Navigation issue
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Navigation issue
Navigation issue: There is a setting where you can view upcoming freeway exits (when NOT in route guidance), however, when I activate this setting, the upcoming exits are labeled by numbers(i.e. EXIT 49, 50, 51, etc.). I live in California and similar to most freeways/highways in all states, there are exit/street numbers associated with the exit names, but I find it ridiculous that the names aren’t included in regards to “upcoming exits.” I know that the COMAND system does have the names of the exits since it tells you the name of the exit if activate your route guidance; so why doesn’t the system automatically list the names of the upcoming exits, rather than Exit numbers? My Audi lists the names of upcoming exits(up to 3) which is extremely useful for my OCD taste. The dealer wasn’t able to figure this out but maybe it’s a simple program update for the COMAND system?
Anyone else annoyed by this?
Anyone else annoyed by this?
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Programming gotcha. Same in our 2012 GLK. Complain to Navteq. Possibly a bigger waste of time than complaining to MBUSA. I use the software in my head and read the signs. I do like the inclusion of services at upcoming exits. Helps in planning rest/fuel/grocery stops.
Wayne
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Thanks Wayne,
It makes me wonder how thorough do these programers evaluate their software before releasing it; or at least have others troubleshoot it.
Upcoming freeway off-ramp/exit numbers instead of Exit names on the freeway should've been obvious in my opinion.
It makes me wonder how thorough do these programers evaluate their software before releasing it; or at least have others troubleshoot it.
Upcoming freeway off-ramp/exit numbers instead of Exit names on the freeway should've been obvious in my opinion.
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Both bits of information would be helpful. Exit number is keyed to mile markers so you know how far up the road the exits are. At least one major Hwy number or town name would also be good. I looked at those lables for a few hundred miles at Christmas. I think they do include a crossing highway number. Next time I'm on an interstate, I'll look. That may be awhile.
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Programming gotcha. Same in our 2012 GLK. Complain to Navteq. Possibly a bigger waste of time than complaining to MBUSA. I use the software in my head and read the signs. I do like the inclusion of services at upcoming exits. Helps in planning rest/fuel/grocery stops.
Wayne
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Yes there is. Alas, my C.R.S. is acting up. When in doubt, read the book Wayne.
It is controlled by the Highway Information menu selection. Page 92 in my 2012 GLK COMAND manual found online.
After refreshing my memory with the illustration, the information displayed is useful. Hwy. designation at exit, facilities at exit including service station logos, distance to exit. It worked for us over a 10 day trip and probably 1,000 miles on interstate and other controlled access highways. Not available on the backroads that my Co-Pilot/Navigator prefers.
ps: We don't do "freeways" per se. Just long stretches of Interstate through semi-civilized rural areas. If the COMAND map is showing me exit numbers & highway numbers, it's a simple process to associate that information with the signs along the highway. Here in Houston I can see where street names would be helpful.
Wayne
It is controlled by the Highway Information menu selection. Page 92 in my 2012 GLK COMAND manual found online.
After refreshing my memory with the illustration, the information displayed is useful. Hwy. designation at exit, facilities at exit including service station logos, distance to exit. It worked for us over a 10 day trip and probably 1,000 miles on interstate and other controlled access highways. Not available on the backroads that my Co-Pilot/Navigator prefers.
ps: We don't do "freeways" per se. Just long stretches of Interstate through semi-civilized rural areas. If the COMAND map is showing me exit numbers & highway numbers, it's a simple process to associate that information with the signs along the highway. Here in Houston I can see where street names would be helpful.
Wayne
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Cool feature that I found AFTER we returned from the mountains of North Carolina:
While driving around on really neat twisty up and down roads, I was bummed out that our altitude wasn't displayed. After the trip I was hunting through menus to see what happens. I found the COMPASS screen. BAM! There is the altitude displayed in the upper right corner. I just wish that those numbers were tucked in a corner of the map. No worries. Better somewhere than nowhere.
Despite it's faults, the COMAND navigation is quite good. Major complaint, and common to most/all vehicle systems: The map database is perpetually out of date. That's when our Blackberrys & GOOGLE maps fill in the blanks.
Wayne
While driving around on really neat twisty up and down roads, I was bummed out that our altitude wasn't displayed. After the trip I was hunting through menus to see what happens. I found the COMPASS screen. BAM! There is the altitude displayed in the upper right corner. I just wish that those numbers were tucked in a corner of the map. No worries. Better somewhere than nowhere.
Despite it's faults, the COMAND navigation is quite good. Major complaint, and common to most/all vehicle systems: The map database is perpetually out of date. That's when our Blackberrys & GOOGLE maps fill in the blanks.
Wayne
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If you guys know I'm overlooking something, let me know. Maybe there is a setting where you can have the directional compass(N, S, E, W) show up in the corner of the nav/map screen. However, I wasn't able to find it.
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Compass on Map
I don't know why MB doesn't have the compass(direction) in the corner of the rear view mirror like my Audi. I don't mean to compare manufacturers but what a pain: I have to navigate through the menu of the COMAND system to display the compass. Plus, the compass takes up the whole screen which is pointless since I leave on the map display most of the time. If I need to quickly glance at the compass to see if I'm going in the opposite direction(yes I get lost easily, even w/ Nav), this is too cumbersome to navigate to when this info should be shared info on the Nav screen.
If you guys know I'm overlooking something, let me know. Maybe there is a setting where you can have the directional compass(N, S, E, W) show up in the corner of the nav/map screen. However, I wasn't able to find it.
If you guys know I'm overlooking something, let me know. Maybe there is a setting where you can have the directional compass(N, S, E, W) show up in the corner of the nav/map screen. However, I wasn't able to find it.
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Page 100 says it all. Same as my Volvo. Map orientation set to Direction of travel up. Compass in the corner of the screen. I guess I'm so used to it that I tuned it out.
Wayne
Page 100 says it all. Same as my Volvo. Map orientation set to Direction of travel up. Compass in the corner of the screen. I guess I'm so used to it that I tuned it out.
Wayne
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Travel up or North up?
She still gets lost with the Navigation.
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You need to keep that a secret. Grinning.
No built in system is perfect or foolproof. That's why we travel with analog maps and GOOGLE maps on our phones as backup. Besides, it's way faster and easier to plot a day's drive with a real map.
Wayne
No built in system is perfect or foolproof. That's why we travel with analog maps and GOOGLE maps on our phones as backup. Besides, it's way faster and easier to plot a day's drive with a real map.
Wayne
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Navigation issue: There is a setting where you can view upcoming freeway exits (when NOT in route guidance), however, when I activate this setting, the upcoming exits are labeled by numbers(i.e. EXIT 49, 50, 51, etc.). I live in California and similar to most freeways/highways in all states, there are exit/street numbers associated with the exit names, but I find it ridiculous that the names aren’t included in regards to “upcoming exits.” I know that the COMAND system does have the names of the exits since it tells you the name of the exit if activate your route guidance; so why doesn’t the system automatically list the names of the upcoming exits, rather than Exit numbers? My Audi lists the names of upcoming exits(up to 3) which is extremely useful for my OCD taste. The dealer wasn’t able to figure this out but maybe it’s a simple program update for the COMAND system?
Anyone else annoyed by this?
Anyone else annoyed by this?
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Intersecting Street Names display
Mine displays the name of the intersecting street as the vehicle approaches the intersection.
Page 104 of the Manual: "Show/hiding intersecting streets"
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This is not a Navteq issue. The data are in the Navteq database, it is up to the software to use it. Most others who use Navteq have the road names of exits displayed.
While we're on Nav, is there a way to enlarge the names of cross streets? These on the ML are the tiniest I've ever seen and sometimes very difficult to read while driving (and thus very dangerous). Any help on this appreciated, I've looked and couldn't find it.
While we're on Nav, is there a way to enlarge the names of cross streets? These on the ML are the tiniest I've ever seen and sometimes very difficult to read while driving (and thus very dangerous). Any help on this appreciated, I've looked and couldn't find it.
