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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Introduction
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat einformation systems an dcom-
munication equipment integrated in th evehi-
cl e when driving, you may be distracted from
th etraffic situation .You could also los econ-
trol of th evehicle. There is aris kof an acci-
dent.
Only operat ethis equipment when th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsur ethat this
is possible, par kth evehicle payin gattention
to traffic condition san doperat eth eequip-
men twhen th evehicle is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydrivin gwhen
operatin gth emultimedia system.
The multimedia syste mcalculates th erout eto
th edestination without taking th efollowin ginto
account, fo rexample:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop an dyield signs
Rmergin glanes
Rparking or stoppin gin ano parking/n ostop-
pin gzone
Rother road an dtraffic rule san dregulation s
Rnarrow bridge s
The multimedia syste mmay giv eincorrec tnav-
igation commands if th eactual street/traffic
situation doe sno tcorrespon dwit hth edigita l
map's data. Fo rexample, arout emay hav ebee n
d

iverted or th edirection of aone-way stree tmay
hav echanged . Fo
rthis reason ,you mus talways observ eroad
an dtraffic rule san dregulation sdurin gyour
journey. Road an dtraffic rule san dregulation s
always hav epriorit yover th esystem' sdrivin g
recommendations.
Navigation announcement sare intended to
direc tyou whil edrivin gwithout divertin gyour
attention from th eroad an ddriving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sultin gth emap display fo rdirections. Lookin g
at th eicon sor map display can distract you from
traffic condition san ddriving, an dincrease th e
ris kof an accident.
General notes
Operationa lreadines sof th enavigation
syste m
The navigation syste mmus tdetermin eth eposi-
tion of th evehicle befor efirst use or wheneve r
operational status is restored .Therefore, you
may hav eto drive fo r awhil ebefor eprecise
rout eguidance is possible.
GP Sreception
Amon gother things, correc tfunctionin gof th e
navigation syste mdepends on GPS reception .In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages .
Entry restriction
Forvehicles in certain countries, there is adat a
entr yrestriction .
The restriction is active from avehicle speed of
abov eapproximately 3mph (5 km/h). As soo n
as th espeed falls belo wapproximately 2mph
(3 km/h), th erestriction becomes inactive .
Whe nth erestriction is active ,certain entries
canno tbe made. Men uitems are shown in gray
an dcanno tbe selected.
Fo rexample:
Renterin gth edestination city an dstree t
Renterin g adestination via th emap
Renterin gPOI sin th evicinit yof acity or via a
name search
Reditin gentries
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Other entries are possible, such as entering
points of interest in the vicinity of the destina-
tion or current position.
Switching to navigation mode
:Traffic reports can be received or traffic
reports are available
XTo show the menu:slide5the controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
Showing/hiding the menu
Using the menu, you can make a destination
entry or select the navigation settings, for exam-
ple.
XTo show: slide6the controller when the
map appears.
or
XSwipe down the touchpad with one finger.
If there has been no route calculated, Des‐
tinationis marked.
If a route has been calculated, yis
marked.
XTo hide: press the %button.
or
XSlide 5the controller.
Full screen symbol :appears.
XPress the controller.
Moving the map
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the
menu is faded out (Ypage 49).
XPress the controller.
The crosshair is shown.
XSlide 1, 4or2 the controller.
The map moves in the corresponding direc-
tion under the crosshair.
iEnter a destination using the map
(Ypage 60).
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Basic settings
Selecting the route type
XTo switch to navigation mode:slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Options:turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelect a route type.
A filled circle indicates the current selection.
RActive route guidance: the multimedia sys-
tem calculates a new route.
RInactive route guidance: the multimedia
system uses the selection as the new set-
ting.
iRoute guidance active: a destination has
been entered and the route has been calcu-
lated.
Route guidance inactive: no destination has
been entered yet and no route has been cal-
culated yet.
FastRouteThe multimedia system cal-
culates a route with a short
travel time.
DynamicTrafficRoute
Based on the Fast Routeroute type and includes traf-
fic reports on the route for the
route guidance.
Eco RouteThe multimedia system cal-
culates an economical route.
The journey may take slightly
longer compared to taking
the fast route.
ShortRouteThe multimedia system cal-
culates a short distance
route.
TheDynamic Traffic Routeroute type uses
real-time traffic reports from SIRIUS satellite
radio.
Further Information on real-time traffic reports
(
Ypage 74).
XTo calculate alternative routes: select
Calculate Alternative Routes
.
Switch the function on Oor off ª.
Function activated: after each route calcula-
tion, route alternatives are offered that cor-
respond to the local conditions (
Ypage 72).
If desired, you can have the multimedia sys-
tem calculate alternative routes even during
route guidance (
Ypage 72).
Setting route options
XTo avoid/use route options: selectAvoid
Options.
A menu appears.
XSelect one of the options.
O: using or avoiding route options is enabled
ª: using or avoiding route options is disabled
RMenu item Avoid Area(Ypage 82)
The multimedia system enables you to avoid
areas you do not wish to drive through.
RMenu item Avoid Highways
RMenu itemAvoid Ferries
RMenu itemAvoid Auto Trains
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RMenu itemAvoid Tunnels
RMenu itemAvoid Unpaved Roads
The function is not available in all countries.
RMenu itemUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads which
require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RMenu itemUse Carpool Lanes
If your vehicle meets the access conditions
for carpool lanes, you can use this function.
Navigation includes carpool lanes if the car-
pool lanes option is activated.
Depending on local conditions, the multimedia
system may not always be able to include all
route options. A route may include a ferry, for
instance, even though Avoid Ferries
is ena-
bled. The multimedia system will notify you of
this visually and through a navigation message.
XTo use toll roads: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears.
XSelect an option.
The options include using roads that require
cash payment or electronic billing, or switch-
ing off the function.
XTo exit a menu: slide8 the controller.
Selecting announcements
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Options:turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Settings.
XSelect an option.
Switch the option on Oor off ª.
AnnounceStreetNames
The multimedia system
announces the names of the
roads onto which the upcom-
ing change of direction leads.
The function is not available in
all countries.
AudioFadeoutThe volume of an active media
source is automatically
reduced during a navigation
announcement.
Gas onReserveFunction activated: once the
reserve fuel tank level is
reached, a message appears to
help you start a gas station
search.
Atten‐tionAssist
Function activated: if ATTEN-
TION ASSIST displays a warn-
ing in the multifunction display,
a message appears in the mul-
timedia system display when
you drive on a highway. This
can help you start a rest stop
search.
For further information on
ATTENTION ASSIST, see the
vehicle Operator's Manual.
Using car pool lanes
You can include carpool lanes (HOV or car shar-
ing lanes) in the route calculation.
If you use HOV or carpool lanes, please observe
the applicable laws as well as the local and time
limitation conditions.
Carpool lanes may only be used under certain
conditions. They can normally be used when
there are two people in the vehicle. However,
there are also carpool lanes which can only be
used when there are three or more people in the
vehicle. If the vehicle's emission or consump-
tion values are below the prescribed levels, lone
drivers may also use the carpool lanes in Cali-
fornia.
Carpool lanes may be reserved for specific
times (e.g. during the peak period).
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Carpool lanes are indicatedbya diamond sym-
bol on specific road signs and on the road sur-
face. The road signs may also inc ludethe des-
ignation CARPOOL. The lanes are arranged as a
separate lane next to the others or are builtas a
physically separate lane.
Dependin g on the setting under Use Carpool
Lanes, the multimediasystem uses carpool
lanes when calculating the route. During route
guidance, visual and audible drivingdire ctions
pro vide guidance into and out of carpool lanes.
XTo switch to navigation mode:slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current veh icleposition
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Options:turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Route Settings.
XSelectAvoid Options.
XSelectUse Carpool Lanes.
Carpool lanes willeither beused Oor avoi-
ded ªwhen calculating the route.
Destination entry
Important safety notes
GWAR NING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated inthe veh i-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traff icsituation. You could also lose con-
trol of the veh icle. There isa risk of an acc i-
dent.
Only operate th is equipment when the traff ic
situation permits. Ifyou are not sure that th is
is possible, park the veh iclepaying attention
to traff icconditions and operate the equip-
ment when the veh icle isstationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.Destination entry may be blocked while driving,
depending on the country specifications.
General notes
The various character entry options are descri-
bed for the controller. Alternatively you can use
the touchpad to enter characters and select
menus (
Ypage 21).
Using an address
Calling up the address entry menu
XTo switch tonavigation mode:slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Address Entry.
Address entry options
Examples of how you can enter an address:
RCity/ZIP code, street, house number
RCity/ZIP code, street
RCity/ZIP code, center
RCity/ZIP code, street, intersection
RStreet, City/ZIP code, house number
RStreet, City/ZIP code, intersection
The address can beentered faster byentering
the street before the city if the address has an
unusual street name.
While entering an address, you can also switch
to other destination entry options:
RKeyword search (Ypage 55)
RMap (Ypage 60)
RPOI (Ypage 57)
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XCallup the address entry menu (Ypage 52).
XTo select Save:slide 6, turn and press the
controller.
XAs the home address: selectAs "My
Address".
The home address isstored inthe listof con-
tacts under the entry My Address
.
XAsa contact: selectAs New Contact.
XSelect Not Classified,Homeor Work.
XEnter a surname and first name (Ypage 28).
XTo select OK: turn and press the controller.
The destination address issaved inthe
address book as a nav igablecontact.
Starting route calculation
:To view the vicinity of the destination
The entered destination appears inthe address
entry menu.
XTo confirm StartorContinue: press the
controller.
If you select Start
: the route iscalculated
wit h the current route settings (Ypage 50).
While route calculation is inprogress, an
arrow willindicate the direction to your des-
tination. Once the route has been calculate d,
route guidance begins. Ifthe veh icle istrav-
elin g on a non- digitized road, the system dis-
plays the linear distance to the destination, the direction to the destination and the
Road
Not Mappedmessage.
Selection Continue
: ifCalculate Alter‐native Routesis activated, alternative
routes are calculated. These can be displayed and selected for route guidance
(
Ypage 72).
If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt willappear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance.
XTo select YesorSet as IntermediateDestination: turn and press the controller.
Yescancels the current route guidance and
starts route calculation to the new destina-
tion.
Set as Intermediate Destination
adds
the new destination in addition to the existing
destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list.
iThe route is calculated using the digital map
data. The calculation time depends on the
distance from the destination, for example.
The calculated route may differ from the ideal
route, e.g. due to roadworks or incomplete
map data. Please also refer to the notes about the digital map (
Ypage 84).
XTo call up the key word search: selectè
by sliding 6, turning and pressing the con-
troller inthe address entry menu.
XTo view the vicinity of th e destination:to
select :, turn and press the controller.
You can explore the destination area.
Requirement for exploring a destination
(USA): mbrace must be activated for Internet
access (
Ypage 118).
Requirement for exploring a destination (Can- ada): a mobile phone is connected to the mul-
tim edia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90)
or USB (Ypage 151).
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Keyword search
Entering key words
The keywor dsearch is used to help fin ddesti-
nation susin gfragment sof words. The keywor d
search is tolerant of errors .
It can be used for an address or aPOI .Fo rexam-
ple, you can search for th eEmpir eState Buildin g
in New York.
The keywor dsearch finds geographically toler -
ant hits. If ,for example, you are searching for a
stree tlocate don th eedge of amajor city, th e
search will also cover adjacent smaller cities.
The keywor dsearch support slanguage susin g
Latin characters .
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5 the
controller .
XTo selectNavi:tur nand press th econtroller .
The map displays th ecurren tvehicl eposition
or th enavigation men uappears.
XIf th enavigation men uappears, press th e
controller .
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XTo showthemenu: slide6 thecontroller .
XTo select Destination:tur nand press th e
controller .
XSelectKeywor dSearch.
XEnte rth efirst few letters of th ecit yand
street, e.g. NEWandEMP.
Whil eenterin gth einformation ,th enumber of
exact matches/all hit sis shown.
---/-- -
is displayed if fewer than three char-
acters hav ebeen entered .
999 +
is displayed if there are to oman yhits.
XSelec tth e¬ symbol.
The search result sare displayed
(
Ypage 55) .
Selecting search results
The search result sare divided int ocategories,
suc has addresses. The number of exact/total
hit sis shown in brackets .
Further search result sare displayed, if POI
Searchand/orFuzzy Searchare activated in
th esearch option s (Ypage 56).
XTo select Addresses:press th econtroller .
The search result sare displayed.
Exact hit sare shown at th ever yto pof th elist .
Hit sare listed alphabetically. The search term
that you entered is highlighte din orang ein th e
entries.
XSelec tan entry: tur nand press th econtroller .
The address entr ymen uappears, showin gth e
destination address .
XTo startroute calculation: selectStart.
XTo select aPOI: select POIsintheVicin‐
ityorAll POI sby turnin gand pressing th e
controller .
A list appears. The search result sare dis-
played according to th elinear distance, start -
ing wit hthose closest.
XSelec t aPOI .
The POI is shown.
XTo start rout ecalculation :select Start.
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XTo use online search:selectOnline
Searchby turning and pressing the control-
ler.
The search switches to the online functions.
Online search requirement (USA): mbrace
must be activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 118).
Requirement for the online map display (Can-
ada): a mobile phone is connected to the mul-
timedia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90)
or USB (Ypage 151).
Selecting search options
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select Search Options: slide5, turn
and press the controller.
XSelect Fuzzy SearchorPOI Search.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
The error-tolerant search is useful if parts of
the address are incomplete or the spelling is
unclear.
The POI search takes into account points of
interest in the search.
Selecting a state/province
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select State/Province: slide5, turn
and press the controller.
States/provinces are sorted alphabetically.
XTo select a state/province: turn and press the
controller.
Using online search
Requirement (USA): mbrace must be activated
for Internet access (Ypage 118).
Requirement (Canada): a mobile phone is con-
nected to the multimedia system via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 90) or USB (Ypage 151).
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
XIf the navigation menu appears, press the
controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Keyword Search.
XTo select OnlineSearch: slide5, turn and
press the controller.
The search switches to the online functions.
Selecting a destination from the list of
last destinations
The last 50 destinations are stored automati-
cally.
XTo switch to navigation mode: slide5the
controller.
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The map displays the current vehicle position
or the navigation menu appears.
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