The navigation module (A2/30) is also referred to as "Becker MapPilot". The function and menu guidance are provided by the manufacturer and are not specific for Mercedes-Benz. Detailed operating instructions in PDF format for viewing on a PC are available in the manufacturer's content manager software or from the Internet site www.beckermappilot.com. Brief instructions from the manufacturer can be found in the packaging of the navigation module.
Function requirements, general
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Transport mode is inactive
The navigation module is inserted into the navigation module cradle (A2/30-1).
Signals are available from at least three global navigation system (GPS) satellites.
The radio (A2) is switched on.
The navigation system can be restarted with the RESET button the navigation module or by momentarily removing the navigation module from the holder.
The navigation module is supported by the following vehicle components:
The "NAVI" button on the radio activates the menu.
Operation via the left multifunction steering wheel button group (S110) and the right multifunction steering wheel button group (S111)
Operation via the Audio/COMAND control panel (A40/9) and the Audio/COMAND display (A40/8)
Voice control of the navigation mode is possible via the multifunction steering wheel button groups or via the navigation menu item, voice input takes place via the hands-free system microphone (A67b1), the signals are forwarded from the radio to the navigation module via an analog audio channel.
Traffic Message Channel (TMC), reception over FM/TMC antenna splitter (A2/98) from the rear window antenna amplifier for the FM antenna (A2/19) (model 207.3) or from the TV 3, FM2 and DAB Band III antenna amplifier (A2/54) (model 207.4)
Audio output via vehicle speaker including audio reduction, adjustable in radio system menu
Image output and map depiction on the Audio/COMAND display as well as on the instrument cluster (A1); view and menu display are generated in the navigation module, not in the radio.
Global navigation system (GPS) signals from the multifunction antenna (A28/11)
The interface software to the vehicle can be flashed using Daimler processes, and the navigation software only with an Internet-compatible PC (with Content Manager software).
The navigation module is inserted into the cradle of the navigation module. A pin (slider) is also required for unlocking, which can be ordered from Mercedes-Benz Accessories as a replacement part.
The navigation module has a removable battery which can also be purchased from Mercedes-Benz Accessories as a replacement part.
Theft protection
A theft protection facility can be called up from the menu. The navigation module can be coupled to the vehicle via the vehicle identification number (FIN) by entering a freely selectable Personal Identification Number (PIN). The navigation module then functions only in this vehicle. The theft protection is disabled in the same menu by entering the PIN.
Software update
The navigation software and the map data can only be updated by the customer via the manufacturer's Internet portal. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection on the navigation module is used to access the Internet via the content manager software of the manufacturer.
Map data can be updated via Mercedes-Benz Accessories using a Secure Digital (SD) card slot in the navigation module.