navigation MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class 2010 R171 Comand Manual

Map Display
Map Orientation
1Currently set map orientation
The following displays are possible:
R 9 = orientation to north (the map display
is oriented to the north, north is always at
the top)
R 8 = Driving direction (the map display is
oriented in the direction of travel, the
direction of travel is always at the top, the
orange tip of the symbol points
northwards)
R 8 = Bird's-eye view
( the map display is oriented in the direction
of travel, the map projection reproduces
the curvature of the earth's surface, the
orange tip the symbol points northwards)
Example of map from bird's-eye view
1Current crosshairs location2Currently set map orientationXTo set map orientation: Display menu
system if applicable ( Y page 55).XSelect Navi£Map Display .
A dot R indicates the current setting.1Options for map orientation2Options for POI symbols ( Y page 55).XSelect North Up or Heading Up or
Bird's-eye View .XTo exit menu: Press = or ; .XHide menu systems if applicable
( Y page 53).
The map orientation changes accordingly.
Setting POI Symbols
You can select which POIs are to be displayed
as symbols on the map. Points of interests
include, for example, gas station, hotels,
cinemas and restaurants.
The following settings are available:
R Standard Symbols
Displays the factory-set symbols
R Personal Symbols
You can choose the symbols yourself.
R
XTo set: Display menu system if
applicable ( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Map Display .XSelect Standard Symbols or
Personal Symbols or No Symbols .
If you have selected Personal
Symbols , the list of POIs will be
displayed.XTo switch symbol display on/off:
Select the corresponding POI.
Depending on the previous status, the
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also activate the symbol displays for
several POIs.
R No Symbols
i The list indicates all symbols for all
countries that are contained in the digital
map. However, not all POIs are availbale in
all countries. As a result, certain POI
symbols may not be shown on the map
even though the symbol display is switched
on.
XTo exit menu: Press = or ; .XHide menu system if applicable
( Y page 53).
Route Mode
This function allows you to set the following
options for route guidance:
R Avoid Highways
R Avoid Toll Roads
R Avoid Tunnels
R Avoid Ferries
R Avoid AutoTrains
1Sets route optionsSetting Route OptionsXTo set: Display menu system is applicable
( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Mode .XTo switch option on/off: Select required
option.
Depending on the previous status, the
option will be switched on Ç or off c.
You may activate several options.
i The calculated route may include ferry
connections, for example, even if the
operation Avoid Ferries has been
activated.
i If you change the route type setting when
route guidance is active, COMAND
calculates a new route.
Block Area
You can define an area within the map display
that is not to be used by the system in
calculating a route, if possible.
i The calculated route may include a
blocked area if the destination is within a
blocked area or if the destination can only
be reached using roads that lead through a
blocked area. Highways cannot be blocked.
XTo set, change or delete: Display menu
system if applicable ( Y page 53).XSelect Navi £ Block Area .
If no areas were previously set, the map
display appears ready to select an area.
If areas were previously set, the blocked
area list appears.XTo move the map: Press
9 , : ,; or = .XTo set the map scale: Press U or
T .
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The blocked area appears in red.
XTo enlarge the map scale: Press U.XTo reduce the map scale: Press T.XTo set the size of the blocked area: Press
9 .
A scale for setting the size of the area is
displayedXPress U or T to change the size of
the blocked area.XPress 9.
The area is added to the blocked area list.A checked entry indicates an active blocked
area.
i You can block several areas for the route
calculation and activate or de-activate
them by setting or removing the check
mark.
Displaying and Changing an Existing
Block AreaXTo select the area you want to display
or change: Press 9 or : .XSelect Display/Change .
The map display appears with the block
area marked red.XPress U or T until the desired size
of the block area is set.XPress 9, : , ; or = to shift the
block area to the desired region.XTo confirm the area and exit map
display: Press 9.XHide menu system if applicable
( Y page 53).
Defining a New Block Area
XSelect Avoid New Area
The map display appears with a default new
block area in red.XPress U or T until the desired size
of the new block area is set.XPress 9, : , ; or = to shift the
new block area to the desired region.XTo confirm the area and exit map
display: Press 9.XHide menu system if applicable
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Deleting a Block AreaXTo select the area you want to delete:
Press 9 or : .XSelect Options £Delete .
You will be prompted to confirm that you
wish to delete the block area.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes COMAND deletes the
entry. A message will be displayed.
Saving an Off-road Route
If this function is switched on, an Off-road
route is recorded and stored.
i The recording function works only if the
vehicle is located in an area away from
digitized roads.
Switching the Function On/Off
XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Save Off-road Route .XSelect Save Off-road Route in the
submenu.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on Ç or off c.
Displaying Memory Usage
i When the memory is 90% full, you see a
corresponding message. When the
memory is full, the function is no longer
available and a message appears.
XTo confirm the message: Press 9.i
In order to be able to continue using the
“Save off-road route” function, you should
delete the route memory afterwards.XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Save Off-road Route
£ Off-road Route Memory .
A bar shows the memory usage as a
percentage.
Deleting the Route Memory
XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Save Off-road Route
£ Delete Off-road Route Memory .
A query appears asking whether the memory
should be deleted.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the memory is deleted.
Information on Map
You can have map information displayed at
the bottom edge of the screen.
XTo set: Display menu system if applicable
( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Information On Map .58IntroductionNavigation

A dot R indicates the current setting.
XSelect Arrival Time/Distance or
Current Street or Geo-coordinates or
None .XTo exit menu: Press = or ; .XHide menu system if applicable
( Y page 53).
Time of Arrival/Distance to Destination
Map with display activated for time of arrival/
distance
1Symbol for destination2Distance to the destination3Symbol for estimated time of arrival4Estimated time of arrival
i This display can only be seen during route
guidance. In the Move Map function you will
see other data depending on the crosshairs
position, for example a street name if the
digital map supports this data.
Current Street
Map with road display activated
1Road name or road number, e.g. for
highways
Geo-Coordinates Display
Map with geo-coordinates display activated
1Current height above sea level (rounded
off to 50 m)2Coordinates display of the current vehicle
location (latitude)3Coordinates display of the current vehicle
location (longitude)4Number of GPS satellites currently being
used.
i Adequate GPS reception must be
available for all displays. The altitude
display 1 may differ from reality because
the navigation system calculates it using
the GPS signals.
i In the Move Map function the display 1
and 4 are not displayed. The geo-
coordinate position of crosshairs is
displayed.
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“None” Menu Option
Map with display switched off
1Currently set map orientation
iIn the Move Map function you will see
other data depending on crosshairs
position, for example a road name if the
digital map supports this data.
Traffic Information on Map
Provided you have a subscription to SIRIUS
XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service,
you can have the traffic information displayed
on the map. There are three different
categories of information you can select.
R Incidents
Road sections marked by a yellow line with
spikes =: traffic slowdown possible due to
incidents (e.g road works)
R Speed and Flow
Road sections marked by yellow cars, red
cars or red crosses (xxx) :.
Yellow cars: Traffic congestion, average
speed 25 – 45 mph.
Red cars: Traffic congestion, average
speed 5 – 20 mph.
Red crosses: Blocked road section
R Free Flow
Road sections marked by a green line with
spikes ;: free flow of traffic.1Speed and Flow2Free Flow3Incidents
Highway Information
When driving on highways, you can have the
next gas stations, service areas, etc. as well
as the distance to them displayed in the right-
hand half of the screen.
XTo set: Display menu system if applicable
( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Highway Information .
Depending on the previous status, the
function will be switched off cor on Ç.
Example display: Function on
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Automatic Reading of Traffic Messages
If the automatic reading function of traffic
messages is activated, incoming traffic
messages are read aloud automatically.
Otherwise you have to start the reading-aloud
manually ( Y page 89).
XTo switch on or off: Display menu system
if applicable ( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Read Traffic Messages
Automatically .
Depending on the previous status, the
function will be switched off cor on Ç.
Audio Fadeout
The Audio Fadeout function, if activated,
lowers the volume of the current audio source
when a navigation announcement is issued.
As soon as the navigation announcement has
ended, the audio source will be played with
the previous volume.
XTo activate: Display menu system if
applicable ( Y page 53).XSelect Navi£Audio Fadeout .
Depending on the previous status, the
function will be switched off cor on Ç.
Compass Function
You can display a compass representation of
the current vehicle position and direction.
XSelect Position £Compass:Current vehicle direction;Current height above sea level (rounded
to 100 ft)=Current vehicle position: longitude?Number of GPS satellites in useACurrent vehicle position: latitudeBCurrent steering angle of front wheels
i In order to display the height ; the
reception of at least four GPS satellites is
necessary.
XTo exit the menu: Select Back
or
Xpress the k button
Destination Input
Introduction to Destination Input
GWarning!
For safety reasons, only enter a new
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
i It is possible to enter a destination
regardless of whether route guidance is
active or inactive.
The following destination input options are
available:
R Entering a destination via the address
( Y page 62)
R Entering a destination from the destination
memory ( Y page 70)
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REntering a destination from the last
destinations ( Y page 71)
R Entering a POI ( Y page 73)
R Entering a destination via the map
( Y page 71)
R Entering a stopover destination
( Y page 72)
R Entering a destination via “Search & Send”
( Y page 217)
Entering a Destination via the
Address
i In some countries it is not possible to
enter addresses at vehicle speeds above
apprx. 3 mph. The function becomes
available again as soon as the speed falls
below apprx. 2 mph.
The following options are available for
entering a destination via an address:
R Entering state/province, city/zip code and
street
R Entering state/province, city and city
center
R Entering state/province, city/zip code and
street and house number
R Entering state/province, city/zip code and
street and intersection
R Entering state/province, street, city and
house number
R Entering state/province, street and house
number
R Entering state/province, street and
intersection.
Route calculation can then be started
( Y page 69).
Opening Enter Destination Menu
XIf necessary switch to navigation mode and
display menu system ( Y page 53).XSelect Destination £Address Entry .
The enter destination menu appears.
Enter Destination menu
Menu Items in Enter Destination Menu
Some menu items are not available or not yet
available, depending on the letters entered
for the address or the data for the digital map.
Example:
After the state/province has been selected
the menu items No., Center ,
Intersection , Save and Start are not
available. Or the ZIP menu item is not
available if the digital map does not contain
any zip codes.
Selecting a State/Province
i You can only select those states/
provinces that are stored in the digital map.
The state/province the vehicle is located in
is preselected automatically.
XSelect State/Prov in the Enter
Destination menu.
A menu appears where you can choose one
of the following lists:
R Last States/Provinces
R States (U.S.A.) or
R Provinces (Canada) .XTo select a list: Press 9 or : .XPress 9.
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XTo selected a state/province:Press
9 or : .XPress 9.
The Enter Destination menu appears again.
The selected state/province has been
entered automatically.
Entering a City
i You can only enter those cities that are
stored in the digital map. Any zip code that
has already been entered is deleted when
a city is entered.
XIn the Enter Destination menu, select
City .
The city list is displayed with or without
predictive speller. The display of the
predictive speller depends on how many
cities are available for the selected state/
province.
City List with Predictive Speller
If this list is given in the display, the predictive
speller 8 is activated automatically.
1Characters entered by the user2Characters automatically added by the
system3List entry that best matches the
characters already entered4Switches to the list without speller5Press and hold deletes complete entry,
press briefly deletes last character6Currently unavailable characters7Currently available characters8Predictive Speller9Currently selected characteraCancels an entrybList
i In the predictive speller 8 you can only
select characters 7 that are currently
available. The availability of the characters
depends on the characters already entered
and the data included in the digital map.
When entering characters, the list entry 3
always displays the city that best matches the
characters already entered.
COMAND automatically adds matching
letters 2 to those characters 1 already
entered by the user.
Entering Characters
XTo select characters: Press ; or
= .XPress 9 or : to switch between the
lines in the speller.XTo confirm character selection:
Press 9.
Alternatively, you can enter characters using
the number keypad (direct input).
Example:
XPress one of the number keys, e.g. l,
once or repeatedly in succession.
After you have pressed it the first time, the
character display appears at the lower
edge of the display. The first letter available
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You see which characters you can enter with
that key. Each time you press the key, the
next character is highlighted.
For example, key l:
R Press once = A
R Press twice = B
R Press three times = C
Wait until the character display disappears.
Deleting an EntryXTo delete individual characters: Select
õ at the bottom right of the speller and
press 9.
or
XPress the 2 button.XTo delete an entire entry: Select õ
and press and hold 9 until the entire entry
has been deleted.
or
XPress and hold the 2 button until the
entire entry has been deleted.
Canceling an Entry
XSelect á at the bottom left of the speller
and press 9.
or
XPress the k button.
The Enter Destination menu appears.
Accepting First List Entry
XPress and hold 9 until the Enter
Destination menu appears.
Here you will find the accepted list entry.
or
XIf COMAND can match the characters
entered definitively to one city. The Enter
Destination menu appears automatically
with the selected list entry.
Switching to the City List without
Predictive Speller
If other entries for a city exist, or the name
exists more than once in the system, then
d is highlighted in the speller.
XPress 9.
You can switch to the list at any point while
entering characters.
XPress 9 repeatedly until the list appears
without the speller.
or
XSelect d and press 9.
City List without Predictive Speller
XTo select a city: Press 9 or : .XTo cancel selection: Select Back and
press 9.
or
XPress the k button.XTo confirm selection: Press 9.
The Enter Destination menu appears again
in the display.
COMAND has accepted the selected city
and entered it automatically in the Enter
Destination menu.
Entering a Zip Code
i You can only enter those zip codes that
are stored in the digital map. For some
countries it is not possible to enter any zip
code.
XIn the Enter Destination menu select ZIP.
The zip code list is displayed with or without
predictive speller ( Y page 63). The display
of the predictive speller depends on how
many zip codes are available for the
selected state/province.64Destination InputNavigation