Car Pool Lanes - Mercedes-Benz Comand Operating Instructions Manual

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Announce The multimedia system
announces the names of the
Street
Names roads onto which the upcom-
ing change of direction leads.
The function is not available in
all countries.
Audio The volume of an active media
Fadeout source is automatically
reduced during a navigation
announcement.
Gas on Function activated: once the
reserve fuel tank level is
Reserve
reached, a message appears to
help you start a gas station
search.
Atten‐ Function activated: if ATTEN-
tion TION ASSIST displays a warn-
Assist ing in the multifunction display,
a message appears in the mul-
timedia system display when
you drive onto a highway. This
can help you start a rest stop
search.
For further information on
ATTENTION ASSIST, see the
vehicle Operator's Manual.
Using car pool lanes
You can include carpool lanes (HOV or car shar-
ing lanes) in the route calculation.
If you use HOV or carpool lanes, please observe
the applicable laws as well as the local and time
limitation conditions.
Carpool lanes may only be used under certain
conditions. They can normally be used when
there are two people in the vehicle. However,
there are also carpool lanes which can only be
used when there are three or more people in the
vehicle. In California, lone drivers may also use
the carpool lanes if the vehicle's emission or
consumption values are below the prescribed
levels.
Carpool lanes may be reserved for specific
times (e.g. during the peak period).
Carpool lanes are indicated by a diamond sym-
bol on specific road signs and on the road sur-
face. The road signs may also include the des-
ignation CARPOOL. The lanes are arranged as a
separate lane next to the others or are built as a
physically separate lane.
Depending on the setting under
Lanes, the multimedia system uses carpool
lanes when calculating the route. During route
guidance, visual and audible driving directions
provide guidance into and out of carpool lanes.
To switch to navigation mode: press the
X
ß button.
To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.
X
To select Options: turn and press the con-
X
troller.
Select Route Settings.
X
Select Avoid Options.
X
Select Use Carpool
X
Carpool lanes will either be used O or avoi-
ded ª when calculating the route.
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
Destination entry may be blocked while driving,
depending on the country specifications.
General notes
The various character entry options are descri-
bed for the controller. Alternatively you can use
the touchpad to enter characters and select
menus ( page 23).
Y
Use Carpool
Lanes.