Basic Settings - Mercedes-Benz COMAND Supplement Manual

Basic settings

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Basic settings
Selecting the route type
To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the
X
controller.
To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller.
X
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
If the navigation menu appears, press the
X
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.
X
To select Options: turn and press the con- Options
X
troller.
Select Route Route Settings Settings.
X
Select a route type.
X
A filled circle indicates the current selection.
Active route guidance: the multimedia sys-
R
tem calculates a new route.
Inactive route guidance: the multimedia
R
system uses the selection as the new set-
ting.
i
Route guidance active: a destination has
been entered and the route has been calcu-
lated.
Route guidance inactive: no destination has
been entered yet and no route has been cal-
culated yet.
Fast Fast Route Route The multimedia system cal-
culates a route with a short
travel time.
Dynamic Dynamic Based on the
Traffic Traffic route type and includes traf-
Route Route fic reports on the route for the
route guidance.
Eco Route Eco Route
Short Short
Route Route
The Dynamic Traffic Route Dynamic Traffic Route
real-time traffic reports from SIRIUS satellite
radio.
Further Information on real-time traffic reports
( page 74).
Y
To calculate alternative routes: select
X
Calculate Alternative Calculate Alternative Routes
Switch the function on O or off ª.
Function activated: after each route calcula-
tion, route alternatives are offered that cor-
respond to the local conditions (
If desired, you can have the multimedia sys-
tem calculate alternative routes even during
route guidance (
Setting route options
To avoid/use route options: select
X
Options Options.
A menu appears.
Select one of the options.
X
O: using or avoiding route options is enabled
ª: using or avoiding route options is disabled
Fast Route Fast Route
Menu item
R
The multimedia system enables you to avoid
areas you do not wish to drive through.
Menu item
R
Menu item
R
Menu item
R
The multimedia system cal-
culates an economical route.
The journey may take slightly
longer compared to taking
the fast route.
The multimedia system cal-
culates a short distance
route.
route type uses
Routes.
page 72).
Y
page 72).
Y
Avoid Area Avoid Area ( page 82)
Y
Avoid Highways Avoid Highways
Avoid Ferries Avoid Ferries
Avoid Auto Trains Avoid Auto Trains
Avoid Avoid