Entering letters and numbers

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1.  Turn the controller: select the letters or numbers.

2.  Select additional letters or numbers if needed.

3.  "OK": confirm entry.

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

Switching between letters andnumbers

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

Switching between uppercase and lowercase lettersDepending on the menu, you can switch between entering uppercase letters and

Switching between uppercase and lowercase letters

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

Entry comparisonEntry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter

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.

> During entry, only letters for which there are data are offered.
> Destination search: town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages available on the Control Display.

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