2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 78

76 COMAND introduction Vehicle equipment i This Operator's Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. COMAND introduction COMAND operating safety COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) is an information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems. It includes the radio and navigation system, as well as other optional equipment (satellite radio, telephone, etc.). COMAND supplies you with information to help you select your route more easily and guide you conveniently and safely to your destination. For safety reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call, or consulting the COMAND screen to read navigational maps, instructions, or downloaded information. Control systems G Warning! G Warning! Any alteration of electronic components or software can cause malfunctions. Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, CD/DVD changer, navigation module, telephone and Voice Control Systems are interconnected. Therefore, if one of the components is not operational, or has not been removed/ replaced properly, the function of other components could be impaired. Such conditions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend to have any service work on electronic components carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, especially attention to traffic and street signs, and should utilize the system's audio cues while driving. The navigation system does not supply any information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic regulations or traffic safety rules. Their observance always remains in the driver's personal responsibility. Maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area. G Warning! 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. Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion For safety reasons, certain COMAND functions are not available while the vehicle is in motion or they are only available to a limited extent. You will notice this, for example, by the fact that certain menu items cannot be selected or that the COMAND display shows a corresponding message. G Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and operate the system only when permitted by road, weather and traffic conditions. 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.