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167 Control systems
COMAND navigation (introduction)
Showing: Press n in the full-screen
map display.
Adjusting the map scale
Rotate ymz until the desired map
scale is set.
1Currently set map scale as number
2Scale
3Currently set map scale as a needle on
the scale
4Previously set value before calling up
the scale
As soon as you rotate ymz, scale 2
appears. Rotating clockwise zooms in,
rotating counterclockwise zooms out.Saving current vehicle position as des-
tination in last destinations list
Showing menu system, if neces-
sary: Press n.
Saving: Select “Position”
“Save Po-
sition”.
COMAND saves the current vehicle po-
sition as a destination in the last desti-
nations (
page 223).
Moving the map
Slide qmr, omp or wmx.
A crosshair appears on the map.1Crosshair
2Details of the crosshair position
3Map scale
iIt is only possible to adjust the map scale
with the menu system hidden (full-screen map
display).
iIt is only possible to move the map with the
menu system hidden.
iDisplay 2 may be the name of a road, for
example, provided the digital map contains the
necessary data.
If no data is available, display 2 shows:

the coordinates of the crosshair if the
geo-coordinate display is switched on
(
page 170) and the GPS signal is strong
enough

no display if the geo-coordinate display is
switched off (
page 170)

168 Control systems
COMAND navigation (introduction)
Adjusting the map scale
Rotate ymz.
Rotating clockwise zooms in, rotating
counterclockwise zooms out.
Saving crosshair position as destination
in last destinations list
Showing menu system, if neces-
sary: Press n.
Saving: Select “Position”
“Save Po-
sition”.
COMAND saves the crosshair position
as a destination in the last destinations
list (
page 223).
Hiding the crosshair
Press back button L in the center
console (
page 86).
The crosshair disappears and the map
is centered on the vehicle position.
or
Set the map to the vehicle or destina-
tion position, see the explanation be-
low.
Centering the map on the vehicle or
destination position
Centering on the vehicle’s position:
Select “Navi”
“Position”
“Vehicle
Position Map”.
or
Press back button L when the
crosshair is displayed.
Centering on the destination:
Select “Navi”
“Position”
“Destina-
tion Position Map”.
Basic settings
Map perspective (USA only)
Depending on your vehicle’s production
date the map perspective function may not
be available.
COMAND can display the map from a
bird's eye view or in the normal map view.
Select map perspective:
Select “Navi”
“Navi”
“Map Dis-
play”.
The map display list appears. A dot R
indicates the current setting.
Select “Bird’s-eye view”.
The bird's eye view is switched on or
off, depending on the previous status.
iIf you have moved the map, you can use this
function to rapidly return the map to the position
of the vehicle or destination. It is only possible to
center the map on the destination position when
route guidance is active.
iYou can make the following settings regard-
less of whether route guidance is active or inac-
tive.
iIf you scroll the map in the bird's eye view,
COMAND switches back to the normal map view.

204 Control systems
COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) (USA only)
Depending on your vehicle’s production
date the real-time traffic function may not
be available.
A RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffic
Message Channel) radio transmitter
broadcasts traffic reports COMAND can
receive and incorporate into the navigation
system. Traffic report messages and map
symbols can then be viewed in the
COMAND display. Events displayed are
those within receivable range of the vehi-
cle's location.Real-time traffic notifications in the
map
COMAND can display certain traffic events
in the map. The notifications are shown at
the map scales from 0.05 mi (50 m) to
500 mi (500 km).
Set the map scale: Turn ymz until the
desired map scale is set.
Turning clockwise enlarges the map,
turning counterclockwise reduces it.
Display example for a traffic jam on the
route
1Symbol for event on the route
2Marker symbols for the affected route
section
3Current vehicle position and direction
of travel
4Map scale
iActual road and traffic conditions may be
different from the received messages.
iCOMAND marks the entire route section af-
fected with the appropriate symbols2, inde-
pendently of its actual length on the route
section. The symbols2 are shown in the direc-
tion of travel on the left or right of the route.Thus,
they also indicate which side of the roadway is
affected by the event.

215 Control systems
COMAND navigation system (during route guidance)
Displaying route information
Select “Route”
“Route Info” in map
view with the menu system displayed
(
page 166).
The route information appears.
Example display with main destination and
stopover
1Distance to the destination
2Symbol = for stopover
3Abbreviation for province (CDN) or
state (USA)
4Town/city
5Street
6Symbol < for main destination
7Estimated driving time to the destina-
tion
8Estimated arrival time
Closing route info: Slide omp or
press back button L in the center
console (
page 86).
iCOMAND uses the time set in COMAND as
the basis for calculating the estimated arrival
time. The clock must be set correctly in
COMAND (
page 235). The calculation of the
estimated arrival time does not additionally take
into account whether Daylight Saving Time or
standard time is applicable at the destination. If
the destination is in a different time zone, arrival
time display
8 is in local time. This is indicated
by “LT” in the display.
The following data cannot be seen until the route
calculation has been completed:

Distance to destination 1

Estimated arrival time 8

Estimated remaining travel time 7
If the destination is located within a partially dig-
itized area, the following data may differ from the
facts:

Distance to destination 1

Estimated arrival time 8

Estimated remaining travel time 7

417 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (
page 28).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:

open a door

switch on the ignition (page 344)

switch on the exterior lamps
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
(
page 238).Adjusting instrument cluster display
illumination
1Knob
Brightening illumination: Turn
knob1 clockwise.
Dimming illumination: Turn knob1
counterclockwise.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is on the
left side in the instrument cluster
(
page 28).
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warning/
indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes-
sages or the failure of any systems. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
bient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Warning!G

Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.

Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the hood. Stay away from
the engine if you see or hear steam com-
ing from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out


539 Operation
At the gas station
Take off the fuel filler cap and set it in
the direction of arrow 2 and place it
into holder 3 located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top off or over-
fill.
Replace the fuel cap by turning it clock-
wise until it audibly engages.
Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
Warning!G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
iMake sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre-
vents closing after you have locked the vehicle.
iOnly use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of
96 RON/86 MON). Please contact gas station
personnel in case labels on the pump cannot be
found.
For more information on gasoline see “Premium
unleaded gasoline” (
page 729), see “Fuel re-
quirements” (
page 729) and the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet.
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow engine malfunction
indicator lamp ± to illuminate.
For more information, see the “Practical hints”
section (
page 602).

670 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
1Minispare wheel with spare wheel bolts
in container on wheel rim
2Luggage bowl
3Vehicle tool kit, jack and collapsible
wheel chock
Removing the Minispare wheel
Turn luggage bowl2 counterclock-
wise.
Remove Minispare wheel1.Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plates upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate
Tilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of the base
plate3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
page 687).