Voice control, Overview, Operating safety – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 COMAND Manual User Manual
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Overview
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Operating Safety
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
While the system permits hands-free phone
operation, attention to traffic may be
diverted not only by physical operation of a
phone, but also by the distraction of a
phone conversation while driving. As such,
for safety reasons, we encourage the driver
to stop the vehicle in a safe place before
answering or placing a phone call.
For safety reasons, you should only select
a destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must
remain focused on safe driving behavior,
especially attention to traffic and street
signs, 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 always remains in the
driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps
do not cover all areas nor all routes within
an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
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
attention from driving and increase your
risk of an accident.
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.
Vehicle Equipment
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This Operator’s manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Symbols Only Used in this Chapter
The following symbols indicate:
s
that you have to say something
t
that there is a voice output from the
voice control
u
that the system shows information on
the display.
Voice Control