warning MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class 2010 R171 Comand Manual

Route Guidance
General Notes
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.
COMAND guides you to the destination by
means of driving recommendations in the
form of navigation announcements or route
guidance displays.
i The route guidance displays only appear
if the display has been switched to
navigation mode.
If, for some reason, 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 map data contains corresponding
information during route guidance, COMAND
tries to avoid roads with limited passability,
e.g. roads that are blocked for through-traffic
and are for residents only.
Driving Maneuver
Driving maneuvers are given in three phases:
R Preparation phase
R Announcement phase
R Maneuver phase
Preparation Phase
COMAND prepares you for the next driving
maneuver. Based on the example display
shown below, the announcement is made
using Prepare to turn right . The display
is not split and displays the map over the
entire width.
1Next road to be taken2Point at which the driving maneuver takes
place (light-blue dot)3Current vehicle location, the tip of the
triangle points in the vehicle’s direction of
travel4Road currently being driven down
i Depending on the basic setting selection
in “Information on map” you will see in 4
R Information on “Arrival time/distance”
R Road currently being driven down
R Geo-coordinate display.
If you have selected the None menu item,
the display is hidden.
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whether the display is set to day or night
design.LaneDay
designNight
designRecommended lane
6Dark
blueLight
bluePossible lane
7Light
blueDark
blueLane not
recommended
8GreyGrey
Destination or Destination Region
Reached
Once you have reached your destination, a
checkered flag is displayed and route
guidance is ended automatically.
For certain special destinations (airports or
highway intersections), you will hear the
Area of dest. reached message in
addition to the checkered flag.
Off-road and Off-map
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 an Off-road
Destination
COMAND can also guide you to destinations
that are within the area covered by the digital
map, but are not themselves included on the
map. Such destinations are off-road
destinations, which you can enter, for
example, by entering the destination via the
map.
In this case, COMAND guides you on roads
known to the system for as long as possible
using navigation announcements and route
guidance displays.1Off-road destination2Off-road route segment (dashed line)3Current vehicle location, tip of the triangle
points in the vehicle’s direction of travel4Off-road, no road name available
When the vehicle is entering the area that is
not covered by the digital map, the screen is
split. On the right half of the screen an arrow
appears that points to the off-road
destination 1 and the system announces:
Please follow the arrow on the
display . When the vehicle comes close to
the destination the message You reached
the destination area is given.
Route Guidance from an Off-road
Location to a Destination
If the vehicle location is within the area
covered by the digital map, but the map itself
does not contain any information on the
location, the vehicle is in an off-road position.
COMAND can guide you from such a position
to a destination.
At the start of route guidance you will see the
message Off Mapped Road , an arrow and
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the distance to the destination. The arrow
indicates the direction of the actual
destination.
The blue marking for the route on the map
starts from the point where the road known
to the system has been left.
As soon as the vehicle is travelling again on a
road known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual manner.
Route Guidance from an Off-map
Location to a Destination
If the vehicle location is outside the area
covered by the digital map, then the vehicle
is in an off-map position. COMAND can guide
you from such a position to a destination.
At the start of route guidance you will see the
message Off Map, an arrow and the distance
to the destination. The arrow indicates the
direction of the actual destination.
The blue marking for the route on the map
starts from the point where the road known
to the system has been left.
As soon as the vehicle is travelling again on a
road known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual manner.
Off-road During Route Guidance
The actual path of the road may deviate from
the data in the digital map due to road works.
In cases like this, the system is temporarily
not able to locate the vehicle location on the
digital map; the vehicle is thus in an off-road
position.
The display then shows the message Off
Mapped Road , an arrow and the distance to
the destination. The arrow indicates the
direction of the actual destination.
As soon as the vehicle location is found again,
route guidance continues in the usual
manner.
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.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
i During an active telephone call, the
navigation announcements are
suppressed.
If you have missed an announcement, you can
call up the current announcement at any
time.
XTo request current announcement:
select Navi £ 6 .
or
XIn map view with the menu system
( Y page 53) displayed, select 6.XTo switch off navigation
announcements: During the
announcement, press the , button.
You will briefly see the message: The
driving instructions have been
muted .XTo switch navigation announcements
back on manually: Select Navi£6 .
or
XSelect 6 in map view with the menu
system displayed.
or
XStart a new route calculation ( Y page 69).
or
XIf COMAND is switched on again.84Route GuidanceNavigation

Traffic Messages
i Optional satellite radio equipment and a
subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio
Traffic Message Service are required for
the satellite radio reception referred to
here. You can find more information on
SatRadio in chapter “Satellite Radio”
( Y page 125).
COMAND can receive and incorporate traffic
messages via satellite radio into the
navigation system. Traffic report messages
and map symbols can then be viewed in the
COMAND display.
Real-Time Traffic Notifications in the
Map
COMAND can display certain traffic events in
the map. The notifications are shown in the
map scale range from 1/16 mi to 20 mi.
XPress U or T until the required map
scale is set.1Marker symbols for the affected route
section2Symbol for event on the route3Current vehicle position and direction of
travel4Marker symbols for the extension of the
affected route section5Map scale
Real-Time Traffic Notification Symbols
SymbolDescriptionTraffic Notifications in Map DisplayTraffic
Report
ListsTraffic
Report
MessageWarning
(red)(Not possible)Appears
with
warning
entry typeAppears
with
warning
entry typeIncident
(yellow)(Not possible)Appears
with
incident
entry typeAppears
with
incident
entry typeTraffic jam
on route
(stop and go)Appears at the beginning of traffic
congestion (average speed
25 – 45 mph ) if route guidance is active
and route goes through congested
area.
Yellow car symbols could appear in
combination with this symbol.Appears
with traffic
jam on
route (stop
and go)
entry typeAppears
with
traffic jam
on route
(stop and
go) entry
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SymbolDescriptionTraffic Notifications in Map DisplayTraffic
Report
ListsTraffic
Report
MessageTraffic jam
on routeAppears at the beginning of traffic
congestion (average speed 5 – 20 mph)
if route guidance is active and route
goes through congested area.
Red car symbols could appear in
combination with this symbol.Appears
with Traffic
jam on
route entry
typeAppears
with
Traffic
jam on
route
entry typeBlocked
section on
routeAppears at the beginning of a blocked
area if route guidance is active and
route goes through blocked area.
XX XX symbols could appear in
combination with this symbol.Appears
with
Blocked
section
entry typeAppears
with
Blocked
section
entry typeYellow
line with
spikesIncidentsPossible obstacles for traffic flow (e.g.
road works)
Appears on the affected side
(direction) of the road(Not
possible)(Not
possible)Green
line with
spikesFree flowNo obstacles for traffic flow
Appears only on the free-flow side
(direction) of the road(Not
possible)(Not
possible)Displaying Real-Time Traffic ReportsXIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and show the menu system ( Y page 53).XSelect Traffic .
If you see a dialogue box displaying the
message No Traffic Messages ,
this either means:
R Messages were not yet received or
R there are no messages available.
XTo cancel the search: Select Cancel .XTo close the message: Select OK
If there are traffic reports, you will see a list.
The content of the list varies depending on
whether route guidance is active or not.
List When Route Guidance is not Active
The list shows all the roads, areas or regions
for which messages are available.
1Icon for warning message2Country designation3Road concernedXTo display the list of traffic messages:
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iA traffic message may also concern an
area or region rather than a road, e.g.
impaired visibility due to fog.XTo read a traffic report: Select a road, an
area or region.
List When Route Guidance is Active
The list first shows roads, areas or regions on
the route for which there are traffic reports.
1To display all traffic messages (including
those not concerning the route)2To have traffic reports read aloud, see the
read-aloud function ( Y page 89)3Affected roads, areas or regions (only
available when there are traffic messages
for the route)XTo display all messages: Select Display
All Messages .
You will see a list of all roads, areas or
regions for which reports are available,
including those that do not affect the route.XTo display a traffic message: Select a
road, area or region from the list.XTo close the list: Press the ; or =
button once or repeatedly.
Example of a Traffic Message
1Depending on your selection: Messages
on the Route or All Messages2Message 1 of 1 for the road affected3Beginning of the affected road section4End of the affected road section5Text of message6Road, area or region for which there is a
messageCIcon for message type, e.g. warning
messageDCountry designationXTo scroll within the message or to the
next message: Press 9 or : .XTo return to the message list:
Press ; or = .
Read-aloud Function
The read-aloud function is only available
when route guidance is active. It can read out
traffic reports relating to the route. You can
set the read-aloud speed ( Y page 40).
If the automatic reading function of traffic
messages is activated, incoming traffic
messages are read aloud automatically
( Y page 61).
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Safety PrecautionsGWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
GWarning
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health
risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific
community, should be largely prevented.
General Information
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Making Calls via Bluetooth ®
Interface
The telephone function via the Bluetooth ®
interface is available in conjunction with a
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use
COMAND’s hands-free feature to download
electronic business cards (vCards) via the
Bluetooth ®
interface.
Suitable Mobile Phones
Further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phones to COMAND is available via
the Internet at www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer
Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
Interruptions to the Connection
While Driving
Interruptions to the connection may occur if
R there is inadequate network coverage in
certain regions
R you are switching from one transmitting/
receiving station (cell) to another and there
is no voice channel available in this cell
R you are using a SIM card that is not
compatible with the available network
R when using a mobile phone with
“Twincard”, the mobile phone is
simultaneously logged into the network
with the second SIM card.
Operating Options
If the mobile phone is connected with
COMAND via the Bluetooth ®
interface, you
can operate the phone using the following
devices:
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XTo set the volume: Press 9 or : .
The red bar moves up or down.XTo confirm selection: Press 9.
“911” Emergency Call
GWarning
The 911 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:
R Phone switched on
R Mobile phone network available
RValid SIM card in the phone (not required
on all mobile phone networks)
R Mobile phone connected with COMAND via
Bluetooth ®
If you are unable to make an emergency call,
you will have to initiate rescue measures
yourself.
The “911” emergency number is a public
service. Any abuse is punishable by law.XEnter the digits on the COMAND control
unit ( Y page 107).XPress the 6 button.
The phone establishes the connection.XWait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Submenu Overview
NamePhoneCall lists or Mic On/OffDisplays the COMAND phone
bookPhone listDisplays or deletes call listsDownload ContactsSwitches hands-free
microphone on/off (during a
call)Delete ContactsAdjusts the VolumePhone Main Menu
Switching to Phone ModeXPress the function button % on the
COMAND control unit.
i If you press the 6 button with the
phone main menu already open, the call list
“Calls Dialed” appears .
or
From another Main Function
XSelect Phone£Phone £Phone .
i
If phone mode was active last, you only
need to select “Phone”.
Within the Phone FunctionXSelect Phone£Phone .
or
XIn the phone mode press the k button
repeatedly until the phone main menu
appears.100Submenu OverviewTelephone

Ending an Active Call XIf necessary, open the phone main menu
( Y page 100).XTo terminate call: Select 4.
or
XPress the ~ button on the COMAND
control panel or on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Call Waiting
i The call waiting function must be
supported and activated by the phone
provider.
If you are conducting a single call and you
receive another, the second call number is
entered into the received calls list and a signal
tone will sound.
Address Book
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use the COMAND when road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you
could be involved in an accident in which you
or others could be injured.
General Information
The entries of the address book can be used
for making phone calls and navigation
destination entries.
i You should delete your personal data
before selling your vehicle, using the Reset
function ( Y page 45).
Opening the Address Book
From Another Main FunctionXSelect Phone£Phone £Address Book .
i
If the address book was last open in the
telephone function, you only need to select
Phone .
Within the Phone Function
XSelect Phone£Address Book .
The address book main display appears.
Address book with address book entry ¥ and
navigable data ¤
i An address book entry may contain up to
five phone numbers and both a private and
business address.
Submenu Overview for Address Book
Address BookSearchDownloading
contacts (from
mobile phone, from
memory card or
business cards)
Deleting contactsSearching for an
address book entryNewDeleteCreating a new
address book entryDeleting an address
book entryAddress Book109TelephoneZ

1Phone number of the provider, (SIRIUS
XM)2SIRIUS ID of your satellite receiver=SIRIUS ID of your traffic info moduleXTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Press ; or = .
Channel List Updates
While receiving a new channel list the
message Updating Channels will appear.
The channel last tuned to will be muted until
the update is completed. You cannot operate
the satellite radio.
After completion of the update, the Satellite
radio main menu will appear. The channel last
tuned to will begin to play.
Sound Settings
Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to
adjust sound settings.
R Volume ( Y page 32)
R Balance and fader control ( Y page 32)
R Bass and treble control ( Y page 32)
R Surround sound
CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3
Safety Instructions
GWarning
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. There
is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation
if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty
or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that you
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
R Inserting a disc
R Ejecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
Notes on MP3 Mode
Permissible Storage Media
R CD-R and CD-RW
R DVD+R and DVD+RW
R DVD-R and DVD-RW
R SD memory card
Permissible File Systems
R ISO9660/Joliet for CD storage media
R UDF for DVDs
R FAT16 for SD card with storage medium
Multisession CDs
On multisession CDs, the content of the first
session determines how COMAND handles
the CD.
130CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3Audio