Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the controller: select letters or numbers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Switching between letters and

Switching between letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers:

Switching between upper and lower

Switching between upper and lower case letters

Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering upper and lower case letters:

Entry comparison

Entry comparison

Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.

The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.

  • Only those letters are offered during the entry for which data is available.
  • Destination search: town/city names can be entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display.
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