Navigation - Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual

COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may
have been diverted or the direction of a one-
way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
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 con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
General notes
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 recep-
tion. In certain situations, GPS reception may
be impaired, there may be interference or
there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tun-
nels or parking garages.
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Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone, sat-
ellite radio, GPS).
Entry restriction
On vehicles for certain countries, there is a
restriction on entering data.
The restriction is active from a vehicle speed
of above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). As
soon as the speed falls below approximately
2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes
inactive.
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:
entering the destination city and street
R
entering a destination via the map
R
entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a
R
name search
editing entries
R
using the number keypad for direct entry
R
Other entries are possible, such as entering
points of interest in the vicinity of the desti-
nation or current position.
Switching to navigation mode
Map showing the menu; route guidance inactive
Status bar
:
Main function bar
;
Current vehicle position
=
Navigation menu bar
?
Press the Ø function button.
X
The map is displayed with the menu either
shown or hidden.
or
Select Navi in the main function bar by
X
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The map is displayed with the menu shown.

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