
Operating safety
General notes
GWARNING
Anyalterationsofelectronic componentsor
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, telephoneand Voice
Control systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the componentsisnot
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
componentscould be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operatingsafety of your vehicle.
We recommend having any servicework on
electronic componentscarried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at astandstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at aspeed of just 30mph
(approximately 50km/h), your car coversa
distanceof44feet (approximately 14m) every
second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing acall,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.
GWARNING
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and streetsigns, and
should utilize the system's audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance alwaysremains in the driver's
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
iCanada only: This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Anyunauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authorityto
operate the equipment.
iUSA only: This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Anyunauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authorityto
operate the equipment.
GWARNING
Change or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliancecould void the user's authorityto
operate this equipment.
!Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class Adigital device, pursuanttoPart 15
of the FCCRules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interferencewhen the equipment
is operated in acommercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can
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