white46

it's update from dealership.
actually, that's what they told me here in edmonton too. I had to send email to MB Canada to get local dealer to apply firmware update.
if you have any question, feel free to pm me.

lx Raven xl

Its the engineering menu.

Put the car key in Position 1 or 2 and on your Dash console, press and hold End call button + # + 1 all at same time. Keep them pressed for a few seconds and then you will see a new menu on your COMAND screen.

The go option 7 and again 7th and then look for "OFFROAD FUCNTION" or something and then change it from not installed to installed.

Now take the car key out and let the COMAND close. After 10 secs you can use the car key again to activate the COMAND and check out the new option "Compass"

berkut_g

THANK YOU !

Uga Uga

Thanks Raven, I got it to work after following your instructions

Ron Jr

I keep forgetting to try this. Maybe after work.

myinternetsucks

i tried it, but nothing.............. looks like i need an update.......

ctgilles

No it took a while for me too. But when I closed and locked the car and restarted, it showed. Compass works and the wheel degree thingie too.

Does the height thing work for anyone? Mine just stays at 0.

aprince2die4

do you need the updated MM with the audio fadeout option for this to work ? when i go into the eng menu under 7-7-10 it has "RIZ signal source" and i dont see an "offroad function" under 7-7...

white46

yes. height works for me.


yes, you do need updated MM with audio fadeout.

Oh Cool

Ya, I saw the height thing go to 100 for a moment as I drove over a hill but it dropped quickly to 0 again once I passed over the hill.

I noticed a "Tail Gate Party" function in the Engineering menu, anyone have an idea what this is for?

Nevada Jack

I just went into the eng screen and # 7 and there is no Off Road function. I think maybe the US models do not have the same programming as the EU. The screen pics resemble the compass I had on my S550.

Has anyone with a US model been successful loading the COMAND compass display?

Oh Cool

I found it on mine but I had the Command update done last year. You should have it too if you have the Audio Fadeout feature, if not then you need the Command update first.

Nevada Jack

Where would I find he Audio Fade Out Feature if I had it?

woedee

I finally figured it out..if enabled, you will see a Tail Gate option in sound settings under Logic7 on/off. When tail gate is enabled, it supplies rear subs/amps (if you have any in the trunk) with sound/power, and cabin speakers are then 'muted'.

Oh Cool

Great thanks for that information. I probably won't ever need it then, the MM Logic 7 is loud enough for me.

Nevada Jack

I have the Audio Fade Out feature... ie, when I get a call the sound will be muted or on Nav when getting instructions, any music will fade out.

My build date was 11/11/08 so I would imagine I have the latest update. I did not get a COMAND manual with the car and the dealer is sending me a copy.

Where in the eng screen did you fine the Off road function?

Oh Cool

After you go to Eng Menu 7 then 7 then using mouse or control button go to page 2/3 should be there. I am not near my car to give you exact instructions.

Nevada Jack

Thanks... got it operating and display is fine.

(spent some time in Brooklyn in the late 40's at Ebbets Field watching the Bums do their thing... :-)

sameer13

I have the compass, I have the fade out option, but I don't have the Tail Gate Party. Weird!

Nuru

Well I have the compass options but it is Greyed out What i have is:

RIZ signal Source = Reverse Gear

NAVI Retrofit:

both are grayed out, so i guess i need the updated Comand HU software too. i will ask for it all on my next appointment.

Hmm, maybe once the update is done, my NAVI RETROFIT will be Enabled?

Teck

Works fine for my european spec W204

Nuru

Now I am jealous

Nevada Jack

Here is a better image of the display of the compass.

Nuru

what kinda car is that on the screen, is that a VAN?

sameer13

It's a SUV, because it's an off road feature to be able to Navigate areas that are not on the Nav maps.