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into consideration. Therefore, the outward
and return routes may differ from each other.
XTo start route guidance:turn and press the
controller to select Start
.
Recording the route
General notes
Routes are recorded using the SD card.
Requirements: the SD card has the FAT data
system format (e.g. FAT32).
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 (e. g. when the engine
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 141).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XIf no route guidance is active, select.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide 6the
controller and show the menu.
XSelect Memory Card.
XSelectStart Route Recording.
The route is recorded and REC appears 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 141).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XIf no route guidance is active, select.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide 6the
controller and show the menu.
XSelect 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 calculate a route: selectStart.
XTo change the name and symbol: select
Edit
.
XSelect Change NameorEdit Icon.
XCharacter entry (Ypage 29).
XSelect a symbol.
Route guidance
General notes
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rtemporary traffic rules and regulations
The navigation system can give differing driving
recommendations 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.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over system driving recom-
mendations.
Route guidance begins once a route has been
calculated (
Ypage 58).
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.
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
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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.
Announcement phase
:Next road or direction
;Point at which the change of direction takes
place (white dot)
=Change of direction (turn right here)
?Distance to the next change of direction The multimedia system announces the immi-
nent change of direction.
The display is now split into two sectors. The
map is shown on the left side of the display, and
a detailed image of the intersection or a 3D
image of the imminent change of direction is
shown on the right side of the display.
Change-of-direction phase
The multimedia system announces the immedi-
ate change of direction. The change of direction
is announced ahead of time, e.g. with the
announcement "Now turn right".
The display is split in two like in the announce-
ment phase.
The change of direction is performed when the
light-color bar on the right drops down to 0 ft and
the current vehicle position symbol has reached
the white change-of-direction point.
When the change of direction is completed, the
map will appear in full screen mode again.
Display on highways
The image shows an example of route guidance
at a highway intersection when driving on a
highway.
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Lane recommendations
Display on multi-lane roads
:Lanes not recommended (dark gray)
;Possible lane (light gray)
=Recommended lanes (white)
If the digital map contains the relevant data, the
multimedia system can display lane recommen-
dations on multi-lane roads for the next change
of direction.
Lane not recommended :: you will not be able
to complete the next change of direction if you
stay in this lane.
Possible lane ;: you will only be able to com-
plete the next change of direction in this lane.
Recommended lane =: in this lane you will be
able to complete the next change of direction
and the one after that.
The multimedia system shows the lane recom-
mendations for the next two changes of direc-
tion. Lane recommendations are also shown in
the multifunction display of the instrument clus-
ter (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 83).
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.
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Starting route guidance to a POI
XTo select a POI:turn the controller and press
to confirm.
The POI details are displayed.
You can perform the following functions:
RStore in the address book (Ypage 80)
RView on the map (Ypage 84)
RCall if a phone is connected and a phone
number is available (Ypage 97).
RSelect for route guidance and calculate a
route to it (Ypage 58).
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 75).
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: press the controller.
XTo select: press the controller.
The navigation announcement is repeated.
iIf the Repeat Spoken Driving Recom‐mendationsfunction has previously been
added as a favorite, you can alternatively
select the function using the favorites button
(
Ypage 32).
Setting the volume manually
XSet the volume using the thumbwheel to the
right of the controller during the navigation
announcement.
iWhen you start the engine, the volume is set
to the lowest setting.
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XTo select the road, area or region:turn the
controller and press to confirm.
The traffic report is displayed (
Ypage 78).
There may be several traffic reports for the
affected road.
XTo close the display: press the%button.
Settings for the display on the map
You can switch these displays on/off on the
map:
RIncidents
RSpeed & Flow
RFree Flow
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Traffic Information On Map:
turn and press the controller.
XSelect Incidents,Speed & Flowor FreeFlow.
The display is on Oor off ª.
Reading out traffic reports on the
route
Introduction
The text reader function is only available while
route guidance is active. It reads out traffic
reports affecting the current route.
You can select from the following text reader
properties:
RLanguage (Ypage 39)
RText reader speed (Ypage 37)
You can start the text reader function manually
or set it to automatic.
Starting the text reader function man-
ually
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect ReadOutAllMessagesonRoute.
The multimedia system reads out the reports in sequential order.
If there are no reports for the route, the Read
Out All Messages on Routemenu item is
gray and cannot be selected.
XTo cancel the read-aloud function:
select Cancel Read-Aloud Function
.
The multimedia system reads the current
report aloud and then exits the read-aloud
function.
Automatic text reader function
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Read Traffic AnnouncementsAutomatically.
Depending on the previous state, switch the
option on Oor off ª.
Recalculating the route dynamically
TheDynamicTrafficRouteroute type takes
into account all of the traffic reports it receives
for the current route when calculating the route
(
Ypage 53).
If you have selected Dynamic Traffic Route
as the route type, the multimedia system guides
you to your destination along the updated route.
Storing destinations
General notes
If a route to a destination has been calculated,
the multimedia system saves the destination to
the last destinations memory. If the memory is
full, the multimedia system overwrites the old-
est destination. When you save the current vehi-
cle position or a crosshair position, this position
is stored in the "Last destinations" memory.
You can save destinations permanently in the
address book and on an SD card. For example,
you can save a destination as your home
address immediately after entering the address
(
Ypage 57).
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XSelectDelete All.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
delete all areas.
XSelect YesorNo.
After selecting Yes, all areas are deleted.
SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion
You can display the SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect SIRIUS Service.
The provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
and the serial number of your service module
are displayed.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic
report service
XCall the provider telephone number shown on
the multimedia system display.
iYou can also have the satellite service acti-
vated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS XM
Radio website at http://www.sirius.com
(USA).
XThe connection is established: follow the
service employee's instructions.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
iIf registration is not included when purchas-
ing the system, your credit card details will be
required to activate your account.
Updating the digital map
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map software
become outdated in the same way as conven-
tional road maps. Optimal route guidance can
only be provided by the navigation system in conjunction with the most up-to-date map soft-
ware.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital
map updated there using a data medium, or you
can update it yourself.
For North American countries, it is possible to
update the map data for the multimedia system
free of charge for a period of three years. Infor-
mation on the availability of this service for your
vehicle can be obtained from your Mercedes-
Benz Service Center.
Entitlement to the free update
For the first three years after your vehicle is reg-
istered, you are entitled to all available updates
to the map software for the multimedia system.
They are usually installed during a regular vehi-
cle service. After this period, you can purchase
further updates from your Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center.
The free updates relate to the vehicle and not to
an individual. If there is a change of ownership
within the three years after first registration, the
new owner is entitled to the map software
updates.
Updating at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
If an update for your map software is available,
you will receive it free of charge at your
Mercedes-Benz Service Center during your vehi-
cle's annual service. You can arrange a separate
appointment for this at your Mercedes-Benz
Service Center on request.
The update can only be performed:
Rat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Rfor map data for North America
The map software is not provided on DVD.
Carrying out a manual update
After the free update of the map data has
expired or when buying map data, you can
update the data yourself.
The update process may take some time (up to
45 minutes), depending on the size of the digital
map. The update will be completed more quickly
if the vehicle is stationary. If you begin the
update while the vehicle is stationary and the
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You will then see maps with the current vehi-
cle position and the vicinity of the destination
in different scales, these are automatically
displayed one after another.
If mbrace is activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 119), additional information can be
displayed, e.g. weather at the destination.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
XTo exit Drive Information: press the controller.
XPress the %button.
Route flight
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until Route Flightis
brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
XSelect Ì.
The route will be flown along from a helicopter perspective.
XTo stop route flight: selectË.
XTo exit the route flight: press the controller.
XPress the%button.
Info on navigation
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 87).
XTurn the controller until Info on Naviga‐tionis brought to the front.
XPress the controller.
The Digital Operator's Manual is opened at
the section on navigation.
iAlternatively you can call up this function
using the touchpad (Ypage 23).
Problems with the navigation system
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The multimedia system
does not resume route
guidance after the jour-
ney has been interrup-
ted.Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more than
two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle.
"Continuing route guidance" refers to switching the multimedia sys-
tem back on and driving on.
XContinue route guidance manually (Ypage 74).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The multimedia system
is unable to determine
the vehicle's position.The multimedia system must identify the vehicle’s position again after
it has been transported.
Example:
RAfter transporting the vehicle by ferry
RAfter transporting the vehicle by motorail
XStart the vehicle and pull away.
The multimedia system calculates the vehicle's position. Depending
on the driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of the
vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with nav-
igation announcements and route guidance displays.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
TheNavigationUnavailable Pleaserefer to the Opera‐tor's Manual.mes-
sage appears.
The multimedia system has an integrated hard drive on which the
digital map is stored.
To protect the integrated hard drive against damage, the multimedia
system deactivates it at very high and low temperatures. The naviga-
tion system will then be temporarily unavailable.
XLet the vehicle and the multimedia system heat up or cool down to a normal temperature.
XTo hide the message: switch the multimedia system off and then
on again.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A message informs you
that the data medium
containing the digital
map is incompatible with
the vehicle software.The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for the
update.
XTo confirm the message: press the controller.
XRemove the data medium.
XHave the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The map software
update has failed.The data medium is dirty.
XClean the data medium.
XRestart the update.
The data medium is scratched.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle
interior.
XWait until the vehicle interior has cooled down.
XRestart the update.
The multimedia system's integral hard disk has been physically dam-
aged.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The multimedia system
asks for an activation
code during the map
update.The digital map is secured with an activation code.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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