) are
avoided for route guidance.
Changing direction
Introduction
Changes of direction have three phases:
R Preparation phase
R Announcement phase
R Change-of-direction phase
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Preparation phase
COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of direction. Based on the example
display below, there is an audible
announcement. You see the full-screen map.
Example display: preparation phase
:Next road;Route=Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
?Current street
Display ? depends on the setting selected
for "Text information in map" (Y page 169).
Announcement phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. Based on the example display
below, the change of direction is announced
with the Please turn right in 900 ft.
and follow the message.
The announced distance to the next change
of direction depends on the type of road and
its permissible speed limit.
The display is now split into two sectors. In
the left half, you see the normal map view. In
the right half, there is an enlarged view of the
area surrounding the intersection
(intersection zoom) or a 3D image of the
road's course, the change of direction also
being illustrated.
Example display: announcement phase
:Next road;Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot, shown in both
the left and right displays)
=Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
?Change of direction (turn right here)ADistance to the next change of directionBRoute (highlighted in blue, shown in both
the left and right displays)
iThe filled-in section of visual display for
distance = gets shorter, the nearer you
get to the announced change of direction.
Change-of-direction phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. In the example, the Now turn
right announcement is made 90 ft. before
the change of direction. The display is split
into two halves, as in the announcement
phase.
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Example display: change-of-direction phase
:Current vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
;Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
=Distance to the next change of direction
Once the change of direction is completed,
COMAND automatically switches back to full-
screen display.
Lane recommendations
Overview
On multilane roads, COMAND can display
lane recommendations for the next change of
direction. The relevant data must be available
on the digital map.
COMAND displays lane recommendation B,
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.
Example display
:Point of the next change of direction (light
blue circle)
;Point of the change of direction after next=Next change of direction (in this case, turn
off to the right)
?Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
ADistance to the next change of directionBPossible lane (light blue)CRecommended lane (dark blue)DLane not recommended (gray)ECurrent vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
iThe multifunction display also shows lane
recommendations (Y page 333).
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Display and description of lane recommendations
The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night
design is switched on.
LaneDay designNight designRecommended lane C
In this lane, you will be able to complete the
next two changes of direction without
changing lanes.
Dark blueLight bluePossible lane B
In this lane, you will only be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
Light blueDark blueLane not recommended D
In this lane, you will not be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
GrayGrayCar pool lanes
COMAND shows car pool lanes.
Car pool lanes can only be used under certain
conditions. Please observe the relevant legal
requirements.
Example display: car pool lane
:Roadway marking;Marking in COMAND
Information in the multifunction display
The lane recommendations are also shown in
the multifunction display. You will find further
information in the "On-board computer"
chapter (Y page 329).
Interrupting or continuing route
guidance
Canceling route guidance
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Cancel Route Guidance and press
W to confirm.
Continuing route guidance
XTo switch on navigation mode: press
function button S once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
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XSelect Continue Route Guidance and
press W to 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.
For certain points of interest (e.g. airports),
you will see the Area of destination
reached message in addition to the
checkered flag.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
GWarning
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.
Looking at the icons or map display can
distract you from traffic conditions and
driving, and increase the risk of an accident.
i Audible navigation announcements are
muted during a telephone call.
If you have missed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any
time.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.XConfirm RPT in the navigation menu by
pressing W.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
XTo switch off: press the 8 button
during an announcement.
You will briefly see the message: The
driving instructions have been
muted .XTo switch on: press W the COMAND
controller.XConfirm + in the navigation menu by
pressing W.
i COMAND automatically switches the
navigation announcements back on when:
R you have a new route calculated.
R you start the engine again after having
left the vehicle.
Reducing volume during a navigation
announcement
The volume of an active radio or video source
can be automatically reduced during a
navigation announcement.
XSelect Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect Audio Fadeout and press W to
confirm.
The function is switched on O or off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Setting the volume manually
XAdjust the volume during a navigation
announcement.
or
XSelect + in the map view with the menu
shown and adjust the volume.
Avoiding a section of the route blocked
by a traffic jam
This function blocks a section of the route
ahead of you. The length of the section of
route to be blocked can be adjusted. If
possible, COMAND calculates a detour
around the blocked section of the route.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
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XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Detour and press W to confirm.XTo block a section of the route: select
More or Less repeatedly and confirm using
the W button until the desired section has
been selected.
iThe length of the blockable route section
is predetermined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
XTo start route calculation: select Start
and press W to confirm.
XTo delete the blocked section: select
Delete while the message is shown and
press W to 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.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Alternative Route and press W
to confirm.
You see the selected route. The display now
shows a split-screen view. On the left-hand
side, one or more alternative routes are
shown from start to destination. The
current route is highlighted dark blue; other
alternative routes appear light blue.
:Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time
;Display of events on the route=Display of selected route settingXTo select the next or previous
alternative route: select Next or
Previous and press W to confirm.
The possible alternative routes are shown
in this order: Current Route, Fast
Route, Eco Route, Short Route and
Alternative Route.
XTo select the original route: select Back
as often as necessary and press W to
confirm.
XTo start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: select Start
and press W to confirm.
COMAND accepts the alternative route.
Displaying destination information
Requirement: you have entered a destination
(Y page 139) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 146).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Info in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Destination information is displayed.
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Example display: destination information
:Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time to
intermediate stop
;Intermediate stop P=State and city?Destination OADistance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated driving time to destination
If a telephone number is entered for the
address displayed, you can also select and
call the number using COMAND.
XTo call the destination: select the
telephone number using the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XTo close the destination information:
slide XVY the COMAND controller or press
the % back button.
Route overview
You can use the route overview to move along
the route section by section and to view
details about each section of the route.
You have entered a destination
(Y page 139) or a point of interest
(Y page 147) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 146).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Route Browser and press W to
confirm.
At the top of the display, you will see
information about the highlighted route
section, for example the distance to be driven
on the road and the road designation. The
highlighted route section is marked in white
with a red border on the map.
XTo view the next or previous route
section: select Next or Previous and
press the W button to confirm.
iIf the first or last route section is
highlighted, you cannot select Previous or
Next.
XTo zoom in or out of the map: select N
or M and press W to confirm.
XTo close the route overview: select
Back and press W to confirm.
Where am I?
Your current position can be displayed both
when route guidance is running and when it
has been canceled.
:Current position;Next intersection or exit=Previous intersection or exit?Current roadXTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
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XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Position in the navigation menu
bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Where am I? and press W to
confirm.
Off-road and off-map
Important safety notes
GWarning
The COMAND navigation system may direct
you to off-road routes that your vehicle may
not be capable of traversing through without
damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is
the driver’s sole responsibility to determine
the suitability of the route. Off-road routes
may be of varying conditions and their
appropriateness for use may be affected by
various factors such as time of day, time of
year and immediate weather conditions that
cannot be judged or taken into consideration
by the COMAND system.
Route guidance to a destination that is on
a non-digitized road
COMAND can guide you to destinations
which are within the area covered by the
digital map, but which are not themselves
recorded on the map.
These destinations are known as off-road
destinations, which you can enter using the
map, for example. In these cases, COMAND
guides you for as long as possible with
navigation announcements and displays on
roads known to the system.
Example display: route guidance to an off-roaddestination
:Off-road destination;Off-road route section (blue dashes)=Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
?Off-road (no street names available)
Shortly before you reach the last known point
on the map, you will hear the You will
enter an area, where turn-by-turn
guidance can not be provided
announcement.
If the vehicle reaches an area that is not on
the digitized map, the display is split into two
halves. On the right is a direction arrow which
points to off-road destination :. You will
hear the "Please follow the arrow on the
display" announcement. When the vehicle is
close to the destination, you will see the
Area of Destination Reached display
message.
Route guidance from an off-road location
to a destination
If the vehicle position is within the area
covered by the digital map, but the map does
not contain any information about that
location, the vehicle is in an off-road location.
COMAND is also able to guide you to a
destination even from an off-road location.
At the start of the route guidance, you will see
the Street unknown message, an arrow and
the distance to the destination. The arrow
shows the compass heading to the actual
destination.
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