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The special destinations displayed in the list are sorted according to the
distance from your current position (in a straight line). The displayed distance
to the destination can differ considerably from the actual distance to drive by
car.
Select In vicinity of destination
After you have entered a destination in the destination entry menu
⇒
page 104, fig. 121 you can also set a special destination in its vicinity. If
no destination has been entered in the destination entry menu this option
will be greyed out.
This special destination category is connected with a previously entered final
destination and is useful when, for example, trying to find a filling station at
or near your final destination.
Select Along the route
This option refers to a special destination located along a route you are trav-
elling on. You can only choose the option “Along the route” when the route
guidance is activated.
This feature is especially useful for setting a specific special destination
located along the current route. The system is able to find special destina-
tions which are located directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the calcu-
lated route. If there are no special destinations along the next section of your
route you can also search using the option “In immediate vicinity”.
Select Nationwide
These special destinations are not limited to any specific location. The
system will display a listing of all applicable special destinations which are
available in the corresponding country. For example, you can view a list of all
available airports in the specified country.
Note
•There may be categories for which there are no special destinations in the
specified country.
•Options that are not available due to your preset criteria cannot be
selected (these are greyed out in the display).Entering a destination from the map– In the destination entry menu ⇒page 104, fig. 121 , select a
country from the list by rotating and pressing the control knob.
– Press the control button for Map.
Fig. 130 Navigation
system: Destination on
the mapFig. 131 Navigation
system: Setting a point on
the map as the destina-
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– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu ⇒page 125.
– Change the map scale if required ⇒page 126.
– Activate the cursor in the active side menu by rotating and pressing the control knob ⇒page 129.
– Use the cursor to find the corresponding destination on the map.
– Press the button to disable the cursor.
– Select the third legend option (destination flag) ⇒page 111,
fig. 130 using the rotary pushbutton.
– Select Set as destination ⇒ page 111, fig. 131 .
– Enter stopover(s) if desired ⇒page 120.
– Select Start route guidance ⇒ page 112.If you enter a town in the destination input menu ⇒page 104, fig. 121 before
you press the control button Map, the map display will switch to the centre of
the town you have selected.
Select Detail info
If additional information is available for the selected point on the map, you
can display it by selecting the Detail info function. If the “Detail info” function
is greyed out, no details are available on the navigation DVD.
Select Set as stopover
You can set additional stopovers via the map display if the mode rou te with
stopover ⇒ page 120 is activated.
If you have not activated the mode route with stopover , this option cannot be
selected (it is greyed out). Option Store in directory
You can also store the selected point on the map in the directory ⇒
page 117.
This position can be assigned to an existing entry or to a new entry in the
directory. If you are creating a new entry, first enter a name using the
keyboard. You can then enter additional information for the entry. Should you
wish to have the entry listed in the destination input menu ⇒page 104,
fig. 121, select the option Display as top destination ⇒ page 115.
Note
•You can also select a destination from the map in the town and street
submenus ⇒page 104.•You can also set a point on the map as the destination using the cursor,
even if the destination is not located on a street (e.g. via position coordi-
nates). In such cases, the system attempts to bring you as close as possible
to your destination using digitalised streets.Starting route guidance
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Fig. 132 Navigation
system: Start route guid-
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114The following information for individual routes can be displayed ⇒page 113,
fig. 133:
Route includes motorway sections
Calculated motorway kilometres/miles
Route includes toll road sections with indication of length of section
Route includes ferry connection(s)
Route includes motorrail section(s)
Route includes season-restricted roads
Route includes time-restricted roads
Estimated distance to destination
Estimated time of arrival at destination
Destination on the map
Possible route 1
Suggested route 2
Suggested route 3
Starting point highlighted (arrow)
Orientation
Map scale
Once you have entered a single destination in the system and started route
guidance, the route selection display will automatically appear.
In the route selection display the route which was calculated on the basis of
your criteria ⇒ page 121 is highlighted. For example: If you set fast in “Route
criteria”, the route with the shortest estimated time of arrival is highlighted
after switching automatically to the map display. You will also be offered a
second fastest route and a shortest route if they are available.
Should you not select one of the routes, the highlighted route will automati-
cally be set soon after you begin driving. During this time you can still decide
to select one of the other route options.
Note
The time required by the system for calculating the route plans depends on
the possible route options. Once the system has finished calculating the
routes they will be displayed on the map. The routes shown may overlap,
making it difficult to differentiate between them. In this case, please refer to
the mileage and estimated arrival time.Route plan information before starting route guidance– Press the rotary pushbutton to start the route guidance for the selected route with stopovers.When using the route with stopover mode the system will not calculate alter-
native routes. The route shown in the display corresponds to the selected
route criteria ⇒page 121.
The following information can be viewed before beginning route guidance
⇒ fig. 134 :
Route includes motorway sections
Calculated motorway kilometres/miles
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16
Fig. 134 Navigation
system: Example of route
map overview
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Avoiding route sectionsThis function is available once you start travelling on a calculated
route.
– Press the Route control button in the navigation menu.
–Select Avoid route from here ⇒ page 120, fig. 142 .
– Turn the control knob to select the appropriate section on the current route.
– Confirm the section to be avoided by pressing the control knob.The navigation system will attempt to calculate an alternative route plan for
the section you want to avoid.
If you stop and then restart the route guidance, it will be necessary to re-enter
the route section to avoid.
Note
•If the function Avoid route from here is greyed out and the navigation
system is not able to offer an alternative route, this indicates that there is no
suitable detour.•If you do not follow the calculated route or if you leave the route, the
system will automatically calculate a new route plan based on your current
location.
Map control buttonIntroduction
There are various displays for maps and information with
different options possible.Map representation:•Map and information representation during route guidance with inactive
side menu ⇒ page 124•Map representation with active side menu ⇒ page 125Note
•If the route or sections of the route are highlighted in a light blue colour
⇒ fig. 146 in the map display, this indicates that information regarding
this road or route section may be incomplete. For example, it could be a one-
way street or a pedestrian zone, etc. Take the signs found on the route into
account and respect traffic regulations.•You will see directional arrows in the instrument panel display
⇒ page 101 or ⇒page 101 which inform you of the route guidance
directions.
Fig. 146 Navigation: Map
display with a section of
the route highlighted light
blue
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Navigation (NAV)*
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
SETUP
Fig. 163 Navigation
settings: Orientation -
north
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–Select Map contents ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
– Use the rotary pushbutton to remove the tick
if you do not want
to have the information shown on the map.
Deactivating all map contents
– Press the ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
–Select Map contents ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
– First select the All filters option and press the control knob so
that the tick box appears after it
. The tick box
will also
appear after all the options.
– Then press the control knob again and the check marks
after
all the options will disappear.
In addition to the information displayed automatically, the map can also
display other information.
You can select the map contents to be displayed as desired. The map
contents are displayed in accordance with the selected map scale.Delete last destinations– Press the ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
–Select Delete last destinations ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
–Confirm Are you sure you want to delete the route? with Ye s. The
entire list of last destinations is deleted ⇒page 116.
Turn l ist
During the route guidance a list of upcoming turns (including
distance) is displayed.–Press the ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation
menu.
– Place a tick
⇒ page 131, fig. 161 next to the option Tu r n l ist to
activate the option.
The turn list displays the next three upcoming turns ⇒ fig. 167.
The next upcoming turn is listed at the lowest position in 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 following information is displayed in the turn list:•Recommended turning direction, roundabouts and slip roads, stopovers
and final destination•Names of all roads on to which you should turn•Distance to the corresponding manoeuvre and final destination
SETUPSETUP
Fig. 167 Navigation
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with turn list activated
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INFO (Traffic information)
146TMC symbol on the instrument panel displayTMC symbols on the instrument panel display:
Memo TP control buttonListening to stored traffic announcementsIf the traffic information function ( ⇒page 42) is activated, reports
will be received and stored for about two hours even after switching
off the navigation system. You can call up these reports as desired:
– In the traffic information menu, select the Memo TP function
using the corresponding control button. The most up-to-date
traffic announcement will then automatically be played.
– Select one of the available traffic announcements by rotating and pressing the control knob ⇒fig. 186 .
– To cancel a running traffic repo rt, press the rotary pushbutton
again or press the ⇒page 9 button.Stored announcements are displayed with the station name and the time of
the announcement. The most up-to-date traffic announcement is shown at
the top of the list.
Display
Description
TMC symbol is green
TMC stations are available; the dynamic navigation
is switched on.
TMC symbol is red
⇒ fig. 185
TMC stations are available; the dynamic navigation
is switched off.
TMC symbol crossed
out
TMC stations are not available; the dynamic navi-
gation is switched on.
TMC symbol is not dis-
played
TMC stations are not available; the dynamic navi-
gation is switched off.
Fig. 185 Instrument
panel display: Example of
the red TMC symbol
Fig. 186 Info: Stored
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You will receive a message in the display if no traffic announcements are
stored.
Traffic announcements are cancelled when you change to another main func-
tion.
You can also specify times for recording traffic announcements using the
TP
memo timer function ⇒page 148.
Note
A traffic announcement will not be recorded if you use the Cancel function
while it is playing. This means you will not be able to access the announce-
ment using the TP memo function.Source function buttonPreferred TMC
It is possible to select a preferred station for receiving TMC
traffic announcements.
TMC stands for “Traffic Message Channel”.
– In the traffic information menu, select the Source function using
the corresponding control button.
– Select a TMC from the Preferred stations menu ⇒fig. 187 .You can select a preferred TMC station for your current location to serve as the
source for the TMC traffic announcements. You can listen to any radio station
as desired, regardless of the station selected as the TMC station.
If you do not know which TMC station to select for your current location, select
auto under “Pref. station”. In this case the system will automatically search
for a TMC station it can receive.
Note
If you have not tuned into a TP-EON station ⇒page 42, a TMC station you
have selected can also be used for recording traffic announcements, if the
station can be received ⇒page 146.
Fig. 187 Info: Preferred
TMC
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