Updating - Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

Additional settings
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Country-specific information
You can call up information on the traffic con-
ditions in the country you are currently driving
in via the COMAND Internet and online func-
tion.
The availability of information is country-
dependent. Information can include maxi-
mum speeds, driving with low-beam head-
lamps or legal alcohol limits, for example.
To switch to navigation mode: press the
X
Ø button.
To show the menu: press W the COMAND
X
controller.
Select Position Position
X
menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Select Country Information Country Information
X
W to confirm.
When the connection has been made, the
available country information appears.
To return to navigation: press the %
X
button.
Displaying the map data version
To show the map data menu: press W
X
the COMAND controller.
Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by
X
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
in the navigation system
and press
Select Map Version Map Version
X
firm.
The number of the map data version is
shown. Information about new versions of
the digital map can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Updating the digital map
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map soft-
ware become outdated in the same way as
conventional road maps. Optimal route guid-
ance can only be provided by the navigation
system in conjunction with the most up-to-
date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig-
ital map updated there with a DVD, or you can
update it yourself.
Carrying out a manual update
i
The update process can take a long time
(over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you start the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may automat-
ically switch off. This protects the battery. If
and press W to con-