navigation system MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owner's Manual

#Ifthetop line ofthecharacter bar is highligh‐ted, navigate upwards.
#Selectthe destination inthe list.
#Toadopt a destination:select7SelectDestination.Ifthere are several listingsfor a destination,a list appears.
#Selectthe destination.The destination address is shown.
Method 2: searchstep-by-step#Press8button.
or
#Ifthetop line ofthecharacter bar is highligh‐ted, navigate upwards.Thecharacter bar is hidden.City or ZIPishighlighted.Additional entryfields, e.g.forPOI, areavailable.
#SelectCity or ZIP.Thecharacter bar appears.
#Enterthe city orthe ZIP code.During destination entry, suggestions aremadebythe multimedia system. A selectionof destinations appears in a list.
The address entries can be made in anyorder,forexample:
RCity or ZIP,Street,House No.
Enter an intersectingstreet, ifavailable.
RStreet,City or ZIP
RPOI, e.g.Gas Station,City or ZIP
%During destination entry, usethefollowingfunctions:
RSwitchingtohandwritingrecognition
RSwitchingtocharacter selection
RDeleting an entry
An entry,e.g.POI, can be deleted with£in astep-by-step search.Navigatetothe lefttodo so.
RCalling upthe online searchfunction (ifavailable)
RCalling up a list
The functions are described inthe freesearch.
#Tochangethestate/province:selectthestate orthe province.
#Enterthestate orthe province.You onlyneedtoenterthefirstcharacter.
#Selectthestate orthe province inthe list.
#Tochangethe country:selectthe country.
#Enterthe country.You only needtoenterthefirstcharacter.
#Selectthe countryonthe list.
#Toadopt a destination:selectSelect Desti-nation.Ifthere are several listingsfor a destination,a distance-orientated list appears.
#Selectthe destination.The destination address is shown.
Selecting previous destinationsMultimedia system:
,Navigation.¬Previous and Other
Destinations
#SelectPrevious Destinations.
#Selectthe destination.The destination address is shown.
or
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#Iffavourites havebeen saved already(→page317), selectFrom My Favorites.
#Selectthefavourite.The destination address is shown.
Selecting a POIMultimedia system:
,Navigation.¬Previous and Other
Destinations.POIs
#Selectthe category.
or
#SelectAll Categoriesandthe category.Ifroute guidance is not active:the searchbegins inthe vicinity ofthe currentvehicleposition. The list is sortedbydistance inascending order.
The POIs showthefollowing information:
Rname of POI
Rlinear distancetothe POI
Rthe direction ofthe linear distancetothePOI (arrow) is displayed when searchingforthevehicle's current position#Selectthe POI.
#Route guidance is active:selectthe searchposition priortochoosing a POI (seeexam‐ple).
#If intermediate destinations are set,thesecan also be selected asthe searchpositionafter selectingNear Destination.
Filtering displaysfor POIs
#Enterthe searchterminªSearch:.Theresults list showsrelevant POIs.
#Select¡.Thefirst POI inthe list is highlighted.
#Selectthe POI.
Example: settingthe searchpositionfor theparking category during activeroute guid‐ance
#SelectIn the Vicinity,Near DestinationorAlong the Route.The list shows the located POIs or opens anoverview oftheroute destination afterselectingNear Destination.
#Selectthe POI.
#SelectNear Destination: selectthe inter‐mediate destination orthe destination.
Starting an automaticgasstation search
Requirements:RThe automaticgasstation searchis activateds(→page311).
Driving situationRoute guidance is active. The fuel level inthefueltankreachesthereservefuel level.
TheReserve Fuel Do you want to start a searchfor surrounding gas stations?message is shown.
#SelectYes.The automaticgasstation searchbegins. Theavailablegasstations alongtheroute or inthe vicinity ofthevehicle's current positionare displayed.
#Selectthegasstation.The address ofthegasstation is displayed.
#Ifroute guidance is not active, selectStartRoute Guidance.The selectedgasstation is set asthe desti‐nation.Route guidance begins.
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#Ifroute guidance is active, selectStart NewRoute GuidanceorSet as Next Way Point.Start New Route Guidance:the selectedgasstation is set as a new destination. The previ‐ous destinations and intermediate destina‐tions are deleted.Route guidancetothegasstation begins.
Set as Next Way Point:the selectedgassta‐tion is set asthe next intermediate destina‐tion.Route guidance begins.#Ifthere are alreadyfour intermediate des‐tinations:selectYesinthe prompt.The selectedgasstation is entered into posi‐tion 1 ofthe intermediate destinations menu.Intermediate destination 4 is deleted.Routeguidance begins.
Entering an intermediate destination
Requirements:RA destination is entered.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation.Way Points and Info
#SelectSearch for Way Point.
#Enterthe intermediate destination as a POIor address (→page 302).
#Selectthe intermediate destination.#SelectSet as Destination.
or
#Select an intermediate destination usingªEnter Destinationduringroute guid‐ance.
#SelectSet as Next Way Pointafter enteringthe destination.
Editing intermediatedestinations
Requirements:RThe destination and at least one intermediatedestination havebeen entered.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation.Way Points and Info
#Tocall upthe map:highlightthe destinationorthe intermediate destination.
#Select

Multimedia system:
,Navigation.Way Points and Info
#SelectStart New Route Guidance.Theroute is calculated withthe set inter‐mediate destinations.
Selecting a contactfor destination entry
Requirements:RA mobile phone is connectedtothe multime‐dia system (→page 329).
RContacts havebeen downloaded(→page 334).
Multimedia system:
,Navigation.¬Previous and Other
Destinations.Contacts
#Selectthe contact.The contact details are displayed.
#Selectthe address.
Filtering displaysfor contacts
#Enter a name ortelephone number,forexam‐ple, intothe searchfield.
#Select¡.Thefirst contact inthe list is highlighted.
#Selectthe contact.
#Selectthe address.
Enteringgeo-coordinatesMultimedia system:
,Navigation.¬Previous and Other
Destinations.Geo-coordinates
#Entergeo-coordinates as latitude and longi‐tude coordinates in degrees, minutes andseconds.The map shows the position.
#Confirmthe entry.
#Tocalculate aroute:selectStart RouteGuidance.
#If aroute has already been created, selectStart New Route GuidanceorSet as WayPoint.
Enteringthe destination as a 3wordaddress
Requirements:RSearchingfor a destination using 3wordaddresses is possible inthe online search(→page 302).
RThere is an Internet connection.
%Searchingfor a destination using 3wordaddresses is not possible in all countries.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation.ªEnter Destination
#SelectOnline Search.
#Enterthe destination address as a 3wordaddress. Separate each ofthewords with afullstop.The searchresults are displayed.
#Selectthe destination inthe list.The destination address is shown. Theroutecan be calculated.
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%3wordaddresses from what3words are analternative addressing systemfor multilin‐gualgeoreferencing ofglobal locations witharesolution ofthree meters. Usingthisgrid,locations onthe Earth's surface are includedwhichdo not havea building address suchasstreetand house number,forexample.
The EmpireState Building in NewYorkhasthefollowing language dependent 3wordaddress,forexample:
REnglish:parade.help.bleat
RFrench:commun.verbe.bisquer
RSpanish:suertes.diga.pesca
3wordaddresses are unique, easytoremember and sufficefor mostroutine appli‐cations.
The bidirectional conversion of 3wordaddresses can be carried out here:
Ratthewebsite http://what3words.com
Rinthe what3words apps
Selecting a destination onthe mapMultimedia system:
,Navigation.ZOptions
#SelectMap Menu.
or
#Ifthe map is displayed in full screen mode,pressthe central control element.The map menu appears.#Select "movemap" in map menu2(→page 320).
#Swipe in any direction ontheTouch Controlortouchpad.
or
#Slidethe controller in any direction.The map moves inthe corresponding direc‐tion underthe crosshair. The moreyou moveyourfingerawayfromthestarting positiononthetouchpad,thefasterthe map moves.#Selectthe destination inthe list.The destination address is shown.
Settingthe map orientationto2D or 3D
#HighlightMap Orientation: 2D/3D.
#PresstheTouch Control,thetouchpad orthecontroller.The map will be displayed inthe selectedmap orientation.
Showing traffic messages inthe vicinity ofthe map
#SelectTraffic Messages for the Vicinity.The map appears.#Swipe left orright onthetouchpad.
or
#Slidethe controllertothe left orright.The previous or next traffic incident is high‐lighted onthe map. Information onthe trafficincident is displayed.
%Trafficreports are notavailable in all coun‐tries.
Showing POIs inthe vicinity ofthe map
#SelectPOIs in the Vicinity.
#Swipe left orright onthetouchpad.
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Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidancecan beswitched onsor offSfortheseroute types.IfAutomatic Traffic Jam Avoidanceis switchedon,Ask in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidancecanbe selected.
TheAutomatic Traffic Jam AvoidanceandAsk inthe Event of Traffic Jam Avoidancesettings arenotavailable ineverycountry.
The settings enablethefollowing:
RAutomatic Traffic Jam Avoidance
Theroute is calculated withthe currently setroute type.
Trafficreports via LiveTraffic Information aretaken into account.
LiveTraffic Information is notavailable in allcountries.
RAsk in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidance
A promptappears when a newroute is detec‐ted with a shorter journey time based on traf‐ficreports.You can continuetousethe cur‐rentroute or usethe dynamicroute instead.
Selectingroute optionsMultimedia system:
,Navigation.ÀRoute and Posi-
tion.Avoid Options
Avoiding areas
#SelectAreas(→page 323).
Avoiding highways,ferries, motorail trains,tunnels, unpavedroads
#Selectsor deselectSavoid option.
Usingtollroads
#SelectUse Toll Roads.
#SelectCashorElectronic BillingorOff.Theroutetakes into accountroadsthatrequirethe payment of a usagefee (toll).
IfOffis selected,tollroads are nottaken intoaccount.
The selectedroute options cannot always beimplemented. Therefore, aroute may include aferry,for instance,eventhoughtheavoidFerriesoption is enabled. A message appears andyouwill hear a corresponding message.
Using carpool lanes
#SelectNumber of Occupants in the Vehicle.
#Select number.When using carpool lanes, observethe appli‐cable legalrequirements aswell as any con‐ditions pertainingtowhen and where suchlanes may be used. Carpool lanes may onlybe used if certain conditions are met.
Theseroute options are notavailable ineverycountry.
Selecting notificationsMultimedia system:
,Naviga-
tion.ZOptions.Announcements
#Switch an announcement onsor offS.
You canchoose fromthefollowing announce‐ments:
RAnnounce Traffic Warnings
This function is notavailable in all countries.
RAnnounce Street Names
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The multimedia system announcesthenames oftheroadsthat willfollowtheupcomingchange of direction.
This function is notavailable in all countriesand languages.
Displaying destination information
Requirements:RA destination is entered.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation
#SelectWay Points and Info.
Thefollowing information is displayed:
RIntermediate destinations and destination
Theroute can also include uptofourintermediate destinations.
RName, address
RRemaining driving distance
RTime of arrival
Selecting an alternativerouteMultimedia system:
,Navigation.ÀRoute and Position
#SelectAlternative Route.Theroutes are displayed in accordance withthe setting made intheroute settings.
The currently selectedroute is shown with adark blue line.
#Selectthe alternativeroute.
Activating a commuterroute
Requirements:RYour home andworkaddresses are saved asdestinations inthefavorites (→page317).
Multimedia system:
,Navigation.ÀRoute and Position
#SelectActivate Commuter Routes.Navigation automaticallyrecognizesthatthevehicle is located ontheroute between"home" and "work" or viceversa. It automati‐callystarts aroute guidance withoutvoiceoutput.
Ifthe destinationsfor home andworkhavenotyet been created, a promptappears.
Forthe daily commuterroute, traffic inci‐dents ontheroute are alsoreported whendriving withoutroute guidance.
Switchingthe automaticgasstation searchon/offMultimedia system:
,Navigation.ZOptions
#SwitchReserve Fuelonsor offS.Switched ons: whenthe fuelreservelevelisreached, a promptappears asking whetheryouwanttostart searchingforgasstations.
Using automaticgasstation search
Requirements:The automaticgasstation searchis activateds(→page311).
The promptReserve Fuel Do you want to start asearch for surrounding gas stations?appears.
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Theroad and trafficrules andregulations alwayshavepriorityover multimedia system drivinginstructions.
Thefollowing driving instructions can be used:
RNavigation announcements
RRoute guidance displays
RLanerecommendations
Ifyou do notfollowthe driving instructions or ifyou leavethe calculatedroute, a newroute iscalculated automatically.
Driving instructions may differ fromthe actualroad and traffic conditions if:
RTheroute is diverted
RThe direction of a one-waystreethas beenchanged
Forthisreason,you must always observeroadand trafficrules andregulations duringyourjourney aswell asthe prevailing traffic condi‐tions.
Theroute may differ fromthe idealroute duetothefollowing:
RRoadworks
RIncompletedigital map data
Notes on GPSreceptionThe correct function ofthe navigation systemdepends amongstotherthings on GPSrecep‐tion. In certain situations GPSreception can beimpaired, defective oreven not possible, e.g. intunnels or in parkinggarages.
Changing directionoverview
There arethree phases whenchanging direction:
RPreparation phase
Ifthere is enough time betweenthechangesof direction,the multimedia system preparesyouforthe upcomingchange of direction. Anavigation announcement is issued, e.g."Preparetoturnright".
The map appears in full-screen mode.
RAnnouncement phase
The multimedia system announcestheupcomingchange of direction, e.g.byannouncing "Turnright in 300ft(100 m)".
The display is split into two parts. The map isdisplayed onthe left;ontheright,there is adetailed image ofthe intersection or a 3Dimage ofthe upcomingchange of direction.
RChange-of-direction phase
The multimedia system announcesthe immi‐nentchange of direction, e.g.byannouncing"Now turnright".
The display is split into two parts.
Thevehicle has successfullychanged direc‐tion whenthe light-color bar ontheright
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Switching navigation announcements on/off
Requirements:RRoute guidance is active.
#Toswitch off:pressthevolume control onthe multifunctionsteering wheel during anavigation announcement (→page 284).
or
#Pressthevolume control onthe center con‐sole during a navigation announcement(→page 284).TheVoice Guidance has been deactivated.message appears.
or
#Showthe navigation menu (→page 301).
#Select!Voice Guidance.The symbolchangesto#.#Toactivate:select#Voice Guidance.The current navigation announcement isplayed.
%Inthefollowing situations, navigationannouncements are switched on automati‐cally:
RA newroute guidance isstarted.
RTheroute isrecalculated.
%You can add and call upthis function as afavoriteunderVoice Guidance On/Off.
Switching navigation announcements on/offduring a phone call
#SelectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SwitchVoice Guidance During CallonsoroffS.
Adjusting thevolume of navigationannouncements
Requirements:RRoute guidance is active.
#Onthe multifunctionsteering wheel oronthe multimedia system:turnthevolume
control onthe multifunctionsteering wheelduring a navigation announcement.
or
#Turnthevolume control onthe center con‐sole during a navigation announcement(→page 284).
%Inthefollowing situations,thevolume israisedtothe maximumvolume or loweredtothe minimumvolume:
RA newroute guidance isstarted.
RTheroute isrecalculated.
%The minimumvolume can be individually setat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
#Via system settings:selectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SelectVoice Guidance Volume.
#Setthevolume.#Toswitch audiofadeout on/offduringnavigation announcements:selectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
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#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SwitchAudio Fadeout During Voice Guidanceonsor offS.
Repeating navigation announcements
Requirements:RAroute has already been created.
RRoute guidance is active.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation
#Select!Voice Guidance.
#Select#Voice Guidance.The current navigation announcement isrepeated.
%You can add and call upthis function as afavoriteunderRepeat Voice Guidance.
Cancelingroute guidance
Requirements:RAroute has already been created.
RRoute guidance is active.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation
#Select%Cancel Route Guidance.
Overview ofroute guidancetoan off-roaddestinationAn off-road destination is withinthe digital map.The map contains noroadsthat leadtothe des‐tination.
You can entergeo-coordinates or athreewordaddressfor off-road destinations onthe map.Route guidance guidesyoufor as long as possi‐ble with navigation announcements and displaysonroadsthat are knowntothe multimedia sys‐tem.
Shortly beforeyoureachthe last known positiononthe map,you will hearthe "Pleasefollowthedirection arrow" announcement. The displayshowsa direction arrowandthe linear distancetothe destination.
Overview ofroute guidance from an off-roadlocationtoa destinationOff-road position:the currentvehicle position islocated withinthe digital map onroadsthat arenotavailable.
Whenroute guidance beginsthefollowing dis‐playsappear:
RTheRoad Not Mappedmessage is shown.
RA direction arrow showingthe linear direc‐tiontothe POI.
Whenthevehicle is back on aroad knowntothemultimedia system,route guidance continues asnormal.
Overview of off-roadstatus duringrouteguidanceDuetoroadworks,forexample,there may be dif‐ferences betweenthe data onthe digital mapandthe actual course oftheroad. In such cases,the multimedia system willtemporarily beunabletolocatethevehicle's current position onthe digital map. Thevehicle is off-road.
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