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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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Navigation (NAV)*
136The name beneath the three-line turn list is the name of the road you are
currently driving on.
Note
If you have activated both the turn list and the motorway information function
⇒ page 136, the motorway information list will be displayed when driving on
the motorway ⇒ fig. 168, and the turn list ⇒ page 135, fig. 167 will
be displayed on all other roads.Motorway info
When driving on the motorway you will receive information
about parking areas, motorway exits, rest areas, etc. if the
function is activated.– Press the ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
– Highlight Motorway info with a check mark
⇒ page 131,
fig. 161 to activate the function.
The relevant motorway information ⇒fig. 168 along your route is
displayed.
If the motorway information function is activated, the next three points along
your route with relevant information will be displayed.
The next relevant point of information (e.g. upcoming motorway intersection)
is listed at the bottom of the list.
Once you have completed the manoeuvre, it will be removed from the list. The
next turn will drop down from above, etc.
The symbols for relevant points of information are displayed with the
distance and estimated time of arrival at the point (motorway exits are
displayed along with the exit number) ⇒fig. 168 .
The following motorway information can be displayed:•Motorway intersections•Motorway exits•Parking areas•Petrol stations and rest areas
Arrival times of less than one minute are not displayed.
The name shown beneath the list is the name of the motorway, major road or
street on which you are currently driving.Note
If you have activated both the turn list ⇒page 135 and the motorway infor-
mation function, the motorway information list ⇒fig. 168 will be
displayed when driving on the motorway, and the turn list ⇒page 135,
fig. 167 will be displayed on all other roads.
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A1
Fig. 168 Navigation
settings: Map display
showing motorway infor-
mation
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Intersection map– Press the ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
– Highlight the Intersection map with a check mark
⇒ fig. 169
to activate the function.
You can activate the function to have the map split at intersections for a better
overview. In the right section of the screen you will find the current overview
map (scale remains the same). In the left section of the screen a zoomed-in
map of the intersection is simultaneously displayed ⇒fig. 170 . The distance to the upcoming turn-off is shown in the display. The name of
the road onto which you should turn is indicated at the top of the screen.
If you activate the
Intersection map function, the Auto intersection zoom
function will be deactivated automatically. These two functions are mutually
exclusive.
Note
The map is oriented to driving direction ⇒page 132 when switching to zoom
mode.Auto intersection zoom
The map displays in zoom mode at intersections.–Press the ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
– Highlight the Auto intersection zoom with a check mark
⇒ fig. 171 to activate the function.
Fig. 169 Navigation
settings: Active intersec-
tion map functionFig. 170 Navigation
settings: Map display
with active intersection
map
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Fig. 171 Navigation
settings: Auto intersec-
tion zoom function acti-
vated
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138If you have activated the Auto intersection zoom and have set the
Destination , Location or Location 3D map type ⇒page 133, the map will
automatically zoom in at intersections. This provides a better view of the road
layout.
If you activate the Auto intersection zoom function, the Intersection map
function will be deactivated automatically. These two functions are mutually
exclusive.Co mp ass
–Press the ⇒ page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
– Highlight Compass with a check mark
⇒ fig. 172 to activate
the function.
When the route guidance is not activated, the compass will indicate the direc-
tion of travel in the instrument panel display ⇒fig. 173. If the current
road/street is recognised by the system, it will also be displayed.Software version–Press the ⇒ page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
– Select Version information ⇒fig. 172 .
Fig. 172 Navigation
settings: Compass func-
tion activated
Fig. 173 Instrument
panel display: Example of
a compass display
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INFO (Traffic information)149
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Setting timer start time
–Select Timer 1 or Timer 2 ⇒ page 148, fig. 190 .
– Press the control knob. The hour display for the corresponding timer will then be highlighted white.
– Rotate the control knob to set the hour.
– Press the control knob. The minute display for the corresponding timer will then be highlighted white.
– Rotate the control knob to set the minutes.
– Press the control knob to confirm your selection.With this function you can set the start time of two separate timers for
recording traffic news announcements.
From the time set in Timer 1 or Timer 2 , the navigation system can store traffic
announcements for approx. two hours.
Use the Timer status option to activate the times you have set. e.g. in the
timer status function, if you select timer 1, the traffic announcements are
stored for approx. two hours as of the time set by you.
You can access the recorded traffic announcements using the TP memo
control button ⇒ page 146.
When you park your vehicle, the timers will remain on for a total of 72 hours.
During these 72 hours the system will record the traffic announcements it
receives at the times you have specified. If you have not used your vehicle for
longer than 72 hours the timers will be deactivated to avoid draining the
battery.
Recorded traffic announcements will be deleted after about six hours.
Note
•Traffic announcements can only be recorded if the Traffic programme
option in Radio Setup is set to on.•All incoming traffic news announcements will be recorded. As the system
has a limited memory capacity, all old traffic announcements are overwritten
by new ones.•To avoid draining the battery we recommend that you only activate the
timers when necessary.TMC announcements
When the route guidance is activated, you can switch the TMC
announcement option on or off as desired.TMC stands for “Traffic Message Channel”.
– Starting from any one of the INFO menus, press the ⇒page 9 button.
– Select TMC announcement ⇒ page 148, fig. 188 .
– Select on to activate the option for TMC announcements, or
– Select off to deactivate the option for TMC announcements.If there is an obstruction, but your route cannot be adapted, you will hear a
TMC announcement.
Whenever there is an obstruction, you will hear two TMC announcements (if
applicable). The first announcement will be made about 30 km before you
reach the traffic obstruction and a second announcement will follow about
two km before the obstruction.
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Brightness
You can set display brightness manually.– Press the Display control button in the Setup menu.
–Select Brightness ⇒ page 156, fig. 196.
– Rotate the control knob to change the brightness of the display ⇒fig. 197 .The brightness of the display adjusts automatically to ambient light. In addi-
tion, the brightness of the display can be adjusted with the general instru-
ment lighting settings and the Brightness function in the navigation system.
Note
For further information on how to adjust the instrument lighting settings,
please refer to the Owner's Manual.
Fig. 197 Setup:
Adjusting the brightness
of the display
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