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Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) General notes Operational readiness of the navigation system following a system software update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center After a system software update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the installed map software may no longer be compatible. If this is the case, the navigation system will not be operational. You will know if this is the case, when the following message will appear when you switch to navigation mode: "The system software has been updated. The map software must be updated now. Please insert the DVD with the map software." Updating map software: Proceed as described in the "Updating the map software" section ( page 159). Use map software which is compatible with the system software. i Please note that the update must be allowed to run to the end in this case. If you interrupt it, the navigation system will continue to be non-operational. The roof cargo container* may also impair mobile phone reception and GPS coverage. Route guidance after vehicle transportation COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the vehicle has been transported (e.g. by ferry, by train or after towing). Positioning takes place automatically even when COMAND is switched off. The duration varies from one case to another. Route guidance may be restricted as follows during vehicle positioning: Navigation announcements, route guidance displays and displayed street names are not consistent with the actual location of the vehicle. COMAND does not generate navigation announcements. Initial use or use following a system software update In both these cases, the navigation system must determine the position of the vehicle. You may have to drive for a while before precise route guidance is possible. GPS reception Correct functioning of the navigation system depends on GPS reception, among other things. In certain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels, in multistory parking garage or due to snow on the GPS antenna. If there is snow on the GPS antenna, you should remove it. The GPS antenna is at the back of the vehicle roof. 163

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	14
Product information	14
Service and warranty information	15
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	16
Maintenance	16
Roadside Assistance	17
Change of address or ownership	17
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	17
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	19
Operating safety	20
Proper use of the vehicle	20
Problems:With vehicle	21
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects	22
Reporting safety defects	22
Vehicle data recording	23
Information regarding electronic recording devices	23
At a glance	24
Exterior view	25
Cockpit	27
Instrument cluster	29
f. At a glance/Pos. 11/ Center console	33
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, upper part	33
Overhead control panel	34
Door:Control panel	35
Door:Control panel	36
Door:Control panel	39
Safety and Security	40
Occupant safety	41
Air bags	43
Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage>	48
Seat belts	53
Head restraints:Luxury active head restraints (S600only)	56
PRE-SAFE<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	57
Children in the vehicle	58
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Blocking of rear window operation	64
Panic alarm:Audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps;Panic alarm:Panic button	66
Activating	66
Deactivating	66
Driving:Safety systems;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	67
ABS:Indicator lamp;Lamps, indicator and warning:ABS;ABS	67
Driving safety systems:Adaptive Brake Lights (S600 and USA only);Adaptive Brake Lights (S600 and U	69
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS;Brake assist system (BAS)	69
Driving safety systems:BAS Plus;Brake assist system (BAS Plus)	70
EBP	72
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>;ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	72
ESP®:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®	76
Anti-theft systems	82
Immobilizer	82
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system<$nopage>	82
Control systems	84
COMAND:Operating safety	85
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion	86
COMAND:Switching on or off	86
COMAND:Components	86
COMAND:Operating	91
COMAND:Main menus	97
Radio:FM/AM operation (COMAND)	101
Radio:Submenu overview, FM/AM (COMAND)	101
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Control systems

COMAND navigation (introduction)

General notes

Operational readiness of the navigation

system following a system software

update by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center

After a system software update by an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the in-

stalled map software may no longer be

compatible. If this is the case, the naviga-

tion system will not be operational.

You will know if this is the case, when the

following message will appear when you

switch to navigation mode: “

The system

software has been updated. The map soft-

ware must be updated now. Please insert

the DVD with the map software.

”

Updating map software:

Proceed as

described in the “Updating the map

software” section (

page 159). Use

map software which is compatible with

the system software.

Initial use or use following a system

software update

In both these cases, the navigation system

must determine the position of the vehicle.

You may have to drive for a while before

precise route guidance is possible.

GPS reception

Correct functioning of the navigation sys-

tem depends on GPS reception, among

other things. In certain situations, GPS re-

ception may be impaired, there may be in-

terference or there may be no reception at

all, e.g. in tunnels, in multistory parking ga-

rage or due to snow on the GPS antenna. If

there is snow on the GPS antenna, you

should remove it. The GPS antenna is at

the back of the vehicle roof.

The roof cargo container* may also impair

mobile phone reception and GPS cover-

age.

Route guidance after vehicle transpor-

tation

COMAND has to redetermine the position

of the vehicle if the vehicle has been trans-

ported (e.g. by ferry, by train or after tow-

ing).

Positioning takes place automatically even

when COMAND is switched off. The dura-

tion varies from one case to another.

Route guidance may be restricted as fol-

lows during vehicle positioning:

Navigation announcements, route

guidance displays and displayed street

names are not consistent with the ac-

tual location of the vehicle.

COMAND does not generate navigation

announcements.

Please note that the update must be allowed

to run to the end in this case. If you interrupt it,

the navigation system will continue to be non-op-

erational.