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113 Navigation
Route guidance
The Detailed Map display shows a moving
map with the recommended route high-
lighted in blue.
Press the softkey “MAP” to change
the display. To activate the softkeys, press
any softkey. Voice instructions announce all maneu-
vers. The instructions are announced be-
fore a maneuver is required. For example,
you may hear an announcement, “In one
half mile, make a right turn”.
When it is time to perform the maneuver,
you will hear an announcement, “Right turn
ahead.”
To repeat the verbal announcement, press
the key.
To set the volume (
page 16).
To mute the voice instructions
(
page 114).Press the softkey “LIST” to display
the maneuver list. To activate the softkeys,
press any softkey.
To preview the arrow guidance screen for a
particular maneuver, use the joystick to
scroll down the list and select a maneuver
and press .
Press softkey “MAP” to return to the
original guidance screen or wait 10 sec-
onds and the display automatically returns
to the original guidance screen.

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Route guidance
If you programmed the address and name,
they are displayed when you reach your
final destination.Muting voice instructions
Activate the softkeys by pressing any
softkey. Press the softkey “MUTE.”
to mute the voice instructions. The softkey
“MUTE” is highlighted.
To cancel the mute function, press the
highlighted softkey “MUTE”.
If you press , the system gives the
current voice instruction even when
“MUTE” is switched on.Altering the map scale
You can increase or decrease the level of
detail in the map mode.
Press to zoom in (increase detail)
Press to zoom out (decrease de-
tail).

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Destination memory
In the Confirm Destination menu, use
the joystick to select “Options” and
press .
The Options menu appears. In the Options menu, use the joystick
to select “Add to Today’s Plan”
and press .
The Today’s Plan list is displayed and the
added destination is highlighted.
Press , the system returns to the Find
Destination menu. You can now enter a
destination to add additional entries to To-
day’s Plan.Using Today’s Plan
Press .
Use the joystick to select “INPUT
DESTINATION” and press .
The Find Destination by menu appears.
Use the joystick to select “Today’s
Plan” and press .
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Info Services/System settings
Info Services
Info Services
The following chapter provides detailed in-
formation on how to:

Request and display Info Services*

Switch between the light and the dark
mode

Set the display dimming characteris-
tics

Select the language/unit of measure

Set time

View system information
If you have not already done so, please fa-
miliarize yourself with these functions by
reading the chapter "At a glance"
(
page 9).When subscribed to Info Services, you can
download information directly to your
MCS. You can select from news, weather,
sports, stocks, and calendar reminders.
To personalize your selections, visit

www.MBUSA.com
or call

1-800-FOR-MERCedes.
Press SSVC.
The info service menu appears and the
last information the MCS received is
displayed.
If no information is stored, the message
“NO INFORMATION STORED IN
MEMORY PLEASE UPDATE” appears.
To retrieve information or update the
existing information, press the softkey
“UPDT”.
i
This function is not available in some
countries.
Requesting and displaying
InfoServices*
i
Before you can receive Info Services,
you must activate Tele Aid at the
Response Center and select the Info
Services option.

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Info Services/System settings
System settings
System settings
When the parking lights are turned on, the
display switches to the dark mode and au-
tomatically dims the display.
Audio mode
Press the softkey “ADJ” in any
audio menu.
The main audio adjust menu appears
and the current settings are displayed.
If you want to switch to the light mode,
press the softkey “LGHT”.
or
If you want to switch to the dark mode,
press the softkey “DARK”.
Navigation mode
Press any softkey in the naviga-
tion mode.
The softkeys are activated.
If you want to switch to the light mode,
press the softkey “LGHT”.
or
If you want to switch to the dark mode,
press the softkey “DARK”.Adjusting the brightness
in the dark mode
You can adjust the display brightness of
your MCS in conjunction with your vehicles
instrument clusters illumination.
Please refer to your Operator’s Manual for
additional instructions.
Switching between the light and the
dark mode

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Info Services/System settings
System settings
You can set the monitor’s dimming charac-
teristics for the navigation mode.
Press .
Use the joystick to select the menu
“SYSTEM SETUP” and press .
Select the “Display Setup” menu
by pushing the joystick up or down and
press .
The display menu appears with the
current settings.
Select the “Map Color” menu by
pushing the joystick up or down and
press .You can select from 3 display dimming
modes:

“Day” mode: The display colors are al-
ways bright.

“Night” mode: The display colors are al-
ways dark.

“Auto” mode: The display switches au-
tomatically between Night and Day
mode when the parking lights are
turned on and off.
After selecting the mode, press .
To return to the setup mode, use the
joystick to select “Return” and press
.
Setting the display dimming character-
istics
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System settings
Enter time
Use the joystick to select the “Time”
menu and press .
You can select:

“Standard” time

“Daylight” saving
The MCS automatically changes the
time one hour forward.
Use the joystick to select the desired
mode and press .Show or hide time
Use the joystick to select the “Clock”
menu and press .
You can select:

“Show”
The time is displayed in the naviga-
tion mode.

“Hide”
The time is not displayed in the nav-
igation mode.
Use the joystick to select the desired
setting and press .
After you select the desired mode, use
the joystick to select “Return” and
press .
The setup menu appears.