The navigation module (A2/30) is also referred to as "Becker® MAP PILOT". 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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The navigation module is inserted into the navigation module cradle (A2/30-1).
Signals are available from at least three global positioning system (GPS) satellites.
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 system navigation mode is possible via the multifunction steering wheel button group or via the navigation menu item, voice input takes place via the hands-free system microphone (B25/12); the signals are forwarded by the radio to the navigation module via an analog audio channel.
Traffic Message Channel (TMC), reception over FM/TMC antenna splitter (A2/98) and FM 2, DAB and TV 1 antenna amplifier (A2/19) (except model 117.3) or FM 2 and DAB antenna amplifier (A2/19) (model 117.3)
The 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 navigation module, not in the radio
Audio output via vehicle speaker including audio reduction, adjustable in radio system menu
Global positioning system (GPS) signals from the GPS antenna (A2/23) (model 246, 242 except CODE 536 (SIRIUS satellite radio), model 176, model 156) or the multifunction antenna (A28/11) (model 246, 242 with CODE 536 (SIRIUS satellite radio), model 117.3), on vehicles with CODE 348 (Emergency call/Assist system) through the Global Positioning System antenna splitter (A2/5)
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 plugged into the navigation module holder. 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 (to the vehicle identification number (VIN)) by entering a freely selectable personal identification number (PIN). 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 manufacturer's PC software.
Map data can be updated via Mercedes-Benz Accessories using a Secure Digital (SD) card slot in the navigation module.