Navigation system
General information
General information
The navigation system can determine the precise position of the vehicle with the aid of satellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide you to every entered destination.
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.
Note
Starting navigation system
Starting navigation system
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Press the button on the controller.
- 2.
"Navigation"

The navigation system can also be accessed directly with the button on the controller.
Destination input
Manual destination entry
General information
The system supports you in entering city or street names, e.g., by automatically completing the entry.
Stored town/city and street names can be called up quickly.
If the existing entries should not be changed, the entries for the state/province and town/city can be skipped.
Destination guidance is started to the town/city center if no street is entered.
If part of an address has not been entered or entered ambiguously, a list of corresponding options will be displayed after the destination has been accepted.
Entering a state/province
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"Navigation"
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"Enter address"
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Select "State/Province" or the displayed state/province.
Entering the address
Entering the address via the house number
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"House number"
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Enter the house number.
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"OK"
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Enter the street.
The list is narrowed down further with each entry.
- 5.
"OK"
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Select the street from the list.
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Enter the town/city.
- 8.
Select the city as you would the street.
Entering the address via the street
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"Street"
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Enter the street.
The list is narrowed down further with each entry.
- 3.
"OK"
- 4.
Select the street from the list.
- 5.
Enter the town/city.
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Select the city as you would the street.
Entering the address via the city
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"Town/City/Postal Code"
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Enter the town/city.
The list is narrowed down further with each entry.
- 3.
"OK"
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Select a city from the list.
- 5.
If necessary, enter the street.
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Select the street as you would the city.
- 7.
If necessary, enter a house number.
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"OK"
- 9.
Select a house number or range of house numbers from the list.
Entering an address via an intersection
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"Intersection"
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Enter the town/city.
The list is narrowed down further with each entry.
- 3.
"OK"
- 4.
Select a city from the list.
- 5.
Enter the street.
- 6.
Select the street as you would the city.
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Enter an intersection.
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Select the intersection as you would the city.
Starting destination guidance
"Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
Add a destination as a further destination.
Address book
Selecting a destination from the address book
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"Navigation"
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"Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if these have been checked as destinations from among the Contacts.
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Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with "A-Z search".
- 4.
If necessary, "Home address".
Storing the destination in the address book
After entering the destination, store the destination in the address book.
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"Navigation"
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"Map"
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"Guidance"
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Open "Options".
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"Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact"
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Select an existing contact, if available.
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"Home address"
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Enter "Last name" and, if applicable, "First name".
- 9.
"Store contact in vehicle"
Storing the position
The current position can be stored in the address book.
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"Navigation"
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Open "Options".
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"Store position as contact" or "Add position to contact"
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Depending on the selection, choose an existing contact from the list. Select the type of address and enter the first and last names.
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"Store in vehicle"
Editing or deleting an address
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"Navigation"
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"Address book"
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Highlight the entry.
- 4.
Open "Options".
- 5.
"Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry"
Using the home address as the destination
The home address must be stored.
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Address book"
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"Home"
- 4.
"Start guidance"
Last destinations
The destinations previously entered are stored automatically.
The destinations can be called up and used as a destination for destination guidance.
Calling up the last destination
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"Navigation"
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"Last destinations"
Starting destination guidance
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"Navigation"
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"Last destinations"
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Select the destination.
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"Start guidance"
Editing the destination
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Last destinations"
- 3.
Highlight the destination.
- 4.
Open "Options".
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"Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Last destinations"
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Highlight the destination.
- 4.
Open "Options".
- 5.
"Delete entry" or "Delete all last dest."
Special destinations
General information
Even with the most current navigation data, information regarding particular individual destinations may have changed. For instance, certain gas stations may not be operating.
Find special destinations
To select special destinations, e.g., gas stations or tourist attractions:
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"Navigation"
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"Points of Interest"
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Select the search function.
Online Search
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"Online search"
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Select a special destination.
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Select the symbol.
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"Start guidance"
A-Z search
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"A-Z search"
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Select the location at which the special destinations search is to be conducted.
"At current location"
"At destination"
"At different location"
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Enter a search term.
- 4.
"OK"
A list of the special destinations is displayed.
- 5.
Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can browse through the tables.
If a phone number has been stored, a connection can be established if necessary.
Special destinations can be stored in the address book as a contact.
- 6.
Select the symbol.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
"Start search": if a search term is not entered, the search is repeated with the previous search term.
Category search
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"Category search"
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Select the location at which the special destinations search is to be conducted.
"At current location"
"At destination"
"At different location"
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Select the category.
- 4.
If necessary, select category details.
Some special destinations permit selection of multiple category details.
A list of the special destinations is displayed.
- 5.
Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can browse through the tables.
If a phone number has been stored, a connection can be established if necessary.
Special destinations can be stored in the address book as a contact.
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Select the symbol.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
Display of special destinations
List of special destinations: special destinations are organized by distance and are displayed with a directional arrow to the special destination.
The display depends on the scale of the map and the category.
Special destinations of the selected category are displayed as symbols in split screen in the map view. The display depends on the scale of the map and the category.
Destination entry via the Concierge service
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Enter address"
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"Concierge"
A connection is established to the Concierge service.
Displaying special destinations in the map
The special destination categories can be displayed on the map as symbols.
Set categories:
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"Navigation"
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"Map"
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"Additional Info"
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"Additional options"
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"Display Points of Interest"
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Select the setting.
"All"
"None"
"Custom": categories can be preselected.
The display in the map view can be switched on and off.
Destination entry by map
Selecting the destination
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"Navigation"
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"Map"
The current position of the vehicle is indicated on the map.
- 3.
"Interactive map"
- 4.
Select the destination with crosshairs.
To change the scale: turn the controller.
To shift the map: move the controller in the required direction.
To shift the map diagonally: move the controller in the required direction and turn it.
Specifying the street
If the system does not recognize a street, one of the following is displayed:
The name of a street nearby.
The county.
The coordinates of the destination.
Additional functions
Additional functions are available on the interactive map after the controller is pressed.
"POI near selected location": the search for special destinations is started.
"Show list": if the crosshairs are positioned over a place with multiple special destinations, these destinations will be displayed in a list.
"Show details": details about the destination can be displayed as necessary.
"Start guidance": destination guidance is started.
"Exit interactive map": switches back to the map view.
"Change map view": switches to the northwards-oriented map view.
"Display current location": the map section around your current location is displayed.
"Show destination": the map section around the destination is displayed.
Destination entry by voice
General information
Instructions for voice activation system.
When making a destination entry by voice, you can change between voice operation and iDrive.
To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: › commands‹.
Saying the entries
The town/city, street, and house number can be entered as a single command.
Countries, towns and cities, streets, and intersections can be said as whole words or spelled in the language of the system.
Example: to enter a town/city in a US state as a whole word, the language of the system must be English.
Spell the entry if the spoken language and the language of the system differ.
Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exaggerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters.
The options available for entering data depend on the navigation data and the country and language settings.
Entering an address in a command
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Press the button on the steering wheel.
- 2.
›destination input‹
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Wait for a request from the system.
- 4.
Say the address in the suggested order.
- 5.
Continue making the entry as prompted by the system.
If necessary, individually name the separate components of the address, e.g., the town/city.
Entering a town/city separately
The name of the town/city can be spoken as a word or spelled out.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
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Press the button on the steering wheel.
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›Enter a city‹ or ›Spell city‹.
- 3.
Wait for the system to prompt you for the town/city.
- 4.
Say the name of the town/city, or say at least the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cities may be suggested.
- 5.
Select the town/city.
To select a recommended town/city: ›Yes‹.
To select a different town/city: ›Back‹.
Select an entry: ›Entry number ...‹, e.g., entry 2.
To spell an entry: ›Spell city‹.
Scrolling: ›Scroll down‹, ›Scroll up‹.
- 6.
Continue making the entry as prompted by the system.
Entering a street or intersection separately
Enter a street and intersection in the same way as you would enter a town/city.
Entering a house number separately
Depending on the data in the navigation system, house numbers up to number 2,000 can be entered.
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›building number‹
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Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.
- 3.
Continue making the entry as prompted by the system.
Destination entry using GPS coordinates
Destinations can also be entered directly using GPS coordinates.
Enter the coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds or as decimal values.
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"Map"
- 2.
"Guidance"
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"Enter new destination"
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"GPS coordinates"
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"Longitude" or "Latitude"
- 6.
Turn the controller until the desired degree indication is displayed.
- 7.
Press the controller.
- 8.
Enter the values for minutes and seconds accordingly.
- 9.
"Accept destination"
Planning a trip
General information
When planning a trip, several intermediate destinations can be entered.
New trip
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
Move the controller to the left if necessary.
- 4.
"Guidance"
- 5.
"Enter new destination"
- 6.
Select the type of destination entry.
- 7.
Enter the intermediate destination.
- 8.
"Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 20 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip.
- 1.
"Map"
- 2.
"Guidance"
- 3.
"Enter new destination"
- 4.
Select the type of destination entry.
- 5.
Enter the intermediate destination.
- 6.
"Add as another dest."
The intermediate destination is entered in the destination list and is highlighted.
- 7.
Turn the controller until the intermediate destination is located in the desired position in the list.
- 8.
Press the controller.
Starting the trip
- 1.
After all intermediate destinations are entered, highlight the first destination.
If the second destination, for example, is highlighted when destination guidance is started, the first destination is skipped.
- 2.
"Start guidance"
This symbol marks the active leg of the trip.
Storing a trip
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips to be able to store new trips.
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"Map"
- 2.
"Guidance"
- 3.
Open "Options".
- 4.
"Save in My Trips"
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Enter the name.
- 6.
"OK"
Selecting a stored trip
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Stored trips"
Until the route category is opened, the number of newly entered routes is displayed after the respective category.
- 3.
Select a route category.
- 4.
Select a stored trip.
- 5.
"Start guidance"
Reversing the direction of travel
Intermediate destinations are displayed in reverse order in the list.
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"Map"
- 2.
"Guidance"
- 3.
Open "Options".
- 4.
"Reverse order of trip dest."
Intermediate destination options
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"Map"
- 2.
"Guidance"
- 3.
"Display all trip destinations"
- 4.
Select an intermediate destination.
"Edit destination"
"Reposition dest. in the trip": move an intermediate destination to another position in the list.
"Delete dest. in the trip"
"Go to next dest. in the trip"
Some options are not available for certain trips.
Deleting a stored trip
- 1.
"Stored trips"
- 2.
Highlight the desired trip.
- 3.
Open "Options".
- 4.
"Delete all trips" or "Delete trip"
Importing trips via a USB medium
- 1.
Switch on the ignition.
- 2.
Connect the USB medium to the USB port in the center armrest.
- 3.
"Navigation"
- 4.
"Stored trips"
- 5.
"Import trips"
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"USB"
- 7.
"OK"
A maximum total of 30 trips may be stored on the USB medium and in the navigation system; otherwise, an import is not possible.
Calling up the last trip
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Stored trips"
- 3.
"Last trip"
- 4.
If desired, select an intermediate destination.
- 5.
"Start guidance"
Destination guidance
Starting
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
- 3.
"Start guidance"
The route is shown on the Control Display.
The distance to the destination/intermediate destination and the estimated time of arrival are displayed in the map view.
An arrow view is shown in the instrument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and on the Control Display if desired. Arrow view.
Exit
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Guidance"
- 4.
"Stop guidance"
Resume
If the destination was not reached during the last trip, destination guidance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
Route criteria
General information
The route calculated can be influenced by selecting certain criteria.
The route criteria can be changed when the destination is entered and during destination guidance.
Road types, such as highways, are part of the navigation data and are taken into consideration when planning a route.
Destination guidance with traffic bulletins.
Hints
The recommended route may differ from the route you would take based on personal experience.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Change
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Routes"
- 4.
"Route preference"
- 5.
Select the criterion.
Route criteria
"Fast": time-optimized route, being a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads.
"ECO PRO": fuel consumption-optimized route, being a combination of the route requiring low consumption and fast roads.
"Short": distance-optimized route, being a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads.
Additional criteria
"Dynamic guidance": traffic information is automatically included in the calculation for destination guidance.
"Avoid highways": highways are avoided wherever possible.
"Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided where possible.
"Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided wherever possible.
"Prefer express roadways": express roads are preferred where possible.
"Prefer car pool lanes": carpool lanes are preferred where possible.
"Areas to avoid": detours are provided to go around blocked areas.
Alternative routes
If possible, alternative routes are suggested during active route guidance.
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"Routes"
- 2.
"Alternative routes"
An overview showing the current route and the suggested alternative routes is displayed. In addition, details such as travel time and route length, and for the alternative routes information about fuel consumption compared with the current route may be displayed if required.
The routes are shown in color on the split screen.
- 3.
Select to accept an alternative route.
Route information
Different views of the route are available during destination guidance:
Arrow view in the instrument cluster and on the Control Display.
List of route sections.
Arrow view in the Head-up Display.
Arrow view
The following information is displayed during destination guidance:
Symbol for active destination guidance with remaining travel time and distance to destination.
Small arrow: instruction, for example, about the next change of direction with information about the distance to the turn and the name of the new road.
Large arrow: indicates the current direction of travel.
Street name of the currently traveled street.
The display changes to a view of the intersection depending on the road routing. Lane information may also be displayed here if applicable.
Display arrow view in split screen.
Lane information
On multilane roads, the recommended lanes are marked in the arrow view by a triangle.
Best lane.
Lane also possible. However, another lane change may be needed shortly.
Displaying list of route sections
When destination guidance is activated, a list of route sections can be displayed. The driving distances and traffic bulletins are displayed for each route section.
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Route preview"
- 3.
"Route information"
- 4.
Highlight route section.
The route section is displayed in the split screen.
Bypassing a section of the route
Calculate a new route for a route section.
- 1.
"New route for"
- 2.
Turn controller until the desired distance within which you would like to return to the original route is displayed.
- 3.
Press the controller.
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be bypassed:
- 1.
"New route for:"
- 2.
"Remove blocking"
Gas station recommendation
The remaining range is calculated, and if necessary gas stations along the route are displayed.
Even with the most current navigation data, information regarding individual gas stations may have changed. For instance, certain gas stations may not be operating.
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"Refuel"
A list of the gas stations is displayed.
- 2.
Highlight a gas station.
The location of the gas station is displayed in the split screen.
- 3.
Select the gas station.
- 4.
Select the symbol.
- 5.
"Start guidance": destination guidance to the selected gas station is started.
"Add as another dest.": the gas station is added to the route.
Spoken instructions
Switching on/off
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Voice instructions"
Repeat
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
Highlight the symbol.
- 4.
Press the controller twice.
Volume
Turn the volume button while giving an instruction until the desired volume is set.
Store on Favorites buttons
The function for switching the spoken instructions on/off can be stored on a programmable memory button for quick access.
Map view
Displays
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
At a glance
Lines in the map
Streets and routes are displayed in different colors and styles depending on their classification. Dashed lines represent railways and ferry connections. Country borders are indicated by thin lines.
Traffic obstructions
If traffic information of a radio station or a traffic information service is received, traffic instructions can be displayed in the map.
Lines along the planned route indicate route sections with traffic obstructions, depending on the map scale. The position of the lines on the route shows the direction of the obstruction.
The traffic signs indicate the significance of the obstruction.
Red traffic sign: the obstruction affects the planned route or direction.
Gray traffic sign: the obstruction does not affect the planned route or direction.
Planned route
After destination guidance is started, the planned route is displayed on the map.
Status fields
Show/hide: press the controller.
Upper status field: time, telephone, and entertainment details.
Lower status field: symbol for active destination guidance, status of traffic bulletins, time of arrival, and distance to destination.
Quick access to frequently used functions
An overview of frequently used functions can be displayed in the map view.
Show/hide: press the controller.
"Repeat voice instructions"
"Stop guidance"
"Interactive map"
"Status info"
Select the desired function.
Function bar
The following functions are available in the function bar:
Symbol | Function |
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Destination guidance active/inactive. | |
Switching spoken instructions on and off. | |
Change the route criteria. | |
Search for a special destination. The most used special destination categories are offered in the second level. | |
Traffic information functions. | |
Detour suggestions are available. | |
Interactive map. | |
Set the map view. | |
Display additional information. |
To change to the function bar, move the controller to the left.
Most used special destination categories
When destination guidance is activated, the search for special destinations takes place along the route. When destination guidance is not activated, the search for special destinations is limited to the vicinity.
Map section
Change
"Interactive map"
To shift the map: move the controller in the required direction.
To shift the map diagonally: move the controller in the required direction and turn it.
Traffic information functions
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Traffic Info"
"Traffic list": display list of traffic information.
"Detour": accept detours.
"Traffic info map": information about traffic flow is displayed in a special map view. The symbols for the other additional information set are also displayed.
"Traffic flow": depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruction's length, direction, and impact are displayed in the map using traffic signs or colored lines along the calculated route provided that corresponding traffic information is present. Information about traffic flow in the map view.
"Traffic icons": symbols for traffic information are displayed.
Map views
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Map views"
"View facing north"
"Direction of travel view"
"Perspective view"
"Auto scale"
Automatically scaled map scale
"Auto scale": in the north-oriented map view, the entire route from the starting location to the destination is displayed. This view is also selected if the scale is adjusted until the following appears: "AUTO".
Additional information
General information
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Additional Info"
"Points of Interest": symbols for special destinations are displayed. Adjust display.
"Weather": weather symbols are displayed on the map.
Displayed symbols: clear skies, cloudy skies, rain, thunder shower, and snowfall, each with the current temperature.
The weather information is updated automatically.
The symbols are displayed in several selected scales.
"Satellite images": depending on availability and resolution, in some scales satellite images are displayed as the background.
3D "Perspective view in 3D": prominent areas that are present in the navigation data are displayed on the map in 3D.
"Status info": show/hide status fields.
: display additional settings.
Additional settings
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Additional Info"
- 4.
"Additional options"
Set map mode
"Map: Day/night view": select and make settings depending on the light conditions.
"Day"
"Night"
"Automatic"
Setting the map color
"Map color": select and make settings depending on the light conditions.
"Classic colors"
"Alternative colors"
Displaying special destinations
"Display Points of Interest": display special destinations on the map.
Map view for split screen
The map view can be selected for the split screen independently from the main screen.
- 1.
Open "Options".
- 2.
"Split screen"
- 3.
Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen is selected.
- 4.
Press the controller.
- 5.
Select the map view.
"Arrow display"
"Map facing north"
"Map direction of travel"
"Map perspective view"
"Position"
"Exit ramp view": selected route sections, e.g., major road intersections, are shown in perspective view.
"Traffic info map": the map is optimized for displaying traffic bulletins.
- 6.
To change the scale: select the split screen and turn the controller.
Screens related to the destination
Displays
When destination guidance is active, photos can be viewed of some destinations.
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"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Guidance"
- 4.
"Pictures at destination"
- 5.
Depending on availability, a selection of photos is available for viewing.
Traffic bulletins
General information
Traffic bulletins from traffic warning services or radio stations that broadcast Traffic Information, TI, can be displayed in the map view and taken into account when calculating routes. Information on traffic obstructions and hazards is updated continuously in this system.
The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map by symbols.
The traffic bulletins for the surrounding area are stored in a list.
Display in the function bar of the map view
Symbol | Function |
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| Symbol yellow: The traffic information relates to the calculated route and the prospective delay is less than 20 minutes. |
| Symbol red: The prospective delay is more than 20 minutes, or there is a road block or hazard warning for the route. |
| There are suitable detours in keeping with the traffic bulletins. |
Realtime traffic information, RTTI
In some countries, realtime traffic information, RTTI, is transmitted by services that can be booked additionally, and which can then be used and displayed instead of the traffic bulletins from the radio stations.
With the realtime traffic information, the locations of traffic obstructions are provided in greater, more precise detail. Traffic conditions on roads other than the highways, e.g., secondary roads and urban streets are also recorded and displayed for a wide area. Recommended detours can be calculated more accurately on the basis of this information. The risk of becoming caught in a further traffic obstruction on detour routes is reduced. If applicable, several detour recommendations or additional information may be offered.
When traveling in countries where realtime traffic information is not available, the traffic bulletins from the radio stations are still used whenever possible.
The lower status field in the map view shows whether TI or RTTI traffic bulletins are being used.
Reception
Switching on/off
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Receive Traffic Info"
List of traffic bulletins
Displays
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Traffic list"
- 4.
"Traffic list"
With active destination guidance, first the traffic bulletins for the calculated route are displayed with red symbols. Then, the traffic bulletins that do not affect the route are shown with gray symbols. The traffic bulletins are sorted by their distance from the current position of the vehicle.
- 5.
Select a traffic bulletin.
"More information": display additional information.
- 6.
Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin if required.
Detour recommendations
Displays
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Detour": a list of detour recommendations is displayed.
Traffic bulletins on the map
Traffic summary
When this function is activated, the map view is switched to shades of gray, the north-oriented map view is displayed, and if necessary the scale is adjusted. The symbols for additional information are hidden. This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. Day/night mode is not taken into account in this setting.
Display traffic summary
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Traffic Info"
- 4.
"Traffic summary"
Exit traffic summary
Move the controller to the left.
The original map view is displayed.
Symbols in the map view
Depending on the scale of the map and the location of the traffic obstruction along the route, the symbols for the traffic obstructions are displayed.
Information about traffic flow in the map view
Depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruction's length, direction, and impact are displayed in the map using traffic signs or colored lines along the calculated route.
Black: road blocked.
Red: congestion.
Orange: stop-and-go traffic.
Yellow: heavy traffic.
Green: clear roads.
Gray: general traffic bulletins, e.g., construction site.
The displayed information depends on the particular traffic information service.
Traffic bulletins during destination guidance
The concept
If bulletins about traffic obstructions have been received, the system calculates possible detour suggestions.
General information
There are two possible destination guidance modes.
Semi-dynamic destination guidance: detour suggestions offered by the navigation system can be accepted manually.
Dynamic destination guidance: detour suggestions are automatically accepted by destination guidance.
Semi-dynamic destination guidance
When traffic bulletin reception is switched on, semi-dynamic destination guidance is active.
The destination guidance system takes the available traffic information into account. A message is displayed depending on the route, the traffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes. When there is a traffic obstruction, if possible, a detour is offered.
In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on the road, a message is displayed without a detour suggestion.
The top part of the message displays:
The symbol of the first traffic obstruction, including the distance at which the traffic obstruction first occurs, if applicable.
Distance to start of the diversion.
The bottom part of the message displays:
Remaining driving distance and arrival time on the original route with a white symbol.
Difference between the journey lengths and time savings offered by the diversion compared with the original route with a colored symbol.
Several hazard messages are also displayed in the instrument cluster as a Check Control message.
The following appears in the split screen:
Original route, white.
Detour, colored.
Accepting the detour
In the message:
"Detour"
Via the function bar:
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Traffic Info"
- 4.
"Detour"
- 5.
Open the desired detour.
- 6.
"Detour"
Dynamic destination guidance
The route is automatically changed in the event of traffic obstructions.
The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route.
Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed on the map.
Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction, the calculated route may lead through the traffic obstruction.
Dangerous situations are displayed regardless of the setting.
Activating dynamic destination guidance
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
"Map"
- 3.
"Routes"
- 4.
"Route preference"
- 5.
"Dynamic guidance"
Navigation data
Information on the navigation data
- 1.
"Navigation"
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Navigation system version": information on the data version is displayed.
Updating
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated from a USB medium.
Current navigation data and the authorization code are available from your service center.
Hints
Depending on the data volume, the data update may take several hours.
Update during the trip to preserve the battery.
The status of the update can be queried.
Update
- 1.
Connect a USB device with the new navigation data to the USB interface in the center armrest.
- 2.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
- 3.
Enter the release code for the navigation data.
The navigation data will be updated. After a journey is interrupted, follow the instructions on the Control Display.
- 4.
Remove the USB medium after the update.
Viewing the status
- 1.
Press the button.
- 2.
"Navigation update"
What to do if...
The current transmission position cannot be displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region, is in a poor reception area, or the system is currently determining the position. Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky.
The destination without street information is not used for route guidance?
When city has been input, no downtown can be determined.
Input any street in the selected city and start destination guidance.
The destination is not used for route guidance?
The destination data is not contained in the navigation data. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original.
Letters for destination input cannot be selected?
The stored data do not contain the data of the destination.
Select a goal that is as close as possible to the original.
Is the map displayed in shades of gray?
"Traffic summary" active: indication on the Control Display is switched to shades of gray. This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. Deactivate the traffic info map.
Spoken instructions are no longer output during route guidance in front of intersections?
The area has not yet been fully recorded, or you have left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to calculate a new route suggestion.