Mercedes-Benz COMAND, Operating Instructions Manual

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Selecting map orientation
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To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button.
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To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.
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To select Options Options : turn and press the controller.
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Select Map Orientation Map Orientation .
The # dot indicates the current setting.
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Turn and press the controller.
The map orientation is set.
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Equipment with a touchpad: alternatively you can carry out this operation using the touch-
pad (
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page 30).
Map orientation Explanation
North Up North Up
0 The map view is displayed so that north is always up.
Heading Up Heading Up ¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The direction
of travel is always at the top; the red tip of the symbol points north.
3-D Map 3-D Map ¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The map
displays a 3D oblique view with elevation; the red tip of the symbol
points north.
Selecting map content
The following settings are available:
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Point of interest symbols on the map
POIs can be displayed as symbols in the map display. POIs include, for example, gas stations,
hotels and restaurants.
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Text Information On Map
At the bottom of the display, you can specify whether to display geo-coordinates or not to
display text information for the street you are currently on.
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Highway information
The following can be displayed during route guidance:
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the nearest gas stations and rest stops
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rest areas and highway exits
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and their immediate distances from the vehicle's current position
Map functions
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Navigation
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