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The map display contains all topographical details. The background 
is shown dark 
page 152, fig.164. This provides a glare-free view 
o f  t h e  m a p . T h e  s t r e e t  n a m e s  a n d  t h e i r  l a y o u t ,  p l a c e  n a m e s  a n d  m a p  
contents are in contrasting light colors
auto
The map scheme changes automatically from day to night display 
when the low-beam lights are turned on.
Map orientationFig. 165  Setup Navigation: Map orientation North– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
–Select Orientation.– Select north, dir. of travel or auto.
north
The map display is always oriented north, the directional arrow on 
the vehicle symbol rotates accordingly 
fig.165.
dir. of travel
The vehicle symbol points to the top. The map rotates accordingly 
when vehicle direction changes.
auto
The map is oriented automatically depending on the selected scale. 
Less than 1.5 miles oriented to dir. of travel and greater than 1.5 
miles oriented to north.
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Map content
In addition to the information that is displayed auto-
matically, the map can also display other additional 
information.Fig. 167  Setup Navigation: Selection from the map contents listTurning on filter options
– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
–Select Map content.
– Select the additional information to be displayed by 
rotating and pressing the control knob. A check mark 
 
is shown after the selected information fig.167, or– Select the filter All categories a n d  p re s s t h e  co n t ro l  k n o b  
so that a check mark 
 appears after All categories. At 
the same time, a check mark 
 will appear after each 
filter option.
Turning off individual filter options
– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
– Select Map content.
–Under Map content select the individual categories that 
should no longer be active and press the control knob. 
The check mark 
 a ft e r  t h e  co rre s po n di n g  c a t e g o r y  i s  n o  
longer displayed.
Turning off all filters
–Press the   function button page 16 in the Navi-
gation menu.
– Select Map content.
–First select the filter All categories and press the control 
k n o b so  t h a t  a  ch e ck  m a r k  
 appears after All categories. 
At the same time, a check mark 
 will appear after each 
filter option.
– If you press the control knob again, the check marks 
 
after all the filter options disappear.
In addition to the information that is displayed automatically, the 
map can also display a number of other pieces of information.
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– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
– Highlight Turn list with a check mark 
 page 151, 
fig.163 to activate the function.
Th e  n e x t  th re e  up c o mi n g  t u rn s    
page 156, fi g .1 6 9 a r e  s h o wn  in  
the Turn list.
The immediate upcoming turn is shown in the bottom section of the 
table.
If you pass a turn, it is deleted from the three-part table. The next 
turn drops down into the list.
The following information is shown in the Turn list:
Recommended direction shown as an arrow, traffic circulars or 
freeway entrances and exits, stopovers and destination
Names of streets, secondary roads and freeways you should be 
driving on following the turn
Estimated distance to each recommended turn or to destination
The name underneath the three-line Turn list shows you the road 
you are presently driving on.Tips
If you have activated the Turn list and freeway information page 157, you are shown the list of freeway information on free-
ways   
fig.170 and the Turn list  on other roads 
page 156, 
fig.169.
Highway info
When driving on freeways, additional information is 
sh o w n ,  f o r  e x a m p l e  f o r  p a r ki ng  a re as ,  f re e w a y  e x i t s o r  
rest areas.Fig. 170  Setup Navigation: Map display with active freeway information– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
– Highlight Highway info w i t h  a  ch e ck  m a r k  
 page 151, 
fig.163 to activate the function.
Freeway information   
fig.170 is shown for the route you are 
traveling.
If you have activated freeway information, you are shown a list of 
the next three items of freeway information.
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– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
– Highlight the Intersection map with a check mark 
 
page 158, fig.171 to activate the function.
The map is divided into two parts at intersections. The right half of 
the display continues to show you the map display you selected. 
Th e  l e ft  h a l f  o f t he  d i s p l a y  s h o w s  y o u a  p a ra l l e l  e n l a r g e d  v i e w  o f  t h e  
intersection area 
page 158, fig.172.
Next to the enlarged view, you are shown the changes in distance 
until the turn-off point. At the same you are shown the name of the 
street onto which you want to turn.
If you have activated the Auto intersection zoom function, the 
Intersection map function cannot be activated.
If you would like to activate the Intersection map function, you first 
have to deactivate the Auto intersection zoom function. These two 
functions are mutually exclusive.
Tips
The map is oriented to driving direction 
page 153 when switching 
to zoom mode.
Auto intersection zoom
The map displays in zoom mode at intersections.Fig. 173 Setup Navigation: Auto intersection zoom activated– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
– Highlight the Auto intersection zoom with a check mark 
 fig.173 to activate the function.
For a detailed display, the map automatically zooms in at street 
intersections, enhancing the view of the route from street to street.
If you have activated the Itersection map function, the Auto 
intersection zoom function cannot be activated.
If you would like to activate the Auto intersection zoom function, 
you first have to deactivate the Intersection map function. These 
two functions are mutually exclusive.
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Demo modeFig. 176  Setup Navigation: Activate demo mode– Press the   function button page 16 in the navi-
gation menu.
– Highlight Demo mode with a check mark 
 fig.176 to 
activate the function.
The Demo mode provides a simulation of the route you entered. This 
allows you to effectively plan and display your destination by 
showing specific map content 
page 155 or route criteria 
page 141.
Map type “Position 3D” 
page 154 is not shown in Demo mode. If 
you have selected map type “Position 3D”, the simulation is shown 
in map type “current position”.
Set position/directionFig. 177  Setup Navigation: Input position/direction manually
Fig. 178  Setup Navigation: Set direction of position
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Information (INFO)IntroductionSelecting information function
Navigation information can be selected using the 
 button.– Pr e s s  t h e    f u n c t i o n  b u t t o n  page 16 t o  d i s p l a y  t h e  
main information menu fig.179.Th e  m a i n  i n f o r m a t i o n  m e n u  d i s p l a y s  t h e  s a m e  i n fo r m a t i o n  a s  i n  t h e  
main function   once the control button for the Nav-Info is 
pressed.
Main information menuInformation data
Location and destination information can both be 
displayed.Fig. 179  Info: Displaying the destination– Press the   function button to display the main 
information menu fig.179. You are shown the destina-
tion or next stopover with address, estimated time of 
arrival and distance.
– Rotate the control knob to the left. The data for the next 
stopovers to the destination are displayed.
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SETUPIntroductionGeneral safety precautionsEnter vehicle settings only when the vehicle is stationary. The 
procedures described below would distract your attention from 
traffic if you performed them while driving. Please note 
page 9, 
“Notes on Traffic Safety”.
Selecting Setup functionFig. 180  Display: Setup Radio
– Press the   button in addition to a button already 
pressed. The main Setup menu fig.180 which is part 
of the main function (e.g. radio) is displayed.
– Press one of the control buttons in a Setup main menu 
page 17 to go to the submenus for the Setup function 
(in the example Radio   to   fig.180).The Setup menu operates in conjunction with a function button 
already pressed 
page 16 a n d  o p e n s  a d d i t i o n a l  m e n u  i t e m s  f o r  t h e  
main function Radio, CD, MP3 and Navigation. By pressing the 
control buttons, the Setup submenus Settings, Sound and Display 
can be opened 
fig.180. These Setup submenus are always the 
same, regardless of which Setup main function you are in.
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German
English
French
Italian
SpanishTips
The menu language can only be selected when the vehicle is 
stationary. The function is greyed out while you are driving and 
cannot be selected.Setting distance unit (km/miles)Fig. 182  Setup: Distance unit–Press the Settings control button in the Setup menu.– Select Distance unit.
– Select from the units miles or km.
Time/Date format
Time of day and date can be adjusted through the 
preset formats.Fig. 183 Setup: 12h time format settingSetting time format
–Press the Settings control button in the Setup menu.
– Select Time/Date format fig.182.
– Select Time format fig.183. 
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Delete user data
User data in the Navigation System can be deleted.–Press the Settings control button in the Setup menu.
–Select Delete user data page 172, fig.184.
–Confirm Are you sure you want to delete all user data?? 
with Ye s. User data (e.g. directory data, previous destina-
tions, radio memory list) are deleted.Sound control buttonSound settingsThe explanations for the sound settings start with section page 92.
Display control buttonSwitch off displayFig. 185  Setup: Switch off displaySwitch off display
–Press the Display control button in the Setup menu.
– Select Switch off display fig.185. The display is 
switched off, the systems for navigation remain active.
Switch on display
– Press or rotate the control knob page 17, or
–Press a page 16 function button, or