Prepare update | |||
1 | Check whether a map data update is available to the customer free of charge | * Map update | |
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| Service Information: Free map updates for COMAND | ||
2 | Activation code for map data update available in Vehicle Documentation (VeDoc) | * not for USA | |
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* not for USA | |||
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| Service information: Copy protection in navigation unit with hard-disk navigation | ||
3 | Check state of charge (SOC) of the high-voltage battery | Model 212.095/098/195/298 | |
* not for USA | |||
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| Service Information: Programming of control units | ||
4 | Open hood | Model 117, 156, 164, 166, 169, 172, 176, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221, 222, 231, 242, 245, 246, 251 | |
| Model 204.3, 207, 212 | ||
Model 204.3, 207, 212 | |||
Danger | Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC. | No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. | |
5 | Connect battery charger | ||
Topical note | Notes on battery | ||
Only switch on the charger after it has been connected! | |||
6 | Switch ignition lock to position "1" (circuit 15R) | ||
7 | Switch on COMAND controller unit | ||
8 | Remove CDs or DVDs from the COMAND disc drive | When updating using the master DVD | |
9 | Connect the Blu-ray player of the diagnostic system to the front USB connection ports of the COMAND control unit | When updating using the master Blu-ray disc | |
Alternatively, connect the master USB stick to the front USB connections of the COMAND control unit. | |||
The option to update using Blu-ray is not available in every market. If no Blu-ray option is available: | |||
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Carry out update using the master DVD or USB stick. | |||
Update | |||
10.1 | Insert the master DVD and update map data | Model 117, 156, 164, 166, 169, 172, 176, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221, 222, 231, 242, 245, 246, 251 | |
Enter the activation code provided in VeDoc and start with the update. | |||
Any error messages that may be displayed should be ignored. | |||
10.2 | Insert master Blu-ray disc into external Blu-ray player of XENTRY kit and update map data | Model 205, 222 | |
Enter the activation code provided in VeDoc and start with the update. | |||
The progress bar indicates how much has been completed. | |||
10.3 | Start the menu from the master USB stick and update the map data | Model 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 204, 205, 207, 212, 218, 222, 231, 242, 246 | |
Enter the activation code provided in VeDoc and start with the update. | |||
The update process can take a while to complete. | |||
11.1 | Remove all master DVDs from the vehicle and insert the previously removed CDs or DVDs | Model 117, 156, 164, 166, 169, 172, 176, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221, 222, 231, 242, 245, 246, 251 | |
11.2 | Remove the master Blu-ray disc from the Blu-ray player and disconnect the front USB connectors | Model 205, 222 | |
11.3 | Remove USB stick from the front USB connections | Model 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 204, 205, 207, 212, 218, 222, 231, 242, 246 | |
12 | Switch off COMAND control unit | ||
13 | Switch off ignition | ||
Danger | Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC. | No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. | |
14 | Disconnect battery charger | ||
Topical note | Notes on battery | ||
Switch off charger before disconnecting! | |||
15 | Close engine hood | Model 117, 156, 164, 166, 169, 172, 176, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221, 222, 231, 242, 245, 246, 251 | |
| Model 204.3, 207, 212 | ||
Model 204.3, 207, 212 |