Get MBUX multimedia system -> Navigation Guide for Mercedes GLC Class SUV First generation (2015-2021)

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If all requirements are met, the update will be

installed. The multimedia system cannot be

operated while the update is being installed and

vehicle functions are restricted.

If errors should occur during the installation, the

multimedia system automatically attempts to

restore the previous version. If restoration of the

previous version is not possible, a symbol

appears on the media display. Please consult a

qualified specialist workshop to resolve the

problem.

A prompt appears again asking whether you

really wish to reset.

The navigation menu is hidden if route guidance

is active.

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To show: tap on the touchscreen.

Select Yes.

The multimedia system is reset to the factory

settings. If you have set a PIN for your sys‐

tem, this will also be reset.

or

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Press the Touch Control or the touchpad.

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To hide: the navigation menu is hidden auto‐

matically.

Navigation

Switching navigation on

Multimedia system:

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Navigation (Navigation)

Resetting the multimedia system (reset func‐

tion)

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Alternatively: press the z button.

The map appears. The current vehicle posi‐

tion is shown. The navigation menu is shown.

The navigation menu is hidden if route guid‐

ance is active.

Multimedia system:

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Settings

System

Reset

Personal data is deleted, for example:

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Station presets

Showing/hiding the navigation menu

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Connected mobile phones

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Individual user profiles

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Navigation

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If route guidance is not active the map appears.

The navigation menu is shown.

are restored to the factory settings.

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Navigation overview

Example: digital map with navigation menu

• To show Route Overview

• To show Route List

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To enter a POI or address and additional des‐

tination entry options

To interrupt route guidance (if route guid‐

ance is active)

To repeat a navigation announcement and

switch navigation announcements on or off

To call up the ON THE WAY menu

• To select Alternative Routes

• Report Traffic Incident (Car-to-X)

• To call up the TRAFFIC menu

♢ To show Traffic Announcements

♢ To show Area Alerts

• To call up the POSITION menu

♢ Save Position

♢ To show Compass

Quick-access and settings

• To show Traffic

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• To show Parking

♢ To show Live Traffic Subscription Info

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• To show Highway Information

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Only operate this equipment when the

traffic situation permits.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

vehicle whilst paying attention to road

and traffic conditions and operate the

equipment with the vehicle stationary.

Only operate this equipment when the

traffic situation permits.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

vehicle whilst paying attention to road

and traffic conditions and operate the

equipment with the vehicle stationary.

• Via Advanced options to use View,

Announcements and Route

% The options are not available in all countries.

% You can enter 3 word addresses in the online

search (/ page 333). This option is not

available in all countries.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

Requirements:

Destination entry

Notes on destination entry

Entering a POI or address

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For the online search: Mercedes me con‐

nect is available.

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WARNING Risk of distraction from oper‐

ating integrated communication equip‐

ment while the vehicle is in motion

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WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐

mation systems and communications

equipment

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You have set up a user account in the

Mercedes me portal.

The vehicle has been activated for use of

Mercedes me connect and you have accep‐

ted the terms and conditions for the service.

If you operate communication equipment

integrated in the vehicle when driving, you

will be distracted from the traffic situation.

This could also cause you to lose control of

the vehicle.

If you operate information and communica‐

tion equipment integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you will be distracted from the

traffic situation. This could also cause you to

lose control of the vehicle.

Further information can be found at: http://

www.mercedes.me

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The service is available.

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The service has been activated at an author‐

ized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Multimedia system:

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Navigation

ª Where to?

recognition 6 in input line 2. The entries

can be made in any order.

During destination entry, suggestions are

offered in 3 by the multimedia system. Des‐

tination selection takes place in list 3 or

with 5a.

The following entries can be made, for exam‐

ple:

On-board search with the keypad

Destination entry uses the on-board search of

the database stored in the multimedia system.

The federal state or province in which the vehicle

is located is set 1.

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City, street, house number

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Street, city

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ZIP code

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Enter the POI or the address using the key‐

board (in the image) or using handwriting

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POI name

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To switch to upper-case or lower-case let‐

Select the country on list 3.

POI categories, e.g. Gas Station

City, POI name

Telephone number, if this is available for

the POI

ters: select B.

The destination can be entered.

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To switch to digits, special characters

and symbols: select A.

123 changes to ABC.

Display B changes to #+=.

Select B and switch to additional special

characters.

To enter a space: select 7.

To set the language: select 9.

Select the language.

To change the state or province: select the

state or the province in list 3.

To accept a destination: select the destina‐

tion in list 3.

If the destination is ambiguous, select the

destination in the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

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Contact name

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Alternatively, use voice input 8.

To switch to handwriting recognition:

select 6.

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Write the character on the touchpad. The let‐

ters can be written next to each other or

Using online search

above each other (/ page 311).

% Requirements: the media display shows an

Internet connection with a double-arrow

symbol in the status line.

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To return to entry using the keyboard:

select _.

% This function is useful for countries in which

several character sets are supported. An

example is Russia, which uses Cyrillic and

Latin characters.

or

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Online search is not available in all countries.

Press the touchpad.

Destination entry uses online map services. If

the on-board search finds no suitable destina‐

tions or if you change countries, the online

search is available.

For the destination you can enter an address, a

POI or a 3 word address.

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To delete an entry: select 4.

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To change the state: select indicator for

federal state or province 1.

Select the state in 1.

The characters are deleted individually.

or

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If characters have been entered in 2, select

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Enter the country indicator, e.g. CA for Can‐

£ next to the input line.

ada.

The complete entry is deleted.

The list is filtered.

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Select country indicator 1.

Select the provider for the online service

from the countries list.

Multimedia system:

Personal POIs with the GPS Exchange format

(.gpx) have been saved in the "PersonalPOI"

folder on the USB device.

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Navigation

ª Where to?

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PREV. DESTINATIONS

or

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The following entries can be selected in the pre‐

vious destinations:

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ª Where to?

If the on-board search delivers no results,

enter the destination in the input line. The

entry order is not relevant, e.g. street and

city. Use the functions described for the on-

board search.

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Destination suggestions (/ page 350)

Destinations

Routes

The search results are displayed.

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Select the destination or route

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

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Select the destination in the list.

The detailed view for the route is displayed.

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tination suggestion as a favorite

(/ page 350).

Select the category and the sub-category (if

Selecting previous destinations

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available).

The search takes place in the vicinity of the

vehicle's current position. The search result

are sorted by distance in ascending order.

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Previous destinations are stored.

Using the favorites, you have quick access to

the destinations (/ page 334).

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For destination suggestions: you have cre‐

ated a profile (/ page 298).

The POIs show the following information:

Selecting a POI

Requirements:

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The Allow Destination Suggestions option is

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direction of the linear distance to the POI

(arrow)

switched on (/ page 303).

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For use of personal POIs: a USB device is

connected with the multimedia system.

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The multimedia system has already gathered

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name of POI

linear distance to the POI

sufficient data in order to show destination

suggestions.

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To filter according to categories or in

search results: enter a search entry in the

ª Search text field.

Select a POI from the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

Select a POI from the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

Enter the name.

Select a.

To change a symbol: select Change Icon.

Select a symbol.

To delete a personal POI category: select

Delete.

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Searching for personal POIs

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Select Personal POIs.

Select a category.

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Searching using categories (route guidance

active)

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If route guidance is active, select a search

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Select Yes.

position In the Vicinity, Near Destination or

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Select the category.

Configuring categories for quick-access

You can configure the categories for quick-

access.

If you calculate the route, for example, the first

three of these categories can be selected as

symbols.

Along the Route.

or

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Select a personal POI.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

Select All Categories.

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Select the category and the sub-category (if

or

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available).

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To filter according to categories or in

Enter a search entry into the search field and

filter the list.

Select a personal POI.

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Select All Categories.

Select the category and the sub-category (if

available).

Select f or ß.

f adds the category.

ß removes the category.

search results: enter a search entry in the

ª Search text field.

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Select the search positions In the Vicinity,

Near Destination or Along the Route.

If there are intermediate destinations for the

route and Near Destination has been selec‐

ted, select the search position in the route

overview.

Editing personal POI categories

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Select a personal POI category from the list

s.

A menu opens.

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If all available quick-access positions are full,

select the category to be replaced.

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To change a name: select Change Name.

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Selecting a contact for destination entry

Requirements:

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% Route guidance to a contact address is relia‐

Searching for a destination using 3 word

addresses is possible in the online search

(/ page 328).

The media display shows an Internet connec‐

tion with a double-arrow symbol in the status

line.

ble in the following cases:

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A mobile phone is connected to the multime‐

dia system (/ page 369).

the contact address is complete.

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the contact data matches the map data

in the digital map.

Multimedia system:

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CONTACTS

Navigation

ª Where to?

Entering geo-coordinates

% Searching for a destination using 3 word

addresses is not possible in all countries and

in all languages.

Multimedia system:

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ª Where to?

Using the contact list

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GEO-COORDINATES

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Select a contact.

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Select Latitude or Longitude.

The contact details are displayed.

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Navigation

ª Where to?

Select geo-coordinates as latitude and longi‐

tude coordinates in degrees, minutes and

seconds. To do this swipe up or down

respectively.

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Select the address.

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Select the country indicator.

Select the provider for the online service

from the countries list.

Using search entry

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Enter a name or telephone number, for exam‐

ple, into the search field.

The map shows the position.

or

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Confirm the entry with a.

To set the destination: select ¥ or

¦.

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If the on-board search delivers no search

results, enter the destination address as a 3

word address. Separate each of the words

with a full stop.

The search results are displayed.

Select the destination in the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

Select a.

Select the contact.

Select the address.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

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Calculate the route (/ page 335).

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Entering the destination as a 3 word address

Requirements:

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Selecting a destination on the map

Showing POIs in the vicinity of the map

If several destinations are located around the

crosshair, the function is available.

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alternative addressing system for multilin‐

gual georeferencing of global locations with

a resolution of three meters. Using this grid,

locations on the Earth's surface are included

which do not have a building address such

as street and house number, for example.

Multimedia system:

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Select Ä.

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Move the map (/ page 356).

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Select POIs in the Vicinity.

Using the touchscreen: press and hold on

the touchscreen.

The destination address is shown.

The map appears.

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Swipe left or right on the control element.

The Empire State Building has this language

dependent 3 word address:

The previous or next POI is highlighted on the

map. The name or the address is shown.

If several destinations are located at the

selected position, a list shows the available

roads and POIs.

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English: parade.help.bleat

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Select the POI symbol.

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French: commun.verbe.bisquer

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Select the destination in the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

or

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Spanish: suertes.diga.pesca

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To filter the display according to the POI

category: scroll on the control element.

3 word addresses are unique, easy to

remember and suffice for most routine appli‐

cations.

You can convert addresses to 3 word

addresses and back again:

Using the touchpad: when the crosshair

marks the destination, press and hold on the

control element.

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Select the POI category.

Selecting a destination from favorites

Requirements:

The destination address is shown.

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Destinations are saved as favorites.

If several destinations are located around the

crosshair, a list shows the available roads

and POIs.

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at the website http://what3words.com

Save a previous destination or a destination

suggestion as a favorite (/ page 350).

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in the what3words apps

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Select the destination in the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

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Select a destination.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

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Multimedia system:

If all the positions in the favorites are full,

first select a favorite which is to be overwrit‐

ten (/ page 304).

Follow the instructions provided.

To delete a favorite: select V for a desti‐

nation.

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Navigation

ª Where to?

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% You can save a received destination in the

favorites (/ page 350).

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Select a favorite.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

You have fast access to the destinations via

the favorites (/ page 334).

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Select Delete.

The following options are available in the favor‐

ites menu:

Deleting a received destination

or

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To delete a destination: select V for a

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Press on a favorite until the OPTIONS menu

Saving addresses for home and work

Creating favorites

Deleting favorites

destination.

is shown.

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Select Delete.

Select Yes.

To delete all destinations: select Ä.

Select Delete All.

Select Delete.

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Selecting received destinations

Requirements:

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If no address has been saved for home

and work: select Home or Work.

Confirm the prompt with Yes.

Enter the favorite as a POI or address

(/ page 328).

To save a favorite: select Add Favorites.

Enter the favorite as a POI or address

(/ page 328).

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There is an Internet connection.

A destination has been sent to the vehicle.

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Select Yes.

Multimedia system:

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Navigation

ª Where to?

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REC. DESTINATIONS

Calculating a route

Requirements:

The vehicle can receive destinations from serv‐

ices or apps.

or

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The destination has been entered.

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The destination address is shown.

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If there are already four intermediate destina‐

tions, the multimedia system asks whether

intermediate destination 4 should be deleted.

Confirm the prompt with Yes.

Select POIs in the Vicinity r.

Search using categories, enter a search entry

or search for a personal POI (/ page 331).

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Select a POI.

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The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

Select Start New Route Guidance.

The selected destination address is set as a

new destination. The previous destination

and the intermediate destinations are

deleted. Route guidance to the new destina‐

tion begins.

Other menu functions

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To save the destination: select f.

Select an option.

The following options are available:

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¥ No route yet

¦ A route has been mapped

Searching for POIs in the vicinity of the des‐

tination shown

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Save in "Previous Destinations"

Save as Favorite

Save as "Home"

Save as "Work"

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Select ¥.

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The route to the destination is calculated.

The map shows the route. Route guidance

then begins.

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The POI symbols to the right of POIs in the

Vicinity show the first three categories for

quick-access. You can configure these cate‐

gories (/ page 331).

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or

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To call the destination: if a telephone num‐

ber is available, select Call.

To share the destination using NFC or QR

code: select Share via NFC or QR Code.

Hold the NFC area of the mobile phone (see

manufacturer's operating instructions) on the

mat or place the mobile phone on it .

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Select a POI symbol.

The search results are displayed.

Select ¦.

If a route is already mapped, a prompt is

shown.

Select Set as Way Point.

The selected destination address is set as

the next intermediate destination. Route

guidance begins.

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Select a POI.

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The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

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or

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or

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A route with a short driving distance is calcu‐

lated.

Eco

An economical route is calculated. The jour‐

ney time may be somewhat longer than for

quicker routes.

Trailer

Traffic reports via Live Traffic Information are

taken into account (/ page 351).

Hold the mobile phone near to the multime‐

dia system and scan the QR code.

To call up an Internet address: if a web

address is available, select www.

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Live Traffic Information is not available in all

countries.

On Request

A prompt appears when a new route is detec‐

ted with a shorter journey time based on traf‐

fic reports. You can continue to use the cur‐

rent route or use the dynamic route instead

(/ page 337).

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To show on the map: select Show on Map.

Selecting a route type

Multimedia system:

The option is available if a trailer has been

coupled with the vehicle.

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Advanced

Navigation

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A prompt is shown in the multimedia system.

Confirm the prompt.

The route is optimized for trailer operation

with a maximum speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h).

Route

Off

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Select the route type.

No traffic reports are taken into account for

the route.

If no route has been created, the next route

is calculated on the basis of the new route

type.

Calculating alternative routes

If a route has already been created, the route

is calculated on the basis of the new route

type.

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Traffic information can be taken into account

for the route types:

Activate Suggest Alternative Route.

The display button is activated. Alternative

routes are calculated for every route.

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Select Dynamic Route Guidance r.

The following route types are available:

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Select an alternative route (/ page 341).

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Select Automatic, On Request or Off.

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Fast

Accepting a detour recommendation after a

prompt

Requirements:

Explanation of the options:

A route with a quick journey time is calcula‐

ted.

Short

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Automatic

The route is calculated with the currently set

route type.

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Avoiding or using highways, ferries, tunnels,

motorail trains, unpaved roads

On Request is switched on (/ page 337) in

the DYNAMIC ROUTE GUIDANCE menu.

Route guidance is active.

There are traffic reports for the current

route.

Switch the Cash or Card Payment and Elec-

tronic Billing options on or off.

To avoid: the display button is activated. The

route avoids toll roads with the selected

method of payment.

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Select Avoid Options.

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Activate or deactivate the avoid option.

To avoid: the display button is activated. The

To use: the display button is off. The route

takes into account roads that require the

payment of a usage fee (toll) corresponding

with the payment type selected.

route avoids highways, for example.

If a new route with a shorter driving time is

determined, the current and new routes will be

shown.

The notification is shown in another application.

Confirm the notification.

To use: the display button is off. The route

takes highways into consideration, for exam‐

ple.

The selected route options cannot always be

taken into account. Therefore, a route may

include a ferry, for instance, even though the

Avoid Ferries avoid option is enabled. A mes‐

sage then appears and you will hear a corre‐

sponding message.

Using carpool lanes

When using carpool lanes, observe the applica‐

ble legal requirements as well as any conditions

pertaining to when and where such lanes may be

used. Carpool lanes may only be used if certain

conditions are met.

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To accept the new route: select Accept

Recommended Detour.

To maintain the current route: select Keep

to Current Route.

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Carpool lanes are not available in all countries.

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Selecting route options

Multimedia system:

Avoiding or using toll roads

Select Avoid Options.

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Select Avoid Options.

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Select Carpool Lanes.

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Advanced

Navigation

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Select Toll Roads.

Switch Avoid All on or off.

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Select For Two Occupants or For 3 Occu-

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Route

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pants or More ·.

Avoiding areas

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or

Select Avoid Options.

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Select Avoid Areas (/ page 359).

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To select a navigation announcement:

select an option # under the DRIVING REC-

OMMENDATION category.

To have street names announced during

a driving maneuver: switch on Announce

Street Names.

Select On Request ·.

When this option is selected and a carpool

lane is available, a prompt appears. You can

continue to use the current route or select a

route with the carpool lane.

The following options are available:

Select Reduced Driving Recomm. or

Detailed Driving Recomm..

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Tone Only

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If the Avoid option is selected, then no car‐

The name of the street into which you should

turn is announced.

In place of the spoken navigation

announcement you hear a gong. The

gong signals an upcoming driving maneu‐

ver and also sounds during the driving

maneuver.

pool lanes will be used for the route.

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The options in the DRIVING RECOMMENDA-

TION category are not available in every

country and in all languages.

Selecting notifications for the route

Requirements:

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ing a personal POI: the USB device contains

personal POIs.

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Reduced Driving Recomm.

Selecting messages for TRAFFIC

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If a navigation announcement is available,

you hear a brief announcement, e.g. "turn

right".

Activate a message.

The display button is activated.

The following options are available:

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The USB device is connected with the multi‐

media system.

The category in which the personal POI

belongs is activated.

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Detailed Driving Recomm.

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Traffic Incidents

If a navigation announcement is available

and the Announce Street Names option is

switched on, you hear a complete

announcement, e.g. "In 600 ft (200 m) at

the end of the street turn right into Sta‐

tion Road".

Traffic incidents are announced, e.g.

roadworks and road blocks.

This function is not available in all coun‐

tries and languages.

Multimedia system:

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Navigation

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Announcements

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Announce Traffic Warnings

Switch No Driving Recomm. on or off.

No navigation announcements are issued

when the display button is switched on.

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Warning messages are announced, e.g.

before tailbacks that pose a risk (if availa‐

ble).

This function is not available in all coun‐

tries and languages.

shown, if these have been entered and not

yet been passed.

The route can include up to four intermediate

destinations.

Select a destination or an intermediate desti‐

nation.

The following information is displayed:

Select the intermediate destination.

After selection of an intermediate destina‐

tion, the route overview is shown again.

Calculate the route with intermediate desti‐

nations(/ page 341)

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nations, delete an intermediate destination

(/ page 340).

Audible indication when approaching a per‐

sonal POI

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Remaining driving distance

Select the Personal POIs option in the

ALERTS category.

Activate a category.

The display button is activated. When

approaching a personal POI in this category

an audible indication will be issued.

Editing a route with intermediate destina‐

tions

Requirements:

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Time of arrival

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Remaining journey time

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Name, destination address

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The destination and at least one intermediate

destination have been entered.

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Phone number (if available)

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Web address (if available)

Showing destination information for the

Multimedia system:

route

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Multimedia system:

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Navigation

Route Overview

Requirements:

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A destination is entered.

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Navigation

Route Overview

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To change the sequence of destinations:

select V for a destination.

A menu opens.

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Multimedia system:

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Select Set Way Point.

Enter the intermediate destination as a POI

or address, for example (/ page 328).

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Navigation

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Select Move.

ø is highlighted.

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Select Route Overview.

When route guidance is active, the destina‐

tion and intermediate destinations are

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Selecting an alternative route

Move the intermediate destination or the

destination with 4 or s to the desired

position.

Tap on ø.

To delete a destination: select V for an

intermediate destination or destination.

Confirm the prompt with Yes.

The route is calculated. Route guidance

begins.

Requirements:

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The Suggest Alternative Route option is

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switched on (/ page 337).

Displaying the route list

Multimedia system:

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Navigation

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Navigation

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Select Delete.

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Select Route List.

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Select Alternative Routes.

The destination is deleted.

The route sections are displayed. The current

vehicle position is marked on the map.

The routes are displayed in accordance with

the setting made in the route settings.

Calculating a route with intermediate desti‐

nations

Requirements:

The current vehicle position is shown with

the following information:

The routes are numbered.

Select the alternative route.

To show the route on the map: select

Show on Map.

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The a symbol for the current vehicle

position is displayed.

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The destination and at least one intermediate

destination have been entered.

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The name of the road on which you are

currently driving is shown.

Multimedia system:

4

5

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Move the map (/ page 356).

Set the map scale (/ page 355).

To avoid or use route options: select Ä.

5

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Navigation

Route Overview

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The road number of the road on which

you are currently driving is shown.

5

¡

#

Select Start Route Guidance.

Switch the route option, e.g. Highways, on or

The route list is updated during the journey.

or

#

off.

#

To show route sections: swipe up or down

on the control element.

The route section is shown on the map.

To avoid: the display button is activated. The

alternative route avoids highways.

To use: the display button is off. The alterna‐

tive route uses highways.

If the route has been edited, select To Navi-

gation G.

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Activating a commuter route

Requirements:

cally starts a route guidance without voice

output.

For the daily commuter route, traffic inci‐

dents on the route are also reported when

driving without active route guidance.

The following notification is shown in the media

display Reserve Fuel Tap here to search for gas

stations.

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You have created a profile (/ page 298).

#

Confirm the notification.

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The Allow Destination Suggestions option is

The automatic gas station search begins. The

available gas stations along the route or in

the vicinity of the vehicle's current position

are displayed.

switched on (/ page 303).

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Switching the automatic gas station search

on/off

The Activate Commuter Route option is

switched on.

Multimedia system:

The multimedia system has gathered suffi‐

cient data in order to show destination sug‐

gestions.

#

Select a gas station.

4

5

©

Settings

Vehicle

The address of the gas station is displayed.

#

Switch Gas Station Search on or off.

#

Calculate the route (/ page 335).

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When the fuel reserve level is reached, and

the display button is switched on, a message

appears to start searching for gas stations.

Routes have been learned for these destina‐

tion suggestions.

The gas station is set as the destination or

the next intermediate destination.

% This commuter route is not available in all

#

If there are already four intermediate des‐

tinations: select Yes in the prompt.

The gas station is entered in the route over‐

view. Intermediate destination 4 is deleted.

Route guidance begins.

Starting an automatic gas station search

Requirements:

countries.

Multimedia system:

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The automatic gas station search is activated

(/ page 342) .

4

5

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Advanced

Navigation

Z

5

Route

Starting the automatic service station

search

Requirements:

Driving situation

The fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the

reserve fuel level.

#

Activate Activate Commuter Route.

The display button is activated. The naviga‐

tion system automatically detects that the

vehicle is on a commuter route. It automati‐

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ATTENTION ASSIST and the Suggest Rest

Area function are activated (/ page 240).

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Multimedia system:

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There are service stations along the route

section ahead.

A USB device with stored routes is connec‐

ted with the multimedia system

(/ page 405).

The route is stored in the "Routes" folder

with the GPS Exchange format (.gpx).

4

5

©

Navigation

ª Where to?

5

SAVED ROUTES

Driving situation

The following notification is shown in the media

display ATTENTION ASSIST Tap here to search

for rest areas.

#

Select a route.

Select Start Route Guid. from Beginning of

Route or Start Route Guidance from Curr.

Position.

Multimedia system:

4

#

Confirm the notification.

5

©

Navigation

ª Where to?

The service station search starts. The availa‐

ble service stations along the route or in the

vicinity of the vehicle's current position are

displayed.

Route guidance starts.

5

SAVED ROUTES

Select a route.

Select Show on Map.

% The route can be saved with f in the

menu (/ page 335).

#

Recording a route

Requirements:

#

Select a service station.

The service station address is displayed.

Calculate the route (/ page 335).

The service station is set as the destination

or the next intermediate destination.

Move the map (/ page 356).

Starting a saved route

Requirements:

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A USB device is connected with the multime‐

dia system (/ page 405).

#

R

A USB device with stored routes is connec‐

Multimedia system:

ted with the multimedia system

#

If there are already four intermediate des‐

4

5

©

Navigation

ª Where to?

(/ page 405).

tinations: select Yes in the prompt.

The service station is entered in the route

overview. Intermediate destination 4 is

deleted. Route guidance begins.

5

SAVED ROUTES

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The route is stored in the "Routes" folder

with the GPS Exchange format (.gpx).

#

To start recording: select Start Recording a

New Route.

A red recording symbol is shown.

Showing a stored route on the map

Requirements:

The route is stored on the USB device.

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#

Route guidance

Multimedia system:

To stop recording: select End Recording.

4

5

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Navigation

ª Where to?

Notes on route guidance

Saving a recorded route

Requirements:

5

SAVED ROUTES

&

WARNING Risk of distraction from oper‐

ating integrated communication equip‐

ment while the vehicle is in motion

#

Select a route with V.

To enter a name: select Change Name.

Enter the name.

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A USB device is connected with the multime‐

dia system (/ page 405).

Multimedia system:

4

If you operate communication equipment

integrated in the vehicle when driving, you

will be distracted from the traffic situation.

This could also cause you to lose control of

the vehicle.

5

Select OK.

©

Navigation

ª Where to?

5

SAVED ROUTES

Select a route.

Select f.

or

#

When the name has been changed, press the

G button.

#

Only operate this equipment when the

traffic situation permits.

#

Select Yes.

To delete a route: select Delete.

Select Save in "Previous Destinations".

The route is stored in the "Previous destina‐

tions" memory and can be called up from

there for route guidance.

#

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

#

Select Yes.

vehicle whilst paying attention to road

and traffic conditions and operate the

equipment with the vehicle stationary.

Editing a stored route

Requirements:

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

Route guidance begins once a route has been

calculated.

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A USB device with stored routes is connec‐

ted with the multimedia system

(/ page 405).

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The road and traffic rules and regulations always

have priority over multimedia system driving

instructions.

Incomplete digital map data

Notes on GPS reception

The correct function of the navigation system

depends amongst other things on GPS recep‐

tion. In certain situations GPS reception can be

impaired, defective or even not possible, e.g. in

tunnels or in parking garages.

Driving instructions are:

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Navigation announcements

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Route guidance displays

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Lane recommendations

Changing direction overview

Changes of direction are shown in the following

displays:

If you do not follow the driving instructions or if

you leave the calculated route, a new route is

calculated automatically.

Driving instructions may differ from the actual

road and traffic conditions if:

Example: 3D image of the upcoming change

of direction

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Detailed image of the intersection

The display appears when you drive into an

intersection.

1

2

Driving maneuver

Maneuver point, above this the current dis‐

tance to the change of direction

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The route is diverted

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3D image

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The direction of a one-way street has been

changed

3

Current vehicle position

The display appears when driving on inter‐

section-free, multi-lane roads, for example on

freeway exits and freeway interchanges.

There are three phases when changing direction:

For this reason, you must always observe road

and traffic rules and regulations during your

journey as well as the prevailing traffic condi‐

tions.

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Preparation phase

If there is enough time between the changes

of direction, the multimedia system prepares

you for the upcoming change of direction. A

navigation announcement is issued depend‐

The route may differ from the ideal route due to

the following:

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Roadworks

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ing on the settings for driving recommenda‐

tions, e.g. "Prepare to turn right".

settings for driving recommendations, e.g. by

announcing "Now turn right".

Select navigation announcements for driving

The display is split into two parts.

recommendations (/ page 339).

The change of direction takes place when the

distance to maneuver point 2 is shown with

0 ft (0 m) and the symbol for vehicle position

3 has reached maneuver point 2.

When the change of direction is complete,

the map appears in full-screen mode.

The map appears in full-screen mode.

The status line shows: the direction informa‐

tion or the name of the road which is to be

turned into and the distance to the change of

direction.

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Announcement phase

% Changes of direction are also shown in the

1

2

3

Lane not recommended (gray arrow)

Possible lane (white arrow)

Recommended lane (white arrow, blue back‐

ground)

The multimedia system announces the

upcoming change of direction depending on

the settings for driving recommendations,

e.g. by announcing "In 600 ft (200 m) at the

end of the street turn right into Station

Road".

The display is split into two parts. The map is

displayed on the left; on the right, there is a

detailed image of the intersection or a 3D

image of the upcoming change of direction.

Instrument Display.

Lane recommendations overview

This display appears for multi-lane roads.

The multimedia system can show lane recom‐

mendations if the digital map contains the rele‐

vant data.

Explanation of the displayed lanes:

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Lane not recommended 1

In this lane, you will not be able to complete

the next change of direction without chang‐

ing lane.

Possible lane 2

In this lane, you will only be able to complete

the next change of direction.

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Change-of-direction phase

The multimedia system announces the immi‐

nent change of direction depending on the

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Recommended lane 3

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Using quick-access for a destination informa‐

tion, alternative route and POIs

Requirements:

In this lane, you will be able to complete both When driving on the freeway, upcoming freeway

the next change of direction and the one

after that.

facilities 1 and available service facilities 2

are shown in the overview. These include park‐

ing lots, service stations and freeway exits, for

example.

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The POI categories for quick-access are con‐

figured (/ page 331).

During the change of direction, new lanes may

be added.

Bus lanes are also shown.

% Lane recommendations can also be dis‐

played in the Instrument Display and in the

Head-up Display.

#

To open the display: select r.

#

If route guidance is active, select the £

The entries are sorted according to increas‐

ing distance from the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

symbol with arrival time and distance to the

destination on the map.

The address of the destination or the next

intermediate destination is shown.

#

To close the display: tap on the map.

or

#

Using freeway information

Requirements:

Using alternative routes

To use freeway information: select an

#

Select Alternative Route.

entry.

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The Highway Information option is switched

The routes are displayed in accordance with

the setting made in the route settings.

on (/ page 358).

#

If several service facilities are available,

select a service facility from the list.

The destination address and the map posi‐

tion are shown.

The routes are numbered.

#

Select the alternative route.

#

Calculate the route (/ page 335).

Setting a POI as an intermediate destination

or

#

Select a category symbol, e.g. B for a

parking lot.

#

Search for a POI in the vicinity.

or

#

Use other functions, e.g. save the destination

address of the service facility.

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#

Switching navigation announcements on or

off during a phone call

Select a POI from the list.

When an intermediate destination has been

reached, you will see the intermediate destina‐

tion flag with the number of your Î inter‐

mediate destination. Route guidance is contin‐

ued.

The selection takes place on the route. The

destination address is shown. The route can

be calculated.

#

Press the © button on the steering wheel

or on the touchpad.

#

To use POI categories for quick-access:

or

select a search position In the Vicinity, Near

#

Switching navigation announcements on/off

Tap on © in the media display.

Select Settings.

Destination or Along the Route.

#

To switch off: turn the volume control on

#

Select a POI from the list.

the steering wheel or next to the touchpad

during a navigation announcement

(/ page 309).

#

Select System.

or

#

Select Audio.

Enter a search entry into the search field and

filter the list.

Select a POI from the list.

The destination address is shown. The route

can be calculated.

#

Select Navigation and Traffic Announce-

ments.

The Voice Guidance has been deactivated.

message appears.

#

Switch Voice Guidance During Call on or off.

or

When the option is switched on, the display

button is activated.

#

Show the navigation menu (/ page 326).

#

Select !.

Saving the current vehicle position

#

To leave the menu: select q.

The symbol changes to #.

To activate: select # .

Select Save Position.

#

Adjusting the volume of navigation

announcements

The current vehicle position is saved to the

"Previous destinations" memory.

The current navigation announcement is

played.

The symbol changes to !.

Multimedia system:

Destination reached

4

5

©

Settings

System

Audio

Once the destination is reached, you will see the

Í checkered flag. Route guidance is finished.

The navigation menu is shown.

5

% This function can be added and called up

from the favorites within the navigation cate‐

gory.

Navigation and Traffic Announcements

#

Select Voice Guidance Volume.

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#

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Overview of route guidance to an off-road

destination

An off-road destination is within the digital map.

The map contains no roads that lead to the des‐

tination.

You can enter geo-coordinates or a 3 word

address for off-road destinations on the map.

Route guidance guides you for as long as possi‐

ble with navigation announcements and displays

on roads that are known to the multimedia sys‐

tem.

Shortly before you reach the last known position

on the map, you will hear the "Please follow the

direction arrow" announcement, for example.

The display shows a direction arrow and the lin‐

ear distance to the destination.

Set the volume.

To leave the menu: select q.

A route has already been created.

Route guidance is active.

Multimedia system:

4

Route guidance is active

#

Navigation (Navigation)

Select !.

Select #.

The current navigation announcement is

repeated.

Turn the volume control on the steering

wheel or next to the touchpad during a navi‐

gation announcement.

#

Switching audio fadeout on or off during nav‐

igation announcements

#

Press the © button on the steering wheel

or on the touchpad.

% This function can be added and called up

from the favorites within the navigation cate‐

gory.

or

#

Tap on © in the media display.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select Audio.

Canceling route guidance

Requirements:

#

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a route has already been created.

route guidance is active.

#

Overview of route guidance from an off-road

location to a destination

In an off-road position, the current vehicle posi‐

tion is located within the digital map on roads

that are not available.

R

#

Switch Audio Fadeout on or off.

#

Show the navigation menu.

Select ¤ in the navigation menu

(/ page 327).

When the option is switched on, the display

button is activated.

#

To leave the menu: select q.

Repeating navigation announcements

Requirements:

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The following displays appear when route guid‐

ance begins:

When the vehicle is back on a road known to the

multimedia system, route guidance continues as

normal.

To edit destination suggestions: the Allow

Destination Suggestions option is activated

(/ page 303).

The multimedia system has gathered suffi‐

cient data in order to show destination sug‐

gestions.

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A message appears that the road is not on

the map.

Destination

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A direction arrow showing the linear direc‐

tion to the POI.

Saving the current vehicle position

Multimedia system:

4

Multimedia system:

When the vehicle is back on a road known to the

multimedia system, route guidance continues as

normal.

5

4

5

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Navigation

ª Where to?

©

Navigation

¡

Position

5

PREV. DESTINATIONS

#

Select Save Position.

The current vehicle position is saved to the

"Last destinations" memory.

The following entries can be edited:

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Overview of off-road status during route

guidance

Destination suggestions

Due to roadworks, for example, there may be dif‐

ferences between the data on the digital map

and the actual course of the road. In such cases,

the multimedia system will temporarily be

unable to locate the vehicle's current position on

the digital map. The vehicle is off-road.

Using quick-access

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Destinations

Routes

#

If route guidance is active, select the £

symbol with arrival time and distance to the

destination on the map.

#

To no longer display a destination sugges‐

tion: select V for a destination sugges‐

tion.

The address of the destination or the next

intermediate destination is shown.

When the vehicle is off-road, the following dis‐

plays are shown:

#

Select No Longer Suggest.

#

Select Save Position.

Saving the last destination as a favorite

% After saving, the destination can be called

up via the favorites (/ page 304).

R

A message appears that the road is not on

the map.

Editing the previous destinations

Requirements:

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A direction arrow showing the linear direc‐

tion to the POI.

#

Select V for a destination.

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#

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door-to-door navigation with the Companion

app (USA)

a call with the Mercedes-Benz Customer

Assistance Center via the me button

(/ page 387)

Select f Save as Favorite.

To save as a favorite: select Save as Favor-

ite .

To save as "Home" address: select Save

as "Home" .

To save as "Work" address: select Save as

"Work" .

Select Start Route Guid. from Beginning of

Route or Start Route Guidance from Curr.

Position.

Route guidance starts from the selected

position.

#

A prompt appears on the media display.

Received destinations and routes are saved in

the previous destinations.

Route guidance with current traffic reports

Traffic information overview

Traffic reports are received using Live Traffic

Information and are used for route guidance.

Deleting a previous destination

#

A destination has been received: select

Yes.

Calculate the route.

If route guidance is already active, select Set

as Way Point or Start New Route Guidance.

To delete a destination: select V for a

destination.

Select Delete.

Select Yes.

To delete all destinations: select Ä.

Select Delete All.

Select Yes.

This service is unavailable in some countries.

#

There may be differences between the traffic

reports received and the actual road and traffic

conditions.

Important information on Live Traffic Informa‐

tion:

#

or

#

If a destination was received with photo

information, select Start Route Guidance.

Calculate the route.

#

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Current traffic reports are received via the

Internet connection.

The traffic situation is updated at short, regu‐

lar intervals.

The subscription information shows the sta‐

tus (/ page 352).

#

Using external destinations and routes

External destinations and routes can be received

from the following sources, for example:

or

#

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If a destination has been received from an

app, select Details.

Calculate the route.

A route has been received: select Yes.

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Mercedes-Benz Apps

#

352 MBUX multimedia system

Information on the vehicle's position is regularly

sent to Daimler AG. The data is immediately ren‐

dered anonymous by Daimler AG and forwarded

to the traffic data provider. Using this data, traf‐

fic reports relevant to the vehicle's position are

sent to the vehicle. The vehicle acts as a sensor

for the flow of traffic and helps to improve the

quality of the traffic reports.

% Further information on Live Traffic Informa‐

tion can be called up on the home screen

using Mercedes me & Apps (/ page 390).

The map shows the following traffic information:

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traffic incidents, for example:

-

roadworks

% You have the following options for extending

-

road blocks

the subscription:

-

warning messages

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at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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with a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus‐

When route guidance is active, the symbols

for traffic incidents will be shown in color on

the route. Off the route they are gray.

tomer Assistance Center via the me but‐

ton

If you do not wish to transmit your vehicle posi‐

tion, you can have this service deactivated at an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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warning message symbols:

Showing traffic information

Requirements:

-

Symbol Ô

Showing information from the service pro‐

vider for Live Traffic Information

Requirements:

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The Traffic display is switched on

-

road safety notes, e.g. when approaching

the end of a traffic jam

(/ page 353).

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The following traffic displays are switched on

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The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic

If the vehicle approaches a danger area

on the route, a warning message is dis‐

played on the map. In addition, an audible

notification can follow a hazard warning.

(/ page 353):

Traffic Incidents

Free Flowing Traffic

Delay

Information.

Multimedia system:

4

5

©

Navigation

¡

Traffic

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traffic flow information:

#

Select Provider Information.

-

traffic jam (red line)

slow-moving traffic (orange line)

heavy traffic (yellow line)

free-flowing traffic (green line)

The logo of the service provider for Live Traf‐

fic Information is shown.

Multimedia system:

4

-

©

-

#

Select Navigation.

-

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#

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display for traffic delays on the route lasting

at least one minute

Street symbol for a traffic incident on the

route

Distance from current vehicle position

To select a traffic incident symbol: select

q or r.

To select a map section: tap on the

touchscreen.

Displaying traffic incidents

Requirements:

#

Select a traffic report r.

The detailed information is shown, for exam‐

ple the route section.

or

#

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The Traffic Incidents display is switched on

Press the Touch Control or the touchpad.

Move the map.

To return to the navigation map: tap on

G.

(/ page 353).

#

Showing traffic incidents in the vicinity of

the map

Multimedia system:

4

5

©

Navigation

¡

Traffic

#

Select a traffic incident symbol on the map.

The details about the traffic incident are dis‐

played.

#

Select Traffic Announcements.

or

#

If there are traffic reports, you will see a list.

Traffic reports include accidents and other

traffic events, for example. The list is sorted

according to distance and shows the traffic

reports received both on and off the route.

Press the G button on the Touch Control

or on the touchpad.

#

Select Ä.

#

Select Traffic Incidents in Vicinity.

Switching the traffic information display on

Multimedia system:

The map shows the traffic incident symbols

in the vicinity.

4

5

A traffic report shows the following informa‐

tion:

©

Navigation

Activate Traffic.

The display button is activated.

Z

Traffic incident information is displayed in

the status line:

#

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Street number or street name

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Traffic incident symbol

Cause of the traffic incident, e.g. con‐

struction work

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Traffic incident symbol

Activating Incidents, Free Flow and Delay

#

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On the route: color

Off the route: gray

Select Advanced.

Select View.

Select Map Elements.

#

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Warning message (highlighted red)

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Cause

#

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#

Car-to-X-Communication

cles with Car-to-X-Communication in the

immediate vicinity.

If available, current details relating to hazard

spots near the vehicle's current position are

received.

In the TRAFFIC category, activate the Traffic

Incidents, Free Flowing Traffic and Delay

Car-to-X-Communication overview

The following requirements apply for using Car-

to-X-Communication:

entries.

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The display buttons are activated.

If traffic information has been received, then

traffic incidents such as roadworks, road

blocks, local area reports (e.g. fog) and warn‐

ing messages are displayed.

The traffic delay is displayed for the current

route. Traffic delays lasting one minute or

longer are taken into consideration.

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The vehicle is equipped with a multimedia

This gives you sufficient time to adapt your

driving style to the traffic conditions.

system featuring navigation and a communi‐

cation module with an activated, integrated

SIM card.

The use of Car-to-X-Communication requires the

regular transmission of vehicle data to Daimler

AG. The data is then immediately pseudony‐

mized by Daimler AG. The vehicle data is deleted

after an appropriate amount of time has elapsed

(several weeks) and is not stored permanently.

% Data which serves as identification is

replaced during the pseudonymization proc‐

ess. In this way, your identity is protected

against access by unauthorized third parties.

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Car-to-X-Communication is activated.

% Car-to-X-Communication is available in

selected countries.

Showing local area messages

Multimedia system:

The communication module automatically estab‐

lishes an Internet connection once the ignition is

switched on. If there are any hazard warnings,

they will be provided shortly thereafter. Depend‐

ing on the mobile phone connection, the provi‐

sion takes place from within a second up to

about a minute.

4

5

©

Navigation

¡

Traffic

#

Select Area Alerts.

Local area messages are shown, for example

fog or heavy rain.

#

Displaying hazard warnings

Multimedia system:

Select a local area message.

The details are displayed.

Benefits of Car-to-X-Communication:

4

5

©

Navigation (Navigation)

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Hazards are recognized automatically in the

If hazard warnings are available these can be

shown as symbols on the map. The display

background by the vehicle or may be repor‐

ted by the driver. These are then sent to vehi‐

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Map and compass

% If the vehicle is approaching a hazard spot

with a vehicle speed of at least 37 mph

(60 km/h), the voice output "Traffic incident

ahead" is issued.

depends on the settings for the Traffic and Traf-

fic Incidents options.

Setting the map scale

Multimedia system:

#

Set the options (/ page 353).

4

5

The following displays are available:

©

Navigation

The voice output is not issued for hazardous

weather.

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Show all symbols

Zooming in

The Traffic and Traffic Incidents options are

#

When the map is shown, tap twice quickly

with one finger on the media display or the

touchpad.

Sending hazard warnings

Automatically detected hazard warnings are sent

by the vehicle.

switched on.

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Only show symbols on the expected route

or

#

The Traffic option is switched off, the Traffic

Incidents option is switched on.

Show no symbols

To send a hazard warning yourself: tap on

the media display when the map is shown.

The navigation menu is shown.

Move two fingers apart on the media display

or on the touchpad.

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#

Select ¡.

The Traffic Incidents option is switched off.

Zooming out

#

Select Report Traffic Incident.

Tap with two fingers on the media display or

the touchpad.

The following hazard warnings are shown on the

map:

A prompt is shown.

#

Select Yes.

The Thank You for Supporting Accident Pre-

vention message appears.

or

#

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Broken-down vehicles

Accidents

Hazardous weather

General hazards

Move two fingers together on the media dis‐

play or on the touchpad.

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% You can set the unit of measurement of the

map scale (/ page 322).

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Hazard warning lights, when switched on

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Crosswind warning

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Moving the map

Rotating the map

Touch the touchpad and move your finger in

any direction.

The map moves in the opposite direction

under crosshair 1.

Multimedia system:

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With two fingers, rotate counter-clockwise or

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clockwise on the media display or the touch‐

pad.

When the map has been moved the following

information appears in the status line, for exam‐

ple:

Selecting the map orientation

Multimedia system:

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Distance 2 from the vehicle's current posi‐

tion is shown.

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Select View.

Select Map Orientation.

Select an option.

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Information about the current map position

is shown, e.g. the name of the road.

The following functions are available:

The # dot indicates the current setting.

The following options are available:

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Select a destination on the map

(/ page 334).

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On the touchscreen: move the finger in any

direction when the map is shown.

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2D Heading Up option: the 2D map view

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Select a POI (/ page 331).

On the touchpad: call up the navigation

menu by pressing.

is aligned to the direction of travel.

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Show traffic incidents on the map

(/ page 353).

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2D North Up option: the 2D map view is

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Swipe your finger up.

Press the touchpad.

displayed so that north is always at the

top.

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To reset the map to the current vehicle

position: select 3.

Crosshair 1 appears. The map can be

moved.

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3D option: the 3D map view is aligned to

the direction of travel.

or

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Selecting personal POI categories

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To use quick-access: repeatedly tap or

press on the Ä compass symbol on the

map.

To switch on/off in the menu: select

Advanced.

Select View.

Select Map Elements.

Select POI Symbols r.

The POI SYMBOLS menu is shown.

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Select r in the POI SYMBOLS Personal

POIs menu.

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The view changes in the sequence 3D, 2D

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Select a category r.

Heading Up to 2D North Up.

If the map is moved, it can switch between

3D and 2D North Up.

Switch Show on Map on or off.

When the display is switched on and the

vehicle approaches a personal POI in this

category, a visual and audible notification

can be issued.

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Switch Display POIs on or off.

Selecting POI symbols for the map display

Multimedia system:

Selecting categories

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To set a notification when approaching:

Select r in the POI SYMBOLS All Catego-

ries menu.

select a category or a personal POI V.

POIs include restaurants and hotels, for exam‐

ple. These can be displayed as symbols on the

map. Not all POIs are available everywhere.

Personal POIs are destinations which you have

saved on a USB device, for example.

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Switch Show All on or off.

Switch Visual Notification and Acoustic Noti-

fication on or off.

When the option is switched on, the POI sym‐

bols for all categories are shown on the map.

Switching display of categories for quick-

access on/off

or

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Select the categories and sub-categories (if

available) r.

Activate or deactivate the categories.

The POI symbols for the selected categories

are shown on the map.

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Switch a category on or off in the POI SYM-

BOLS menu.

be activated or deactivated as a favorite.

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To switch on/off using quick-access: if

Resetting the POI symbol display

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available, switch POI Symbols on or off.

The POI symbols for the selected categories

are shown on the map.

Select POI SYMBOLS Reset POIs in the

menu.

The settings are reset to the standard set‐

tings.

or

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Selecting the display of text information in

the map

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Multimedia system:

None option

The media display shows no text information

in the bottom bar.

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Select View.

Select Text Information.

Activate Next Intersecting Street.

Switching freeway information on/off

Multimedia system:

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Select View.

Select Text Information.

Select an option in the FOOTER category.

The # dot indicates the current setting.

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The display button is activated. If the option

is switched on and the journey continues

without route guidance, the name of the next

intersecting street will be displayed at the

upper edge of the display.

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Using quick-access: switch Highway Infor-

mation on or off.

The display button is activated or off.

The following options are available:

or

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Current Street option

Using the menu: select Advanced.

Select View.

Select Text Information.

Switch Highway Information on or off.

When the display button is switched on, addi‐

tional information about the freeway facilities

ahead appears during the freeway journey.

These include parking lots, service stations

and freeway exits, for example.

Displaying the map version

Multimedia system:

The street you are currently on is shown in

the bottom bar.

When the map is moved, the street name,

the POI name or the area name appears

under the crosshair.

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Select View.

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The Geo-coordinates option shows the fol‐

Select Map Version.

lowing information in the bottom bar:

The detail information is displayed.

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longitude and latitude

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Mercedes me connect can be used to

update the map data (/ page 360).

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elevation

Displaying the next intersecting street

Requirements:

The elevation shown may deviate from

the actual elevation.

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Route guidance is not active.

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A message is shown in the media display

when a new map version is available.

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map can be obtained from an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Enter the address (/ page 328).

To move an area on the map: swipe in any

direction on the control element.

Select the destination in the list or accept

with a.

The map appears.

To show an area: tap or press on the control

element.

A red rectangle appears. This designates the

area that should be avoided.

To change the size of the area: tap or press

on the control element.

Swipe up or down on the control element.

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Overview of avoiding an area for the route

You can define areas along a route that you

would like to avoid.

Highways or multi-lane highways, which are

routed through an area to be avoided are taken

into account for the route.

Select a.

The Avoid area has been set. message

appears. The area is entered into the list.

To change the map scale: move two fingers

apart or together on the media display or on

the touchpad.

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To take account of an area for the route:

select an area from the list.

Activate Avoid Area.

The map is zoomed in or out.

The display button is activated.

Avoiding a new area for the route

To set an area: select a.

Multimedia system:

If route guidance is active, a new route is cal‐

culated.

If there is no route yet, the setting is carried

over to the next route guidance.

The route can include an area that is to be

avoided in the following cases:

The Avoid area has been set. message

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Avoid Options

appears. The area is entered into the list.

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Route

Changing an area to be avoided

Multimedia system:

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Avoid Areas

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Select Avoid New Area.

To start in the map: select Using Map.

Move the map (/ page 356).

To start via destination search: select Via

Address Entry.

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Avoid Options

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Route

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the destination is located in an area that

is to be avoided.

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Avoid Areas

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Select an area in the list.

Select Edit.

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the route includes highways or multi-lane

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expressways which pass through an area

to be avoided.

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there is no sensible alternative route.

map can be obtained from an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

You can receive updates to the digital map there.

Further information on online map updates is

available here:

Deleting an area

Multimedia system:

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at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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at: http://www.mercedes.me

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Avoid Options

Online map update

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The online map update service from Mercedes

me connect can be used to update the map

data.

Route

Further information on updates can be found at:

http://manuals.daimler.com/baix/cars/

connectme/en_GB/index.html.

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Avoid Areas

To delete an area: select an area in the list.

Select Delete.

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Overview of map data

ble in all countries.

Your vehicle is supplied with map data at the fac‐

tory. Depending on the country, map data for

your region is either pre-installed or the map

data is supplied on a data storage medium.

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Confirm the prompt with Yes.

The following options are available for the

update:

To delete all areas: if at least two areas to

avoid are set, select Delete All.

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for one region (automatic map update)

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Confirm the prompt with Yes.

If the map data on your vehicle has been instal‐

led at the factory and you wish to reinstall it, you

do not need to enter the activation code.

For map data that you have purchased in the

form of a data storage medium, you must enter

the accompanying activation code.

% If you save the map data on a data storage

medium with the online map update service,

no entry is required. The activation code is

stored on the data storage medium during

the downloading process.

For automatic map updates the Automatic

Online Update system setting must be activa‐

ted (/ page 325).

Map data update overview

Updating at the authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center

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for several or all regions (manual map

update)

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 data.

Information about new versions of the digital

The map data will first be downloaded onto a

storage medium and then updated on the

multimedia system.

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Select Map Elements.

Switch Satellite Map on or off.

If the display button is activated, satellite

maps are displayed in map scales from 2 mi

(2 km).

If the display button is deactivated, satellite

maps are not displayed in map scales from

2 mi (2 km) to 20 mi (20 km).

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Observe the following when entering the activa‐

tion code:

Height (rounded)

Number of satellites from which a signal

can be received

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The activation code can be used for one vehi‐

cle

Setting the map scale automatically

Multimedia system:

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The activation code is not transferable

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The activation code has six digits

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In the event of the following problems, please

contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

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Select View.

Select Map Orientation.

Activate Auto Zoom.

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The multimedia system does not accept the

activation code

not available in all countries.

Displaying the range

Requirements:

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You have lost the activation code

The display button is activated. The map

scale is set automatically depending on your

driving speed and the type of road.

Displaying the compass

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The multimedia system supports the func‐

tion.

Multimedia system:

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changed manually. After a few seconds, this

is automatically reset.

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Position

Multimedia system:

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Select Compass.

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The compass display shows the following

information:

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Displaying the satellite map

Multimedia system:

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Select View.

Select Map Elements.

Activate Range.

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The current direction of travel with bear‐

ing (360° format) and compass direction

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Longitude and latitude coordinates in

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The display button is activated.

Select View.

degrees, minutes and seconds

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The range is shown on the map with the follow‐

ing displays:

Select Map Elements.

Select Map Orientation.

Scroll up and show the INSTRUMENT CLUS-

TER VIEW category.

Scroll up and show the ONLINE MAP CON-

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For gasoline and diesel vehicles: green dis‐

play

TENT category.

The available services are displayed. The

services are provided by Mercedes me con‐

nect.

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To set the map scale automatically: switch

on Auto Zoom.

When the lower reserve capacity is reached then

the range display on the map is switched off.

The display button is activated. The map

scale is set automatically depending on your

driving speed and the type of road.

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Switch on a service, e.g. Weather.

Current weather information is displayed on

the navigation map, e.g. temperature or

cloud cover. The service information is not

shown in all map scales, e.g. weather sym‐

bols.

% The range display on the map is not available

in all countries.

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To select map orientation: select an option.

The # dot indicates the current selection.

The following options are available:

Displaying weather information and other

map contents

Requirements:

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2D Heading Up option: the 2D map view

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Mercedes me connect is available.

Further information about available services and

about displaying information in the map scales

can be found in the Mercedes me Portal:

https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com

is aligned to the direction of travel.

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You have a user account for the Mercedes

me portal.

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2D North Up option: the 2D map view is

displayed so that north is always at the

top.

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The service is available.

Showing map view in the multifunction dis‐

play of the instrument cluster

Multimedia system:

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The service has been activated at an author‐

ized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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3D option: the 3D map view is aligned to

the direction of travel.

Multimedia system:

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Select View.

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Select View.

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Select a parking option.

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Parking service

Selecting parking options

The map shows the parking options in the

vicinity.

The following information is displayed (if

available):

Notes on the parking service

NOTE Before selecting the parking

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option

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to not observing the maximum per‐

mitted access height

The data is based on information provided by

the respective service provider.

Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for the

accuracy of the information provided relating

to the parking garage/parking lot.

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Destination address, distance from cur‐

rent vehicle position and arrival time

If the vehicle height exceeds the maximum

permitted access height for parking garages

and underground parking lots, the vehicle

roof as well as other vehicle parts could be

damaged.

There could be a risk of injury to the vehicle

occupants.

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Information on the parking garage/park‐

ing lot

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Always observe the local Information

and conditions.

For example, opening times, parking

charges, current occupancy, maximum

parking time, maximum access height.

The maximum access height shown by

the parking service does not replace the

need for observation of the actual cir‐

cumstances.

Requirements:

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The navigation services option is available,

subscribed to and activated in the Mercedes

me portal.

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Before driving into a parking garage or

underground parking lot observe the

locally signposted access height.

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The parking service is within the scope of the

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Available payment options (Mercedes

If the vehicle height, including any addi‐

navigation service.

pay, coins, bank notes, cards)

tional equipment, exceeds the maxi‐

mum permitted access height, do not

drive into the parking garage or under‐

ground parking lot.

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Parking is activated (/ page 364).

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Details on parking tariffs

Number of available parking spaces

Payment method (e.g. at the parking

machine)

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Tap on j in the map.

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Services/facilities at the parking option

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Telephone number

Multimedia system:

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Observe the country-specific regula‐

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Calculate the route (/ page 335).

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The following functions can also be selected (if

available):

Activate Parking.

The dashcam is available in the navigation sys‐

tem in combination with the augmented reality

function.

The display button is activated. The parking

options within the vicinity of the current vehi‐

cle position are shown.

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Search for POIs in the vicinity.

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Save the destination.

Selecting a USB device for a video recording

with the dashcam

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Place a call at the destination.

Share the destination using NFC or QR code.

Call up the web address.

Show the destination on the map.

Dashcam

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Requirements:

Notes on the dashcam

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At least one USB device is connected with

the multimedia system (/ page 405).

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NOTE Before using the dashcam

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Multimedia system:

Displaying parking options on the map

Requirements:

You are legally responsible for operation and

use of the dashcam functions. The legal

requirements relating to operation and use of

the dashcam can vary depending on the

country in which the dashcam is operated.

Therefore, observe the legal requirements, in

particular the data protection regulations, in

your country.

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Dashcam

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The navigation services option is available,

subscribed to and activated in the Mercedes

me portal.

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Select the USB device.

Starting/stopping video recording with the

dashcam

Requirements:

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The parking service is within the scope of the

navigation service.

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A USB device is connected with the multime‐

For this reason, before using the dashcam

inform yourself about the regulation details

for the respective country.

dia system (/ page 405).

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The ignition is switched on.

This function is not permitted in all countries.

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Multimedia system:

A report may appear in the following cases:

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use of the dashcam functions. The legal

requirements relating to operation and use

of the dashcam can vary depending on the

country in which the dashcam is operated.

Therefore, observe the legal requirements, in

particular the data protection regulations, in

your country.

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For the Individual Recording recording mode:

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the memory is full or there are only a few

minutes recording time available. The video

recording stops or will be stopped immi‐

nently.

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If several USB devices are connected with

the multimedia system, select the USB

device (/ page 364).

Select the Individual Recording or Loop

Recording recording mode.

If Individual Recording is selected and the

memory is full the recording stops. An indi‐

vidual recording is automatically protected

against being overwritten.

Change the USB device or delete a video file.

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If a video recording has started and a

For this reason, before using the dashcam

inform yourself about the regulation details

for the respective country.

national border is detected, the National Bor-

der Crossed. Please observe the country-

specific regulations on video recording. mes‐

sage appears.

This function is not permitted in all countries.

Multimedia system:

This function is not available in all countries.

If Loop Recording has been selected, several

short video files are recorded. When the

memory limit is reached, the oldest video file

is deleted and recording is continued auto‐

matically.

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The camera is not functional, the Camera

Unavailable message appears.

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Select the p symbol.

Have the camera checked at an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

The RECORDINGS menu appears.

Select V for a video file.

Select Delete.

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To start: select Start Recording.

The length of the recording is shown. The

Please do not remove the storage medium.

message appears. The video file is stored on

the USB device.

Deleting a dashcam video recording

Requirements:

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Select Yes.

To delete all video files: select Ä.

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A USB device with video recordings is con‐

nected with the multimedia system

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Select Delete All Entries.

(/ page 405).

To end: select End Recording .

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Configuring dashcam settings

Requirements:

Activate Automatic Video Recording.

The display button is activated. When the

vehicle is started, video recording starts

automatically.

and traffic conditions and operate the

equipment with the vehicle stationary.

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A USB device is connected with the multime‐

dia system (/ page 405).

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WARNING Risk of an accident from

operating mobile communication equip‐

ment while the vehicle is in motion

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Multimedia system:

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Telephony

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Mobile communications devices distract the

driver from the traffic situation. This could

also cause the driver to lose control of the

vehicle.

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Select Z.

To show messages after passing a

national border: switch on National Bor-

ders Alert.

Notes on telephony

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As the driver, only operate mobile com‐

munications devices when the vehicle is

stationary.

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WARNING Risk of distraction from oper‐

ating integrated communication equip‐

ment while the vehicle is in motion

The display button is activated.

A message appears in the following situa‐

tions:

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As a vehicle occupant, only use mobile

If you operate communication equipment

integrated in the vehicle when driving, you

will be distracted from the traffic situation.

This could also cause you to lose control of

the vehicle.

communications devices in the areas

intended for this purpose, e.g. in the

rear passenger compartment.

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A video is being recorded.

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The vehicle has passed a national border.

% This function is not available in all countries.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating mobile communication equipment in

the vehicle.

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Only operate this equipment when the

traffic situation permits.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

vehicle whilst paying attention to road

To start automatic video recording: select

Automatic Video Recording.

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