light MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2014 C217 Repair Manual

Avoiding
asection of the route blocked
by a traffic jam This function blocks a sectio
nofthe route
ahead of you. You can set the length of the
blocked route section. If possible, COMAND
calculates a detour around the blocked
section of the route.
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Detour and press
Wto confirm.
X To block a section of the route: select
More or
Less repeatedly and confirm using
W until the desired section has been
selected.
i The total length of the section that can be
blocked is defined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
X To start route calculation: selectStart and press
Wto confirm.
X To delete the blockeds ection:select
Delete while the message is shown and
press Wto confirm.
COMAND calculates the rout ewithout the
block.
Selecting an alternative route With the "Alternative route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm. X
Select 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, expected arrival time and
expected journey duration
; Displays incidents which are on the route
= Displays the selected route settings
X To select the next or previous
alternative route: selectNext or
Previous and press
Wto confirm.
Possible alternative routes are shown in the
following order: Current Route ,
Fast Route ,
Eco Route ,
Short Route and
Alternative Route .
X To select the original route: selectBack a corresponding number of times and press
W
to confirm.
X To start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: selectStart and press
Wto confirm.
COMAND accepts the alternative route.
i The change of route mode in the
alternative route menu only applies to the
current route guidance. For example, if the
original route was a shor troute, the next
route will also be calculated as a short
route. This is also the case if a dynamic
route is selected in the alternative route
menu. Navigation
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Displaying destination information
Prerequisite: you have entered a destination
(Y page 140) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 148).
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Info in the menu bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Destination information is displayed. Example display: destination information
:
Distance to intermediate stop
; Estimated time of arrival at the
intermediate stop
= Expected remaining journey time to
intermediate stop
? Intermediate stop
A Distance to main destination
B Estimated time of arrival at the main
destination
C Expected remaining journey time to main
destination
D Main destination
If a telephone number is entered for the
address displayed, you can also selec tand
call the numbe rusing COMAND.
X To call the destination: select the
telephone number using the COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm. X
To close the destination information:
slide XVY the COMAND controller or press
the % back button.
Route overview You can use the overview of the route to move
along the route section by section and to see
details of the route sections.
You have entered a destination
(Y
page 140) or a point of interest
(Y page 150) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 148).
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Route Info and press
Wto
confirm. Example display: route overview
:
Marked route sections
At the top of the display, you will see
information aboutt he highlighted route
section, for example the distance to be driven
on the road and road designation. The
highlighted route section is marked in white
with a red border on the map.
X To view the next or previous route
section: selectNext or
Previous and
press Wto confirm. 160
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If the first or last route section is
highlighted, you cannot select Previous or
Next .
X To zoom in or out of the map: selectN
or M and press Wto confirm.
X To close the route overview: select
Back and press
Wto confirm.
Where am I? You can view yourc
urrentposition whether
or not route guidance has been interrupted. :
Current position
; Next intersection or exit
= Most recent intersection or exit
? Current street
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Where am I? and press
Wto
confirm.
Off-road Important safety note
G
WARNING
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 adestination that is not
on a 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-road
destination
:
Off-road destination
; Off-road route sectio n(dashed blue)
= Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
? Off-road (no street names available)
If the vehicle reaches an area which is not part
of the digital map, the display appears as a
split-screen view. On the right-hand side, an
arrow appears which points to off-road Navigation
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Real-time traffic reports on the map
COMAND can show certain traffic incidents
on the map .The incidents are shown on the
map at a scale from 1/16 mi to 20 mi.
X Set the map scale (Y page 170).12
Icon display for the section of route
affected
3 Icon for incident on the route
4 Current position and direction of travel
5 Map scale
i COMAND uses corresponding icons to
highlight the entire section of the affected
route, regardless of how long the incident
actually is. The icons are placed on the side
of the road affected by the incident. Navigation
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Repor ttext
C First exit/intersection after the affected
route section ends
X To scroll within arepor tort o access
the next report: turncVd the COMAND
controller.
X To return to the list of messages: press
W or slide XVYthe COMAND controller.
Showing icon information Example display
:
Affected section of freeway
; Icon for an event
X To show the next/previous incident:
select Next or
Previous (if available) and
press Wto confirm.
X To show the detailed view: select
Details and press
Wto confirm.
X To scroll the map: selectMap and press
W to confirm.
You can move the map (Y page 147) to
enable further traffic reports to be
displayed. Destination memory
Home address (My address) Entering the home address via address
entry
X Enter the home address as a destination,
e.g .as a city, street and house number
(Y page 140). Then, save the home address without starting route guidance
(Y
page 144).
Adopting an address book entry as a
home address
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select From Memory and press
Wto
confirm.
X Slide ZVthe COMAND controller
repeatedly until the destination memory
list appears as a selection list. X
Select My Address by turning
cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
i If you have not yet entered any
characters, the My Address entry is
automatically highlighted in the selection
list.
If no home address has been stored yet, you
can now assign an address book entry. If a
home address already exists, it is displayed
and you can alter it.
i If you select New Entry , you are also
offered the option of entering the home
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save the home address without starting
route guidance.
X To enter the home address for the first
time: select Assign Address Book Entry and press
Wto confirm.
X Select Home or
Work and press
Wto
confirm.
X To change the home address: select
Change and press
Wto confirm.
X Select Assign Address Book Entry and
press Wto confirm.
i If you select New Entry , you are also
offered the option of changing the home
address by entering an address. You can
then save the home address without
starting route guidance.
X Select Home or
Work and press
Wto
confirm.
In both cases, you will see the address book
either with the character bar or as a
selection list.
X To select an address book entry:
proceed as described in the "Searching for
an address book entry" section
(Y page 193).
X To confirm the selection: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
If no home address has been stored,
COMAND saves the entry. You will see a
message and then the address menu with
the selected address. Start is highlighted
automatically.
If a home address has already been stored,
you will see a prompt asking you whether
the My Address entry should be
overwritten.
X Select Yes or
No and press
Wto confirm.
If you select Yes , COMAND overwrites the
destination. You will see a message and
then the address menu with the selected
address. Start is highlighted
automatically.
If you select No , the list will reappear.Selecting the home address for route
guidance
X
Proceed as described in the "Selecting a
destination from the destination memory"
section (Y page 146).
Storing adestination in the destination
memory Note
This function also stores the destination in
the address book.
After destination entry
X
The destination has been entered and is
shown in the address entry menu
(Y page 143).
X Select Save by sliding
VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You can now selec tstorage options.
During route guidance
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
syste mmenu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select Save Destination and press
Wto
confirm.
You can now select storage options.
From the list of previous destinations
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select From Last Destinations and
press Wto confirm.
The list of last destinations appears. Navigation
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Information about new versions of map
software can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
You can have yourm ap software updated
there with a DVD, or you can update it
yourself.
Updating process G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic
carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
The update process can take a long time (over
an hour), depending on th esize 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 the starter battery is not sufficiently
charged, COMAND may end the process
automatically. This protect sthe battery. If
this occurs, restart the update with the
engine running.
Displaying information on the map
version currently in use
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding VÆand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Map version and press
Wto
confirm.
Notes on handling DVDs
R Only hold DVDs by the edge.
R Handle DVDs carefully to prevent reading
errors.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on DVDs. R
Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. When cleaning CDs,
you should wipe in straight lines from the
center outwards rather than in a circular
motion.
R Place DVDs back in their cases after use.
R Protect DVDs from heat and direct sunlight.
Map software copy protection
Map software for COMAND is subject to a
charge. The map software has just one
activation code which is usable in one vehicle
only, and is not transferable. You can obtain
the six-digit activation code from an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter. If you
have lost the activation code, contact an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter. If
COMAND does not accept the activation
code that you have received, also contact an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter.
Your vehicle is supplied with map software at
the factory. Depending on the country, map
software for your region is either pre-installed
or the map software is supplied as a DVD.Y ou
do not require an activation code for the map
software that is provided with your vehicle.
If the map software on your vehicle has been
installed at the factory and you wish to
reinstall it, this also does not necessitate
entry of the activation code.
Installation process
X Load the map software DVD in the DVD
drive (Y page 209).
COMAND checks the DVD and shows a
corresponding message in the display.
Map software is not compatible with the
navigation system
You will see a message that the map software
cannot be installed.
X To confirm the message: pressW.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert a DVD which is compatible with the
vehicle’s navigation system. Navigation
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Only in audio DVD mode
X To pause playback: switch on audio DVD
mode (Y page 210).
X Select Ëby sliding VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
X To continue playback: selectÌand
press Wto confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The Ìdisplay changes
to Ë.
Stop function This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
X
Switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 210).
X To interrupt playback: selectÉby
sliding VÆand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.É
remains highlighted.
X To continue playback: selectÌand
press Wto confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
X To stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select Éagain and press
W to confirm.
or
X Select Éand confirm by pressing W
twice in rapid succession.
Ì is highlighted.
X To restart playback: selectÌand
press Wto confirm.
Playback starts at the beginning of the
DVD. Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discs Selecting via the media list
X
In CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: select
Media by sliding
VÆor turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
The media list appears. The #dot
indicates the currently selected medium. Media list
The media list shows the discs currently
available.
Media list (when equipped with a DVD
changer)
Magazine trays, positions
1to 6: readable
data media are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3
DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs. Memory card, position 7
MUSIC REGISTER, position 8
Media Interface, position 9
USB, position 10
i
If a disc cannot be read, an entry appears
after the display in the magazine tray. Equipped with a single DVD drive
DVD drive, position 1: readable data media
are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3 DVDs,
audio DVDs and video DVDs.
Memory card, position 2212
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Example display
:MUSIC REGISTER
: Type of data carrier: MUSIC REGISTER
; Track number
= Track name
? Track time
A Graphict ime and track display
B Curren tplayback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
C Sound settings
D Media selection
E Curren tfolder
F Search functions
G Data carrier position in the media list
H To call up the MUSIC REGISTER menu
Copying music data to the MUSIC
REGISTER Introduction
You can copy music files from discs in the
DVD changer, the single DVD drive, the
memory card or the COMAND USB, as long
as they are in MP3 and/or WMA formats.
i While copying, several functions will not
be available. If this is the case, you will see
a message to this effect.
1. Selecting a data medium
X Select Audio by sliding
ZVand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears. X
Select Music Register and press
Wto
confirm.
X Select Copy Music Files and press
Wto
confirm. :
Data medium selected
X To select adisc: slide ZVÆ or turn cVd
and press Wto confirm.
The data medium is loaded.
2. Selecting music files
X Select All Music Files .
This function copies all music files on the
selected data carrier. The symbol in front
of All Music Files is filled in.
X Select Continue .
The copying menu appears.
Folders can also be selected individually.
X To select individual folders: select the
corresponding folder by sliding ZVÆor
turning cVdand press Wto confirm.
A tick in front of the entry highlights the
selection. Audio
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3. Starting the copying process
:
To copy from a memory card
; To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER
= Memory requirement, see "Calling up
memory space info" (Y page 220)
? To start the copying process
A Name of the data carrier from which data
is being copied and storage location
B To cancel copying of music files
C Data carrier position in the media list
X Select Start and press
Wto confirm.
Copying begins. The progress bar indicates
the status of the copying procedure.
X To exit without copying files: select
Back and press
Wto confirm.
! Under no circumstances should you
remove the memory card while you are
copying data from it. This will generate
unusable data in the MUSIC REGISTER. :
Progress bar
i It may take some time for the copying
process to be completed, depending on the amount of data. The time required may vary
depending on the data source. If there is
not enough memory space, you will see a
message to this effect.
X To cancel copying: selectCancel .
Music files are stored in the MUSIC
REGISTER up until the point of cancellation.
Deleting all music files This function deletes all music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER.
!
The deletion procedure may take several
minutes. In order to prevent malfunctions,
do not use COMAND during this period.
X Select Music Register by sliding
VÆand
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
X Select Delete All Music Files and
press Wto confirm.
Aq uery appears. No is highlighted.
If you select Yes , all musi
cfiles are deleted.
You see the Please wait... message.
Then, you see the Deletion successful message.
If you select
No , the process will be aborted.
Calling up memory space info X
Select Music Register by sliding
VÆand
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
X Select Memory Information and press
W to confirm.
The following is displayed:
R storage capacity
R available memory
R occupied memory
R content (folders, tracks) 220
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