Light MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2011 W221 Repair Manual

DisplayStatusGreenThe headphones are switched
on and the batteries are fully
charged.RedThe headphones are switched
on and the batteries are
almost discharged.No display
(dark)The headphones are switched
off, or the batteries are
empty, incorrectly inserted or
not inserted.
Connecting additional headphones
You can connect an additional set of corded
headphones to each rear-compartment
screen ( Y page 137).
Changing batteries
Batteries are required for the remote control
and for the two sets of cordless headphones.
For changing batteries: ( Y page 243)
System settings
Vehicle equipment
i These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described.
Display settings
Switching the display on/off
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Display off by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo switch on the display: press W or
cVd turn the COMAND controller.
Display design
Your COMAND display features optimized
designs for operation during daytime and
night-time hours. You can customize the
design to suit your personal preferences by
manually selecting day or night design or opt
for an automatic setting.
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Display and press W to confirm.XSelect Day design , Night design or
Automatic by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The # icon indicates the current setting.DesignExplanationDay designThe display is set
permanently to day
design.Night designThe display is set
permanently to night
design.AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the brightness around
the vehicle.
i In the Automatic setting, COMAND
evaluates the readings from the automatic
vehicle light sensor and switches between
the display designs automatically.
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XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: press
the number keys in sequence.
¬ is highlighted after the first number
has been entered.
or
XSelect the digits one by one by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.XTo confirm an entry in COMAND: select
¬ using the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XEnter the same passcode into the
Bluetooth ®
device (see the operating
instructions for the respective device).
The device is authorized.
External authorization
If COMAND does not detect your
Bluetooth ®
device, this may be due to
particular security settings on your
Bluetooth ®
device. In this case, check
whether your Bluetooth ®
device can locate
the COMAND system. The Bluetooth ®
device
name of COMAND is "MB Bluetooth".
XIn the Bluetooth ®
device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect External authorization and
press W to confirm.XStart the Bluetooth ®
scan process on the
Bluetooth ®
device (see separate operating
instructions of the respective device).XSelect COMAND ("MB Bluetooth").XWhen prompted, enter the passcode on the
Bluetooth ®
device and then on COMAND.Displaying the details of a Bluetooth ®
deviceXIn the Bluetooth ®
device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Details and press W to confirm.
The detailed view for this device appears.XTo close the detailed view: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
Bluetooth ®
device
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends that
you de-authorize devices, e.g. mobile phones,
both in COMAND and on the respective
Bluetooth ®
device itself. Subsequent
authorization may otherwise fail.
XIn the Bluetooth ®
device list, select the
authorized device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect De-authorize and press W to
confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to revoke authorization for this
device.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, the authorization for the
device will be revoked.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
i
If a Bluetooth ®
device has been de-
authorized and is no longer in range, it will
no longer be shown in the Bluetooth ®
device list after the next search.
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COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following:
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 bridgesGWarning
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/traffic
situation. Digital maps do not cover all areas
nor all routes within an area. 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.
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.
Looking at the icons or map display can
distract you from traffic conditions and
driving, and increase the risk of an accident.
General information
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
reception. In certain situations, GPS
reception may be impaired, there may be
interference or there may be no reception at
all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
Input restriction
On vehicles for certain countries, there is a
restriction on entering data.
The restriction is active at vehicle speeds
above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). The
restriction is deactivated as soon as the
speed falls below 2 mph (3 km/h).
When the restriction is active, certain entries
cannot be made. This will be indicated by the
fact that certain menu items are grayed out
and cannot be selected.
The following entries are not possible, for
example:
R entering the destination city and street
R entering a destination via the map
R entering in the vicinity of a city or via a
name search
R editing entries
R direct entry using the number keypad
Other entries are still possible, such as
entering points of interest in the vicinity of the
destination or current position.
Switching on navigation modeXPress the S function button once or
twice.
or
XSelect Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
In both cases, you will see the map either
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Route guidance
General information
GWarning
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking into account the
following, for example:
RTraffic lights
RStop and right-of-way signs
RLane merging
RParking or stopping prohibited areas
ROther road and traffic rules and regulations
RNarrow 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.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (Y page 154).
COMAND guides you to your destination by
means of navigation commands in the form
of audible navigation announcements and
route guidance displays.
The route guidance displays can only be seen
if the display is switched to navigation mode.
If 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 digital map contains the corresponding
information, the following applies:
Rwhen selecting a route, COMAND tries to
avoid roads that only have limited access,
e.g. roads closed to through traffic and non-
residents.
Rroads that have time restrictions (e.g.
closed on Sundays and public holidays) are
avoided for route guidance.
Changing direction
Introduction
Changes of direction have three phases:
RPreparation phase
RAnnouncement phase
RChange-of-direction phase
Preparation phase
COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of direction. Based on the example
display below, there is an audible
announcement. You see the full-screen map.
Example display: preparation phase
:Next road;Route=Current vehicle position (the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel)
?Current street
Display ? depends on the setting selected
for "Text information in map" (Y page 182).
Announcement phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. Based on the example display
below, the change of direction is announced
with the Please turn right in 900 ft.
and follow the message.
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The announced distance to the next change
of direction depends on the type of road and
its permissible speed limit.
The display is now split into two sectors. In
the left half, you see the normal map view. In
the right half, there is an enlarged view of the
area surrounding the intersection
(intersection zoom) or a 3D image of the
road's course, the change of direction also
being illustrated.
Example display: announcement phase
:Next road;Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot, shown in both
the left and right displays)
=Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
?Change of direction (turn right here)ADistance to the next change of directionBRoute (highlighted in blue, shown in both
the left and right displays)
iThe filled-in section of visual display for
distance = gets shorter, the nearer you
get to the announced change of direction.
Change-of-direction phase
COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. In the example, the Now turn
right announcement is made 90 ft. before
the change of direction. The display is split
into two halves, as in the announcement
phase.
Example display: change-of-direction phase
:Current vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
;Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
=Distance to the next change of direction
Once the change of direction is completed,
COMAND automatically switches back to full-
screen display.
Lane recommendations
Overview
On multilane roads, COMAND can display
lane recommendations for the next change of
direction. The relevant data must be available
on the digital map.
COMAND displays lane recommendation B,
based on the next two changes of direction.
The number of lanes applies to the point at
which the next change of direction is
required.
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Example display
:Point of the next change of direction (light
blue circle)
;Point of the change of direction after next=Next change of direction (in this case, turn
off to the right)
?Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
ADistance to the next change of directionBPossible lane (light blue)CRecommended lane (dark blue)DLane not recommended (gray)ECurrent vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
iThe multifunction display also shows lane
recommendations (Y page 369).
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Display and description of lane recommendations
The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night
design is switched on.
LaneDay designNight designRecommended lane C
In this lane, you will be able to complete the
next two changes of direction without
changing lanes.
Dark blueLight bluePossible lane B
In this lane, you will only be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
Light blueDark blueLane not recommended D
In this lane, you will not be able to complete
the next change of direction without
changing lanes.
GrayGrayCar pool lanes
COMAND shows car pool lanes.
Car pool lanes can only be used under certain
conditions. Please observe the relevant legal
requirements.
Example display: car pool lane
:Roadway marking;Marking in COMAND
Information in the multifunction display
The lane recommendations are also shown in
the multifunction display. You will find further
information in the "On-board computer"
chapter (Y page 365).
Interrupting or continuing route
guidance
Canceling route guidance
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Cancel Route Guidance and press
W to confirm.
Continuing route guidance
XTo switch on navigation mode: press
function button S once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
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XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Detour and press W to confirm.XTo block a section of the route: select
More or Less repeatedly and confirm using
the W button until the desired section has
been selected.
iThe length of the blockable route section
is predetermined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
XTo start route calculation: select Start
and press W to confirm.
XTo delete the blocked section: select
Delete while the message is shown and
press W to confirm.
COMAND calculates the route without the
block.
Selecting an alternative route
With the "Alternative route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect 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, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time
;Display of events on the route=Display of selected route settingXTo select the next or previous
alternative route: select Next or
Previous and press W to confirm.
The possible alternative routes are shown
in this order: Current Route, Fast
Route, Eco Route, Short Route and
Alternative Route.
XTo select the original route: select Back
as often as necessary and press W to
confirm.
XTo start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: select Start
and press W to confirm.
COMAND accepts the alternative route.
Displaying destination information
Requirement: you have entered a destination
(Y page 151) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 158).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Info in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Destination information is displayed.
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Example display: destination information
:Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time to
intermediate stop
;Intermediate stop P=State and city?Destination OADistance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated driving time to destination
If a telephone number is entered for the
address displayed, you can also select and
call the number using COMAND.
XTo call the destination: select the
telephone number using the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XTo close the destination information:
slide XVY the COMAND controller or press
the % back button.
Route overview
You can use the route overview to move along
the route section by section and to view
details about each section of the route.
You have entered a destination
(Y page 151) or a point of interest
(Y page 160) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 158).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Route Browser and press W to
confirm.
At the top of the display, you will see
information about the highlighted route
section, for example the distance to be driven
on the road and the road designation. The
highlighted route section is marked in white
with a red border on the map.
XTo view the next or previous route
section: select Next or Previous and
press the W button to confirm.
iIf the first or last route section is
highlighted, you cannot select Previous or
Next.
XTo zoom in or out of the map: select N
or M and press W to confirm.
XTo close the route overview: select
Back and press W to confirm.
Where am I?
Your current position can be displayed both
when route guidance is running and when it
has been canceled.
:Current position;Next intersection or exit=Previous intersection or exit?Current roadXTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
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The continuous blue route on the map starts
from the nearest road known to the system.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Route guidance from an off-map location
to a destination
If the vehicle position is outside the area
covered by the digital map, then the vehicle
is in an off-map location. COMAND is also
able to guide you to a destination even from
an off-map location.
At the start of the route guidance, you will see
the Street unknown message, an arrow and
the distance to the destination. The arrow
shows the compass heading to the road left
last.
The route is highlighted in blue from the
nearest road known to the system.
As soon as the vehicle is back on a road
known to the system, route guidance
continues in the usual way.
Off-road during route guidance
Due to road construction work, for example,
there may be differences between the data
on the digital map and the actual course of
the road.
In such cases, the system will temporarily be
unable to locate the vehicle position on the
digital map and thus considers the vehicle to
be in an off-road position.
In the display, you will see the Street
unknown message, an arrow and the distance
to the destination. The arrow shows the
compass heading to the actual destination.
As soon as the system can assign the vehicle
position to the map again, route guidance
continues in the usual way.Traffic reports
Conditions
i The SatRadio reception described below
requires optionally available SatRadio
equipment as well as a subscription to
SIRIUS XM SatRadio Traffic Message
Service. Further details on SatRadio are
available in the "SatRadio" chapter
( Y page 213).
COMAND can receive traffic reports via
SatRadio and incorporate them in the
navigation system. Traffic reports and map
icons can then be shown in the COMAND
display.
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.
XSet the map scale ( Y page 179).12Icon display for the section of route
affected3Icon for incident on the route4Current position and direction of travel5Map scale172NavigationCOMAND