Introduction; Safety Instructions; Updating The Map Software - Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operator's Manual

Navigation

Introduction

Introduction

Safety instructions

G
Warning
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the ve-
hicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the desti-
nation without taking account of the follow-
ing:
Traffic lights
Stop and right-of-way signs
Lane merging
Parking or stopping prohibited areas
Other road and traffic rules and regula-
tions
Narrow bridges
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G
Warning
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map
does not correspond with the actual road/
traffic situation. Digital maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area. For ex-
ample, if the traffic routing has been
changed or the direction of a one-way road
has been reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and regula-
tions during your journey. Road and traffic
rules and regulations always have priority
over the navigation commands generated by
the system.
G
Warning
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
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.

Updating the map software

The digital data for the map software will
become obsolete, just like conventional
road maps. Optimum route guidance by
the navigation system is only achieved
with up-to-date map software. Information
on new map software versions is available
from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You can have the map software updated
there by means of a DVD or perform the
update process yourself.
Notes on DVD discs
Only touch the discs at the edges.
Handle the discs with care in order to
prevent reading errors.
Avoid scratching, leaving fingerprints
and dust on the discs.
Use a commercially available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. Always wipe in a
straight line from the inside outwards,
never in a circular motion.
After use, put the discs back into the
box.
Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.