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Map representation with active side menu
The map representation can be changed through the active 
side menu.– Press the Map control button in the navigation menu.
– Press the control knob to switch to the side menu.
– Select the desired submenu item by rotating and pressing the  control knob and make your changes.
– Press the    ⇒page 9 button to leave the map side menu.If you have activated the zoom function  ⇒page 126 or the cursor 
⇒ page 129 in the active side menu, you have to press the   button 
twice  to leave the map side menu.
After you have activated the side menu, you are shown information 
(city/street names and longitude/latitude) for the position you reached at the 
time of activation. The following functions can be carried out using the active map side menu:
Note
Any setting adjustments you make using the active side menu are not kept 
after deactivation. You can enter permanent settings for the map display 
using navigation setup 
⇒page 131.
Fig. 149  Navigation 
system: Map representa-
tion with active side menu
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FunctionMap orientation
⇒page 126Map scale
⇒page 126Map position menu
⇒page 128Activation of map cursor
⇒page 129Scroll
⇒page 129 FunctionPresentation of map cursor
⇒page 129Vehicle symbol
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126Map orientation
Inside side menu activation you can switch back and forth 
between direction of travel (Vehicle) and North.– Press the  Map control button in the navigation menu.
– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu.
– Rotate the control knob to switch to the first map menu item    ⇒fig. 150 .
– By pressing the control knob, you can switch back and forth  between orientation  North ⇒ fig. 150  and Ve hicle . The changed 
setting remains for the time the side menu is active.
– Press the    ⇒page 9 button to leave the map side menu.When you change the map orientation with the side menu active, this map 
orientation remains only for the time the side menu remains active. After the 
side menu is deactivated, the orientation entered is Setup becomes active 
again  ⇒page 132. By selecting 
North the map is oriented to the North ⇒ fig. 150. The vehicle 
always remains in the centre of the display.
Select  vehicle , the vehicle symbol is oriented pointing North. The map will 
then rotate around the vehicle symbol.
Zoom mapChanging scale with inactive side menu:
–Press the  Map control button in the navigation menu.
Fig. 150  Navigation: Map 
orientation North in the 
active side menu
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Adjusting zoom with inac-
tive side menuFig. 152  Navigation 
system: Adjusting zoom 
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– Rotate the control knob counterclockwise to zoom in  on the map 
(smaller scale, detail view) or
– Rotate the control knob clockwise to  zoom out of the map (larger 
scale, more overview). The scale   ⇒ page 126, fig. 151 is 
shown in the side menu.
Changing scale with active side menu:
– Press the  Map control button in the navigation menu.
– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu.
– Rotate the control knob to the second menu item.
– Press the control knob to activate the map menu item Zoom  (white highlight)    ⇒page 126, fig. 152 .
– Rotate the control knob counterclockwise to zoom in  on the map 
(smaller scale, detail view) or
– Rotate the control knob clockwise to  zoom out of the map (larger 
scale, more overview). The scale   ⇒ page 126, fig. 152 is 
shown in the side menu.
– Press the    ⇒page 9 button to exit the zoom mode.The scale can be set from 50 m to 600 km.
When you change the scale with the side menu active, the change will only 
apply for as long as the side menu is active.
By pressing the   button once, you leave Zoom mode and can use 
other map menu items. Press the   button again to deactivate the 
active side menu.
The scales recommended for driving are:
•3.5 km on motorways•750 m on secondary roads•200 m in citiesNote
If you have activated auto intersection zoom  ⇒page 137 and have selected 
the map type  destination, current position  or current position 3D  
⇒ page 133 the map scale will zoom in automatically at junctions and at turn 
points.
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128Map position– Press the  Map control button in the navigation menu.
– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu.
– Rotate the control knob to the third menu item  ⇒fig. 153 .
– Press the control knob.
– Select  Detail info , Set as destination , Set as stopover  or Store in 
directory  as desired.
You can set the point on the map currently marked with the cursor as a desti-
nation or stopover, or store it to the directory. If additional information is 
available for the selected point on the map, you can display it by selecting the 
Detail info  function.
You can also select a new point on the map by moving the cursor 
⇒ page 129. You can then choose between the options  Set as destination, 
Set as stopover  or Store in directory  for the new point as desired.
You can use the option  Set as stopover if you have selected the “route with 
stopover” mode  ⇒page 120.
Fig. 153  Navigation 
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Moving the cursor over the map
A new destination or stopover can be set using the map by 
moving the cursor vertically or horizontally.– Press the Map control button in the navigation menu.
– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu.
– Rotate the control knob to to the fourth menu item. – Press the control knob, the vertical line in the cursor is high-
lighted in white  ⇒fig. 155 .
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to mark the point you wish to select.
– Press the control knob, the vertical line in the cursor is high- lighted in white  ⇒fig. 156 .
– By pressing the control knob you can switch back and forth  between horizontal and vertical movement.
If the cursor remains in a new position, detailed information (e.g. street or city 
name) will be displayed for the current position.
Press the   button once to leave the cursor setting and use other map 
menu items via the active side menu. Press the   button again to deac-
tivate the side menu.Scroll Function–Press the Map  control button in the navigation menu.
Fig. 155  Navigation 
system: Moving the 
cursor horizontallyFig. 156  Navigation 
system: Moving the 
cursor vertically
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– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu.
– Rotate the control knob to to the fifth menu option apart from the map.
– Press the control knob to activate the scroll function by following  the route established ⇒ page 129, fig. 157
– Press the    ⇒page 9 button to leave the map side 
menu.Nav-Info control buttonNavigation information
–Press the  Navi-Info control button in the navigation menu. You 
are shown the final destination or next stopover with address, 
distance and estimated time of arrival  ⇒fig. 158 .
– Rotate the control knob counter-clockwise. The data for the next  stopovers or destination will be displayed.
– Rotate the control knob clockwise.  The data for your current loca-
tion with its geographic data and the number of receivable satel-
lites will be displayed  ⇒fig. 159 .The following data is provided:•City•Stopovers•Estimated time of arrival•Distance to destination•Location of your vehicle•Geographic location of your vehicle (longitude and latitude)•Receivable satellites
The last navigation announcement will also be repeated.
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Fig. 158  Navigation 
system: Destination infor-
mation
Fig. 159  Navigation 
system: Geographic data 
(longitude and latitude)
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Navigation settingsOpening and closing navigation settings menu– In a Navigation menu, press the   function button to open 
the main navigation setup menu  ⇒fig. 160 .
– Press the   button again to close the main setup menu.The following settings are possible in navigation setup menu:•Map scheme ⇒ page 132
•Orientation ⇒page 132•Map type ⇒ page 133•Voice information ⇒ page 134•Map contents ⇒page 134•Delete last destinations  ⇒page 135•Turn list  ⇒page 135•Motorway info ⇒ page 136•Intersection map ⇒page 137•Auto intersection zoom  ⇒page 137•Compass  ⇒page 138•Version information  ⇒page 138•Demo mode  ⇒page 139•Set position/direction  ⇒page 139
The sound and tuning settings and the brightness of the display can be 
altered using the control buttons  ⇒page 153.Note
We recommend that you enter these settings when the vehicle is stationary. 
Please note ⇒ page 6, “Notes on road safety”.
Fig. 160  Navigation 
settings: Main menu 
(page 1)Fig. 161  Navigation 
settings: Main menu 
(page 2)
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132Map scheme
The map representation can be changed according to driving 
conditions (day or night).– Press the    ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
– Select Map scheme  ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
– Select day , night  or auto  as desired.Day
The map representation contains all type of topographical details. The back-
ground is shown in light colours. This makes map features easy to recognise. 
The daytime view is optimised for ambient light  ⇒page 101, fig. 117 .
Night
The map representation contains all type of topographical details. The back-
ground is shown dark  ⇒fig. 162 . This provides a glare-free view of the map. 
The street names and their layout, place names and map contents are in 
contrasting light colours. On
The map scheme changes automatically from day to night display when the 
low-beam lights are turned on.
Map orientation–Press the   ⇒
page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
– Select  Orientation  ⇒page 131, fig. 160 .
– Select  north, vehicle  or auto  as desired.North
The map display is set to always face north (i.e. upwards) and the arrow 
symbolising the car will move and rotate corresponding to the actual move-
ment and direction  ⇒fig. 163.
Vehicle
The car symbol is set to always face upwards. The map then rotates around 
the car in accordance with actual movement.
Fig. 162  Navigation 
settings: Night map
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Fig. 163  Navigation 
settings: Orientation - 
north
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