warning MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2010 Workshop Manual

Off-road and off-map
Route guidance to an off-road
destination
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.
COMAND can guide you to destinations
within the area covered by the digital map,
even if a destination is not located at a road
known to the system.
These destinations are shown 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.
Shortly before you reach the last known the
point to leave the digitized road network, you
will hear the announcement The
destination is nearby. Follow the
arrow on the display.
You will then see an arrow that indicates the
direction to the off-road destination. When
the off-road destination is close to the road,
Area of dest. reached appears in addition
below the arrow.
The section of the route from the last known
point on the map to the off-road destination
is indicated with a dashed line after a certain
length. It simply shows the direction to the
off-road destination without taking account of
any type of obstacles in the way.
\000FCurrent vehicle position; the triangle
indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel
\000GOff-road section of the route\000

The Off Road message and an arrow showing
the compass heading to the destination
appear on the display.
As soon as the system can allocate the
vehicle position to the map again, route
guidance continues in the usual way.
Navigation announcements
GWarning!
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use navigation announcements
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 If Chinese is set as the system language,
the navigation announcements are in
English. For information on how to set the
system language see ( Y page 94).
Navigation announcements are muted
during telephone calls. You can, however,
call up a current announcement at any
time. You can also call up a current
announcement at any time if you have
missed an announcement.
Route guidance is active already.
XCalling up a current announcement:
Select Navi 0054 RPT .
or
XPress favorite button 0087 if the button has
been programmed with this function
( Y page 94).XSwitching off navigation messages:
Press button 006C during an
announcement.
You will see the message The driving
instructions have been muted. for a
short while.
i The announcements remain switched off
even if you start a new route guidance or if
COMAND is switched off/on with button
0094 .
If you switch COMAND off by removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch and then
switch the ignition back on after more than
3 minutes, the announcements are
automatically switched back on.
XSwitching navigation announcements
back on manually: Select Navi 0054 RPT .XAdjusting volume of the messages:
Adjust the volume during an automatic
announcement ( Y page 87).
or
XCall up an announcement manually using
Navi 0054 RPT and adjust the volume
( Y page 87).
i
You can use the function Audio
Fadeout (Y page 106) to reduce the
volume of audio sources during navigation
announcements.
COMAND navigation system (during
route guidance)
Cancel route guidance
XSelect Destination 0054 Cancel Route
Guidance in map view with the menu
system displayed ( Y page 102).
Continuing canceled route guidance
XSelect Destination 0054 Continue
Route Guidance in map view with the
menu system displayed ( Y page 102).
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SymbolDescriptionTraffic notifications in map displayTraffic
report
lists
Traffic
report
message
Green
line with
arrows
Free-flowing
traffic
No obstacles for traffic flow. Appears
on the free-flow side (direction) of the
road.
No entryNo
message
Yellow
line with
arrows
IncidentsPossible obstacles for traffic flow (e.g.
road work). Appears on the affected
side (direction) of the road.
No entryNo
message
Warning
(red)
Indicates a location for which a
warning message has been issued.
Red arrow indicate the driving
direction to which the warning
message applies.
Appears
with
warning
entry type
Appears
with
warning
entry type
Incident
(yellow)
Indicates a location for which a
message has been issued. Yellow
arrow indicate the driving direction to
which the message applies.
Appears
with
incident
entry type
Appears
with
incident
entry type
Traffic jam
on route
(stop-and-
go)
Appears at the beginning of traffic
congestion from the driver's point of
view 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
type
Appears
with
traffic jam
on route
(stop-and-
go) entry
type
Traffic jam
on route
Appears at the beginning of traffic
congestion from the driver's point of
view 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
type
Appears
with
traffic jam
on route
entry type
Blocked
section on
route
Appears at the beginning of a blocked
area from the driver's point of view 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 type
Appears
with
blocked
section
entry type
Traffic jam
(stop-and-
go)
(yellow car)
Traffic congestion, average speed
25 – 45 mph (40 – 72 km/h).
Could appear repeatedly to indicate
length of traffic congestion.
(Not
possible)
(Not
possible)
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Deleting one of the last destinationsXSelect Navi 0054 Destination 0054 From
Last Destinations .
The list of last destinations appears.XSelect desired destination.
The address of the destination appears.XSelect Delete .XSelect Yes or No.
COMAND telephone
Safety notes
GWarning!
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 9
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.
General notes
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.9 Observe all legal requirements148COMAND telephoneControl systems
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Calling SIRIUS XM Service Center
i It may be necessary to call the SIRIUS XM
Service Center if, for example:
R You want to cancel the subscription or
resubscribe at a later date.
R You have forgotten to pay the bill.
R You sell the vehicle.XSelect Audio 0054 Sat. Radio 0054 Sat.
Radio 0054 Service .
The telephone number of the SIRIUS XM
Service Center and the twelve-digit
electronic serial number (SIRIUS-ID) of the
particular receiver are displayed.XClosing screen: Slide 009E005B 009F or press 00A1.
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
Safety notes
GWarning!
COMAND and the CD/DVD drive in the rear
are classified as Class 1 laser products. 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 and the CD/DVD drive in the rear
do not contain any parts that you are able to
maintain yourself. For safety reasons, all
maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified technicians.
GWarning!
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
R Inserting a disc/device
R Ejecting a disc/device
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
disc/device while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
Notes about MP3 mode
Permissible media for MP3/WMA files
R CD-R and CD-RW
R DVD-R and DVD-RW
R DVD+R and DVD+RW
R SD cards
R USB flash drives
R iPod ®
R MP3 players
Permissible file systems
R ISO9660/Joliet for CDs
R UDF for DVDs
R FAT16 or FAT32 for storage media
Multisession CDs
For multisession CDs, the first session type
of the CD determines how COMAND will
process the CD.
For example, if the first session type is
according to the audio CD standard and the
second session type is according to the data
CD standard containing MP3/WMA tracks,
COMAND will treat the CD as a conventional
audio CD. This means that it is only possible
to access the audio CD tracks. Access to the
MP3/WMA tracks is not possible.
Similarly, if the first session type is according
to the data CD standard containing MP3/
WMA tracks and the second session type is
according to the audio CD standard,
COMAND will treat the CD as a data CD. This
means that it is only possible to access the
MP3/WMA tracks. Access to the audio CD
tracks is not possible.
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iThe Group menu item cannot be selected
if only one audio format is saved on the
DVD.
The list of available audio formats appears. A
dot 003F indicates the format currently
selected.XChanging setting: Slide 00A0005B 0050 or rotate
0082 005B 0083.XExiting menu: Slide 009E005B 009F.
Playback options
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence : Tracks are
played back in the order in which they are
stored on the disc, e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.
R Medium Mix : Tracks are played back in
random order, e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.
R Track List Mix (MP3 mode only): Tracks
of the current folder and its subfolders are
played back in random order.
XSelecting an option: Select Audio.XSelect CD, DVD-A or MP3 .
The option list appears. A dot 003F indicates
which option is switched on.XSelect an option and press 00A1.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence , you will
see a corresponding indicator in the main
area.
i The Normal Track Sequence option is
automatically activated when you select a
different medium. If an option is activated,
it remains activated after COMAND is
switched on/off.
Audio AUX and video AUX
You can play back external audio or video
sources via the systems installed in your
vehicle.
The sockets for external audio and video
sources (AUX) are located
R in the glove box (COMAND)
R on the CD/DVD drive in the rear passenger
compartment
R on the head restraints
i For operation of the external audio and
video sources, refer to the operating
instructions of the respective device. You
may have to adjust the proper video
standard on the external audio and video
source to ensure proper replay.
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
Proper function of the device could be
impaired due to excessive temperatures,
for example when exposing to direct
sunlight or when the outside temperature
is extremely low. Mercedes-Benz does not
assume liability for damage to external
devices.GWarning!
Operating an external audio source while the
vehicle is in motion will distract you. You may
not notice changing road and/or traffic
conditions which may cause an accident.
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.
For your safety and the safety of others, pull
over to a safe location and stop before
operating an external audio source.
GWarning!
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages of the
vehicle may be much louder. You may need to
disable these system messages or adjust the
volume of these messages manually.
i The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
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Rear Seat Entertainment SystemGObserve Safety notes, see page 76.GWarning!
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headphone while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headphone while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car’s horn,
etc.).
GWarning!
When not in use, headphones or external
video sources should be stored in a safe
location (e.g. one of the vehicle’s storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants.
GWarning!
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headphone usage by children should only
occur with adult supervision.
You can operate the Rear Seat Entertainment
System via the remote controls ( Y page 81)
that come with the vehicle.
The playback of audio and video sources with
the Rear Seat Entertainment System is
identical to playback with the COMAND to a
large extent.
The COMAND and the Rear Seat
Entertainment System can be operated
simultaneously almost independent of each
other. However, some menus may cause
conflicts when the systems are used by
multiple users. Conflicts can occur between
the rear screens as well as COMAND and the
Rear Seat Entertainment System.
Remote controls for Rear Seat
Entertainment System
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
contains two remote controls for the rear
passenger compartment.
For information on using the remote controls,
see ( Y page 81).
Headphones for Rear Seat
Entertainment System
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
contains two headphones for the rear
passenger compartment.
For information on using the headphones, see
( Y page 82).
Related topics
R Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs
( Y page 180)
R Connecting and playing back external
devices ( Y page 186)
R Remote control ( Y page 81)
R Playing back audio CDs/audio DVDs
( Y page 176)
R Playing back video CDs/audio DVDs
( Y page 191)
CD/DVD drive
GObserve Safety notes, see page 176.
When both screens are used with the CD/
DVD drive, selecting certain menus or
changing certain settings on one screen will
also be applied to the other screen.
The following functions will be applied to both
screens:
R Changing Playback options
R Selecting track
R Using Play, Pause, and Stop
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USB storage device
iThis function is available for
alphabetically ordered directories. The
function is not available within playlists for
example.
XWithin a folder, press the respective button
on the telephone keypad once or more to
enter the first character of the desired
artist name. For example, press button
008B three times for an artist whose name
starts with a “C”.
The available characters are displayed on
the bottom of the display.
When the directory contains folders only,
COMAND will search for folders.
Selecting active partition (USB
storage devices only)
You can select this function with USB storage
devices when the storage space is
partitioned. The system supports up to 4
partitions (primary or logical, FAT formatted).
i The Windows formatting program
supports FAT partitions of up to 32 gigabyte
by default.
XSelect Media Interface 0054 Select
Active Partition .
Playback options
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence
Tracks are played back in regular order (e.g.
in numerical or in alphabetical order).
R Random Tracks
All available tracks on the current medium
are played back in random order.
R Category Mix or Random Folder (with
USB devices when Folder was selected)
Tracks of the currently active category or
folder and its subfolders are played back in
random order.XSelecting playback options: Select
Media Interface in the basic display.
The list of options appears. The dot 003F
indicates the currently selected option.XSelect an option.
COMAND vehicle menu
Introduction
GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
In this menu, you can program the following
vehicle functions:
FunctionMulti-function Contour Seat
Settings (Y page 216)Rear Window Sunshade (Y page 207)Easy Entry/Exit Feature
( Y page 208)Exterior Lighting Delayed Shut-off
( Y page 208)Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off
( Y page 208)Ambient Lighting (Y page 209)Automatic Mirror Folding
( Y page 209)Locator Lighting (Y page 210)206COMAND vehicle menuControl systems
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Setting easy-entry/exit feature
iThe components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on (Y page 76).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/
exit feature is activated.
To stop seat/steering wheel movement, do
one of the following:
RPress seat adjustment switch.
RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk.
RPress one of the memory position buttons
or the memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Use this function to have the steering wheel
move up and/or the driver’s seat move back
when entering the vehicle. You select the
following settings:
ROFF, the easy-entry/exit function is
switched off
RSteering Column, the steering wheel
moves up
RSteering Column and Seat, the steering
wheel moves up and the driver’s seat
moves back
XSelect Vehicle.
The main area is active.
XSelecting Easy Entry/Exit Feature:
Slide \000

The engine oil temperature will be shown in
blue if the engine oil temperature has not yet
reached 176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid
driving at full engine speed.
If the engine reaches the overspeed range in
the manual shift program, you will see up next
to gear indicator \000F as a reminder to upshift.
Use buttons \000= or \000< to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:
RRACETIMER (Y page 228)
ROverall analysis (Y page 229)
RLap analysis (Y page 229)
RACETIMER
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button \000@ or \000> to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button \000< to select the
RACETIMER.
\000FGear indicator\000GSecond hand\000