2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class app

Personal POIs and routes
General notes
The use of personal POIs for displaying traffic
surveillance equipment is not permitted in everycountry. Please observe the country-specific
regulations and always drive at a suitable speed.
Personal POIs are filed in categories:
RNot Classified
Standard entry for personal POIs
RMercedes-Benz Apps
Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you
have imported via the online functions
RCategories which you have created yourself,
e.g. on your PC
Personal routes are not categorized.
Settings for personal POIs
Displaying on the map
Requirements: an SD card with personal POIs is
inserted (Ypage 149).
All personal POIs of the selected category are
displayed on the map with a corresponding sym-
bol.
If the "Alert when approaching" function
(
Ypage 68) is activated, the symbols are dis-
played up to a map scale of 2 km (2 mi).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Personal POIs.
XSelectDisplay on the Map.
The menu displays the categories available on
the SD card.
XTo select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
All personal POIs in the selected category are
displayed Oor not displayed ª, depending
on the previous status.
Alert when approaching
Requirements: an SD card with personal POIs is
inserted (Ypage 149). If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI and
the functions are enabled, the personal POI is
highlighted on the map and an audible signal
sounds.
For this purpose, both the corresponding func-
tion
Approaching POI Cue
and the category
containing the personal POI must be activated.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Personal POIs.
XSelectApproaching POI Cue.
The menu displays the categories available on
the SD card.
XSelect AudibleorOptical.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
XTo select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª, for
all personal POIs of this category, depending
on the previous setting.
Saving personal POIs and routes
General notes
Personal POIs and routes are geodata which are
saved in open GPX format (GPS Exchange for-
mat) on the SD card.
Personal POI from current vehicle posi-
tion or crosshair position
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XWhen the map is displayed, press the con-
troller until a message appears.
The current vehicle position is saved to the
Not Classified
category on the SD card
and also stored in the "Last destinations"
memory (
Ypage 82).
If the "Move map" function is selected
(
Ypage 54), the crosshair position is saved.
iIf no SD card is inserted, the personal POI
will only be stored in the "Last destinations"
memory.
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Personal POI from destination address
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to navigation mode:press the
ß button.
XCall up the address entry menu and enter the
destination address (Ypage 57).
XTo select Save: slide6the controller.
XTurn and press the controller.
XTo select To Memory Card: turn and press
the controller.
XEnter the name.
The current address is saved in the Not
Classifiedcategory on the SD card.
iYou can select a destination from the FromPreviousDestinationsorFromContactsmemories and save it on the SD card.
RFrom Previous Destinations(Ypage 61)
RFrom Contacts(Ypage 62)
Personal route from a tour including
intermediate destinations
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XEnter a destination, e.g. by address
(Ypage 57).
XStart route calculation (Ypage 59).
XCreate intermediate destinations (Ypage 65).
XTo select Save As Personal Routein the
intermediate destinations menu: turn and
press the controller.
The route is saved in the Personal Routes
folder on the SD card.
Importing personal POIs and routes
via Mercedes-Benz Apps
You can use Mercedes-Benz Apps (e.g. Down-
load POI) to import destinations to the naviga-
tion system. These have their own symbol and
are filed in theMercedes-Benz Apps
category.
You can save the imported destinations and
routes as personal POIs and routes (
Ypage 68).
When importing routes, please note:
RThe Mercedes-Benz Apps may generate a
route based on a different map from the one used by the multimedia system. Points on the
route may therefore be situated off the digital
roads.
RThe Mercedes-Benz Apps minimize the num-
ber of route points offered.
For this reason an imported route com-
menced in the multimedia system may devi-
ate from the original route from the
Mercedes-Benz Apps.
Selecting and editing personal POIs
and routes
Selecting
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Memory Card.
XTo select a category or Personal Routes:
turn and press the controller.
The available personal POIs or route entries
are displayed.
XSelect personal POI or personal route.
The address of the personal POI appears or
the personal route is displayed in the map.
If a large number of entries are stored, a register
for quick selection appears. Personal POIs and
routes can be stored with different character
sets (e.g. Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic).
XTo select a register: slide9 the control-
ler.
XSelect a character by turning the controller.
Editing
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The example shows a personal route.
XSelect personal POI or personal route
(Ypage 69).
XTo explore a personal POI or route:slide
5 and press the controller to select Map
.
The map with the crosshair appears and
shows the destination.
XScroll the map (Ypage 54).
XSet the map scale (Ypage 83).
XTo return to the menu: press the %button.
XTo call the personal POI: turn and press the
controller to select Call
.
If a mobile phone is connected to the multi-
media system and the telephone number is
available, the call is connected (
Ypage 99).
XTo change the name: turn and press the
controller to select Edit
.
XSelectChange NameorEdit Icon.
XTo change name: enter character (Ypage 30).
XTo delete a personal POI or route: turn and
press the controller to select Delete
.
A prompt will appear.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Yes, the personal destination or
personal route is deleted.
XTo select the outward and return routes:
select Swap
by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
The starting and destination positions of your
personal route, and thus the direction for
route guidance, are switched round. One-way
streets or restricted intersections are taken
into consideration. Therefore, the outward
and return routes may differ from each other.
XTo save a personal POI: turn and press the
controller to select Save
.
XContinue saving (Ypage 81).
XTo start route guidance: selectStartby
turning and pressing the controller.
Recording the route
General notes
When recording the route, bear in mind the fol-
lowing:
RIf the SD card is inserted, it must not be
removed during recording.
RIf route recording is started manually, it must
be finished manually before the multimedia
system is switched off.
RThe multimedia system minimizes the num-
ber of route points recorded. Therefore when
the recorded route is subsequently com-
menced, it may differ from the route that was
originally recorded.
Starting/finishing route recording
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Memory Card.
XSelectStart Route Recording.
The route is recorded and RECappears at the
bottom edge of the screen.
XTo stop recording, select End RouteRecordingfrom the menu.
The route is stored under Personal Routes.
Displaying/editing the recorded route
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
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XTo selectDestination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Memory Card.
XSelectPersonal Routes.
Previously recorded routes are displayed.
XTo select a route: turn and press the control-
ler.
The map appears with a menu. The recorded
route is shown on the map in blue.
XTo start route calculation: selectStart.
XTo change the name and symbol: select
Edit
.
XSelect Change NameorEdit Icon.
XTo change name: enter character (Ypage 30).
XTo change symbol: select a symbol.
The symbol is saved.
Route guidance
General notes
Always observe the traffic regulations when
driving. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over system driving recom-
mendations.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rtemporary traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give differing navi-
gation commands if the actual street/traffic sit-
uation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. For example, if the road layout or
the direction of a one-way street has been
changed.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (
Ypage 59).
The multimedia system guides you to your des-
tination by means of navigation announcements
in the form of audible navigation announce-
ments and route guidance displays.
Navigation messages guide you during the jour-
ney without distracting you from traffic condi-
tions or driving. Please always use this feature
instead of consulting the map display for direc- tions. The symbols or the map display could dis-
tract you from traffic conditions and driving.
The route guidance displays can be seen if nav-
igation mode is switched on.
If you do not follow the navigation announce-
ments or if you leave the calculated route, the
multimedia system automatically calculates a
new route to the destination.
If the digital map contains the corresponding
information, the following applies:
RDuring route guidance, the multimedia sys-
tem tries to avoid roads with restricted
access. These include, for example, roads
which are closed to through-traffic.
RRoads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed
on Sundays and public holidays) are consid-
ered for route guidance on days when they are
open. For this purpose, the relevant times
must be correctly stored in the database.
Change of direction
Overview
Changes of direction have three phases:
RPreparation phase
RAnnouncement phase
RChange-of-direction phase
Changes in direction are also shown in the mul-
tifunction display of the instrument cluster (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Preparation phase
The multimedia system prepares you for the
upcoming driving maneuver, e.g. with the
announcement "Prepare to turn right". You see
the full-screen map.
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Announcement phase
:Pointat whic hth echang eof direction takes
plac e(whit edot )
;Change of direction (turn right here)
=Distanc eto th enext chang eof direction
The multimedia system announce sth eimmi-
nent chang eof direction .The chang eof direc -
tion is announce dahead of time, wit hth e
announcemen t"Turn right in 30 0meters", for
example.
The display is no wspli tint otwo sectors. The
map is shown on th elef tside of th edisplay, and
a detailed imag eof th eintersection or a3D
imag eof th eimminent chang eof direction is
shown on th eright side of th edisplay.
Change-of-directi onphase
The multimedia system announce sth eimmedi-
ate chang eof direction .The chang eof direction
is announce dahead of time, e.g. wit hth e
announcemen t"Now tur nright".
The display is spli tin two lik ein th eannounce -
men tphase.
The chang eof direction is performed when th e
light-colored bar on th eright drops down to 0ft
and th ecurren tvehicl eposition symbol has
reached th ewhit echange-of-direction point. When th
echang eof direction is completed, th e
map will appear in full scree nmod eagain .
Display onhighways
The imag eshows an exampl eof rout eguidance
at ahighway intersection when drivin gon a
highway.
Lane rec ommendations
Display on multi-lane roads
:Lanes no trecommended (dar kgray)
;Possibl elan e(ligh tgray)
=Recommended lanes (white)
If th edigital map contain sth erelevan tdata, th e
multimedia system can display lan erecommen -
dation son multi-lane road sfor th enext chang e
of direction .
Lan eno trecommended ::you will no tbe able
to complete th enext chang eof direction if you
stay in this lane.
Possibl elan e;: you will be able to complete
th enext chang eof direction in this lane.
Recommended lan e=: in this lan eyou will be
able to complete th enext chang eof direction
and th eon eafter that.
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Lane recommendations are also shown in the
multifunction display of the instrument cluster
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Approaching new lanes
:Approaching new lane
During the change of direction, new lanes may
be added. These will be shown in the display of
lane recommendations with a lower boundary
line.
Highway information
Display mode
Requirement: the Highway Informationmap
content must be enabled (Ypage 85).
While driving on the highway, gas stations, rest
stops, rest areas and highway exits are dis-
played along with their immediate distances
from the current vehicle position.
Calling up the selection mode
XWhen highway information is displayed, slide 9 the controller.
The marker is on the highway information. The
associated position is highlighted on the map.
XTo select the desired rest stop/freeway exit:
turn and press the controller.
The available POIs are displayed.
Starting route guidance to a POI
Highway information enables route guidance to
a POI and other functions.
XTo select a POI: turn the controller and press to confirm.
The POI details are displayed.
You can perform the following functions:
RStoring in the address book (Ypage 81)
RSave to the SD card (Ypage 81)
RViewing on the map (Ypage 86)
RCalling if a mobile phone is connected and
a phone number is available (Ypage 99)
RUSA: viewing the vicinity of the destination
if street images are available and mbrace is
activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 125)
RCanada: view the vicinity of the destination if street images are available and a mobile
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phone is connected to the multimedia sys-
tem via Bluetooth®(Ypage 93) or USB
(Ypage 159)
RUSA: download data from the Internet if an
Internet address is available and mbrace is
activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 93)
RCanada: download data from the Internet if
an Internet address is available and a
mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 93) or
USB (Ypage 159)
RSelect for route guidance and calculate a
route to it (Ypage 59)
Using the traffic jam function
Highway information enables the use of the traf-
fic jam function. The remaining route on the
highway in this case is blocked in the direction of
travel from the selected exit.
XTo select Detour: turn and press the control-
ler.
The traffic jam function appears
(
Ypage 76).
Destination reached
Once the destination is reached, you will see the
checkered flag. Route guidance is finished.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
If you missed the current navigation announce-
ment, you can call it up again.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select +: turn and press the controller.
iIf you previously assigned the RepeatSpo‐kenDrivingRecommendationsfunction to
the Favorites button, you can select the func-
tion using the Favorites button instead
(
Ypage 41).
Setting the volume manually
XDuring a navigation announcement, turn the
q control knob.
iWhen you start the engine, the volume will
be at its lowest setting.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
XTo deactivate navigation announcements:
during a navigation announcement, press the
8 button on the control panel.
or
XDuring a navigation announcement, press the
8 button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The Spoken driving recommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements
back on: slide6the controller.
XTo select +: turn and press the controller.
The multimedia system automatically switches
the navigation announcements back on when:
Ra new route is calculated
Rthe multimedia system is switched back on
Ryou start the vehicle
A navigation message is given if the route is
recalculated during dynamic route guidance due
to new traffic reports (
Ypage 77).
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Canceling/continuing route guidance
Canceling route guidance
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu is shown.
XTo select Destination, turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Cancel Route Guidance.
The blue route line is no longer shown on the
map.
Resuming route guidance
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu is shown.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Continue Route Guidance.
The multimedia system calculates the route.
Route information
Destination information
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Route: turn and press the controller.
XSelectDestination Information.
The destination and existing intermediate
destinations are displayed with distances,
travel time and arrival time.
XTo select destination or intermediate des-
tination: turn and press the controller.
The address appears.
You can use these functions for the destina-
tion or intermediate destination:
RStoring in the address book (Ypage 81)
RSaving to the SD card (Ypage 81)
RViewing on the map (Ypage 86)
RCalling if a mobile phone is connected and
a phone number is available (Ypage 99)
RUSA: viewing the vicinity of the destination
if street images are available and mbrace is
activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 125)
RCanada: viewing the vicinity of the destina-
tion if street images are available and a
mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 93) or
USB (Ypage 159)
RUSA: download data from the Internet if an
Internet address is available and mbrace is
activated for Internet access (
Ypage 93).
RCanada: download data from the Internet if
an Internet address is available and a
mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 93) or
USB (Ypage 159)
Taking an alternative route
If the CalculateAlternativeRoutessetting
is activated O, different routes will be offered
each time a route is calculated (
Ypage 55).
You can call up alternative routes to the current
route.
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