Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 382

Navigation
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satellites. Steering angle B can be a
maximum of 35° in both directions.
To exit the display: confirm
X
pressing W or press the % back button.
Country-specific information
You can call up information on the traffic
conditions in the country you are currently
driving in via the COMAND Internet and online
function.
The availability of information is country-
dependent. Information can include
maximum speeds, driving with low-beam
headlamps 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
Back Back by
in the navigation system
and press
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.
Select Map Version Map Version
X
confirm.
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
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimal route
guidance 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
digital map updated there with a DVD, or you
can update it yourself.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed
space. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases constitutes
a health hazard and could lead to loss of
consciousness or even death.
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
and press W to