warning MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2014 X166 Comand Manual

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As at 15.03.2013

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
First, familiarize yourself with your COMAND
system. Read these operating instructions,
particularly the safety and warning notes,
before you drive off.
This will help you to obtain the maximum
pleasure from your COMAND system and to
avoid endangering yourself and others.
The equipment level and functions of your
COMAND system may differ depending on:
R model
R order
R country specification
R availability
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right
to introduce changes to the following:
R design
R equipment
R technical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore
differ from that shown in the descriptions and
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as
intended and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid. G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may
have been diverted or the direction of a one-
way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
ment C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.) 14
Operating safety

Selecting a menu item
X
Select the station by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
The station is set. Basic COMAND functions
Switching COMAND on/off
X Press the 0043control knob.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message will appear. COMAND calls up the
previously selected menu.
If you switch off COMAND, playback of the
current audio or video source will also be
switched off. Switching the sound on or off
Audio/video source sound X
Press the 0063button on the COMAND
controller or on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The sound from the respective audio or
video source is switched on or off.
i When the sound is switched off, you will
see the 006Bsymbol in the status bar. If you
change the audio or video source or change
the volume, the sound is automatically
switched on. i
Even if the sound is switched off, you will
still hear navigation system announce-
ments.
Switching off navigation announce-
ments X
Navigation announcements: press the
0063 button during the announcement.
Switching navigation announcements
back on X
Press the 0063button again.
The navigation announcements are active
again:
R if COMAND is switched off/on with the
0043 control knob
R or after starting route guidance Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for the audio or
video source X
Turn the 0043control knob.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the currently selected audio
or video source changes.
You can also adjust the volume for the fol-
lowing:
R Navigation announcements
R Phone calls
R voice output of the Voice Control System
(see the separate operating instructions) Basic COMAND functions
29At a glance

mended before selling or transferring owner-
ship of your vehicle, for example.
Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music
files in the MUSIC REGISTER, will be deleted.
You can also delete music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER using the "Delete all music
files" function (Y page 206).
X Press the 0066function button.
X Select System
System by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
X Select Reset Resetand press 0098to confirm.
A warning message appears asking
whether you wish to reset.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No and press 0098to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes, a prompt will appear again
asking whether you really wish to reset to
the factory settings.
X Select Yes
Yes orNo
No and press 0098to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes, a message will be shown.
COMAND is reset and restarted.
If you select No
No, the process will be can-
celed. 48
Reset functionSystem settings

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described. Introduction
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a one-
way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
General notes
Operational readiness of the navigation
system The navigation system must determine the
position of the vehicle before first use or
whenever operational status is restored.
Therefore, you may have to drive for a while
before precise route guidance is possible.
GPS reception Among other things, correct functioning of
the navigation system depends on GPS recep-
tion. In certain situations, GPS reception may
be impaired, there may be interference or
there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tun-
nels or parking garages.
i Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone, sat-
ellite radio, GPS).
Entry restriction On vehicles for certain countries, there is a
restriction on entering data.
The restriction is active from a vehicle speed
of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As
soon as the speed falls below approximately 60
Int
roductionNavigation

Carpool lanes may only be used under certain
conditions. They can normally be used when
there are two people in the vehicle. However,
there are also carpool lanes which can only
be used when there are three or more people
in the vehicle. In California, lone drivers can
use a carpool lane if their vehicle's emission
level or fuel consumption is below a fixed
threshold.
Carpool lanes may be reserved for specific
times (e.g. during the peak period).
Carpool lanes are identified by HOV symbols
on special road signs and by markings on the
road. The road signs may also include the
designation CARPOOL
CARPOOL. The lanes are arranged
as a separate lane next to the others or are
built as a physically separate lane.
Depending on the setting under Number of
Number of
Occupants
Occupants in inVehicle
Vehicle , COMAND uses car-
pool lanes when calculating the route.
COMAND then guides you in and out of car-
pool lanes using visual and acoustic driving
directions. X
In the route settings menu, select Number Number
of Occupants in Vehicle
of Occupants in Vehicle by turning
00790052007A the COMAND controller. X
Select 1
1,2
2or More than 2
More than 2 by turning
00790052007A and press 0098to confirm.
A 003B dot indicates the current setting. Destination input
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND. Entering a destination by address
Introduction When entering an address as the destination,
you have the following options:
R
entering the state/province, city/ZIP code
and street
R entering the state/province, city and
center Destination input
63Navigation Z

You can change the sequence of the way
points and the destination.
X To change the sequence: from the menu,
select Move
Move by turning 00790052007Athe COMAND
controller and press 0098to confirm.
X Turn 00790052007A the COMAND controller and
move the way point or destination to the
desired position, then press 0098to confirm.
X To delete way points: from the menu,
select Delete
Delete and press 0098to confirm.
Accepting way points for the route X
Select Start Startin the way point menu by
turning 00790052007Athe COMAND controller and
press 0098to confirm.
The route is calculated with the entered
way points.
i Continue
Continue is displayed instead of Start
Start
when Calculate Alternative Routes
Calculate Alternative Routes
is activated in the navigation menu
(Y page 93).
i If a way point has been passed during
route guidance, the way point will be dis-
played in the way point menu with a green
arrow. Once the route has been recalcu-
lated, the way point is deleted from the way
point menu.
Searching for a gas station when the
fuel level is low If the reserve fuel warning is displayed, you
will see the message: Reserve Fuel
Reserve Fuel
Level. Do you want to start the Level. Do you want to start the
search//for surrounding gas sta‐
search//for surrounding gas sta‐
tions?
tions?.
X
Select Yes YesorNo
No.
If you select Yes
Yes, the gas station search
starts. When the search is complete, a list
of the gas stations available along the route
or in the vicinity is displayed. If you select
No
No, the search is canceled.
X Select a gas station and press 0098to con-
firm.
The address of the gas station is displayed.
X Confirm Start Startby pressing 0098.
The selected gas station is entered into
position 1 of the way points menu. Route
guidance begins.
If the way points menu already contains
four way points, a prompt will be displayed,
asking you whether you wish to enter the
gas station into position 1. If you select
Yes
Yes, the gas station is transferred into the
list and way point 4 is deleted. Entering a POI
Calling up the points of interest menu
Example: POI menu
POIs are predefined destinations within cat-
egories, e.g. a gas station in the
AUTOMO‐ AUTOMO‐
TIVE
TIVE category.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination
Destination in the navigation sys-
tem menu bar by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
X Select From
FromPOIs
POIsand press 0098to confirm.
A menu appears. 76
Entering a POINavigation

Selection Explanation
0053
Not Clas‐
Not Clas‐
sified
sified Standard entry for per-
sonal POIs
0053
COMAND COMAND Personal POIs (destina-
tions, routes) that you
have imported via the
online function
(Y
page 163). If you have created your own categories (e.g.
"Fishing", "Hotels"), they are also displayed
(Y
page 83).
X Select a category and press 0098to confirm.
The icon display is switched on 0073or off
0053, depending on the previous status.
i The icons will be displayed in the following
map scales:
R 1/16 mile (50 m)
R 1/8 mile (100 m)
R 1/4 mile (200 m)
R 1/2 mile (500 m)
Visual warning for personal POIs If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI,
this is highlighted on the map. The display for
the corresponding category must be acti-
vated for this. X
Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 82).
X In the "Personal POIs" menu, select Vis‐ Vis‐
ual Warning For Personal POIs
ual Warning For Personal POIs and
press 0098to confirm.
The menu displays the available categories.
X Select a category and press 0098to confirm.
This will switch the visual warning for all
personal POIs of this category on 0073or off
0053, depending on the previous setting.
Acoustic notification for personal POIs A gong sounds when the vehicle is approach-
ing a personal POI. The function for the cor-
responding category must be activated for
this.
X
Call up the "Personal POIs" menu
(Y page 82).
X In the "Personal POIs" menu, select Acous‐
Acous‐
tic Notification for Personal POIs tic Notification for Personal POIs
and press 0098to confirm.
The menu displays the available categories.
X Select a category and press 0098to confirm.
This will switch the acoustic notification for
all personal POIs of this category on 0073or
off 0053, depending on the previous setting.
Managing categories for personal
points of interest Personal POIs
83Navigation Z

Symbols used in real-time traffic reports
Unimpeded traffic flow
Green line with arrows
The arrows can be seen on a map scale of 200 m (0.25 mi) and smaller.
Heavy/slow-moving traffic
Together with a yellow line
The symbol marks average speeds of 25 – 45 mph (40 – 72 km/h).
Caution, traffic incident
Traffic jam
Together with a red line and arrows
The symbol marks average speeds of 5 - 20 mph (8 - 32 km/h).
The arrows can be seen on a map scale of 200 m (0.25 mi) and smaller.
Warning message
Together with a red/white striped line and arrows
The arrows can be seen on a map scale of 200 m (0.25 mi) and smaller.
Blocked route section
Possibly in combination with X X X X
Displaying real-time traffic reports
Starting a search for traffic reports X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller.
X Select Traffic
Traffic by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to con-
firm.
A menu appears.
If No Traffic Messages No Traffic Messages appears, this
means either:
R no traffic reports have been received yet,
or
R no traffic reports are available.
X To end the search: selectCancel Cancel and
press 0098to confirm.
X To close the report window: selectOK
OK
and press 0098to confirm. Traffic symbol information
Example display
0043
Affected roads with indication of direction
0044 Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow
message
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller. 100
Traffic reportsNavigation