Navigation data
Information on the navigation data
1. "Navigation"
2. "Options" Open.
3. "Navigation system version": information on
the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your service center. Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.
▷ Depending on the data volume, a data update
may take several hours.
▷ Update during the trip to preserve battery.
▷ During the update, only the basic functions
of the navigation system are available.
▷ The status of the update can be viewed.
▷ The system restarts after the update.
▷ The data carrier with the navigation data can
be removed after the update is complete.
Perform an update
1. Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
3. Enter the authorization code of the navigation
DVD and change the DVD if needed.
After interrupting your trip, follow the instructions
on the Control Display.
Viewing the status
1. 
Press the button
2. "Navigation update"
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Status field symbols
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Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols
Additional symbols
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