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X
Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV
and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select POI Symbols on Map and press
W to confirm.
X Select Standard Symbols, Personal
Symbols or No Symbols.
If

you select Personal Symbols , the list of
points of interest appears.
X To switch the icon display on/off:
select
a point of interest by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Depending on the previous state of the
symbols, they will either be shown O or
hidden ª. You can switch on the symbol
displays for more than one point of interest.
i The list shows all symbols that are
contained on the digital map across all
countries. However, not all points of
interest are available in all countries. As a
result, certain point of interest symbols
may not be displayed on the map, even if
the symbol display is switched on.
X To exit the menu: press the % back
button.
Map information in the display Showing text information
During route guidance, you can have map
information displayed at the bottom edge of
the display.
X
To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The main area is active.
X Select Navi
again and press W to confirm.
The navigation menu opens. X
Select Text Information on Map and
press W to confirm.
A # dot indicates the current setting.
X Select Arrival Time/Distance,
Current Street, Geo-Coordinates or
None and press W to confirm.
X To exit the menu:
slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Arrival time/distance to the destination Arrival time/distance display switched on
:
Icon for destination
; Distance to the destination
= Icon for estimated time of arrival
? Estimated time of arrival
You can only see this display during route
guidance. While scrolling the map
(Y

page 183), you will see additional data, e.g.
road names, depending on the crosshair
position, if the digital map supports this data.
Road display Road display active
:
Road names or numbers, e.g. for
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Geo-coordinate display
Geo-coordinate display active
:
Current height above average sea level,
rounded
; Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
= Current vehicle position: longitude
coordinates
? Number of GPS satellites currently being
used
There must be sufficient GPS reception for all
displays to be shown. If this is not the case,
the display will be grayed out. Height
display : may vary from the actual value,
because
the navigation system uses the GPS
signals for the calculation.
While scrolling the map (Y page 183), you will
see the geo-coordinates of the crosshair
position. Height display : and number of
satellites used ? are not displayed.
"None" menu option Display switched off
:
Current map orientation
i During the "Move map" function you can
see additional information depending on
the

position of the crosshair, such as a road
name, if the digital map supports this data. Switching the topographical map on/
off The topographical map uses different colors
to depict elevation. The color key generally
reflects the topography's dominant
vegetation or the ground's perceived color
when seen from the air, for example:
R
green for lowland
R yellow or brown for hills
R gray or white for mountains
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Topographical Map and confirm
with W.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on O or off ª.
Switching the city model on/off When the city model is switched on, the map
shows buildings as 3D models.
i
The city model is only shown in the "3D
map" map orientation.
It is available for map scales

50 m and
100 m.
The data required for displaying buildings
is not available for all cities.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select City
(3D) and press W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on O or off ª.186
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:
Hills
; Buildings
= Important buildings
Showing the map data version X
To show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Version and press W to
confirm.
The map data version number is shown.
Information about new versions of the
digital map can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Traffic information on the map If you subscribe to the SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio Traffic Message Service, traffic
information

can be displayed on the map. You
can select three categories for the display.
X To switch the displays on/off: press W
the
COMAND controller to show the menu.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Traffic
Information On Map and
press W to confirm.
X Select a category and press W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on O or off ª. R
Traffic incidents
Road sections are illustrated with a yellow
line and arrows.
Warning messages or traffic incidents are
represented on the map by appropriate
symbols and/or yellow/red arrows.
Explanation of symbols ( Y page 174).
R Speed & Flow
Road

sections are represented by yellow or
red car icons.
Green arrows: free-flowing traffic
Yellow car icons: congested traffic, average
speed 25 - 45 mph
Red car icons: traffic jam, average speed 5
– 20 mph
R Free Flow
Road sections are illustrated with a green
line and arrows. Additional settings
Freeway information When driving on highways, you can have the
nearest gas stations, rest areas, etc., as well
as your current distance from them, shown
on the right-hand side of the display.
X
To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller. Navigation
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X
Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV
and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Highway Information and press
W to confirm.
Depending on the previous state, switch
the option on O or off ª.
SIRIUS XM service Displaying SIRIUS XM service information
You can display the SIRIUS XM service
information.
X
To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding ZV

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select SIRIUS Service and press W to
confirm.
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
X Call the traffic report provider's phone
number shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the operator.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
If registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account. Compass function You can display the current compass
direction heading in which the front of the
vehicle is facing.
:
Current compass heading
; geo-coordinates
In the compass view, you can see the current
direction of travel, the current height above
sea level and the coordinates of the vehicle
position, for example.
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Compass and press W to confirm.
X To exit the display: confirm Back by
pressing W or press the % button.
Installing new map software The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimum route
guidance can only be provided by
the

navigation system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software. Information
about new map software versions can be
obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. 188
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You can install new map software yourself
which, depending on the scope, may consist
of one or more DVDs.
The installation process can take between
10
and 120 minutes, depending on the scope
of the map software. If the radio is switched
on before you start the installation process,
you can still adjust the volume. You can also
use COMAND to operate automatic climate
control and to cancel the process. Other
functions are not operational. If possible,
carry out the installation when the vehicle is
stationary. The DVD read speed is higher
when the vehicle is stationary than when it is
in motion, so less time is required. If the
starter battery is not sufficiently charged,
COMAND may end the process automatically
in order to protect the battery. Therefore, let
the engine idle during the installation
process. G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic
carbon

monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
Displaying information on the map
version currently in use
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu:
press W the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi in the main function bar by
sliding VÆ

and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Map Version and press W to
confirm.
Notes on handling DVDs
R Only hold DVDs by the edge.
R Handle DVDs carefully to prevent reading
errors.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on DVDs. R
Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. When cleaning CDs,
you should wipe in straight lines from the
center outwards rather than in a circular
motion.
R Place DVDs back in their cases after use.
R Protect

DVDs from heat and direct sunlight.
Map software copy protection
Map software for COMAND is subject to a
charge. The map software has just one
activation code which is usable in one vehicle
only, and is not transferable. You can obtain
the six-digit activation code from your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you
have lost the activation code, or if COMAND
does not accept the activation code that you
have received, contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Your vehicle is supplied with map software at
the factory. Depending on the country, map
software for your region is either pre-installed
(Europe/USA) or the map software is
supplied as a DVD (all other countries). You
do not require an activation code for the map
software that is provided with your vehicle.
If the map software on your vehicle has been
installed at the factory and you wish to
reinstall it, this also does not necessitate
entry of the activation code.
Installation process
X Load the map software DVD in the DVD
drive ( Y page 220).
COMAND checks the DVD and shows a
corresponding message in the display.
Map software is not compatible with the
navigation system
You

will see a message that the map software
cannot be installed.
X To confirm the message: press W.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert a DVD which is compatible with the
vehicle’s navigation system. Navigation
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Map software is not compatible with the
current system software
You will see a message that the system
software and the map software are not
compatible.
X
To confirm the message: press W.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Have the system software updated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The map software cannot be installed until
the system software has been updated.
Map software compatible with the
navigation system and the current
system software
COMAND checks whether the map data on
the DVD is already installed.
Map data is already installed
You will see a message that the map data is
already installed and a prompt will appear
asking
you whether you wish to continue with
the map software installation.
X Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the existing map data is
overwritten.
If you select No, COMAND automatically
ejects the DVD and the installation of the
map software is canceled.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
Map data is not installed yet
In the display, you will see a comparison of
the

version statuses of the map software DVD
and the map software installed in COMAND.
A prompt then appears asking whether the
map software installation should be carried
out.
X Select Yes or No.
If
you select Yes, the map data is installed.
If you select No, COMAND automatically
ejects the DVD and the installation of the
map software is canceled.
X Take the DVD out of the slot. If an activation code is required for the map
software, a prompt appears in the display
requesting the code to be entered.
X
Enter the activation code and confirm the
entry with !.
The map software is installed.
If you enter an incorrect activation code, the
prompt to enter the activation code appears
again. If the activation code is entered
incorrectly three times, the prompt asking
you

to enter the activation code appears after
a time delay. The time delay increases every
time the activation code is entered
incorrectly, from five minutes up to a
maximum of five hours.
Installing map data
Just before the copying process starts,
COMAND restarts the system.
While the installation is running, you will see
a message to this effect and a progress bar.
X To cancel the installation process: eject
the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
i If you interrupt the installation process,
the navigation system will not be
operational. You can continue an
interrupted installation process at a later
date.
X Installation process with multi-DVD
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prompting you to insert the second DVD.
Follow the instructions on the display.
X To allow the installation to run to the
end without Canceling: take no further
action.
When the installation process is
successfully completed, you will see a
message to this effect.
X To confirm the message: press W.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
The installation is complete.
When the installation process is not
successfully completed, you will see a
message to this effect.
X To confirm the message: press W.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of the slot. Navigation
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Problems with the navigation system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsCOMAND is unable to
continue route
guidance after the
journey has been
interrupted. Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more
than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle and
switching off COMAND. "Continuing route guidance" refers to
switching COMAND back on and driving on.
X
Continue route guidance (Y page 169).
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's location.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays. COMAND is unable to
determine
the vehicle's
position. COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the
vehicle has been transported (e.g. by ferry, by motorail or after
towing).
X
Start the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's location.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays. The Navigation
function
unavailable message
appears. COMAND has an integrated hard drive on which the digital map is
stored.
To protect the hard drive from damage, COMAND switches it off
at very high temperatures. The navigation system will then be
temporarily unavailable.
X
Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down.
X To hide the message:
switch COMAND off and then on again. If an area of the hard disk has a malfunction, COMAND can no
longer access the map data in this area, for example when
calculating a route.
X
To hide the message:
switch COMAND off and then on again.
The navigation system will be operational again until it has to
access the faulty area of the hard drive once more. The message
will then reappear.
X Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.192
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The address book organizes and stores
entries that are entered from different
sources (mobile phone, SD memory card,
Bluetooth
®
import, COMAND phone book,
navigation). You can use these entries to
make telephone calls and for navigation.
Importing contacts automatically If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND
via the Bluetooth
®
interface, the contacts
(phone
book entries) of the mobile phone are
automatically imported into COMAND's
phone book.
Depending on the mobile phone, this process
may take some time. Depending on the
mobile phone used, only the phone book
entries in the mobile phone or these entries
and the phone book entries from the SIM card
are imported.
The automatically imported contacts (phone
book entries) can be recognized in COMAND
by the Ã/0 symbol. They are only
available in COMAND if the corresponding
mobile phone is connected to COMAND via
the Bluetooth ®
interface.
Importing contacts manually i
The stored phone book and the vCards
remain in COMAND, even if you use
COMAND with another mobile phone. The
entries can be viewed without a mobile
phone. For this reason, delete the phone
book before selling or transferring
ownership of your vehicle. Existing contact data can be imported from
the memory card manually.
X
To import data: load the memory card.
X Select Data/connections in the
telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
X Select Download Contacts and press W
to confirm.
X Select From
Memory Card and press W to
confirm.
X Select Add or Overwrite and press W to
confirm.
If

the data has been imported, the Import
successful message is displayed.
If the COMAND phone book memory is full,
this message appears in the display:
Memory full. Contacts could not be
imported completely.
i After the data has been imported,
COMAND

has to process it. The entries are
only visible in the address/phone book
when this is completed.
Receiving vCards via Bluetooth ® You can receive vCards from devices (such as
a PC) which support the transmission of
vCards via Bluetooth
®
.
This requires the device to be authorized in
COMAND. PCs must be authorized via the
Bluetooth ®
device list ( Y page 147).
Received vCards are imported into the
address book.
Please bear the following in mind:
R Bluetooth ®
must be activated in COMAND
and

on the Bluetooth ®
device ( N operating
instructions of the device).
R the Bluetooth ®
device must be able to send
vCards via Bluetooth ®
(N operating
instructions of the device).
R the Bluetooth ®
device in the vehicle must
be switched on. 204
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i
If you switch to another main function,
e.g.
navigation, while receiving vCards, the
reception of vCards will be terminated.
X Select Data/Connections in the
telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
X Select Download Contacts and press W
to confirm.
X Select Via Bluetooth and press W to
confirm.
This interrupts the Bluetooth ®
connection
between COMAND and your active mobile
phone.

In turn, COMAND is ready to receive
vCards from another Bluetooth ®
device.
X Start data transfer on the external
Bluetooth

device (N operating instructions
of the device).
The data on the vCards is automatically
transferred to the address book. The
number of vCards received is displayed. X
To cancel reception: press W.
or
X Press the % back button on the center
console.
Calling up contacts/details You can call up contacts with the list or by
using the character bar. Phone book/address book basic display
:
List
Ç Entry with navigable data
\ Entry with voice tag; see the
separate operating instructions for the
Voice Control System
Æ Address book entry
à Mobile phone entry
0 SIM card entry
® Entry imported via Bluetooth ®
¯ Entry imported via memory card
G Entry with multiple phone numbers
; Two-line character bar
B To change the language of the
characters
p To select the character set
F To delete your selection
¬ To confirm your selection
% Back
Calling up contacts from a list
X Phone book: select Name in the telephone
basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Address book: select Data/Connections
in the telephone basic menu by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Address Book and press W to
confirm. Telephone
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